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The following stories have been tagged with Responsibility
What is Responsability
When I was about 7, my Father gave me regular task to perform- taking out the trash. I noticed that my friend Bobby next door had the same chore , but always seemed to miss or forget? I thought that was not right and asked my Father about it one night. What he said has been with me ever since: Responsibility is doing what needs to be done even when no one is there or even if no one EVER knows! MORE
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RESPONSIBILITY
What Would Happen If Everyone Paid It Forward?
My friend, Brent, told me an interesting story this morning.
Like most people who need that morning pick-me-up, you most likely wait anxiously for that sometimes bitter… sometimes cavity-breeding sweet, dark, hot, liquid crack.
When you see the barista pour the steamy (or frozen) concoction, it does something magical to your senses. It has a way of instantly waking you up and making you w... MORE
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RESPONSIBILITY
Teaching the Values That Matter Most
Life is unpredictable. Before the start of the summer, I had no idea that I would be a YMCA summer camp counselor. Now, here I am near the end of the summer, finishing up camp. I can’t say it’s been easy, but it was undoubtedly a beneficial, enjoyable experience for me. The children I helped take care of were very energetic. They were so playful. I found out that kids never run out... MORE
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RESPONSIBILITY