
08/26/2025
In the health and wellness world, one of our greatest traits is taking responsibility for our health and wellbeing. For the most part, this is a really good thing. You should care about yourself! You should be responsible!
However, sometimes things happen to us that are out of our control, and sometimes, the habit of taking responsibility can backfire.
Sometimes, we feel responsible for something that was in no way our fault. This is when our penchant for taking responsibility works against us. We have enough guilt to carry the way it is. Don't carry more than you have actually earned, my friends!
I think it was Sarte who said something to the effect of "freedom is what we do with what has been done to us."
Yes, your actions determine a lot, but some things are out of your control. You are not responsible for those.
I am writing this today not just to share with whomever might need it but also for myself. I need this reminder, too.
If you are going through something now, especially if it isn't your fault, I am with you today. Give yourself some grace, and I will, too.