People would commonly say, what you do not like about someone is reflected in you. The things one does not like about someone else remind one of their insecurities or inefficiencies. I thought that phrasing to be correct until I realized that my not liking a habit someone has, has nothing to do with me being that way, rather it is a behavior that does not fit with who I am as an individual. For example, a rowdy person, I do not like that behavior because I am not about chaos, instead I prefer to have peace in my life.
I also realized that if one looks hard enough, there are plenty of opportunities to mentor or teach someone something. Before disencumbering my chain of being responsible for everyone’s output at work, I used to get stressed out and want to quit my job. I used to cry about it and complain to family about how no one cared but me, I used to dread coming to work because I knew it meant that even though everyone was collecting a paycheck, I was the only one working. Thank God that I was freed from that chain because I am now able to tell someone else to let it go. I am able to sympathize and empathize with others who are experiencing those same feelings.
As I said recently, you are not responsible for someone else’s work. You should be accountable for your work and let the rest go because you will lose sleep over tasks that are someone else’s responsibility. It is time to let it all go. If someone has questions, direct that person to the one who is responsible for completing that task, and stop answering for them. I know it is hard initially, but trust me, you will live longer if you let it go.
Pray for the world, as it needs it. Speak positivity over yourself and those you love.
Disencumbering my Chains 