I had a tanty today. I couldn’t find my CD that I’d created
for my drive home (entitled “Lonely roadie”) and I was not a happy chappy. I
demanded at everyone who had entered or exited my vehicle that they explain
their whereabouts at the time of the CD’s disappearance. Today, I’m a little
embarrassed. I opened my handbag to put my keys in today and discovered that
lonely roadie had travelled the whole 3 hours by my side. Not in my CD player
but by my side. -5 points for negligence, +3 points for title of CD. I’m still
in the negatives because I didn’t look to myself when the musical delight disappeared,
I shot accusatory questions towards others. It’s a natural reaction but it’s
certainly not a healthy one.
The way we work quite seems to be one of embracing our own
flaws and frowning upon others. Instead of first checking if we’ve done the
right thing, we turn to our neighbour and point the finger. It should be the
other way round. Where does responsibility lie within our situations? Did I put
my CD in the right place? Did I remember to bring it? Did I stupidly stash it
in my handbag? Had I asked myself these questions I would’ve A. found my CD.
And B. Avoided unnecessary accusations towards the innocent. It would’ve been a
simpler solution. In future, double check yourself. Make sure you’re in the
right before accusing others of wrong.
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