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Ethical Dilemmas Are a Source of Discomfort
A famous ethical problem is the quandary faced by a person who must decide whether pulling a trolley switch will save five people on one track by killing one person on another track. While we are (hopefully) not likely to face the dilemma of whom to save in a catastrophe, we are confronted with less dramatic decisions frequently. When is it all right to put our needs above those of a relative or friend? Or, when one friend's need conflicts with that of another, how do we choose whom to help? Are there times when telling a lie would be the best thing to do? Are there times when protecting a relative is not in her best interest?
Hindrances to Making These Decisions
Can your decision of when to put your needs first be made clearly, uncontaminated by feelings of guilt? Do you know your friends well enough to understand whose need should be prioritized at a given time? Would you feel squeamish at the prospect of telling a lie, even for a good purpose? And could you be strong enough to withhold protection when that is the best choice?
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When you are having trouble making an ethical decision, my complimentary Tool can help. In Step 3, instead of the wish to be peaceful and calm, wish for help with that particular ethical decision. The Tool enables you to enter a special state during which a wish creates a new mental pathway in your mind, a pathway dedicated to helping you with that wish. (The theory that explains this phenomenon is described in my book: Emotional Comfort.)
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