SwaffWords™ 5/14/25— "Ruined Life"

SwaffWords™ 5/14/25— "Ruined Life"—Whose doing is that?

Published: Wed, 05/14/25

"Ruined Life?"

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Welcome…and here we are on the threshold of the Ides Of May. The pace of the year is starting to pick up, isn't it?

So let's take a closer look—a hard look—at our part in all that we're going through, shall we?

"If you think someone ruined your life, you are right—it's you."

We have Friedrich Nietzsche to thank for this bitter pill to swallow. And yes—sometimes the most powerful and effective medicine for us tastes terrible—though that medicine has proven to heal us again and again.

What is the one thing that all our interactions, the people we come in contact with, the situations we move through, the choices we do or do not make have in common? It is us. We are the one constant, the throughline, the common denominator in every aspect of our lives.

Yes—other people are involved in each of these moments, and they and their choices have an impact too. Clearly, life doesn't happen in a vaccum. And yet…

We are the only ones consistently there—(though admittedly, not always present)—in every second of every day. As a result, we have a heavy hand in how our lives are unfolding—and whether or not we're fulfilled in them.

What is your take on a "Ruined Life"? (2:25)?

This practice is rooted in responsibility, that is, accountability. It also taps into our "response ability" in a given moment, exchange or situation. It's a resource that offers many possibilities other than the either / or of a simple reaction.

What is the "Responsibility" we have to Our Selves? (2:25)?

The bottom line is that a good part of our healing and how we're moving through life—good, bad or indifferently—is up to us. No small task at times and certainly a heavy burden at other times. So if you're finding Your Self overwhelmed by all of this, then let's connect and create a way forward that is much less daunting.

Getting to Know Me and My Work:

There are several ways to experience my approach and style. Each offers quick tune ups, teachings, and reminders for your practice:

—My YouTube Channel—sorted by Playlists.

—My site: Rapid Bodymind Clarity. (rewritten—check it out)

—My Blog Archives.

—My Backstory: Quick Highlights.

—My "Socials": Facebook Page and Community ; LinkedIn .

Since you're already enjoying these bi-monthly SwaffWords™, why not forward them to like-minded friends or invite them to subscribe here ?

In the meantime, let's own our own part in what we're bringing to our lives—especially in those aspects that aren't working for us. It will guide us to a deeper understanding of Our Selves and a more meaningful healing in the long run.

Sounds like a win / win to me.

Here's to gentler times.

Cheers,