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What does it mean?
Responsibility and repentance require personal choice, not just reacting to treatment.
In plain terms
You are responsible for your choices, not just others' actions.
What can you take from it?
Choose your actions to remain responsible.

Where it applies

  • conflict
  • moral dilemmas
  • judgment

Putting it to work

  • owning mistakes
  • reflecting on choices

Questions to consider

  • Do you own your choices?
  • What makes you responsible?

Another view

External circumstances can limit real choice.

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