Responsible For Myself, I'd Say So

I have been thinking about what and whom I am responsible for in my life. I am responsible for me, a kid and my relationships. I am responsible for my well being, my ideas, my concerns and my joy. I am not responsible for other people's behaviour decisions or lifestyle choices. Only my own.

This kid teaches me through her asking me what I can or can't do to help her. Her responsibilities are growing and changing each day, as she figures out what she can or can't do without getting in, what we call "the heck" at home, in the community or with friends.

Perhaps my responsibilities are also in transition but a few foundational items prevail over time or space for me. My true heart's desire is knowing that I can be responsible to myself and others and still feel good about both each day. Some days are trickier than others, and I fall into old habits of trying to take on other people's stuff therefore tricking myself into thinking I have more responsibility than I really do.

If I can worry about 30 foundational things in my life instead of 100, I imagine I'd be a lot less tired, stressed out and confused when I lay down for a good night's rest. I will put into practice what I preach here and create a list in future blogs around describing each of those 30 priorities and consider them my foundational responsibilities. They may ebb and flow in priority importance but as responsibilities, they will not wane in my heart, head and gut.