Glossary · Term

Commitment

The ability to share one's own inner values, without any restrictions or conditions. It involves no obligation whatsoever, because it is a behavior one decides on for oneself.

In the Foundation's Topics

It's important to gradually delegate certain responsibilities to him, so that he can begin to take on his own commitments in life and learn to value the compensations he receives from his parents.
From the topic Learning to Educate for Happiness
Such limitations reflect a lack of commitment based on the false idea that commitment restricts a person's independence or freedom.
From the topic Abundance and Unconditionality
And we need to make commitments that we take on ourselves in response to these agreements.
From the topic Learning to Love

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