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Yesterday’s Post-Where Was My Head?

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes

Ok, let’s see if I can clear a few things up.  Yesterday’s post got some reactions that were unexpected.  So I think I need to clarify where my head was when I posted those quotes.

So much of our lives is a choice.  Sure there are things that we cannot control in our lives.  The death of a loved one, illness, like cancer, etc., Acts of God, like flood, tornado, etc.  What I was referring to was Our Choices in life and being responsible for those choices.

Often WE CHOOSE to stay in a situation that is not good for us.  You will see people that complain about their life, but it was their CHOICE to be in that situation.

Example: You loan money to a relative or friend that does not pay you back.  You KNOW they will not pay you back.  But you do it anyway.  That was your choice.  If you don’t like the outcome, don’t do it again!

Here’s another example:  You’re in poor health, but your doctor assures you that you can turn it around if you watch this thing or that thing in your diet.  Or he recommends that you lose 10 lbs.  It’s Your Choice to follow that doctor’s advise or not.

Another:  You can’t pay the rent, or buy that next car that you need. Why?  Because of the choices you made with your money.  You spent it, ran up your credit card limits or drank it away.  These were YOUR choices.  But you cry and say “woe is me” if you can’t make your next rent payment.  Your situation is life is terrible because of your choices.

In all three of these examples, WHO was responsible?

Sure we all have our childish phase.  But there comes a point when you have to CHOOSE to grow up.  Or not.

So many times I’ve seen where someone will blame everyone around them for the situation they’ve gotten themselves into.  The sooner you realize that the choices you make in life determine your present and future happiness, well-being, and other things that effect you and your loved ones, the better.

Often, you can choose to be happy.  You can choose to be healthy.  It’s a choice, and that choice leads to consequences that are YOUR responsibility.

*I don’t usually post such opinionated things. So thank you for indulging me. 

(C) Copyright 2019 Penny Wilson

 

 

Author:

Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123.

9 thoughts on “Yesterday’s Post-Where Was My Head?”

  2. I loved your response here!! I so totally agree with what you said here! The literal mind got me yesterday too, but I tried to keep silent because I – “Mean What You Know!”. Some things aren’t choices i.e. accidents – wrong place wrong time but how we react and deal with such things is our “responsibility” to be sure!!! Hope you didn’t too harsh a tongue lashing???? Bravo on this!!
    xoxoxo

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    1. No, it wasn’t bad. I just knew from the comments that what I posted was not what I was trying to express. Sometimes it sound better in my head, ya know? 🙂 Thank you, Dear Fiend, as always for your kindness and support. ❤ ❤ ❤

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