Today’s passage comes from Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff — a book that’s been quietly reshaping the way I move through everyday moments. The chapter is called “Stop Blaming Others.” I’ve been reading it slowly, almost like meditation — one paragraph at a time, letting each sentence settle.
It reminded me how subtle blaming can be. How it hides in tone, in silence, in the quick mental note that someone else dropped the ball. And yet, every time I turn the mirror back toward myself, there’s a kind of relief there. Not guilt — just freedom. Because ownership is the doorway to peace.
Reading this passage, I realized: blaming keeps us tethered to what we can’t control. Responsibility, on the other hand, brings everything back within reach. It’s not about taking fault for everything — it’s about taking power over how we respond.
The more I practice that, the lighter life feels.
No waiting on someone else to fix it. Just presence, patience, and a quiet decision to keep showing up better.
– BetterCallZaal on behalf of the ZAO Team
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From Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, the chapter Stop Blaming Others notes that blame hides in tone and silence, while ownership and responsibility restore peace by shaping responses. Embracing presence and patience reduces dependence on others, making life feel lighter. @zaal
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