COMMITMENT

A series of essays.....

.....as seen through my eyes!


By: Jacqueline E. Hughes



COMMITMENT

is tantamount to both success and failure. Whether we make this pledge to ourselves or to others, a course of action is demanded of us, as by position, custom, law, or religion. Upon making it, we may choose to see our commitment in many different ways and even perceive it as a burden, destined to drag us down into its dark, spiraling depths as we attempt to fulfill our obligations and duties. And, even though our initial intentions may have been fueled by passion and love, the job at hand could transpire into a wearisome and troubled journey, if we allow it..... However, we are not made to live strictly within our 'comfort zone.' Mankind is much more resilient to negative thoughts and, for the most part, resolves its own inadequacies and fears in order to extract a sense of accomplishment based on the commitments he or she has made.

"Commitment is doing the thing you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you."  ~Unknown~   

To say that we love is a commitment to our choice of giving ourselves to another and, once we have made it, we devote all of our physical and mental activities towards owning the experience because our commitment empowers us to do so. We should never feel enslaved by this choice. Love should never place restraints on the heart and soul in order to prove our intentions are real. If we truly commit to the  choice to love, our reward is bliss and great joy that is shared with those we are committed to. We should not have to beg for these things from those we love, but be given these things in return because we are equally loved. Taking responsibility for the welfare of an elderly person or a child with special needs requires a devotion so unselfish, honest, and true that the commitment made is worthy of all the respect and love needed to make it in the first place.

Athletes should respect and honor themselves while brandishing the results of a strong, powerful body, a healthy mind, and a positive outlook on life. True athletes commit to both physical and spiritual strength and have served us well as protector and warrior. Our soldiers marching off to war are athletes whose commitment to defend lives by possibly sacrificing their own, inspire all of us; they should be met with gracious approval.

If we do not commit to something within our lifetime then we have failed, for our first commitment should be to ourselves. We will reach an entire new level of experience in life when we achieve this. Lessons of kindness, responsibility, and the need to be the best we can be guide our lives on a course to success. If we do not have this control over our own lives, we may be destined for failure.

Life is short. It should not be wasted. Making a personal commitment to achieve a goal, no matter how big or small, is equal to making a commitment to someone else. It involves dedicating yourself to this agreement with yourself and knowing that there is nobody to let down but you. Excuses are not allowed if you wish to succeed. Always keep your goals in sight and commit to them and to yourself with an open heart, even in the face of adversity. Remember there is a sense of obligation whenever we make a commitment to another person. We should have that same sense of obligation to ourselves.

Think carefully and ask yourself, what are you committed to?


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