Taking Full Responsibility: The Power of Your Decisions

You make the decision in every moment of your life, and those decisions reflect in your reality. It is you who created the life you are living and the person you are. It is up to you to make any changes, and there is only one thing that could stop you—your decision.

If you still have all those “buts” coming to you as you read this, it’s natural. Each of us is under the impression that external circumstances affect or are even responsible for our lives, or how they’ve turned out. For example: “My parents were this or that,” “I have children and…,” “I had an accident,” “I got injured,” “I was misguided,” etc. We could go on and create endless lists.

But the truth is, there are always signs and messages that we ignore—and then something happens. We could avoid them if we really wanted to. If something “happens,” it happens because we made it happen.

Since I became more present and aware, I’ve found there’s no rush and fewer “unexpected incidences.” If something “unexpected” happens, it aligns with what I wished for.

When we take full responsibility for our lives and ourselves, without looking around for reasons behind what happens, we take back our power to create our own reality. When we stop judging others, situations, and especially ourselves, we will begin to see everything around us in a different light. We will see it for what it truly is.

A Shift in Perspective: Counting Your Blessings

If you're now in a place that makes you question everything, stop. Take a few deep breaths and start by counting your blessings. You may feel like there’s nothing to be grateful for, but is that true?

Do you have all your limbs working? Some people pray for that.

Do you have children? Some people pray to be blessed with them.

Can you see? Some people were born without that luxury.

Do you have family? Some people have never met theirs or lost them all.

Do you have a roof over your head? Some people have lost it.

We could go on and create a whole list. Each of us has something to be grateful for. Waking up today gives us another chance to change the world around us. Each new day brings new opportunity.

The Power of Gratitude and Changing Your Energy

Being in a state of mind where we appreciate what we have, rather than focusing on what we lack, changes the energy we emanate. We attract what we send out. When you are in a state of appreciation and gratitude, you attract more of what you’re thankful for.

From that frequency of gratitude, we can move into creating the changes we want to see in our lives.

Making Change: Approaching with ‘I Have Nothing to Lose’

When you want to make a change but still doubt your ability to do so, approach it with the mindset of “I have nothing to lose.” When you feel there’s nothing to lose, it becomes easier to take the first step toward change. The moment we let go of the expectation of the outcome of our actions, the limitations created by doubt and expectation disappear.

This approach is key to everything you do, starting with personal transformation. The first and sometimes hardest step is making a decision. The decision we make, even before we vocalize it to anyone or take action toward it, sends a signal to your energy field, the universe. And that is when the changes begin.

The Magic Happens: Trusting Yourself and Committing to Change

When you follow your inner will, things will align to help you. Signs will appear: a stranger might say something you were meant to hear, a song will play with exactly what you need, or you might unexpectedly stumble upon someone or something that points you in the right direction. Opportunities will begin showing up, all in alignment to support the change you’ve decided to make.

This is how you make the magic happen. Trusting yourself and believing in your ability to make things happen is the strong foundation for it all.

Another crucial component in making change is an unshaken belief in yourself and the strong will to make it happen. Some of us have that belief within us, while others may have had experiences that weakened it. Regardless, if we have the “inner will,” people and situations will be placed on our path to support us, help us, or guide us.

But we are the ones who need to commit to creating the change, the life we desire.

You have the power to create your life, to make the decisions that will shape your reality. No matter where you are now, remember that you are never powerless - your next step starts with your decision to change. So, take a moment today, reflect, and decide: what is the life you choose to create from this moment forward?

How about starting today?

What will you decide?