responsibility

give a little, take a little

*Photo by Ashley Mead at Sangha Yoga Shala in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Have you ever felt like you are overloaded with so many responsibilities that your brain turns into a sloppy pile of mush, and you feel like crawling into a cave to hide from them all? On the other hand, have you ever felt like you haven't taken responsibility seriously for something in your life that may have crept up on you unexpectedly, often serving as a harsh reminder of where your attention would be best directed?

We've probably all experienced one side of this spectrum, but it is possible to find a happy medium. Even if the middle ground doesn't last forever or doesn't feel clear right now, remember that the balance is within you, and it is 100% attainable if you allow yourself to truly believe in that possibility.

So where do we start? In my opinion, it is imperative to take responsibility for your Self in ways that benefit your life. Surround yourself with people and things you love, pay attention to the lifestyle choices that suit your needs and take appropriate action to relieve yourself of the choices/people that don't.

Sometimes, though, we can get a little over-enthusiastic about our responsibilities and begin to tighten our grip on being in total control of every situation. This is the moment when, if we pay attention, we can remind ourselves to let go of the ways that don't benefit us - for example by being overly responsible for ourselves or someone else's wellbeing.

Click here to read the full post, including why it is important to allow ourselves to ask for help and leave some responsibility in the hands of the universe.

How do you not only take responsibility for your Self but also give yourself permission to let some of that control float elsewhere?

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