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OBLIGATION
OBLIGATION is a duty that you are responsible to perform for you or
someone else. The problem with
OBLIGATION is that sometimes we feel OBLIGATED to do something for someone but
it really is not our duty or responsibility to do it for them. Feeling an OBLIGATION that is not really ours
is called guilt. Sometimes OBLIGATION
is guilt and guilt can be a strong motivator and also a strong resentment
maker. If someone does a favor for you, are you
OBLIGATED to do a favor for him/her? No
you are not. The word favor implies a
gift of the heart out of “I want to.” If
someone does something for you in order to OBLIGATE you to do something back,
that is not a favor. That is
manipulation. It is important that you learn the difference between favor and
manipulation. The bottom line is that
you are responsible for you and your choices and other people are equally
responsible for his/her self. Learning
what your OBLIGATIONS are is important.
Some OBLIGATIONS you will do joyfully.
Other OBLIGATIONS such as a medical bill that seems completely unreasonable
but you are still OBLIGATED to pay.
However, that payment may not be made with such joy, but some
resentment. Resentment is a part of
life, it is important that you not allow resentment to move in, just let it
pass through. OBLIGATIONS are a part of
our adult life and must be met. How we
meet those OBLIGATIONS determines what type of day we will have.
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