Take Responsibility!

The majority of life is not about the things that happen to you. Nor the circumstances you are born into. Life is determined by what you do with it. It's all about how you react. The ball is in your court at all times. Decide what you are going to do with it.

Many times I have found myself so upset about situations because of what someone else did. I would replay hurtful words, again and again. I would justify how hurt I felt. I would isolate myself after. I would think about what I should have said that would have been more clever to really get to them. In the end, it was a large waste of time. Dwelling on it changed nothing. Even now, I must remind myself when I'm spending too much mental energy on something I can't change. Forgive and move on. Like really move on! It’s not enough to say it, physically be in a new position but mentally stuck in the past.

The reality is, what happened after, was all up to me. I decided how hurt I was, NOT them. Now I ask myself what did I learn? Especially about me.

If people can determine your mood for you, you're not in the right place mentally. Being a woman full of emotions is not a valid excuse. Believe me, I've been there. Once you take recognition of your part in every situation, you can take better control of your mind and reactions.

Once you take responsibility of YOU with no excuses, you can take hold of your future. Remember that God is not going to judge you based on how others treated you. He is only judging you on you, exclusive from everyone else. Take responsibility and own what YOU do. It's your world, how will you lead it?