Responsibility...

Listening and observing people I've come to the conclusion that too often people are not willing to take responsibility for their actions. I've caught myself passing the buck and it amazes me all the ways we justify it!
Why aren't we willing to admit that despite the circumstances we are responsible for ourselves and our actions? So many times the justification begins with... "well I only did it because he/she did (fill in the blank) first" It doesn't matter who started it or who said what first, you have the ability to end it! An argument cannot ensue if you don't participate...
So lets just be honest and admit that its easier to place the blame on someone else or circumstances than to step up to the plate and admit your role in whatever is going on but we can't play the victim forever... eventually it catches up with you!

Everything in life is a choice! You can't always control those around you but take responsibility for what you can control... YOU! So the next time you catch yourself thinking about passing the buck... take a minute to reflect...

This past year...

I'm sure at some point in life, some points more recent than others, I have been "guilty" of it all... I may joke about perfection but know there is nothing perfect in this world. I've always been an observer but during the past year I actually began to pay attention... I started to question lots of things: work, life, love, friendships and have realized that when you begin to practice your faith instead of just "believing" it the aforementioned begin to fall into place…

I have learned a lot about my friends and those that claimed to be my friends… When a friendship get tested its sobering to find out what people believe you to be capable of and in turn enlightened as to what they really think of you. Word has a way of getting out despite the best of efforts… I am in pursuit of a drama free life… So if you’re planning to come to me with it please walk in the other direction.

I believe that despite my shortcomings and what others perceive my shortcomings to be I have this desire to continually see good (in almost everyone)... This unfortunately has resulted in being kicked while I was already "down" and stabbed in the back one too many times :( I don't want to lose hope that there is in fact good in all people and I want others to look past my shortcomings and forgive me when I make mistakes.

So with these things in mind I ask you this.... At what point is it ok to just walk away and wash my hands of it?