In life, there are few things as important as keeping your word. When we say we will do something, we must do everything in our power to ensure that we follow through on our commitments. Being a person of our word not only makes us honorable, but it also has a profound impact on our inner state and the cultivation of our being.
Aligning our actions with our words creates a sense of organization within us. When we make a commitment, it becomes a part of our mental landscape. It is a promise we have made to ourselves and to others. When we follow through on that promise, we are reinforcing our ability to act with intention and purpose. This sense of organization spreads to other areas of our lives, making our thoughts more coherent and structured.
As we align our actions with our words, we begin to connect with deeper parts of ourselves. When we are honest with ourselves and others, we are able to see past the mess of our persona and work with it. This inner connection creates a sense of wholeness and allows us to cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness.
Simple changes in our behavior, such as keeping our word, are easy to apply in our daily lives and become an essential part of our cultivation practice. When we consistently follow through on our commitments, we are creating a foundation of trust with ourselves and others. This trust becomes the basis for all our relationships, both personal and professional.
Conversely, when we do not keep our word, we create a sense of distrust within ourselves and others. When we make a promise and fail to follow through on it, we are essentially lying to ourselves and others. This creates a sense of disorganization and chaos within us, making it more difficult to cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being.
In conclusion, keeping our word is an essential part of our cultivation practice. When we align our actions with our words, we create a sense of organization and structure within ourselves, allowing us to connect with deeper parts of our being. Conversely, when we fail to keep our word, we create a sense of chaos and disorganization, making it more difficult to cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being. Remember, cultivation begins with how we are as people, not with an exotic practice.
