Empowered by Choice: How Responsibility Leads to True Freedom

Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad

“Responsibility is taken, not given, Responsibility gives power and ultimately freedom”- A quote by Sri Sri Ravisankarji- ‘Art Of Living’ Guru

A Real-Life Story: Rising to Responsibility

Aarav had always been the kind of person who coasted along, doing only what was required of him in his job as a project manager at a small tech firm. He met deadlines, followed instructions, and earned his paycheck.

However, he rarely took initiative or pushed beyond his given tasks. His routine was comfortable but uninspiring, and he often found himself dissatisfied, feeling as though he lacked control over his career.

One day, the company’s CEO announced an exciting new project with significant potential for growth. The team was buzzing, but the CEO added a caveat: the project required someone to lead it without direct oversight, a role with demanding responsibilities and risks.