"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart." - Vincent Van Gogh

If you want to create what truly matters to you-in life, work, relationships, ... or any area of your life-commitment is critical. It's a catalyzing step in the creative process. It sparks energy. It keeps the flame of passion alive. It gets you moving-and once you start moving, creating, taking action, the Universe moves too.

When you commit to create a result that you care about, when you're "in it with you're your heart" things begin to come your way. Coincidences occur in your favour. You learn from your experiments and exploration. You grow; your results grow. Slowly, then more quickly, your creation begins to take shape.

"Commitment," says James Womack, "unlocks the doors of imagination, allows vision, and gives us the "right stuff" to turn our dreams into reality."

Commitment Is Not About Discipline; It's About Choice  

Although commitment is key to creating, it scares many people-often into inaction! "How do you commit to such large projects when you have no idea if they'll be successful? I'd be terrified that I'd take on too much, and fail."

Others are put off by their notion that commitment is a form of "discipline." "Where do you get the discipline to write?" friends and clients ask me. "How do you force yourself to write when you don't feel like it? There's no way I'd force myself to do things I don't feel like doing."

These folks do not understand what commitment really is. Commitment does not come from forcing yourself. Commitment is not enforced discipline.

Commitment is a choice you make to support results you care about, and want to bring into being. It arises out of the clarity of your vision of that desired result, and from the fact that you'd truly love to create it, and give it to the world. It's key to understand that commitment is driven by desire.

Peter Thomas on commitment

                

Exercise is important to good health. At the same time, people who have allergies often have questions like these about exercising.

Is it safe for people who have nasal allergies to exercise? Exercise is important for everyone, including people who have nasal allergies. While a regular exercise routine won't cure your nasal allergies, it can help you feel your best. Try focusing on exercises that strengthen your heart and lungs.

How much can I exercise? Always check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. As long as you don't have other health problems that would prohibit it, you can usually exercise as much as you like. Don't exercise when you're sick or not feeling well. Don't push yourself beyond your capabilities.

How can I exercise when my nose is stuffed up? Before exercising, you may need to take a nasal allergy medication such as an antihistamine, decongestant, nasal cromolyn, saline nasal spray, or nasal steroid spray. It's important that your nose and sinuses be as clear as possible when you exercise. As you breathe through your nose, the air is warmed and filtered. This keeps the air at the right temperature and humidity and also filters out excess allergens, irritants, and pollutants. When your nose is stuffed up, you have to breathe through your mouth, which can allow irritants into your lungs and bronchial tubes. Stay well hydrated while exercising, especially when taking allergy medication or if you're mouth breathing.

Will I have a reaction if I exercise outside since I'm allergic to outdoor allergens? Not necessarily. Where and when you exercise can make a difference. Choose a place free of large concentrations of allergens. For instance, if you're allergic to weed and grass pollens, don't exercise next to a field full of grasses and weeds. Similarly, don't exercise near a lake if you're allergic to molds. Know the peak season for your allergens. Check the daily pollen count and mold counts for your area. During peak times for your allergen, you may want to exercise indoors. Taking medications before exercising or wearing a mask during exercise can help if you can't avoid your allergens.

When is a good time to exercise outdoors? It's best to exercise outdoors on days that have cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and only a little wind. Pollen counts are lower in the morning. Another good exercise time is right after a gentle, steady rain. Then the air is cleaner. Avoid outdoor exercise during hot, dry, windy days when pollens, molds, and dust tend to be at their highest.

What about exercising in a city? Try not to exercise around large amounts of chemical irritants, such as factory fumes or car exhaust. These can trigger or worsen your symptoms. Try to stay away from heavy traffic or other areas that have concentrations of chemical fumes, pollutants, or odors.

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