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Post by SunnyGirl on Feb 13, 2009 0:36:02 GMT -5
FRIDAY CHIP---RESPONSIBLE/ IRRESPONSIBLE
There was a time that I felt responsible for everyone and
everything around me. I was obsessed with fixing people
and things… and today I have totally surrendered! I am
powerless over people - places - or things!
Today I get up, filled with determination and purpose….
I am Responsible for MY words, MY actions and the example
I set for all those around me. I want to be part of the solution
not part of the problems with my family.
Peace on the journey, SunnyGirl
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Post by caressa on Feb 13, 2009 13:32:06 GMT -5
I was responsible and went to physio today. Every bone in my body just wanted to go back to bed because i was in so much pain last night and couldn't sleep. It was important to get the shock treatment on my feet, so instead of crawling back into my bed, I went for my treatment. There have been times lately that I just couldn't get mobile and had no energy to get dressed and get there. When I did, I was so fatigued, I had trouble doing the exericises and even harder time making it home. The nice thing about it was they had samples of cream that are suppose to help with pain. They were $.99 each, so I was the last of the big spenders and bought two. If it works, I will buy the jar. Before recovery, I would have just gone and bought the jar without trying it, taking their word that it worked. I might work on pain, but all pain is not the same, so I need to check to see if it will help the pain in my toes. It is good that they had a sample, even if it wasn't free!
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Post by Lin on Feb 14, 2009 7:42:54 GMT -5
I totaslly related to Sunnygirl's share. I also felt liek I was responsible for others my whole life. Today I know I am only responsible for my own actions and words.
When I was abotu 8 years ld, I'd often come home from school to find my mom already passed out on the couch. I know if my dad came home and hea was also drinking...and there was not supper cooked, or the house was a mess...especailly the ful ashtrays, there woudl be hell to pay. So i took it upon myself to clean and cook supper. I'd make sure my younger siblings got their homework before they went out to play and then I did the housework and cooking...laundry, etc. Nobody told me to do it. I jstu knew it better get done and I did it. My mom bnever seemed to notice the housecleaning & cooking fairy ahd been busy while she was passed out. This overly respoinsible behavior carried over into my adult life. I see things that need to be done and I do them....whether or not hey are mine toi do or not.
Sometimes it is a good thing, and sometimes it is not. However, I also have many times when today I allow others to do their own tasks and I jsut look the other way to keep from jumping in and doing it for them.
LIN
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.