Fundamental attribution error: We overestimate disposition, underestimate situational factors (Galatians 5:22-23)

"Fundamental attribution error, which states that people overestimate the importance of dispositions—such as individual motivations or personality traits—while underestimating the importance of situational factors—such as random chance and social norms—in explaining the behavior of others." -britannica.com

Seems like I'm always working on my psychology and behaviors, trying to form good habits and breaking bad habits. I like habits because they become situational factors that inform our dispositions. For instance, in the morning, I do things automatically; pray, make the bed, coffee, take out the dog, feed the dog, brush my teeth, spend time with the Lord. These happen in the situation of the morning when I wake up. I do this consistently, early - every day. 

Yesterday I got to participate in Holy Yoga at work and was reminded to "set your intention" and slow down, taking time to listen to God fully, "with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength (Mark 12:30)."

"Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" - Isaiah 43:19

Grace for the Moment - Lucado begins with EACH DAY, I CHOOSE... statements. I wanted to write them down and remember to be intentional. This is what the Lord is saying to me.

I CHOOSE LOVE...

No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves. 

I CHOOSE JOY...

I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical... the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God. 

I CHOOSE PEACE...

I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live. 

I CHOOSE PATIENCE...

I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long. I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage. 

I CHOOSE KINDNESS...

I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.

I CHOOSE GOODNESS...

I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse. I choose goodness.

I CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS...

Today I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret their trust. my associates will not question my word. My wife will not question my love. 

I CHOOSE GENTLENESS...

Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle.

I CHOOSE SELF-CONTROL...

I am a spiritual being. After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal. Impassioned by faith, influenced by God, taught by Christ. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)