How would you like to have both freedom and stability at the same time?

What is freedom? According to the Oxford Dictionary, freedom is the state of not being subject to or affected by (something undesirable); the quality of being independent of fate or necessity.

On the flip side, what is obligation? The condition of being morally or legally bound to do something (source: Oxford Dictionary). Most of the time, obligations are seen to be tied to something undesirable.

Many believe that in order to maintain stability in life, we need to stick to our obligations which ends up robbing our freedom. Obligations can come in the form of financial, relationship, family, career and health.

Now, what if you can have the freedom that you want while having the obligations that can create stability in your life?

I know you’re thinking how can it be.

You can change how you decide about your obligation/freedom, can’t you?

What happens if your obligation becomes your freedom?

Sadhguru says, All rules are my rules and it becomes my rule when I accepted it as my own. If rules are obligations, it only means that you have a choice to choose it as your own instead of forcing it upon yourself.

That’s empowering, isn’t it?

Yes and No.

Don’t you agree that it is empowering when it benefits your journey of growth and progression in life? What are you focusing on when someone tells you, “You have wake up early and be punctual for work.” or “You need to put in more effort into completing this job or task.” or “You have to make time to learn/study (a skill).”? And what happens when you shift your focus towards a higher purpose? How would you see or feel about your obligations right now? Liberating? That’s freedom, isn’t it?

Now, what about disempowering obligations? Those that stops you from progressing. What are these obligations? If you find it sensitive hear me out first. Examples of these obligations are usually self-sacrificial - “I’m not supposed to follow my dreams because my family comes first before me.” or “Putting my time into my job is more important than my time with my family because the salary feeds my family.” Or “Sacrifice now for the future.” Be honest with yourself. How do you feel when you think of these? Is self-sacrificial really benefiting you and your family? Were there or will there be any regrets if you hold on to these obligations?

How did you decide these? Are you aware that these obligations were made based on your own beliefs, your past experiences and your values? Are these beliefs limiting you? And if choices were made based on limiting beliefs, guess what happens? You will choose to accept an obligation that would disempower you. And your obligation becomes so heavy that it weighs you down, doesn’t it?

Take the action now before you allow your obligations to drain you out. Connect with me so I can help you make different choices that will not only empower you but also benefits your loved ones.