Commitment

Commitment according to Webster's dictionary is an agreement or pledge to do something in the future esp an engagement to assume a financial obligation in the future, something pledged and the state or instance of being obligated or emotionally compelled. Commitment, future, agreement, obligation, pledged...all the same words in my book. When you make a commitment to something or someone it's your word. With everything that happens in your life, your word and reputation are the one things you control. What you say and how you do things are solely based on decisions you make. What have you committed to lately?

My commitment is to take one day at a time to work out my finances and somehow in the process enjoy life. Frugality doesn't mean dull or inactive. Commitment doesn't mean dread. What both of these words together mean are good decisions based upon knowledge and prayer. My husband and I have committed to being frugal while I'm laid off. We have committed to finding ways to make life happen while keeping our spending to a bare minimum. We are committed to each other and a plan.

What we have found is laughter and love together in frugality. We have gone square dancing, to movies, to the library. We have found joy in cooking dinner and sharing a meal. We have found love in every aspect of life and laughter everyday. We are moving back to the basics of life, a simplier life that involves getting to know each other on a new level.

Commitment and Frugality together have unleased a new way of living that is truly enjoyable. Try it, you may like it!