Life in this human existence is filled with many paradoxes. As I reflect on the month of March and the powerful energies holding us all accountable for our shadow and our light as we are moving between the lunar and solar eclipses and the equinox in the middle. I have come full circle in my assertion that there is freedom in commitment. I know, it sounds completely counterintuitive – how can committing to something give you more freedom?
I am always chasing freedom. The inner freedom that allows me to navigate the spectacle of life. The freedom of movement, the freedom of choice. I spend even more time thinking about commitment and what that does to my sense of freedom. How to maintain my freedom within my commitments? Although I am a grounded person with many routines for daily life, I also allow the spaciousness for creativity, change and flow. When I say “YES” to anything it is a fully embodied yes. However, the need for freedom often pulls my energy back and I start searching for the exit. I have decided to lean into this aspect of myself this month. Instead of running from commitment, I practiced standing still. Silencing the mind. Becoming an observer to my energy and where my attention is going. Lingering a little longer in spaces where I feel uncomfortable.
Commitment can be a scary word for many. The idea of tying yourself down to something — a job, a relationship, a goal — can feel suffocating. But as I’ve been navigating life, I’ve realised something surprising: committing to certain things can actually unlock more freedom. Standing still has allowed me to see more clearly and tap into the spaciousness that a commitment can offer. So often we want to keep all the doors open. This “trap of endless options” keeps us all in the loop of consumption. It make look, feel and smell like freedom, however the energy is chaotic. You are in a constant chase for the next shiny thing. True freedom feels light and expansive. It flows and grows with love.
How commitment creates freedom is a simple mind shift. The moment I decided to put all my attention to one thing- to commit my time, energy, action into one direction- removing all other distractions- I felt my sense of self- that freedom song in my heart fully amplified. Therein lies the paradox in play. When you commit to something — whether it’s a relationship, a career path, or a personal goal — you actually gain a freedom you didn’t know you were missing. This kind of freedom isn’t about being able to drop everything at a moment’s notice. It’s the freedom that comes from focus, from choosing a direction and going all-in.
By making a commitment, you eliminate some of that noise. You no longer have to juggle endless possibilities or second-guess your decisions. Committing to something gives you clarity and purpose. And, strangely enough, that clarity is where the freedom lives. As there is movement and flow in this way of being. I am enjoying my freedom within my commitments and exploring more of myself in the multitudes of expressions that commitment affords me. The key is to maintain flexibility and a lightness in the movement. That’s the foundation of the feminine principle I have been working with. It feels good. Almost on the other side of such potent energies of eclipse season. I feel the shift seeping in. The more I rest my body and mind, my capacity to soar higher still is strengthened within my commitments.
Nazanin Marashian 