Resurrecting Accountability
One of the hardest things to observe in today’s culture is the capability of personal accountability. Although I understand it is easier to blame than it is to accept the truth, our world needs to understand that there is no shame in being at fault. Why does it seem that when it comes to large crimes, the culprit seems to almost want to be caught? They want their names in lights and to be credited for the disruption of mankind. My wife and I try to raise our children accountable for all things, it can be a struggle with children but as with everything, I feel it is most important to start young
When it comes to being an addict in recovery, I recall all the avoidance of accountability I used to attempt. I would find myself causing drunken disasters both at home and work always blaming the alcohol. I never pretended anyone else had made me drink simply because that is completely absurd to me. The way addicts attempt to put their use in the hands of someone else is never justifiable. You always hear the stories of “They brought it over” or “Everyone else was doing it” both of which hold no bearing on self-control. Yes, others can influence and the temptation (especially for a struggling addict) can prove disastrous, but it is our choice to use.
In both of my relapses, I had found myself drunk at a bar without any rhyme or reason for why I was there. I was alone both times…
