CrispCreations

Have to say, handing the blame all in one direction last week, was very therapeutic, and so I'm taking St.Egos advice this week in the hope of spreading that effect to others. No matter what goes wrong, when it goes wrong, or where it goes wrong, it's all down to me, so go on, point the finger, I don't care.

Why might I want to do that? I'll let St.Ego explain...

St.Ego wrote...

By forcing the assumption of fault into arbitrary channels, you can reduce or eliminate the accompanying feelings of guilt. The purpose of guilt is to teach us, but it too often retains a severe level of negative stigma which can result in an immobilizing level of fear of blame. If you have a lesson to learn, remember it as such, and not as a judgement about who you are.

As an added bonus, having your own turn at the game will allow you to shamelessly admit to real fault when it is yours. What's more is that a history of such activity will desensitize friends and colleagues so they no longer put so much mental energy into blaming you for things, even when you might deserve it. Get respect without having to be perfect. You don't need someone else to ride your case about what you did incorrectly.

So go on, free yourself from blame this week, have a week off, it's all on me.

(just remember to let us know when it's your turn)