September 27th, 2005

Journal Writing Prompt: Commitment

“People can achieve meaning in their lives only if they have made commitments beyond the self — religious commitments, commitments to loved ones, to one’s fellow humans, to excellence, to some conception of an ethical order — you give life meaning through your commitments.”

~ John W. Gardner

What do you think? In your journal, write your initial reaction to John W. Gardner’s thoughts on commitment