I am a quitter. I never thought I would write those words but I find myself “quitting” things like being a strict follower of commitments and instead allowing myself the freedom to turn away from things that don’t resonate with me. In this episode, I share experiences from my past, and my thoughts on the importance of honoring my inner voice and prioritizing personal well-being.
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This piece really made me stop and think, Akasha. I have always considered you someone I could count on; someone who honored her commitments. And I still consider you that person because I know if someone really needs you and you have said you’ll be there, you will be. But I’m completely with you about letting go of the idea of obligation, which I think of as different from commitment. I think it might be one of the most freeing gifts of being older (and retired!). We are not obligated to finish reading that book we don’t really like, but I think we are still committed to serving and caring for when we have said we will. And I know how you felt about leaving your job. I knew I had to leave when I did too or I would shrivel up and die. I was already well on my way to that when I finally retired. I still have trouble not doing something I’d say I’d do — like going out to dinner or meeting someone for shopping when I no longer feel like it — even though I’d rather stay home. But I will no doubt never be as free and self-aware as you are — one of the things about you that I admire most. But still. Just being able to put a book down when I no longer enjoy it is something! Sending love to you my friend. 🙂