“There is no whole-hearted, committed relationship without each party having a clear sense of inner freedom and appreciation for the individuality and differences of their beloved. All other forms of duty are a devotion to varying degrees of misery.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“A promise made outside one’s authentic nature cannot be kept. Promises made when it is that person’s next, natural action will be. ” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com This quote first came to me with the first sentence as “Promises made when one is horny cannot be kept.” It made me chuckle with rebellious delight.
“No promise is kept when made through the hope of improvement. Any commitment already exists in the behavior of the one offering it.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“I can’t think of anything more worthy of our time and attention than absolute devotion to our personal evolution. An individual is of no use to the world when they have not a thing to contribute to it.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com [original hot! quote on 6/25/12 “growth + commitment + evolution”]
“Keeping a commitment is easy if you can see the deeper goings on of a person or situation. It is extremely difficult, however, if things have to look a certain way for you to honor it.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Beyond the judgement of others, on the far side of your internal dialog, exists truth. The way to it is admission you know nothing and (if you are courageous enough) commitment to the realization that your life is an entertaining fiction.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Magic of the new is easily acquired, in abundant supply and just as easily dropped. But the magic of the wise is a commitment, a life-style, a bull-dog determination.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“There is no payment to be made for personal joy but your most perfect attention, your deepest gratitude and total dedication in bringing it into the world.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com