--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Most of us are conditioned by the idea…" description: "\"Most of us are conditioned by the idea that we are responsible for some of our actions, but not all of them. For example, we would consider ourselves r..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a4/dr-bk-satyanarayan-22979_action-and-consequen_most-of-us-are-conditioned-by-the-idea-t_1627265.jpg" --- # Most of us are conditioned by the idea that we are… ![“Most of us are conditioned by the idea that we are responsible for some of our actions, but not all of them. For example, we would consider ourselves responsible for the actions which bring our colleagues together for a task at work but would not consider ourselves responsible for the argument we…” quote by Dr BK Satyanarayan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a4/dr-bk-satyanarayan-22979_action-and-consequen_most-of-us-are-conditioned-by-the-idea-t_1627265.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a4/dr-bk-satyanarayan-22979_action-and-consequen_most-of-us-are-conditioned-by-the-idea-t_1627265.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a4/dr-bk-satyanarayan-22979_action-and-consequen_most-of-us-are-conditioned-by-the-idea-t_1627265.jpg) > “Most of us are conditioned by the idea that we are responsible for some of our actions, but not all of them. For example, we would consider ourselves responsible for the actions which bring our colleagues together for a task at work but would not consider ourselves responsible for the argument we have with a neighbour. We would consider ourselves responsible for driving our family safely to their holiday destination, but if we nearly have an accident because we were trying to get there quickly we might consider the other driver responsible for nearly causing the accident. If we sustain our family through our own enterprise and professional efforts we would take the credit, but if we turned to a life of crime to clothe and feed ourselves we might blame the inequalities of society or the years of a difficult childhood. Through spirituality, we are reminded of the unchangeable laws of cause and effect, which awakens our awareness of our true responsibility for each and every action.” [Dr BK Satyanarayan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dr-bk-satyanarayan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We tend to assign responsibility selectively, often ignoring our role in negative outcomes while claiming credit for positive ones. **In simple terms:** People pick and choose when they feel responsible. Key Takeaway Recognize full accountability for all actions. Themes responsibility ethics self-awareness causality spirituality Mood reflective critical thoughtful Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - workplace tasks - family travel - conflict with neighbour - criminal behavior - spiritual practice Key Concepts free will moral psychology karma Questions to Reflect On - How do you decide when to blame yourself versus others? - What would change if you owned all outcomes? 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