Day 145: On Commitment vs Freedom

I used to think of commitment and freedom being opposites or even conflicting ideals.

But a few years ago I came across an article that changed the way I approached it.
This article theorized that commitment and freedom (and stability and change) are in fact not conflicting at all but they are complementary. 

Let me give you an example. 
If you commit yourself physically by going to the gym or practicing a martial art, you become physically stronger and more flexible. This increased strength and flexibility frees you to do other more rigorous physical activities (like hiking, rock climbing, scuba diving, etc.). In this way, your commitment to something also leads to an increased freedom. 

It’s a beautiful idea.