Saying, “I’m responsible,” takes some bravery. Owning an outcome — particularly one that’s negative — is not an easy path.

It’s much easier to say, “He chose this,” and “She made that decision,” and “This was their idea.”

But when we assign blame in this way, we will always be victims of the choices that others make.

Saying, “I’m responsible,” not only empowers us ... it positions us to continue making choices, and it enrolls us in the practice of choosing a better future.