As someone trained to feel responsible for everything, especially when things go wrong, this is important to remember. So, next time I feel weighed down by something, I'll ask myself if it's really mine. This raises an irony because the other side of this is about recognizing when I'm waiting for someone else to carry what really is mine. It's easy to defer to and hand off choices to "authority" figures both real and perceived. True freedom comes with a responsibility that can be challenging as it requires taking a risk, assuming responsibility, and bearing the consequences of our choices. This calls for self-compassion because being a grownup is no small feat. I'm still working on it. KAS
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