Commitments can be scary. Depending on how big the commitment is, it can be downright intimidating. Sometimes even feel like a bully, pressurizing you to honour your words and to do what you said you would; an unwritten binding contract.
With myself, I have another problem with commitments. I hate breaking them. Cos I feel bad, that's why. Like, ewwww, bad. It's uncomfortable. Sickens the tummy. Right in the gut. Probably the worst feeling in the world. After all, no one likes deal-breakers. Not even me.
Commitments, to me, are responsibilities that I have chosen to undertake and see through. Therefore, I have every obligation to deliver. If that makes me an approbation-junkie, then so be it.
So before I make a commitment, I think a lot about it. I weigh the pro and cons, my ability to carry out my promise, and even the consequences of not being able to fulfill my part of the bargain. The bigger the commitment, the more time I need to dwell on it.
Today, marks one month since I started the GAP (prompt: see title of the blog for the meaning of the acronym). I wondered then, if my writing would be sustainable and continued to self-debate if I could keep this up over a period of time.
I also thought that if I did skip a week, no one could make any noise and hold me accountable as I never promised a weekly post. Being more confident now, I'm ready to make not one, but two, commitments to you in appreciation for sticking with me through the startup weeks and for giving the GAP a chance.
Commitment No. 1:
I am committed to publishing one post every thursday for the next three months
Commitment No. 2:
I am committed to improving my photography skills
This so that you will have a better GAP experience through my photographs sharing the natural wonders and marvels of Mother Nature and the world we live in. I've already signed up for a basic photography class. I'm excited and looking forward to it. It's been a hobby of mine that I never bothered taking seriously. Thanks to all of you out there, I've reason now to be better. Can't wait!
These are rather small commitments, I know. But all great things begin with a single step. Picture a snowball rolling downhill, gaining in speed, growing in size, eventually accumulating enough energy to blanket an entire town upon impact. Avalanche! That's what momentum can do, I believe. It can leave things irreversibly changed.
In the immortal words of Neil Armstrong:
Yes, the GAP is going to be life-changing, for you and for me - if we let it. We're in this together.
Let's make that commitment to see it through.
Thanks again for reading. Your support is invaluable.
Keep being awesome! And stay green!
Cheers,
~Kerry
With myself, I have another problem with commitments. I hate breaking them. Cos I feel bad, that's why. Like, ewwww, bad. It's uncomfortable. Sickens the tummy. Right in the gut. Probably the worst feeling in the world. After all, no one likes deal-breakers. Not even me.
Commitments, to me, are responsibilities that I have chosen to undertake and see through. Therefore, I have every obligation to deliver. If that makes me an approbation-junkie, then so be it.
So before I make a commitment, I think a lot about it. I weigh the pro and cons, my ability to carry out my promise, and even the consequences of not being able to fulfill my part of the bargain. The bigger the commitment, the more time I need to dwell on it.
Today, marks one month since I started the GAP (prompt: see title of the blog for the meaning of the acronym). I wondered then, if my writing would be sustainable and continued to self-debate if I could keep this up over a period of time.
I also thought that if I did skip a week, no one could make any noise and hold me accountable as I never promised a weekly post. Being more confident now, I'm ready to make not one, but two, commitments to you in appreciation for sticking with me through the startup weeks and for giving the GAP a chance.
Commitment No. 1:
I am committed to publishing one post every thursday for the next three months
Does that mean that after three months I'm going to close shop? Of course not. Don't be silly. I'm enjoying this too much to stop now. What will happen is that the GAP will be reviewed once more (with all your feedback, if any) to see how else the site can be improved. So pls feel free to comment and suggest to your hearts content. Till then you'll be receiving a new thought-nudge, article or personal post every thursday till December 1st.
I am committed to improving my photography skills
This so that you will have a better GAP experience through my photographs sharing the natural wonders and marvels of Mother Nature and the world we live in. I've already signed up for a basic photography class. I'm excited and looking forward to it. It's been a hobby of mine that I never bothered taking seriously. Thanks to all of you out there, I've reason now to be better. Can't wait!
These are rather small commitments, I know. But all great things begin with a single step. Picture a snowball rolling downhill, gaining in speed, growing in size, eventually accumulating enough energy to blanket an entire town upon impact. Avalanche! That's what momentum can do, I believe. It can leave things irreversibly changed.
In the immortal words of Neil Armstrong:
A small step for man, a giant leap for mankind.
Let's make that commitment to see it through.
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Thanks again for reading. Your support is invaluable.
Keep being awesome! And stay green!
Cheers,
~Kerry
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