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I remain
focused on the entire situation versus focused on
myself.
Good morning! Have you ever noticed the natural
human tendency to put ourselves in the "middle" or
everything as a source or cause? For example, when
someone doesn't return a phone call, our thoughts often
turn to, "Did I upset her?" or "Maybe she doesn't want
to talk to me." Or if a co-worker seems to be having an
off-day we may wonder, "Did I contribute?"
When we make the focus about "us" we can't focus on
another person in a healthy way. In these situations it
is best to turn from our own ego and instead look at the
situation or the person directly. Perhaps a call wasn't
returned because a child became sick, or the person went
into a ditch in a snowstorm, or fell asleep while
watching TV. Perhaps, it has nothing to do with us.
Perhaps a co-worker learned of an ill-relative, or had a
fight with a spouse. Usually it has nothing to do with
us.
Your turn:
As you go throughout your day, watch for the
tendency to put yourself as a "cause" or "reason." When
you find yourself doing so, remove the focus from
yourself and instead ask thoughtful and inquisitive
questions about the situation of concern. Remember that
when we make the focus about "us" we can't focus on
another person
in a healthy way.
Your affirmation:
I remain focused on the entire situation versus
focused on myself.
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