The Balancing Game

Recently I went from loads of time to limited time after committing myself to multiple projects. (I'm happy to say all of which are on my goal board) but having my plate very full has reminded me how precious time is.

Sure, a lot of us make commitments because we care but we also have the tenancy to say yes to others out of fear of looking bad and wanting to look good. However saying yes all the time to make others happy can be a huge burden on your time and what you are truly committed to. I bring this up subject up  as I recognize the "people pleaser" within myself along with many women in my life and understand how difficult it can be to say no.

I find most women want to help and please others all the time. I know I do. It's our nature after all, but it's important we embrace our inner queen. We must recognize our realm and what we are committed to and stand firm. The more we do this with love and grace the more balanced our world will become. This also means honoring yourself. Honor your health, creativity and solitude along with the many other things that are important in your life. Remember to breathe and enjoy it all. If you can't do that it's time to check in.

Having a full plate is beautiful but spreading oneself too thin can be stressful not only on you but others.

When checking in ask yourself these questions...

Be honest. 

Is everything I'm doing aligned with my highest intention?  
Am I able to fully give my attention to that which I'm doing?
At the end of the day do I feel full or empty?
Do the people I surround myself with lift me up or bring me down?

Committment Vs Attachment

Things that make you go OM... Is made to inspire, share from the heart and connect. At least that is the intention of this blog.

Today I wanted to talk a little about a distinction called Commitment Vs Attachment.

When you want something badly enough these two can look the same. In both cases actions are taken for an outcome. However, the quality is different. When you are committed nothing can get in your way or discourage you because you are willing to bend in order to make it happen and you know it is only a matter of time. When you are attached it is very easy to become discouraged and upset as you are attached to the outcome happening a specific way or no way at all.

Example: I bring up this blog in the beginning of the post because I realized where I was once committed to the inspiration of others and sharing from the heart I  instead became attached to the amount of readers I had each week as if I needed the validation to stay committed. When I realized that no matter how much I shared from my heart I only got a few readers (if at all). I began to analyze what I was doing wrong. I started to compare myself to other writers and knock myself down. My mentality spiraled out of control like Alice down the rabbit whole until I was ready to throw in the towel. So I didn't post on my typical day (Monday). However this didn't sit right with me. Why? Because of what I'm committed to. I'm committed that sharing is caring. So, I took a second look. I could now see I became attached vs committed as suffering was involved. So let me try again...

Things that make you go OM is designed to inspire, share from the heart and connect whether that is 1 person or a million. Coming back to my intention and letting go of my attachment allows a new found freedom, creativity and love.

Commitment Vs Attachment is an important distinction that is helpful in recognizing where we are in the things we say we are committed to. Is there suffering involved? If so, what are you attached to? Do you need it to happen a specific way? Are you being prideful? If you let go of the attachment does commitment resurface? Or was it never there to begin with? Whether your treading through deep or shallow waters see where you can let go and recreate what you are committed to. Become inspired again.

Namaste