Are the outside forces controlling you?

According to my oldest daughter, many in her age bracket believe this.

To give you some background my daughter is in her mid 30’s so now you know the age group she was speaking about. If we look deeper many of us blame others, make excuses and deny that we did anything wrong when events happen in our lives.

I don’t think people realize they degrade their abilities when they blame, makes excuses or deny. I know that they are showing a total lack of responsibility for their lives. They are expecting others to help them get out of the situations they have put themselves in. They have failed to realize that their mommy or daddy will not always be there to bail them out.

I am reminded of what Buddha said; “All wrong doing arises because of the mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?”

What can you do today to take control of your mind?

What is the impact if you don’t take control of your mind?

Where will that lead you?