Response

I just discovered a new concept.

I need to write it down so that I don't forget, so please ignore my own self-admonishments while reading. Unless, of course, you fall into the same category as I do. I am a self-proclaimed high-responder. This plight was further exacerbated by being a first-grade teacher for six years. Responding falls into many categories, the most bothersome stems from a sense of responsibility. Now, we all know, underneath it all, that we are not responsible for everything. High-responders, however, tend to forget this. Hence, the new concept I came upon. One does not always need to respond.

For example, I can choose to ignore the phone ringing. A good time to do this is when I am in line at the supermarket. I am not responsible for the well-being of the phonee. I am not that important.

I don't need to respond.