Freedom and Responsibility

With freedom comes responsibility. Total responsibility creates real freedom. One is incomplete without the other.

To be free we must take full ownership of our choices and our circumstances. To be free we must know what it is to use well all that we have. To be free we must give our best to all relationships and circumstances. To be free is to be able and willing to respond to whatever life offers.

People cry for freedom. People often resist responsibility. If people would assume more responsibility, they would experience more freedom. When we give freedom without responsibility, we are asking for disaster. Today's young people are not prepared for freedom, if they have not been given responsibility.

Freedom of choice or free will is only valid and valued, when the chooser is fully responsible for the outcome.

We are free to treat our body however we like. Are we willing to be totally responsible for our health?

We are free to spend our money on whatever we wish. Are we willing to be totally responsible for our wealth?

We are free to vote, pay taxes and provide political support according to our beliefs. Are we willing to be responsible for our government’s strategic focus?

We are free to live and work wherever we decide. Are we willing to be responsible for not giving our best to where we are?

We are free to choose our mate and how we teach our children to behave. Are we willing to be responsible for the quality of our relationships?

We are free to purchase and own whatever we value. Are we willing to be wholly responsible for taking impeccable care of our home, clothes, car and belongings?

When we are responsible, we are able to respond, to give our best, to whatever we experience. When we are responsible, we respect the gift of life and all creation. When we are responsible, we feel appreciative of what we have, do and give. When we are responsible, we take impeccable care of ourselves and our creations. When we are responsible, we release all blame, criticism, regret and guilt. When we are responsible, we easily make corrections and constantly expand our vision and views. When we are responsible, we take time to respect other's viewpoints by listening openly. When we are responsible, we express ourselves honestly and respectfully. When we are responsible, we see others as equally able and encourage responsibility. When we are responsible, we trust in freedom with responsibility.

There are no victims here….only volunteers.

Loving you, Betty Lue

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