Commitment

Hello all,

So, as you get to know me more and more, I will open up the chapters of my life to you little by little in small portions.  But right now, I want to get a little into describing or defining commitment.  First of all, what is commitment?  The American Heritage Dictionary says:

1. The act or an instance of committing, especially:
   
   1. The act of referring a legislative bill to committee.
   2. Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.
   3. A court order authorizing consignment to a prison.
   4. A pledge to do.
   5. Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation.
2. 1. A pledge to do.
   2. Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation.
3. The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons: a deep commitment to liberal policies; a profound commitment to the family.

The legal dictionary says:

Main Entry: commitment
Function: noun
1 : an act of committing: as a : placement in or assignment to a prison or mental hospital commitment> —compare INCOMPETENT, INTERDICTION
NOTE: Commitment to a mental health facility is called civil commitmentwhen it is not part of a criminal proceeding. Civil commitmentproceedings are initiated by the patient, in the case of voluntarycommitment, or by someone (as a family member or government agent)authorized by statute to petition for the patient's involuntarycommitment. Some form of a hearing and periodic review is required ininvoluntary commitment proceedings. A criminal defendant may becommitted to a mental hospital as a result of being found incompetentto stand trial, not guilty by reason of insanity, or incompetent to besentenced. b : an act of referring a matter to a legislative committee c : a warrant committing someone to a prison
2 : an agreement or promise to do something in the future; especially : a promise to assume a financial obligation at a future date commitments>

So, i guess the word commitment really has more to do with mental, prison, or financial situations rather than that of a relationship.  SCARY!

I think this word needs an overhaul.  In the next couple of days, we will discuss, dissect, and define loyalty, indiscretions, infidelities, faithfulness, and adultery.  I have a LOT to say on this subject as this has and continues to affect me from all levels, OH BOY!    Can't wait. 

Good night and Love,