Take Chrage

Ok, I really need to say something, because I think it's time that those of us who like to take charge of our own life's direction, start to share how awesome life really is once you do this. And start bringing others 'into the light' so to speak.

First of all, take comfort in the fact that YOU are the one and only reason for all your problems. Because now you know the answer to ALL your problems. The Solution has been there your entire existence. PSSST It was staring at you from the mirror the entire time.

I realize that these few little sentences are going to upset some people and I am ready to accept responsibility for doing that. It's not the first time I will have upset someone and I am quite sure it won't be the last.

To those of you whom this concept seems to bother, here's a challenge: Find something in your life that someone else did to you and examine it very closely looking for some small point that you could have some minor fault in and accept it. Take it; say to yourself something along the lines of 'yep now that was definitely my part'. 'I can accept that.' You really have to believe it. Don't just say it now, believe it. Own it, it's yours now. Now what was it about that horrible thing that happened was your fault? Don't dwell on it, no shoulda, coulda, woulda BS like that. That is unproductive and doesn't help anyone. Just a simple 'yep that was my part' and the 'that' that was not yours... don't go there buddy. You are not their Messiah or Savior. So how are you going to take on their faults, sins, transgressions whatever you want to call them? Right?

Ok do you have it? Feel like crap yet? Yeah? Good! Because you are actually becoming sane, maybe for the first time in your life. Next step: Is there anything that you can do to make a difference about what happened? Yes? Then go do it and make a firm resolution to yourself that you will not fall prey of that thing again. Feeling a little better yet? Good, I'm glad! Feels good, doesn't it?

Empowering isn't it? Now, go enjoy the moment and stop living in the past. Be here with the rest of us. Right here in the NOW.

Smile! You've started on a journey of self discovery so important; so profound and if you are willing to do this on a regular basis you will never be the same again. You will be a much happier person and less likely to be the victim of someone else's poor life choices.

Victims, my next topic of discussion; or disdain. You pick.