--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I am responsible for what I see. I can…" description: "\"I am responsible for what I see. I can elect to change all thoughts that hurt. I could see peace instead of THIS. The past is over it can touch me not...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b66/hugh-prather-3404_determined_i-am-responsible-for-what-i-see-i-can-el_2289053.png" --- # I am responsible for what I see. I can elect to change all… ![“I am responsible for what I see. I can elect to change all thoughts that hurt. I could see peace instead of THIS. The past is over it can touch me not. This instant is the only time there is. Today I will judge nothing that occurs. I am not the victim of the world I see. I can escape from the…” quote by Hugh Prather](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b66/hugh-prather-3404_determined_i-am-responsible-for-what-i-see-i-can-el_2289053.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b66/hugh-prather-3404_determined_i-am-responsible-for-what-i-see-i-can-el_2289053.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b66/hugh-prather-3404_determined_i-am-responsible-for-what-i-see-i-can-el_2289053.png) > “I am responsible for what I see. I can elect to change all thoughts that hurt. I could see peace instead of THIS. The past is over it can touch me not. This instant is the only time there is. Today I will judge nothing that occurs. I am not the victim of the world I see. I can escape from the world I see by giving up attack thoughts. I am determined to see things differently. I am never upset for the reason I think. Forgiveness is the key to happiness. All that I give I give to myself.” [Hugh Prather](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hugh-prather/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Personal responsibility for perception allows choosing peaceful thoughts, releasing victimhood, and finding happiness through forgiveness. **In simple terms:** Choose thoughts, release victimhood, find happiness. Key Takeaway Practice mindful thought selection and forgiveness. Themes mindfulness personal responsibility forgiveness Mood calm hopeful reflective Type self‑help philosophical When to use this quote - daily meditation - conflict resolution - self‑reflection - stress reduction Key Concepts cognitive psychology spirituality emotional health Questions to Reflect On - What thought patterns do you need to release? - How can forgiveness become a daily habit? 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