Taking responsibility for our emotions is crucial, as many people make the mistake of feeling a negative emotion intensely and then acting in a selfish manner. Instead of recognizing their responsibility for the emotion and their resulting actions, they often blame others for triggering the emotion. This behavior is akin to a child throwing a tantrum and blaming someone else for their actions. Just as a parent corrects this behavior in a child, adults must also understand that they have the power to decide their actions regardless of the emotional triggers.