Six of One and Half a Dozen of the Other
I love mountains. I love oceans. Which one I visit is six of one and half a dozen of the other. I simply want to hit the trail.
Six of one and half a dozen of the other means I have two equal choices.
The result of those choices is the same or almost the same. (A dozen is 12 and six is half of 12.) Therefore, 
what I decide makes no difference.
Six of one and half a dozen of the other is sometimes true for:
- Travel—which way I go
- Jobs—which one I take
- Free time—what I do for fun
- Meals—what food I eat
Some choices are equally good.
Good choices for me include:
- Hawaii (been there) or Alaska (want to go there)
- Writing or speaking
- Reading or walking
- Chocolate or almonds (or chocolate covered almonds, yes!)
Other choices are equally bad.
Bad choices for me include:
- Car races or casinos
- Math teacher or scientist
- Science fiction movies or heavy metal music
- Gravy or liver (or gravy covered liver, no!)
Six of one and half a dozen of the other also refers to people.
Two people may:
- Be equally qualified for a job
- Share equal fault for a problem
- Have little difference in personality
Neither choice stands out.
Six of one and half a dozen of the other choices matter little. However, the results of more important choices make big differences.
Enjoy the variety of unimportant choices. Choose wisely for decisions that matter most.
“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way” (Psalm 25:9 NIV).
Thanks to Carole Fite for the suggestion.
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