SHOW SUMMARY On this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, John and Chris talk about why we assign blame, and why we should be using accountability instead. HIGHLIGHTS Blaming others for our shortcomings goes way back to Genesis The value of leaning into our flaws and being vulnerable How we can start practicing accountability QUOTES John on why we heap the blame on others: "Blaming is a way that we discharge anger. And the discomfort is, 'I screwed up and I don't want to own it.’ There's discomfort because I'm losing control. So if I blame, I can make it feel like I'm in control." John on the difference between blame and accountability: "Blame and accountability, they're not the same. Blame is assigning fault, and accountability is owning and looking for a solution. Accountability requires vulnerability and that helps me improve my empathy." Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
SHOW SUMMARY
On this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, John and Chris talk about why we assign blame, and why we should be using accountability instead.
HIGHLIGHTS
QUOTES
John on why we heap the blame on others: "Blaming is a way that we discharge anger. And the discomfort is, 'I screwed up and I don't want to own it.’ There's discomfort because I'm losing control. So if I blame, I can make it feel like I'm in control."
John on the difference between blame and accountability: "Blame and accountability, they're not the same. Blame is assigning fault, and accountability is owning and looking for a solution. Accountability requires vulnerability and that helps me improve my empathy."
Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!