A university freshman was about to have her first blind date.  Her roommate was making all the arrangements and asked whether she preferred Southern boys or Northern boys.  She was from a little town in the Midwest and was innocently unaware of such subtle distinctions.  She asked what the difference was.  Her worldly-wise roommate answered, “Southern boys are more romantic.  They will take you walking in the moonlight and whisper sweet nothings in your ear.  Northern boys are very active. They like to go places and do exciting things.”

The girl pondered this contrast and then asked wistfully, “Could you please find me a Southern boy from as far north as possible?”

The story suggests our lack of decisiveness -- our desire to have everything the way we want it.  It can’t be.  Life on earth is life in the making -- involving constant choice and frequent conflict.  As we choose, we need to ask ourselves two questions:  “Does my choice offer meaning beyond today?  Will what results be good for others as well as for myself?”