Hudis pointed to the whiteboard where Shimon our teacher had printed the words “Step Four” in large letters. “I understand how this technique dissects anger so you can see the situation the history even your own feelings with a new pair of eyes. But what I don’t get is this ‘my responsibility’ part. How’s it Leah’s fault that her neighbor borrows things and never returns them?”

“Step Four” Shimon said “isn’t about finding fault or blaming but taking responsibility.”

“Fine fine so how’s it Leah’s responsibility?”

Shimon put down his marker. “Leah how many times over the years has this neighbor borrowed something and not returned it?”