Comments on: Commitment is Liberating

By: Cliff Hannel

Cliff Hannel — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:38:03 +0000

I loved this one as well and have been sharing with all my friends. While I’m not a twenty-something (or even a thirty-something!), it really struck home in an eloquent way. While committing (and it’s fleeting cohort, passion) makes life so much more directed and enriching, I think it gets harder as you get older – mostly due to fear of what is at risk after you’ve built something. So, do it while you’re young!

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By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:35:32 +0000

As a commitment-phobe down to the core, this post really gave me a different insight. Thank you for opening my eyes to the joys of commitment. I’ve sort of always looked at it like prison, instead of something that can be liberating.

By: Milena Thomas

Milena Thomas — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:02:31 +0000

I share many of your views and feelings.

I’m 28, so I can’t answer your question, but I have a hunch it’s true.

I just feel a lot happier. Even in the midst of misery – it doesn’t feel like stuff is happening “to” me anymore. I don’t feel like a victim. I feel in control. Committment to whatever you are experiencing is indeed liberating.

A fascinating and heart-wrenching example is when you read stories of people in horrible situations who “chose” the situation – and persevered. I don’t know if the acceptance is part of the survival – but I think it is.

By: Kathrin

Kathrin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:55:03 +0000

I also think that during your 20s you learn to make a distinction between wants and needs. Most of us become progressively self-less as we get older. Becoming responsible and committed to your needs liberates you to a freedom to pursue your wants.