I want to suggest that we should aim to take responsibility for all that occurs in our lives.

Where circumstances and events occur which are not as we would wish, taking responsibility is not to be interpreted as blaming ourself. Blame, either of ourself or of others is always unhelpful.

Taking responsibility is not a burden but empowerment and liberation. It is to realize that we and we alone are in control of our life. The thoughts and emotions we allow to dominate our thinking determine the results in our lives.

Some may wish to interject at this point that surely God is in control. Well, of course, but God/Spirit/The Universe is absolutely, 100% on our side. Not, obviously, against someone else, but always ready and eager to guide and support us in doing whatever is for our good and for the good of all.