The Blame Game I’ve Played
I blame you for hurting me
I’m a victim
I feel sorry for myself
People pity me
I relish their sympathy
I feel they’re on my side
But..I feel helpless
I’ve surrendered my power
Given you the control
Only you can change our relationship
I’m powerless and feel unworthy
I lose my self-respect
Too high a price to pay
I’d rather be responsible.
I Take Responsibility
My blaming finger points at you
My three bottom fingers back at me
Holding me accountable
I stop the blame game
I accept responsibility
For everything I’ve said and done
Even what I’ve thought and felt
I now accept my guilt and shame
I embrace my errors
I grow by learning lessons
I respect myself when I admit I’m wrong
Mistakes become my path to wisdom.
Change
I discover I can change my blunders
My worst gaffes become unforgettable lessons
I am vulnerable and accountable
I no longer justify or excuse myself
I respect myself when I correct my errors
I now feel empowered and trustworthy
God does not expect me to change the world
He does challenge me to change myself
When I grow, I help others grow
When others grow, they in turn change others
The world changes when one person changes
Nothing can stop me from being that one!
©Doug Welpton, M.D.
