The Problem of Being a “Victim”

May 9, 2009

Hi All:

       It’s been a while since I posted but I felt inspired to write a blog post concerning this topic of being a “victim”.  Some of you may know that I have Tourette’s Syndrome (although I’m virtually symptom-free at this point) and that in my speeches I tell my story of growing up with a severe case of it.  Although I begin almost every speech with my story I DO NOT relive my personal history when I tell it.

       I learned a long time ago that I am NOT my Tourette’s.  Yes, I do have the neurological disorder called Tourette’s but I am NOT the Tourette’s itself.  Now, you’re probably wondering where I’m going with all this.  It’s no secret that I have a distinctive bias against the media.  They seem to get a perverse pleasure out of being the bearers of bad news. If you buy into their fear mentality this recession will truly scare the wits out of you.  My point is this:  you may not be at fault for what has happened to you in this down economy (e.g. being laid off, nearing foreclosure, etc.) but you should definitely take RESPONSIBILITY for your circumstances.   It is in taking responsibility that will determine whether you will become a hostage to life and it’s pitfalls or whether you choose to take the bull by the horns and get into action to change those circumstances.  You have more power than you think!

         When you take responsibility for your situation there is a shift that naturally occurs inside you.  It’s as if a little voice is saying, “Okay, things are bad, that’s for sure.  Now, what can I do about it?”  The next step is to get quiet or meditate and let the answers come.  Yep, they’re inside of you, make no mistake about that.   You just need to call upon them to reveal the solutions.   If you’re struggling, I have compassion for you.  Make no mistake about that.  But you do have the power to do something about it.  Now, go out and get off your “buts”.

Until next time,

Tim

www.timpic.com

www.corporatespeakerforyou.com

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