Agency

“To duplicate, with such backing, what we have accomplished is only a matter of willingness, patience and labor.” (Page 163)

I’m not powerless over people, places, and things. I can help Marjory, clean the kitchen, and make buttered-toast.

I have considerable, although not absolute, power over people, places, and things.

I have a far larger part in the conditions I find myself in than I realise.

Someone was blaming other people or factors for their circumstances.

The response came, “You’re thirty-one. I’m pretty sure things become your fault, soon.”

My life is what I’ve created, because it’s what I want, whatever my protestations.

I have to change what I want, deliberately, then work towards that objective.

The agency I have is considerable; therefore, what I’m asked to do by God is considerable.

The crosswinds are fierce, but one must continue.

God then doubles the stake.