Women's Spiritual Journey discusses Reliability

Please Note: This meeting will be held at Gail's. Call 386 717 8198 for DeLand address.
*We love our men friends, but this meeting is just for women--Sorry!

Ordinarily, Women's Spiritual Journey randomly picks a different character trait to discuss each month. Discussions are freewheeling, guided by the interests of the group. Generally, we think about how the quality operates in our lives (or doesn't), what it looks like, what it produces, and how we can strengthen it. This month, we're discussing...

Reliability
Reliability is being dependable. Others can rely on us to be responsible. We genuinely care about keeping our commitments. When we say we will do something, we do it in a predictable way without forgetting or having to be reminded. We avoid taking on too much, so we can give fully to what we choose to do. We finish on time. No obstacle can stop us from giving our best. When friends need us, we are there. We are promise-keepers.
“The only lifelong, reliable motivations are those that come from within, and one of the strongest of those is the joy and pride that grow from knowing that you’ve just done something as well as you can do it.” ~ Lloyd Dobens
The Practice of Reliability
I choose my commitments wisely.
Others can depend on me.
I take responsibility for what I promise.
I am consistent in giving my best.
My word is my bond.
I give full support to those I love.
I am thankful for the gift of Reliability.
It is the strength in my promise.

Pondering Reliability

1. What would you consider “a predictable way” of fulfilling a commitment? Why is it important? What happens when we don’t (or others don’t)?
2. Do you or can you imagine not taking on too much? How can you avoid it? What gets in your way.
3. How do you choose what to do? Are you really making the choice? Would you like to change how you choose? How?
4. Is it important to always do your best? Are there obstacles that get in the way sometimes?
5. Do you consider yourself reliable?
6. What does “full support” for loved one look like?
7. This write-up seems to focus on our behavior toward friends and loved ones. But if we are to regard humankind as one family, who should benefit from our reliability and how?