For the last decade I've increased the amount of responsibility that I'm accepting, sometimes faster, sometimes slower. Sometimes too much, and I had to take a step back - for others, that is. Being responsible for creating work and income. Or their upbringing, in case of Lily. I always want to completely own that responsibility and live up to it. Doing so makes me feel free, like I'm in control of my life and my mind. It also keeps me in check, to not become too cocky and load too much on my back.

These days, I think more about it. I've become better at identifying when other shy away from responsibility, and better at avoiding those people - or poking them to see if they realize that it actually is their responsibility. Depends on the person.