Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Circle of Failure or failure cycle

________ (insert your own self-deprecating remark) It is the start of one's spiral downward to the circle of failure or otherwise known as a failure-cycle. Living up to the standard of our purpose is a difficult task for any of us. We struggle with it all the time. We don't want to commit a certain act that may cause personal harm or harm to another in some form or another (psychological, physical, emotional...). But we do. I do. Taking ownership is only a step in the right direction. Blaming others for failure when one knows everything was not done to prevent the failure is the wrong direction. One needs to recognize one cannot prevent everything from going wrong. Introspection only goes so far. Cleansing from within must occur in some degree in able to go beyond looking inward.
"Moving on" requires looking outward, onward to the purpose set before us. Humans are not perfect. I am not perfect. Humans cannot control everything. I cannot control everything or most anything at all. I can aim for self-control. Really, that is what this topic is about, isn't it? What can I do to stop actions that hurt myself? What precautions must I take to not get into situations that cause me harm? What can I do to help others, be kind to others. Here's a goal to start on: Do something Selfless. It might help one get out of the circle of failure and into a path for which is the purpose of this life.

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