Today I read a post on ZenHabits.net that really hit home for me… it was regarding taking more personal responsibility in our lives and not blaming others. It’s a theme that I’ve been addressing for the past year, and this post was a good reminder to me that I still need to have awareness in this department.
The post rang true for me in a couple of different areas. First, when I take on the role of the “little-helper” around the house, I end up being very passive as a parent & husband instead of being active and present, being a true co-parent and spouse. Second, this is a message that I’ve been trying to instill in my children… that instead of blaming the other person, you need to own up to your part in the situation.
I have taken some positive steps in the right direction with my personal responsibilities, but there’s alway room for growth! The most important thing I took out of the post was this: By stopping blaming others for your failures, you take responsibility for your own destiny. And if you start taking control of your destiny, and stop letting others control it, you will get to the life you want! Read the entire ZenHabit’s post on How You Can Take More Personal Responsibility.
I’m off to the Great Smokey Mountains & Gatlinburg, TN to attend a weekend retreat called “High in the Smokies”, which is an annual weekend of “caring, sharing, growth and serenity” for recovering people (AA, ACA, Al-Anon, CoDA, etc.) and their families. I’m looking forward to meeting some new friends and spending some quality time with my family, as well as the Saturday hike to the top of the mountain! I know the kids are excited about hanging out at the pool and hopefully just having some fun in the great outdoors… there are also going to be kids there around their ages so that should be cool! It should be interesting as we’re definitely stepping outside of our comfort zone as far as vacations are concerned, but I’m open to the uncertainty of the trip as I know that everything will work out fine. Before, I sign off for the week—enjoy a couple of my favorite photos from our last trip to the Great Smokies in the fall of 2007… hopefully, I’ll have plenty more to post when I return. Have a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend! Peace!
The following is one of the best posts I’ve read on ZenHabits… a wonderful piece written by a Dad to his Son. The message and advice is great for children, but for any of us taking this journey in this world. As a Dad myself, it is my hope that I can be an example and instill these values in my children. Thanks Leo!
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I’m not a huge Oprah fan, but I’ve decided to read the current book from her Book Club titled “A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” by Eckhart Tolle. For the first time ever, she is offering an online webcast with the author as a supplement to the book. This is really intriguing to me as Oprah and Eckhart Tolle will be hosting the 10-week class. I’ve been wanting to read a Tolle book for a while now as I was introduced to his book “The Power of Now” while I was living in AZ but never picked it up. I read the 1st chapter of “A New Earth” last night and it was a real mind-opener, so I’m looking forward to the class tonight. If you’re interested in reading the book and joining the webcast visit Oprah.com. for the full details.
