The other day, my son made dinner for me. He did this all on his own. He set the table, made sodas, cooked the food, served it, cleaned up and put things away.
He felt great. Really responsible.
This makes sense and if you've ready my books or viewed any of my videos - you I think personal responsibility is an important part of living ethically and fully.
But responsibility is a double edged sword.
Responsibility assumed makes you feel good. It’s about taking control – and that means freedom.
This is different from responsibility imposed. That doesn't feel good at all and it feels like you are being controlled and that means lack of freedom.
The difference is that responsibility assumed is an internal decision you make.
Responsibility imposed is external decision. Something someone else does to you.
So the next time you are asked to be responsible for something (external imposition), reframe it - and make a conscious decision to accept the responsibility.
You may just find that your attitude and your feelings of well being improve as a result.
He felt great. Really responsible.
This makes sense and if you've ready my books or viewed any of my videos - you I think personal responsibility is an important part of living ethically and fully.
But responsibility is a double edged sword.
Responsibility assumed makes you feel good. It’s about taking control – and that means freedom.
This is different from responsibility imposed. That doesn't feel good at all and it feels like you are being controlled and that means lack of freedom.
The difference is that responsibility assumed is an internal decision you make.
Responsibility imposed is external decision. Something someone else does to you.
So the next time you are asked to be responsible for something (external imposition), reframe it - and make a conscious decision to accept the responsibility.
You may just find that your attitude and your feelings of well being improve as a result.
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