Working it backwards
I screw up sometimes. The thing is....sometimes when I screw up.....I blame it on other people, places, things, entities or circumstances.
I don't want to minimize the behavior of others, because sometimes.....they are addicts or they are having a bad day or they are just angry people who are thrashing out at anything or anyone around them.....because their lives are so darn miserable. Sometimes....they are just plain wrong and out of line.
But that doesn't matter.........
When a situation goes sideways on me, I work it backwards.......and most of the time I can find a point where I had the opportunity to make a decision or choice that could have changed the outcome.....at least..... for me.
If my life sucks and I'm angry at the world......blaming all of my problems on someone or something else........sometimes......the first place I need to look for reprieve is..........in the mirror.
gentle hugs
ke