I end up talking to clients about this all the time ~ it is impossible to be responsible for another person’s happiness, success, feelings, etc. These are things that we cannot possibly control. Any and every time that we try to be responsible for another person will inevitably end up in suffering.

However, there are certainly things we can do to make those outcomes either more or less likely. And, those things are our job. That is us leading the horse to water.

I can do things to make it easier for my wife to be happy but happiness is still her choice. I can do things to make it easier for my clients to be more successful but their success is their choice and their business. I can do things that make it easier for a new person to the group to feel like they belong but whether they feel that way or not is their choice. . .

So, do your job. Lead that horse to water and then do not be attached to the result (whether the horse drinks or not).

Much Love,

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