Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Niyama 5 - Accountability

How often do we see people saying one thing and doing something different or doing something and running away when something goes wrong or blaming others when things go wrong?

Any Karma (action) results in an impact on others. Our ability to accept and willingness to accept responsibility for our actions ensures that we are constantly striving to reduce the negative impact of our actions.

Impact should be gauged by the impact our Karma has on the the Dharma of those we are interacting. When there is alignment of our Dharma with others, there is a win-win solution. This results in Eustress.

When our Dharma does not match that of others, then our Karma should be full of sensitivity and rationality. This is done by separating the action from the personality through communication. This reduces perception of threat and consequently, stress!

What is important to note is that this review should be done for both animate and inanimate beings because our actions impact both, perhaps in varying degrees. It is often said that those who cannot protect themselves need to be managed with more sensitivity than others.

Share your opinion and experiences

  • How do we recognize that others are getting uncomfortable with us?
  • What is the role of accountability in our lives?
  • How does accountability change as we age and with situation?
  • What is the relationship between accountability and responsibility?
  • What is the relationship between accountability and authority?
  • What is the relationship between accountability and power?
  • Does accountability have anything in common with capability?

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