Happy People Take Responsibility

"Kallen" Photo by Rea with her new Canon IXUS 860IS.

"Do we focus only on the traits that make our enemies so unlikeable?

Accentuating the positive qualities of those who trouble us is a good

way to deal with resentment, and to transform our dislikes into love."

"If you want happy relationships, you have to take responsibility.

Even if you figure it is your parents fault that you got a bad start [to] in life, decide that it is up to you to do something now.

If you had a string of rotten teachers, and you can't count or spell, take responsibility.

If you work with a bunch of people who are driving you crazy it is up to you to stay happy.

If you don't fix your life, who will? It is so easy to fall into the trap of blaming others.

NOBODY CAN MAKE YOU MISERABLE WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION.

No matter what someone says or does, you decide how you will respond. If your boss fires you, or someone says you're bad or your sister says you are too fat, they haven't made you unhappy. They simply given you choices of how to respond!

As soon as we admit that we're choosing, and that it's up to us - the sooner we begin to live fully and happy! Not blaming also means taking responsibility for our actions.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS YOU SHOULD DECIDE HOW YOU FEEL.

One aspect of dealing with people effectively is not letting them get you down!! Misery is contagious.

In a nutshell. Happy and successful people succeed in spite of difficulties. Not in the absence of difficulties! So, always choose how you feel, and you will do well in many of your circumstances."

Received from our Activity Lodge Yahoo Groups, Bro Cesar Mata our chaplain.