Take Responsibility

[Ann]

With responsibility comes control. The things for which you are willing to accept the most responsibility are the things over which you are able to exercise the most control.

It may sometimes seem that avoiding responsibility is the easiest way to respond to challenging situations. Yet when you avoid responsibility, it allows other people and events to control your life.

And before long, taking the seemingly easy path of avoiding responsibility becomes very difficult indeed. Because when you run away from responsibility, you severely limit your options.

It may seem unfair to have to take responsibility for difficult situations that are not your fault. And yet, it is that very responsibility that will enable you to move positively forward through those challenges.

Though responsibility can be difficult and can require great effort, it is more an opportunity than a burden. For with responsibility, you can inject real, positive value into even the most troubling situation.

Take responsibility, and use that responsibility to move your world forward. Take responsibility, and take positive control.

-- Ralph Marston

Interesting....

[splendra]

Just don't take responsibility for things you can't control like a loved ones addiction....

[nutz]

Now that's funni as hell , doug.
I feel like that sometimes..but ya know, I lack responsoiblities, me CO-DE.

[Ann]

Originally Posted by splendra

Just don't take responsibility for things you can't control like a loved ones addiction....

I agree, Splendra, but I can take responsibility for myself, and for looking after myself and living well, regardless of how my addict is doing, yes?

It may sometimes seem that avoiding responsibility is the easiest way to respond to challenging situations. Yet when you avoid responsibility, it allows other people and events to control your life.

I can't control anyone's addiction, but I can take the responsibility to make sure that their addiction does not control me.

I can also take responsibility for my own shortcomings, and not blame anyone else for my behaviour. It took me a long time to figure that one out.

Hugs
Ann