Stop Blaming Others

In terms of personal happiness, you can not be peaceful while at the same time blaming others.  Sure there are times when we have to look inward.  There may be some things that we have to deal with personally.  There are times when people and/or circumstances contribute to our problems, but it is we who must rise to the occasion and take responsibility for our own happiness. 

Circumstances don't  make a person, they reveal him or her.  Most important, when you are unhappy or things go wrong, remind yourself that only you can make yourself happy. When the house is a mess, rather than assuming you're the only person doing your art, clean it up!  When you're over budget, figure out where you can spend less money.  Blaming others takes an enormous amount of mental energy.  It's a "drag-me-down" mind-set that creates stress and disease.

Blaming makes you feel powerless over your own life because your happiness is contingent on the actions and behavior of others, which you can't control.  When you stop blaming others, you will regain your sense of personal power.  Life is a great deal more fun and much easier to manage when you stop blaming others, hold yourself accountable and take control!