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FEBRUARY 25

COMMITMENT

RELATIONSHIPS

“This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.”

Ludwig van Beethoven

Commitment means many things to many people. Commitments can be big, such as getting married or joining the military. Commitment can also mean agreeing to make coffee at a meeting or to serve as a greeter at the door. Commitment, whether big or small, is very important—it’s an opportunity for me to be of service to others.

Commitment allows me to get up, suit up, and show up. These necessary steps allow me to stay in contact with my support network and to continue with my pain recovery.

I view commitment as a positive step toward pain recovery. I make commitments consistent with my availability and ability, but I do make commitments. Commitment means being there for others, because they were there for me. Paying forward to pay back is my new commitment.

I volunteer for a service commitment when I see the need. The commitment can be simple and for a short duration, but I make a commitment to a twelve-step group or meeting.