Submitted by Echo on
Accountability is something we know to do, something we may ignore, but it mustn’t be ignored. If we want to create a culture of accountability so we can all live together in harmony, then accountability starts with us.
We must start by being responsible for ourselves. We must take ownership of our decisions and when we make commitments, we must meet those commitments. If we ignore accountability, others will too. We must all be accountable.
Being accountable isn’t something you do once. It’s an all-time thing. If one person ignores their accountabilities, then it will open the floodgates for others to ignore and be selectively accountable too. That said, the more accountable we are, the more the universe will help us meet with success; it’s what the universe expects.
We must stop putting the blame on others and whining about our lives. Us veering off course, signifies our lack of accountability and responsibility towards our own actions. Instead we must be proactive. We can never succeed without facing our responsibilities and making ourselves accountable.
Be mindful. It’s a state of awareness, accepting facts without judgment, keeping an open mind. When we choose not to accept facts, we’re telling and showing others we’re not accountable, and long term we will always mentally, emotionally and physically struggle. Our non-accountability is a conversation with the universe; and the universe will never agree to that.
For those of us who are accountable, the universe will always want to help us meet with continued success. Life is accountability. No one escapes it.
“There’s not a chance we’ll reach our full potential until we stop blaming each other and start practicing personal accountability.” – John Miller
Accountability isn’t something that just happens, it’s something we need to make happen. We have a responsibility personally, to each other, and in our professional working lives. Accountability lies with us and is at the heart of our relationships. It is the foundation for trust.
Without accountability there is little trust and there is blame. Blaming others is choosing not to be accountable. Also, when we’re not accountable, we may under-perform and fail to reach our full potential. Accountability starts with us and lies at our door. Without accountability, there is little room for potential.
We should understand the need to make improvements, both personally and professionally, to understand our issues, how we are responsible and personally accountable for those, and then set to change.
Whilst others may initially have been responsible for us, as the adult we are accountable and responsible for ourselves.
Ilana Estelle