There was a time I used to blame
others for everything that happened to me. I was convinced that if the others
had been more considerate, more thoughtful, more understanding, I would not
have been in this plight today. It was all his/her/their fault. I was the
helpless victim and strangely, I liked playing the victim.
I wouldn’t have failed if the
others had helped me.
I would not have made the mistake
if the other had supported me.
I would not have forgotten if the
other had reminded me.
I could have been a successful
person if the others had supported me.
That person spoils my whole day !!
Poor me !! I had failed in life
because of what others did or did not do for me. I had mastered the art of
putting the blame on others and playing the victim all the time. And I was
miserable !!
That was only five years ago, when I
simply refused to take responsibility for my actions or what had happened to
me. Today, I have an entirely different perspective on life.
I am responsible for ALL my
actions and all that had happened to me. No one but myself is to be blamed for allowing such things to
happen to me.
Why can’t I stand on my own feet ?
Why do I need the help of the
others to succeed ?
Why can’t I work alone ?
Why do I allow others to pull me
down ?
Why do I allow others to destroy
my peace of mind ?
Why should my happiness depend on
others ?
I am the Universe, experiencing a human life. I
have all the power within me to control my thoughts and the world that is
projected before me.
I no longer blame anyone for what
happens to me. I and I alone am responsible for my actions. Others have
appeared in my life to teach me lessons to strengthen me, to teach me endurance
and patience. Today, I am thankful to them for the lessons given to me ,
because through pain and disillusionment I have matured and become the person
that I am today. Life did not come to me
with instructions. I have learned my lessons, thanks to all those who
appeared in my life from time to time.
By taking responsibility for my
actions, I have been able to forgive all those whom I once believed to have
harmed me. Forgiveness has cleansed the resentment, and has brought inner peace
to me. I have no enemies. Only teachers who
played their part well, to strengthen me. I am thankful to all of them.
Image Credit : the Artist
Words by Me
