Freedom in Commitment: Finding Happiness in Simplicity

 

 

 

I recently read page 186 of Mark Manson's book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck," and this is actually my second time reading it. In this section, I realized that life can be fulfilling and happy with very little. In a world of constant notifications and social media tags, having one friend, two parents, and fewer siblings can be far more valuable than having one million followers on Instagram.

 

Sometimes, there is happiness in simplicity. Those few moments we have can be enough for a lifetime. I don't know for sure, but I genuinely feel that this is the case.

 

Like many girls in their 20s, I've done many things to please others, to make them like me, and to meet society's expectations. But now, these things don't make any sense to me. They don't make me or others happy.

 

I've decided to choose the people and things that truly matter in my life. I'm committing to less, which means fewer friends, interactions, and everything else. Strangely enough, this choice brings me happiness.

 

As the book says, "There is freedom and liberation in commitment. Depth is where the gold is buried. You have to stay committed to something and go deep to dig it up." I believe this to be true. By committing to fewer things, I'm less distracted and more at peace.

 

In conclusion, committing to less can be a source of freedom and happiness. We all should consider the things that truly matter in our lives and commit to them. Only then can we find the gold buried in the depth of our commitments.