You know, one of the really nice things about our world is that it’s full of people who have all kinds of good intentions – including the desire to consistently do what’s right, fair, and just. But, intending or wanting to do something and actually doing it aren’t the same. The difference is action. And the thing that helps ensure action happens is accountability.
Remember when you were in your early teens? We do. We could hardly wait to become adults because we thought it would mean we could do whatever we wanted. Well, we became adults (at least age wise) and we found it meant something much different: Now WE were responsible for ourselves – WE were accountable for our actions. We still are…and always will be.
Certainly, each of us has to answer to the external authorities in our lives like the government, our workplace leaders, and the “higher authority” that exists for many of us. But equally (if not more) important, we need to answer to ourselves. In the real world, others can mandate that we follow rules and laws, but they can’t force us to be people of good character…individuals who remain true to our beliefs and values. Ultimately, it’s up to each of us to choose how we will live our lives, hold ourselves to high standards, and continually evaluate what’s inside the image we see in the mirror.
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