Whenever we are given a right or privilege, we have a responsibility to respect that right.
We have the privilege of being alive and with it a responsibility to use our life well.
We have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness according to our constitution.
With that comes the responsibility of extending that right to all others we encounter.
We have freedom of choice.
There are no limits to our right to choose.
We have the responsibility not to choose what is harmful to ourselves or others or our environment.
There are consequence of making choices that do harm or limit others’ freedoms.
Consider what you are teaching your children, your neighbors or your world by choice in life.
Consider how you can make a positive difference rather than go along with what others expect.
Consider the opportunity to make different choices and be responsible for creating the world you want.
Consider choosing always and only for what is really Good for everyone.
Being “response-able” means to me that you take 100% responsibility for what you think and say and do.
Being responsible means to not blame yourself or others for any mistake, but to forgive and choose again.
Being responsible means to create ways to respond with Love, freedom and trust with life learning.
Being responsible means accepting the natural consequences for our actions and making wise choices.
With the right or privilege to express ourselves, we have the responsibility to be respectful of others.
With the right to dress as we choose, we have the responsibility to be sensitive to others choices.
With the privilege of using credit cards or borrowing money, we have the responsibility to pay our debts.
With the responsibility of raising children, we have the responsibility to teach them to be responsible.
With the privilege of being married, we have the responsibility to keep our agreements and vows.
With the right to drive, we have the responsibility to keep everyone safe and unharmed.
With the right to vote, we have the responsibility to be informed about what and whom we are choosing.
With the privilege of living in this country, we have the responsibility to pay our taxes and obey the laws.
With the right to use the internet, we have the responsibility to do no harm to ourselves or others.
With the right to live where we choose, we have the responsibility to be respectful of our neighbors.
With the right to take or teach a class, we have the responsibility to be on time and keep our agreements.
With the right to lead others in any way, we have the responsibility to lead in the best, most safe and healty ways we know, to lead to a positive outcome for all.
With rights and privileges come responsibilities.
With responsibilities, comes the need to pay attention, be aware, give our best and teach others well.
When we recognize, everything we think, say and do teaches everyone everywhere, we must be responsible.
When we are responsible for our thoughts, words and deeds, we will always choose for the highest Good.
Being forgetful, lazy, uncaring, irresponsible, erratic, selfish, resentful, resistant is not an option.
It is time to wake up and choose wisely all day everyday, with our kids, coworkers, friends and ourselves.
We can no longer pretend to be asleep at the wheel and let go of what we know is ours to do.
This is our time and our moment to step up and into our place of responsibility.
Let us be and do what is our calling and our destiny.
Let us choose to live and give the highest Truths we know.
Let us in every encounter demonstrate respect, responsibility and cooperation..
Loving you and me as we set ourselves free to be All be are meant to be.
Betty Lue
Keys to Successful Relationships
Joining-Create a common vision or shared goal.
Honesty- Communicate your true intention without secrets or withholds.
Equality-Each is giving the best they know in each moment.
Commitment- Agree to what is highest and best for both parties.
Responsibility- Be able and willing to respond consciously to all relationship needs without guilt or blame. Be respectful and forgiving of mistakes made.