Thursday, December 27, 2012

RESPONSIBILITY:



Caretaking: the act of taking responsibility for other people
while neglecting responsibility for ourselves. When we
instinctively feel responsible for the feelings, thoughts,
choices, problems, comfort, and destiny of others, we are
caretakers. We may believe, at an unconscious level, that
others are responsible for our happiness, just as we’re
responsible for theirs.

It’s a worthy goal to be a considerate, loving nurturing person.
But caretaking is neglecting ourselves to the point of feeling
victimized. Caretaking involves caring for others in ways that
hamper them in learning to take responsibility for themselves.

Caretaking doesn’t work. It hurts other people; it hurts us.
People get angry. They feel hurt, used, and victimized. So do
we.

The kindest and most generous behavior we can choose is
taking responsibility for ourselves – for what we think, feel,
want, and need. The most beneficial act we can perform is to
be true to ourselves, and let others take responsibility for
themselves.

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