Self Created Drama - Choices~

DON’T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONAL

QTIP(Quit Taking It Personal)

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I have been in observation of myself and truly witnessing The Ego with me and how it is so sneaky and tricky. How come you may ask. Let me share…

I have found with myself and the experiences I have encountered this last week, how the Ego thrives on making it about someone else(personal), something else and drama.

99.9 % of the time it's a problem outside of me. Sound familiar?

What makes a huge difference is when I am aware and I bring myself present and observe, I then have the opportunity to witness the nature of the Ego with me, I clearly see the effort it takes for me to self-talk and back the EGO down. For me it is in taking that crucial pause, and asking myself, is this really mine?

Am I willing to give up being RIGHT, my sanity, peace and quiet and self-awareness to satisfy the arrogance of the EGO of wanting to be RIGHT? I am catching myself more often and say “NO” to the EGO.

This is so incredibly FREEING.

I come to a place where I know, this is all temporary,” This Too Shall Pass.” Peace of mind is found within me and being RIGHT and justifying my anger, frustration, pissed-offness, no longer drives me to oblivion and chaos.

When I begin to JED(Justify, Explain, Defend) that is my warning/tell that I am smack dab in the middle of taking something personal. It may also present as a feeling in the body; tenseness, ache, pain, stabbing, or electrical pulses. Pay attention the "Body doesn't Lie" Dr. Sue Morter trains on this theory, knowing.

What I do get from allowing myself this awareness is I experience more Peace of Mind, Body and Soul I feel when I step-back, pause, ground and love of myself and for the person I am in the EGO Dance with.

The saying by Mother Teresa “It’s never about them anyway.”

I learned a formula years ago E + R = O… EXTERNAL, my REACTION to it will determine the OUTCOME.

I love the book The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Especially Agreement #2, "Don’t Take Anything Personal." Here is a clip on this 4 agreement:

I am including the audio of the 2nd Agreement in case you don’t have the book.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suGRw8HOpWs

Self Inquiry:

A) How do you take stuff personal? Really observe yourself for 24 hours.

B) How often do you go in defend or excuse mode?

C) Is it more than 3 times? Your on the defense and time to take actions on your behaviour.

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