It's All About Commitment

Webster defines commitment as being the state of being obligated or emotionally impelled. I don’t know about you but, for years, I have struggled with any kind of commitment. I have had many jobs and failed at more relationships than I want to think about. But since Sulay helped me start meditating, I have become much more committed.

I still have issues that elude me but I can commit to most things now. And I can tell you that it feels good.

After 50 years of non-commitment, though, trying to focus on sitting still and relaxing in meditation was a huge hurdle. My attention span was less than a second, or so it seemed. But my commitment to save my marriage and to live a useful life kept me determined to do it.

When I started meditating, I only sat there for 5 minutes. Then I got up to 10 minutes. Then 15. And that is about my limit right now. But what I do now is meditate multiple times a day.

I begin my day in meditation while the coffee is brewing and everything is quiet. The next time is usually between 2 and 3 in the afternoon when I really want a drink. I meditate then go for a walk so I can relate the meditation to nature. For me, being in nature is the time I feel the closest to peace.

The last thing I do before going to bed is sit on the sofa or in the recliner and play some soft nature sounds as I drift into my meditation. I used to take meds so I could sleep but now I don’t need them.

When I made the commitment to meditate regularly, my life changed. I found an inner peace I had never known. I am able to focus on things a lot longer now. Yes, I am still a real butt sometimes and I get angry but not nearly as often as I used to. I am happy now and I enjoy getting up to face a new day.

All because I decided to make a commitment.