Mostly, I've heard it in regards to Nia classes. Students want a flexible schedule so that they can attend a class when their calendar is open, when no other pressing business fills it in. I can understand that. We all have busy lives and juggle obligations. Business, family, friends. And I can understand it on a societal level.
GM gave the big "I can't commit" this week and declared bankruptcy. Too big, mismanaged and too many obligations, GM needs a flexible schedule to pay or not pay, to do what it can and leave the rest. Can't commit to its workers, to the nation, to the union--I get that too.
Of what value is commitment? I can only speak in terms of my Nia practice and my commitment to empowering women by reconnecting them with their bodies. Depth. The value of commitment is depth. In my life, my commitment to a Nia practice was a commitment to myself and my own personal growth. Being deeply connected to my body, to it's sensations and messages has enhanced my life, my emotional balance, my physical balance, my health, my outlook.
For me, for Nia, my body's sensations aren't 'out there,' they are internal. Too much 'out there' for me is a personal bankruptcy. I become unfocused, scattered and I drop the ball, flake out. I'm tired. I can't commit.
I saw a coffee cup in the Hallmark store yesterday that said, "I Want It All." And there's the conflict. We want it all. GM wanted to be everyone's car company.
And, I believe, we sacrifice depth. If GM is any example at all, the company is declaring itself a leaner company, with fewer, quality products. More depth, less All.
By the way, speaking of leaner and referring to earlier posts, I've lost 22 lbs., love my bioidentical hormones, and I'm feeling great!
What are you committed to?
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