From The Daily Dialogue
From The Daily Dialogue
Broadcast of 10/15/98
Subject: [DailyDialogue #280]Hesitancy
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness, concerning all acts of initiative (and creation)...the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way." - W.H. Murray
There is only one commitment to be made. It is the commitment to our principles. When we are in conflict about reaching a decision, we can check in with a deep fundamental truth that never changes.
My mother used to say that a quitter never wins. This guidance has sometimes led me to over commit to relationships and employment situations when it was contrary to my principles.
The greatest difficulty in committing to pursue a career, job change, marriage or buying a car is that what we want is what we fear. When we stay in the fear, under committed, our energy is drained. We stay undecided because we are afraid of loosing control. The word commit comes from the Latin word "to entrust". When we trust in our guiding principles, we know what choice to make. The commitment results in freedom to fulfill our fantasies.
Recently I committed to creating a private practice, leaving my two part time jobs. I have had a great deal of fear about leaving the security of my office in my church home and going out on my own. Once I made a choice to leave, new office space opened seven blocks from my home, teaching opportunities opened at my church and time will be freed up to provide support for Marty.
Experiment: Dialogue with your partner about how your fears are holding you back from pursuing your fantasies.
Affirmation: I am committed to my dreams.
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