“Character - the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life - is the source from which self respect springs.”

~Joan Didion

In your journal, ponder today’s quote.  Is the source of self respect a willingness to accept responsibility for your own life?  Or is there more to it?  Does that willingness to accept responsibility for your own life play a role in self respect?  Do you agree that character is defined as the willingness to accept responsibility for your own life?  Why or why not?

Journal writing prompt bonus:  In your journal, list the qualities that a person has that you consider a person of character?  Are these qualities the same for everyone you consider persons of character?  Is it different, according to the person?  What is your internal definition of a person with character?

Happy Journaling!