While attending college and graduate
school, there were individuals that began a class with me that didn’t complete the
course of study. After a few weeks of
instruction, they would withdraw or drop the class for various reasons. Some would state that the subject matter was
too difficult; others reported that they were not fond of the instructors’
teaching style. Additionally, there were
those who realized they were not in a posture to take that particular class in
light of all the other things that
were currently transpiring in their lives.
Although
throughout my educational matriculation I can only recall dropping one class,
there has been other type of classes I had to drop. Due to ignorance throughout my journey to the
Truth of Me, I signed up for certain classes believing I would benefit greatly
from the information gleaned. Oh, how wrong
I was! After discovering through life
experiences all that would be required of me, I realized it was no longer
beneficial to my learning experience and potential growth for me to regularly
gather with other students of those
particular courses of study. So you know
what I did? I started dropping the
classes one by one! I declared a cease
and desist on various subjects in my life.
I was done! It was over! Finished!
Kaput!
By
now I’m sure you have realized I am no longer speaking of the traditional
classroom experiences. I’m speaking
about those “life experiences” that
have left a bitter after taste in my mouth.
You know…those life experiences that make you literally sick to your
stomach at the thought of even taking the class again; the classes that make
you righteously indignant as you watch others willfully take the same class
that brought you so much misery, and you would not desire the painful
consequences even on your worst enemy.
Although
I have dropped classes such as Whining
101, Spiritual Punk 101, and Spirit of Comparison 211, allow me
to shed some light on the class I sat in for an unnecessary length of time – False Responsibility 101.
Yes,
you read it correctly – False
Responsibility 101! It was just a
few short weeks ago that I finally dropped that class. For absolutely too long, I chose to live my remixed
version of Erykah Badu’s 2000 release entitled, “Bag Lady”. All God has ever required of me is to rise
and acknowledge the Truth that has been revealed to me without the obligation
of taking ownership for the revealed Truth that someone else chooses to ignore. I came to the realization that their denial and
consequences are not my responsibility. Therefore, the results of continually
taking False Responsibility 101 become an unnecessary weight God never intended
for any of us to carry. Whatever Truth
God reveals to us means He is fully confident that we have the ability to
respond according to His Purpose, Principles, and Plans.
Therefore,
I encourage you to begin saying “No” to that class even when professional,
master manipulating students try to get you to enroll. Be confident and say…
·
No! I did not give you a failing grade. You chose not to pay attention in class, or
do your homework in excellence, and neglected to study for the pop quizzes and
scheduled tests. In all actuality, you
earned that grade.
·
No! I am not the reason why you are on punishment
this weekend. Every decision you make
has consequences – good or bad.
Therefore, the consequences of your
unwise choices are the reason why your plans have been altered.
·
No! I did not make you mad. Managing your own emotions is your
responsibility, not mine. Therefore,
stop hitting me!
·
No! I did not force you to cheat on me. It was your choice to renege on the
commitment you made to God and me
before all of our family and friends.
·
No! I am not the reason why you have chosen to
remain unfulfilled in a life of discontentment.
Apparently, your misery factor has not outweighed your fear factor. Therefore, you have chosen to remain in the
pain you know without venturing out into the possible and probable joy of the
unknown.
Remember
our choices are ultimately reflections of our decisions. As we experience the consequences of our
decisions, we must ask ourselves…what is
our dime in this quarter? Meaning,
what unwise choices did we make that resulted in the unfavorable consequences. Once we accept our dime (portion) in the
quarter (situation), we must leave the rest alone! And if
you’re one of the professional, master manipulators, refrain from
inappropriately placing blame and take responsibility. Admit (be honest and acknowledge), confront
(actively address), and deal (diligently apply the Word of God) with those character
flaws that keep you from living up to
your fullest potential. Please
understand I am fully aware there are various factors that influence our
decisions (mental assent). However,
never should we negate the personal power of choice by submitting our wills to
those destructive influences.
Even
if False Responsibility 101 is not the
non-beneficial class you’re enrolled in, what classes are you signing up for
that continue to hinder your ability to live effectively with joy and peace? Truly, it’s the daily courses of study we
take that determine how well we live. Therefore,
choose wisely! Or like me, just DROP THE CLASS, and pick another one
that will assist you in producing more favorable results!
© 2011 Julianne Pearson
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