Page 148 - Spirit- Teachings from the Highest Source

There can be no going back once you’ve read them. Do you find
these words appear ominous? Why would you feel that? Because
perhaps you feel that you have walked into a trap? You might feel
that there is no way out. You may feel that you will regret the
outcome. You may feel that you will suffer. Why would you have
these feeling when in fact these words are to help you develop
your awareness into a better understanding of all matters and
their relevance to your life. You are not responsible for anyone
else.

You indeed are not responsible for anyone else – except
that you should take on that responsibility. That again is your
choice and subject to the law of cause and effect. How can you
possibly understand anyone else’s choice to incarnate? You
cannot – so how can you assume to take responsibility for them?
You must avoid this act of responsibility for if you take
responsibility for them you allow them avoid taking responsibility
for themselves. Do you also want to accept the responsibility of
the potential negative outcome of such a selfish act on your part?
They will suffer and you will suffer the effects.

Friends help each other but unfortunately often in an
unhelpful way. If you study cause and effect you will need to also
study your true selfishness and your sense of responsibility, (see
earlier writings). Many enter into a task for friendships sake with
negative resignation. You will sometimes feel that the commitment
you have made on friendship's behalf becomes a chore just when you