Recently, I wrote an article on another website of mine, the Live in the Philippines Web Magazine. The site is all about expat living in the Philippines. The article was entitled “A Bad Habit to get into.” As a matter of fact, it was that article that got me thinking and made me decide to start this particular site.
Anyway, that article was about finding blame when things go wrong. In particular, it was about blaming the fact that my wife and I live in the Philippines when things in our life are not just perfect. You know the feeling… “If we had only not moved to the Philippines…” That sort of thinking is not a good thing. It is not productive.
Basically, in life, such blame can be placed in many different areas. For instance, you could blame a person when things go wrong. You could blame an event. You could blame a thing. Whatever, or whoever you blame, it is not productive to do so.
Following the path to personal responsibility
Blame is such a negative thought and feeling. Taking personal responsibility is an empowering way of thinking. When you take personal responsibility for what happens in your life, not only are you taking the blame yourself, but you are also taking the credit! You are saying that you are in control. Being in control is always empowering, and the right way to go, particularly for an intelligent person.
Avoid blame. It has no productive place in your life.
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