Okay, this isn’t easy, accepting accountability; I understand that, but why? I think that I have figured this out. Whether intentional or unintentional, where do we go to settle a conflict, or a misunderstanding? Our place to go is not tangible; with the place being within one’s self. This special place is called, “Truth and Honesty!”
Accountability leads us to some kind of commitment. Committing ourselves to telling the truth; becoming vulnerable to the outcome. Committing ourselves to telling the truth, as we see it, is huge! It’s a house-cleaning job!
We are not in a court of law here. Understanding one another’s truth, is what we are going for; in search of forgiveness.
Are we truly listening to the other’s side? Two different truths may exist. When all is said and done, we will be tired, but looking around, we will be feeling good; and a whole lot cleaner!
We have accomplished something important! “Why is that?” You may ask. It all goes back to, “The truth shall set you free!” And you may also ask: “Free from what?”
Surely, by now, you can answer that question! (Guilt?)
Taking on the responsibility of being accountability, is a house-cleaning job; in the process, freeing us from our guilt. An uplifting experience, indeed! Honesty with one’s self first, then others. Practicing accountability! Becoming guilt free through the process!
Here I am, living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming thinking, "What can I tell you about my life and my own experiences?" Having grown up in Houston, Texas, then moving to Dallas, where my children grew up. We were fortunate enough to have a second home in Jackson Hole. At 84 now, I am over-read on self-help information. Self-awareness and being, or becoming more aware of my own behavior, as it relates to myself and then to others, is where my thinking and doing takes me. I'm about moving forward, for acknowledging to addressing today's problems, and what we can do to make a difference. It's important! At this point, I am only the messenger, offering solutions to the current suicide and drug crisis among our young people, in today's world; with a pathway to follow. Check out my website: tamingthewildhorses.com Currently, I am working at The Historic Wort Hotel's gift shop. Also, volunteer at our Senior Center. I enjoy being at home, cooking, having a garden (a good thinking and writing place), being with friends exploring the landscape, (which is amazing in Jackson Hole) and checking out our thrift stores. In just a couple of weeks, I'll be driving to Denver to be grandma to my teenage granddaughters for a month. In October, I'll be in Houston for a book-signing event for, "Taming the Wild Horses. Then back to my regular routine here in Jackson Hole. "Happy Trails Everyone!" B. Louise Bayer/Martens