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Excuses may seem like rational reasons
for us not to do something, but if we’re not careful, we can allow them
to keep us from reaching our goals. Too often we accept our excuses as
reasons why we cannot accomplish what we set out to do, and instead of
finding alternatives, we give up. But if we can be honest with ourselves
and take responsibility for our choices, we will begin to notice that we
no longer give excuses. When we keep our minds focused on our goals, we
will find that excuses fade away in the light of our priorities, and
issues become challenges that can help us become wiser and stronger.
Sometimes we may give others excuses
rather than being fully honest. We may think it is kind to tell someone
we are willing to do something with them, whether work or play, but then
keep putting them off. This diverts our energy into keeping the truth at
a distance while continuing a falsehood. When we can take responsibility
for our feelings and express them honestly but gently, the other person
is free to find someone who is better suited to accompany them while we
are free to pursue the things we like.
There’s another way in which excuses
rob us of energy — and that is in the power of our thoughts and words.
For example, if we find ourselves in a situation where we are being asked
for a financial contribution, but we use the excuse that we can’t afford
it, we create and attract lack and limitation into our lives. The same
goes for seemingly simple things like pretending to not feel well or any
other false statement. We may think that excuses make things easier, but
they complicate matters with smokescreens. When we can commit to our
priorities, take responsibility for our choices, and communicate them
honestly to others, there will be no need to make excuses, and we will
have much more energy to dedicate to all the things we love.
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