I don't need to own that

Hello readers.  It's a beautiful day to refuse lies:

1. "I can be hurt by my co-workers, so I need to fear them." This is a lie.  My co-workers cannot hurt me, no matter what they say or do.  I am secure in my identity, and nothing they do can change that.  They might not want to be on my team but I don't actually need them to be, because I'm empowered to do the work in front of me without their help, and even if I fail, it doesn't mean anything about me. 
   
2. "I am responsible for helping people who choose not to be helped." This is a lie.  I do not need to be where I'm not wanted so I can fulfill a false obligation to help someone.  There are plenty of people in the world who do want a blessing that can be offered to them through me and I'm happy to offer it to those who will receive it.  For those who won't receive it, it's best to step aside to make room for something they actually will receive or something that needs to be offered in a different way, and I don't need to feel guilty about that or perceive that as a failure. The act of stepping aside can be an act of love because I am respecting their right to choose and opening the door for good things to come their way.
   
3. "I am responsible for fixing everyone's problems." Lie.  I am not responsible for anyone's problems, I'm not God.  I'm free to offer empathy and encouragement without needing any particular outcome or anything else in return.  If their problem does not get resolved, I don't need to own that.