Where was I to blame?

“In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments—there are consequences.” (ODAT, 28 May)

When I’m feeling punished by life or others, I ask myself:

- What decisions did I make that landed me here?

- What decisions could I make that would get me out of here?

- What action of mine elicited others’ response?

- What actions of mine would elicit a different response?

- Do I want change?

- Am I willing to pay the price?