"And, in fact, we cannot deny that it is really easy to blame someone or something for the situations (especially the unpleasant ones) that happen in our lives.

Putting the responsibility on something external, that is outside, brings us a momentary relief. But does this relief bring us growth? And do you think that momentary relief is more worth it, or actually progressing on the evolutionary path of consciousness?

Self-responsibility, as challenging as it is, has the power to bring us the seed of development. After all, it is practically impossible for us to achieve evolution without taking responsibility for our actions. It is necessary to accept and take responsibility for the challenges of the present level at which we find ourselves.

Blame it on others? face the situations as a game

To make it easier, let's imagine a game in which we need to move from house to house until we reach the end (which is represented by the very energy of constant love and harmony in our lives). In this game, each house represents a level of consciousness, and the rule says that the only way to leave one house and progress to the next is to absorb the learning from the house we are in,Thus, we will walk step by step to the final goal, that is, liberation!

For example, we can imagine that the moment of life we are going through requires us to accept. This means that as long as we don't develop this acceptance, we will continue "suffering" in the hard learning. From the moment we accept, we will then be able to take a step forward in the game and in our evolutionary journey.

Visualizing this game and making a relationship with our lives, we can understand that situations happen to show us in which house/level of consciousness we are in. If we go a little deeper, we can realize that some situations only repeat themselves in our lives when we have not yet learned what they have to teach us. When this learning is assimilated, how wonderful!We move one house forward and can then progress one level further on the journey of love or harmony.

Self-responsibility is a powerful key to take us one step further in this game, for it brings with it the truth. Only when we assume where we are and go through what we must go through can integration happen. As long as our fears, shame, and guilt keep us from what life has to teach us, it will be very difficult for us to progress on the path of love.

Self-responsibility generates transformation

Without this master key, it is impossible to make progress, because there will always be a distraction, a propensity to blame something or someone outside. Self-responsibility allows us to stay focused, it brings with it the seed of maturity. This is the only way we can look at our own navel and face our "shadow" with integrity, assuming our imperfections.

Each difficulty carries within itself the seed of development, and it is up to us to find this seed. To begin this search, self-responsibility is necessary, for from it will spring the will to change. Once the will is awakened, a range of virtues begin to surface: patience, determination, balance, faith, justice, among others.

Self-responsibility brings you the real possibility of transformation, because you accept what knocks on your door. And it is by looking at situations head-on that we will be able to change old patterns for new, virtuous, good habits.

Blessed be the virtue of self-responsibility, that it may awaken in each one of us.