Hope - Commitment

ABRAHAM MILLER

“A man begins to die when he ceases to expect anything from Tomorrow.”

This quote reflects the idea that hope and anticipation for the future are essential for a fulfilling life.

Hope

was personified in Greek mythology as Elpis

Hope

feeling that what is desired

Hope

belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life.

Feeling

The expectancy of positive outcomes.

Perception

The ability to see how those positive outcomes can be reached.

Action

The activities you do to achieve your well being.

love

feeling, an action, a state of being, a motivation

Love

"The act of caring and giving to someone else. Having someone's best interest and wellbeing as a priority in your life. To truly love is a very selfless act."

COMPANIONATE LOVE

This is the kind of love felt between friends and family members. Couples who are older or who have been together a long time may be experiencing companionate love as well. This love is driven by shared experiences, affection, and commitment to each other.

ROMANTIC LOVE

distinguished from other types of love by its passion. In romantic love, you feel not only affection, but also (often sexual) desire for the other person.

COMPASSIONATE LOVE

Where companionate love and romantic love happen between two people who might consider themselves equals, compassionate love is usually what takes place when one person feels driven to care for another person, especially somebody who might not be as capable or independent. Caregiving is the hallmark of compassionate love – think of the parents of newborns or the people who care for the terminally ill.

Gary Chapman

introduced the idea that there are five “love languages”

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

Telling your partner what you appreciate about them, or simply expressing affection and care.

QUALITY TIME

Spending time together where you are focused on being present with the other person.

ACTS OF SERVICE

Doing things to make your partner’s life easier or more enjoyable.

GIFTS

Receiving something that shows the other person was really thinking about your wants and needs.

PHYSICAL TOUCH

Using physical signs of affection, which can include sexual intimacy, to express love.

COMMITMENT

act of binding yourself to a course of action. It rests on three main ideas: giving the best of one-self, going the extra mile, and not abandoning the situation you find yourself in.

Committed to a CAUSE.

They give their life meaning by working to further something in which they believe strongly. Causes may be based on religious principles, ethical standards, or environmental issues. Humans are the only animals in the animal kingdom that may voluntarily sacrifice their own lives for a set of values, such as national freedom. People gain a sense of virtue from pursuing noble ends.

Committed to a CHALLENGE.

They give their life meaning by investing their energy in a chosen hobby. Challenges may be physical like climbing a mountain, athletic like tennis, intellectual like chess or bridge, artistic like painting or music, and so forth. Humans voluntarily spend their time in self-development to improve their competence in their chosen field of endeavor. People gain a sense of achievement from their progress.

Committed to a OTHER PEOPLE.

They give their life meaning by being an important person to special 'others'. They act in a reliable, dependable way to friends, spouse, family, team, and neighbors. People gain a sense of belonging from their identification with significant others.

Peter F. Drucker

“Unless Commitment is Made, there are Only Promises and Hopes; But No Plans.”