Saturday, September 19, 2009

Commitment


“When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible." Anon


Commitment to some may be a four letter word and to others something that denotes dedication, devotion and responsibility. When it comes to relationships I know I shied away from the Big C. for a long time. Till I was 45 to be exact!
I dont think I was just afraid to commitment as it is so readily pointed to in those who dont marry "on the accepted timeline." The people I dated were not the sort I wanted to commit to! And I say that not as a way of pointing the blame outside of myself as I was the one picking those I dated. So I take full responsibility.
I was not yet at the point of sufficient self knowledge and self love to choose to date the sort of person I could commit to. I was not someone who could accept even those who were loving, balanced and committed individuals.
Commitment is a responsibility. It was not untill I became a Practitioner of Science of Mind that I truly understood commitment. When I took on the responsibility to be a leader in my church I finally understood that though commitment has its responsible aspects there is love behind those expectations and promises. I love being a Practitioner. I love and fully believe in the philosophy. I love and believe in my husband. Showing up and being responsible for myself and to my husband or church is something my heart is in fully and gladly.
Commitment is a mutually rewarding action. Both parties grow as they give and recieve loving support. I now love to commit to things but I dont overdo it as the quality of the relationships would suffer from dilution of my energy and time. I take my responsibilities seriously and fully enjoy them.
What are you commited to? How has it been, a mutual beneficial affair or a drag, where is your heart in it? I would love to hear about your experience.

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