Isn't it funny how easy it is for us to find fault in others? While overlooking the issues we have yet to deal with within ourselves. I wonder why so many of us feel we have the cure to change someone when we haven't changed ourselves?
Most people are aware of their imperfections and are typically annoyed when others feel the need to point them out. Or change their behavior. In the best interest of personal sanity and peace why not take that energy and work on ourselves? Self improvement is an ongoing project and if we haven't figured it out by now we can not change anyone . People do as they choose and while it may be hurtful to see the damage they're causing themselves we can't fix them. Many bare the burden of trying to, but the best thing we can do is love them. Not enable, but care for them from a safe distance. As I ask God to open my eyes to see where I am blind and my ears to hear where I am deaf, this is the prayer I pray for those I feel are headed in the wrong direction. Releasing myself from the need to play "god". As we improve so will things around us, sometimes people are more inspired to change by what they see. We want to live our lives to stimulate the best in those we interact with, so they too, desire change within themselves. Living and leading by example is more effective. We are unstuck and we are free.
So much truth in this post! It’s a definite reality that we can’t change anyone but ourselves. It’s really a waste of time to do otherwise, because true change must be predicated on the desire to do so. So, regardless of how much more we want for someone else, the reality is that until they want it for themselves, our efforts remain futile.