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Have you noticed that "obligation" is a term that a lot of people use as an adjective to describe as "something that they HAVE TO DO" but when using the term "responsibility" That they feel that they have some level of control over their actions, and are completely at choice in all that they do in life.
Two simple words, yet such a big difference in perceived meaning!
Well, During the course of World War II it was considered the patriotic responsibility of every able bodied young American man to step forward and serve in the armed forces, all in the name of God and the American Dream.
This internal sense of personal duty and responsibility was often embraced during that time as a profound honor and a privilege, however frightening the prospect of going to war may have been.
In sharp contrast to many of those who served in World War II, look at many of those who were called upon to serve in the Vietnam War. Many of those soldiers often felt that the
war was unjust and that their legal obligation to serve was immoral, and they felt perfectly justified in using any means at their disposal to avoid serving in Vietnam as a warrior.
Do you notice the difference in the two situations?
These two examples and mere generalizations and are not meant as an indictment against any of these people who have served in these conflicts or their circumstances, but are instead used to illustrate the sharp differences of how all of us can view a certain situation with many of the same aspects, but can either feel compelled to feel obligated or to simply step up and DO.
By drawing distinctions between the differences of Responsibility and Obligation, we personally empower ourselves to remain clearly at choice in all situations.... when we choose to look at life’s lessons as Responsibilities.
By choosing to ACKNOWLEDGE these clear distinctions between being OBLIGATED to do something simply because we have to, as compared to being Responsible, which is doing something because we choose to do it, we are internally achieving a level of greatness that would not be possible otherwise.
Simple concept eh? Let’s go deeper!
The opportunity to choose between being Responsible in life or being Obligated is available to each and every one of us. By choosing easy and living under the light of Responsibility, we are putting ourselves at ease and confirming that we have choice in all that we do. However, should we look at all of the HAVE TO's in life as obligations, we are simply giving up our internal power that we each possess as human beings.
Have you noticed that "obligation" is a term that a lot of people use as an adjective to describe as "something that they HAVE TO DO" but when using the term "responsibility" That they feel that they have some level of control over their actions, and are completely at choice in all that they do in life.
Two simple words, yet such a big difference in perceived meaning!
Well, During the course of World War II it was considered the patriotic responsibility of every able bodied young American man to step forward and serve in the armed forces, all in the name of God and the American Dream.
This internal sense of personal duty and responsibility was often embraced during that time as a profound honor and a privilege, however frightening the prospect of going to war may have been.
In sharp contrast to many of those who served in World War II, look at many of those who were called upon to serve in the Vietnam War. Many of those soldiers often felt that the
war was unjust and that their legal obligation to serve was immoral, and they felt perfectly justified in using any means at their disposal to avoid serving in Vietnam as a warrior.
Do you notice the difference in the two situations?
These two examples and mere generalizations and are not meant as an indictment against any of these people who have served in these conflicts or their circumstances, but are instead used to illustrate the sharp differences of how all of us can view a certain situation with many of the same aspects, but can either feel compelled to feel obligated or to simply step up and DO.
By drawing distinctions between the differences of Responsibility and Obligation, we personally empower ourselves to remain clearly at choice in all situations.... when we choose to look at life’s lessons as Responsibilities.
By choosing to ACKNOWLEDGE these clear distinctions between being OBLIGATED to do something simply because we have to, as compared to being Responsible, which is doing something because we choose to do it, we are internally achieving a level of greatness that would not be possible otherwise.
Simple concept eh? Let’s go deeper!
The opportunity to choose between being Responsible in life and being Obligated is available to each and every one of us. By choosing easy and living under the light of Responsibility, we are putting ourselves at ease and confirming that we have choice in all that we do. However, should we look at all of the HAVE TO's in life as obligations, we are simply giving up our internal power that we each possess as human beings.
The big question in this is, Are you going to be Responsible for yourself and for your actions, or are you going to take the victim stance of OBLIGATION and blame others because you feel that you HAVE to do it!
By choosing to become Responsible for what you do in own life, you give yourself the ability to move foreword in consistently creating your own personal vision and achieving your goals, commitments and desires.
So, how will you move forward? Will you choose to look at life as an OBLIGATION or a RESPONSIBILITY? It truly is your choice!
Robert Paisola robert@trumpworldwide.com
Robert Paisola is an International Author, Trainer and Motivational Speaker and is an expert in the field of Personal Real Estate Investor Training. He is a professional speaker who has been featured on CNN, CNNFN, and the Wall Street Journal. He can answer your questions on the "Basics of the Real Estate Investing Business" to detailed issues regarding your specific transactions. Life Experience Robert Paisola is a Professional International Seminar Speaker in the Areas of Real Estate Investing, Tax Lien Investing, Rental Property Management, Real Estate Coach and Mentor Training and Business Management. He has served companies throughout the world. If you are interested in learning the business from someone like Rob email his office at robert@trumpworldwide.com or visit http://www.allexperts.com/displayExpert.asp?Expert=38419
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