“In order to be walked on, you have to be lying down.”  ~ Brian Weir

Good Morning!

When we find ourselves worn down, anxious, or depressed, we have to get beyond the victim mentality and ask some basic questions.  Are we standing tall?  Are we thinking in healthy ways?  Are we staying away from toxic people as much as possible?

When we hurt and feel pain, before pointing the finger at someone else, we have to point the finger at ourselves.  How did we get to this place?  What did we contribute to our current situation?  As today’s quote says, we have to be lying down in order to be walked on.

Taking responsibility is freeing in that we then have the power to control our destiny.  However, it can also be scary, because blame is a security blanket that allows us to hide instead of heed messages of change.  But the security blanket of blame wears quickly, has many holes, and will not protect us long-term.  Responsibility and change are like a needle and thread – from them, we can sew a blanket big enough to cover ourselves and those we care about.

Your Turn:  In each situation, good or bad or in-between, be aware of your role and contribution.  Learn your thought patterns (both good and bad).  Awareness is the first step toward responsibility and change.

Today’s Affirmation:  I release the need to blame from my life.