Are we responsible for other people's emotions?
Anytime you have a negative feeling toward anyone, you’re living in an illusion. There’s something seriously wrong with you. You’re not seeing reality. Something inside of you has to change. But what do we generally do when we have a negative feeling? “He is to blame, she is to blame. She’s got to change.” No! The world’s all right. The one who has
... See moreJ. Francis Stroud • Awareness: Conversations with the Masters
So, acceptance comes as a result of disengaging from the common emotion and understanding that you are not your emotions, and neither are you responsible for other people’s emotions.
Stuart Wilde • Infinite Self: 33 Steps to Reclaiming Your Inner Power
If someone close to you is upset, you become upset too, and think that they might be distressed because of something that you did; therefore, it’s up to you to “fix” their negative state. If you are unable to, you take it hard, dragging yourself down further into blame and upset.
Judy PhD Ho • Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way
A lot of us would rather blame other people for why we can’t have joy or happiness in our lives than take personal responsibility