“Acting Responsible” versus Being Responsible

A theater stage lit by multiple spotlights, where someone might "act responsible"

What’s the difference between “acting responsible” and being Responsible? Ownership. 100%. It’s about your actions being 100% your full and free choice, or being made to meet an external standard that lets you give ownership away. “Acting Responsible” “Acting” responsible is often “doing the right thing.” According to what standard? Who’s making the call on … Read more

Your Way

Multiple forking paths in a wooded area

Ask yourself what you truly wish that path to be. Turn off the “shoulds”, the “oughts”, the inner critic. Tune in to the quiet voice of your heart, and walk upon the way it desires.

Freedom from Choice

A POV image looking down towards someone's feet. They are standing on an asphalt surface, looking down at a three-headed arrow symbol. One head points left, one goes straight, and one points to the right.

Freedom of choiceIs what you gotFreedom from choiceIs what you want — Devo Heard (or said) any of those recently? And plenty of things like them? That’s a lot of coping happening. That’s the sound of externalizing ownership of actions. Something or someone is “making” your choice for you. Always You always have the power … Read more