OWNERSHIP

Reached an impasse in a relationship? Disagreements mounting? A good friend of mine likes to pose the question: “What is your nickel in that dime?”

Because it takes two to disagree or argue.

There are two people, two behaviors, and two opinions in every argument.

Much of your frustration comes from trying to control what you don’t like or agree with. But, you can only control what you do.

Take ownership of the part that you played. Apologize for any harm you may have caused, change your attitude, and grow from any wisdom gained in the process.

SELF-CONTROL

Have you ever considered how disabling it is to think there is no freedom of action, or no conscious choice between other people's  behavior and your mental and emotional response to it.  The space between stimulus and response, is where other people control their behavior, but you choose your reactions.

Researchers say emotions are stories we tell ourselves to explain physical and mental sensations.

When we use words to remind ourselves of an emotion, words are formed in a way that allows us space to tell different, and better stories. 

Proverbs 25:28 - 28

“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.”

“And the Lord said, go, I will help you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” Exodus 4:12

It's Ok To Talk About It!