From Crisis to Calling

PART II

THE MORAL DECISION PATHWAY

THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF SASHA AND SHEIKHA’S DILEMMA WERE EXTREME, but the situation itself is one we all confront at one time or another. A decision point presents itself. We are motivated by the expectations of others to take a particular action, or perhaps we know that deciding in a certain way will advance our careers, enhance our status, or at least keep us out of danger. And yet, another option is available, one we are reluctant to entertain, which we’d like to dismiss or disregard, one that challenges our innate ...