If our parents were highly critical, we probably developed the same habit. Even though it’s unpleasant and makes us feel bad, it takes a concerted effort to change this conditioned behavior. Chronically characterizing problems in our relationships as the other person’s fault is a signal that we need to take a deeper look at our behavior. The way to get out from under the power of this negative and diminishing habit is to increase our acceptance of what is. The easiest way to do this is to consciously develop the practice of looking for…

What’s right.

Jarl and Steve