Yes, exactly, Jari! It takes you out of victimhood and gives you your power back!

I noticed this recently, when I started kind of blaming my sedentary boyfriend for my own lack of consistency with my exercise commitment. Studies have proven that low physical fitness is “contagious,” and I was latching onto that scientific fact to set the blame outside myself.

Um, HELLO! It is MY choice whether I exercise each day or not! Yes, I wish my boyfriend were more active, but my own physical fitness is MY responsibility.

I think it’s an easy temptation to set the blame outside oneself, but I always find it really empowering when I finally suck it up and accept 100% responsibility for my own happiness. 🙂

I made a piece of art with that saying on it, “100% responsible for my own happiness!” which you can see here (I tried to upload it, but couldn’t):

http://melissadinwiddie.com/2010/05/06/your-bliss-your-responsibilitydont-shut-off/