I just got in from spending time with others. I followed up that time with watching a movie in Union City. I'm bumping up the following post. I think you'll enjoy it.
I hope it adds perspective as to what is our responsibility and what isn't. As always, I ask you to take what you like and leave the rest. I'll write more tomorrow. I need sleep as I'll meet with two clients in the early afternoon.
I hope it adds perspective as to what is our responsibility and what isn't. As always, I ask you to take what you like and leave the rest. I'll write more tomorrow. I need sleep as I'll meet with two clients in the early afternoon.
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| "Amidst the constant turmoil and drama that surrounds us, as we live life, many stop noticing what is going on with themselves.Something more important and life threaten- ing always seems to intervene....When we acknowledge a situation as it is, we want look at our options instead of looking at the options available to other people." Courage to Change, p.359 It Is Never My Responsibility To: |
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ive what I really don’t want to give
Sacrifice my integrity to anyone
Drain my strength for others
Listen to unwise counsel
Listen to unwise counsel
Remain in an unfair relationship
Be anyone but exactly who I am
Conform to unreasonable demands
Be 100% perfect
Follow the crowd
Please unpleasant people
Bear the burden of another’s
misbehavior
misbehavior
Do something I really cannot do
Endure my own negative thoughts
Feel guilty towards my inner
desires
desires
Submit to overbearing conditions
Apologize for being myself
Meekly let life pass me by
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9 comments:
I love this post! I think we all put too much pressure on ourselves sometimes and we hold ourselves to impossibly high standards. I think this post is a good way of letting us know that there are certain things that we need not do. I love the last two items on the list in particular. We should never apologize for being ourselves and we most certainly should not meekly let life pass us by. Great post.
I am glad for recovery. I am glad for not reacting to others and for looking out for myself. I am glad for the Innkeeper who plays chess well. I am glad for the long conversation yesterday which prepared me for the evening which could have been unpleasant and insanity. Playing chess allowed me to look at the big picture the other evening and plan in advance for my needs. Have a great day. Muse
Optimistic (btw, what's your name, if I may ask?),
I agree. Anything that makes life simpler and increases our ease is a boon for our serenity and joy.
I'm glad you liked this post and thanks for dropping by!
Hello Muse,
I like chess. It disciplines my mind and helps me develop perspective.
I'm glad you got help yesterday that allowed you to endure last night. If you ever feel like sharing your concerns, please do. Perhaps those of us who hang out here can support you.
Thanks for your comments and for visiting the inn.
Pablo,
My name is Keith. I'm liking this blog and the positive vibes that it espouses. I look forward to reading future posts sir.
Keith,
Thanks for letting me know your name. I appreciate your encouragement about the character of this inn.
It's been fun getting to know you at your place. I like its upbeat and positive nature.
You are touching many lives, all for the better. Kudos to you!
An inspiriring message! Many thanks.
Priorities! I am grateful for priorities - especially in capsule form as you, dear innkeeper, have presented here. They become, for me, mini slogans that can accompany me throughout the day - reminding me of ways to stay on the path of serenity. I especially appreciate them when I know I've wandered, the path is no longer visible in front of me - they help shine a light of clarity before me and help me navigate myself back onto my serenity path. Marvelous tools to keep me moving forward...staying in the solution! It certainly keeps me peaceful and I'm learning and reminded that it helps those around me to be peaceful too...with a touch of humor. Thank you Innkeeper for sharing your thoughts for all of us Inn visitors to share. Lowry
Lowry,
Thanks for visiting. Priorities are a form of principles. As you know, I'm a big believer of placing principles above personalities, including mine.
Thank you for your kind words. Yours, and that of others who drop by, makes the work I do here worthwhile.
Do you think you might see a movie this week? Have you been playing your fiddle?
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