Why we should take responsibility for our actions?

Tom: Guru Harry, you know in our third conversation, you said that we’ve to take responsibility for all our actions.

Guru: Why? Shouldn’t we?

Tom: I mean life will be so much easier if we don’t have to take on responsibility.

Guru: Okay, let me put it this way.

Tom: Which way?

Guru: You see the world is in a mess right now.

Tom: Yes, a huge mess.

Guru: Who caused the mess?

Tom: I’m not sure.

Guru: But somebody caused it, right?

Tom: Right.

Guru: Did anybody own up?

Tom: Nobody.

Guru: So why don’t they own up?

Tom: Because they don’t want to take the responsibility.

Guru: Right. If people don’t take responsibility for their actions, they’ll take irresponsible actions.

Tom: Wow, is this why the world is in such a big mess right now?

Guru: You bet.

Tom: But taking responsibility sometimes can mean pain.

Guru: But it’s good for your soul.

Tom: And by avoiding responsibility, we can also avoid pain.

Guru: But you can’t avoid the consequences of your actions.

Tom: Why not?

Guru: Divine laws.

Tom: Who cares about the divine laws?

Guru: You’re right.

Tom: I am?

Guru: Look at the world right now.

Tom: I see what you mean.

Guru: This is the consequence of not taking responsibility.