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"Humility does not mean you think less of yourself.
It means you think of yourself less."
~Ken Blanchard
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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