The blaming game

When we are in blaming mode it usually signifies that we are somewhere between hurt and anger. When we blame we attempt to take the focus off ourselves and make another the source of the wrongdoing. We are notorious for using the phrases, "He or she or they made me do it" and "It wasn't my fault." Perhaps we feel hurt that we did not meet up to someone's expectations or are less than perfect. Perhaps we feel angry that we were caught or that we allowed ourselves to be influenced by another. The easiest and sometimes hardest solution to the blame game is to take responsibility for our actions. Of course we have to be willing to accept the consequences that accompany our actions. When we do this we can begin to set things right immediately. Think about all the time we waste trying to cover our tracks and the worries we create that can continue for years. Our ego may take a blow, but it will survive. In the meantime we can be counted on to act with integrity. In the long run it is definitely worth it. Think of an action you took recently when taking responsibility would have ended the blame game. What could you do differently the next time?