dedication ded·i·ca·tion
[ dèddi káysh'n ]
NOUN
1. devotion: the quality of being devoted or committed to something
"her dedication to duty"
commitment
com·mit·ment
[ kə mítmənt ]
NOUN
1. responsibility: something that takes up time or energy, especially an obligation
"family commitments"
2. loyalty: devotion or dedication, e.g. to a cause, person, or relationship
Thought I would begin by defining the difference and similarities to yesterday's "commitment" and today's "dedication" themes. Like you see above dedication is the quality of... or the fruit or the state of... however, it feels for you its a bit more engraved than just commitment. So yes, I showed up today and though my teacher had to be late I realized that I have to be on time for me to follow through with something. The time each day helps me more like helps my OCD tendancies of planning to just know how to organize the rest of my day. My teacher was most understanding and agreed that we would both show up at that time or if we are late commit to finishing on our own.
Like I realized this is a personal commitment though I do have a partner who is willing to attempt the same goal we can't do the work for one another. It helps to have that person across from you who is sweating and you can speak to regarding your experience. Yet, they are just a mirror and ever important mirror because they listen and can reflect back with words and observations. A regular mirror just bounces back light.
Today's practice felt better than yesterdays overall. A couple of things I forgot to mention yesterday about how I decided to intensify this practice for myself over the week are the following:
1. During the arm balance sequence I will increase the holding of these by ONE breath each day... the first day was 5 breathes
2. During the drop back portion I will increase the amount by 10 each day... first day was 10 dropbacks
Every more dedicated today even though I am completely sore and tender in my body's experience. MSM, calcium, ibuprophen, and lots of water and sleep are my remedies for keeping this at bay.
Song of the day: Backside Grid part 2 by Plan B (US)
