Commitment

by | Nov 23, 2012 | Development

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. I learned a deep respect for for one of Goethe’s couplet’s: “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now”.

— W.H. Murray, The Scottish Himalaya Expedition, 1951

I really love this quote because it’s really a call to action for anyone with a dream, or an idea, or a yearning to make an impact on the world, and I completely agree about the power of intention. I’ve experienced so many times and in so many ways, both the doubt and resulting stuckness, and the power of clarity and resulting coincidences that are not coincidences. What inspires you and where are you getting in your own way?

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