Responsibility

“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens” - Epictetus

 What is Responsibility?

Merriam-Webster Online:
Responsibility: The quality or state of being responsible
Responsible: Able to answer for one’s conduct and obligations

Dictionary.com:
Responsibility: The state, quality, or fact of being responsible

Quotes about Responsibility
“Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.” --Booker T. Washington

“Enough! It’s time to grow up. If we want to play adult games—living our Dream—we must play by adult rules. One of the primary adult rules: We are individually responsible for our own lives.” --John Roger and Peter McWilliams

“The ultimate responsibility always lies within you, and opportunities are theo nes you create.” --Melissa Poe

Types of Responsibility:
Moral responsibility: To other people, animals, and the earth.
Legal responsibility: To the laws and ordinances of your community, state, and country.
Family responsibility: Treating relatives with love and respect.
Community Responsibility: Treating others as you want to be treated, participating in community activities and decisions, and being an active and contributing citizen.
Responsibility to customs, traditions, beliefs and rules: From your family, community, heritage, or faith.
Personal responsibility: It’s up to you to become a person of good character.

Reflective Questions about Responsibility
When you agree to do something, do you do it.?
Do you answer for your own actions?
Do you usually take care of your own matters?
Are you trustworthy?