Taking Responsibility

Dear Friends,

One quality of character that seems to be lacking these days is the quality of taking responsibility for our own actions. There is a great power in naming and then saying what is your responsibility in any situation.

First, naming your responsibility. What is your purpose in being present? What were your thoughts? What was your intent? What did you feel? What did you hope to accomplish. What did you learn?
These are questions that are helpful to you as you discern your responsibility.

Then, speak the truth. For example, "I am aware that I could have spoken more clearly and with less anger when we spoke earlier. I am sorry. Let me say again what I had hoped to say..."

We don't take responsibility when we blame someone else for our feelings or our actions. When we don't take responsibility, we limit our ability to grow and develop as an individual.

Learn to take responsibility for your part in any interaction. Truthfully, not only are you responsible for yourself, but you are the only person you can change.

A radical thought!
Warmly,
meb