Making Amends

Although I am a christian the truths and principles in this article by a Buddhist monk regarding our need to take responsibility for our OWN choices in life and not blame others, regardless of their words and actions, is universal. For an excellent resource on finding FREEDOM from other people's dictates go to either control-freak-series or Start Life Today blog.
Best Wishes to all.
-- Kenneth

clipped from innerself.com Making Amends by Madeline Ko-i Bastis When we quiet the mind, our transgressions emerge from the shadows and we become sensitive to our interaction with others. A turning point presents itself. Though we feel regret at having caused harm, there may still be a niggling voice whispering that our actions were necessary. Tit for tat; he deserved that; we were not acting, only reacting. It's important to remember that we alone are in control of our actions. When the words and actions of other people dictate our choices, we are not free. This is our opportunity to make a major change in our lives and unyoke ourselves from the ingrained habit of being reactive.