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Thoughts on Marriage...
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What's a marriage?
I've approached this subject in the past and not light-footedly. (And by the way, I've learned that people tend to get a bit uptight about the whole wedding thing.) There's lots of traditions revolving around the wedding ceremony. A bride should wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue... Here's another one... a wedding should NOT be planned at the top of the hour. And what's a wedding without "the kiss"? One quick search on google says the kiss represents the joining of souls. I tend to like that one best because it focuses on spirituality. It brings to mind the words spiritual partnership opposed to material partnership. I can hear the gasps...whisper..whisper WHISPER. Hey, you over there...that's NOT a whisper. Let's set the record straight. I am not knocking your or your cousin's brother's best friend's wedding. But, what I am doing is bringing spiritual partnership to the forefront. Spiritual partnership is what some would call the evolution of traditional marriage. Spiritual ceremonies are slowly making their way into society. (And by that I do mean turtle like... especially in these parts.) A spiritual partnership goes a bit deeper than traditional marriage. It is a commitment to grow together not as just partners but as two souls sharing life's inner journey. It's an understanding that there's more to life than what we see. It's knowing that a ring, dress, house or car mean nothing compared to living life with purpose, intention, compassion and reverence. It's about looking inside instead of outside. It's about facing fears, sharing loves and celebrating life together. One moment at a time.... Comments Showing comments in chronological order [Show most recent comments first] |
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"A spiritual partnership goes a bit deeper than traditional marriage. It is a commitment to grow together not as just partners but as two souls sharing life's inner journey. It's an understanding that there's more to life than what we see. It's knowing that a ring, dress, house or car mean nothing compared to living life with purpose, intention, compassion and reverence. It's about looking inside instead of outside. It's about facing fears, sharing loves and celebrating life together."
Um Timberly, I got some news for ya, this "Spiritual Partnership" you're talking about will happen naturally if two people take their traditional marriage seriously.
I don't know if I see it exactly the same but maybe I am just thinking about it in a different way. I view marriage as the same as Christ's marriage between Him and His bride. The Lord gave unconditional Love which can never be taken back. And never wants to be taken back. So I believe marriage is when a husband and a wife love each other unconditionally. Which should be given or understood before marriage. Because any other love is not the right love. Not saying a marriage based on other love can't work just saying it probably won't work as well. Good blog and something many people need to think about before they jump into something that someday they wish they hadn't. But marriage doesn't have the same meaning to people now day's. And that's a sham.
Blah, blah, blah, whatever! Sorry for the cynicism but been there done that three times. They say marriage is a wonderful institution. But, who wants to live in an institution the rest of their life? At least without the piece of paper you're free to walk at any time and seek out another soul mate. Good luck with that!
furball,
see your approach is exactly why marriages or relationships do not work out. why would you want to be with someone if you want to walk away at anytime and seek out another soul mate??????
Here we go again. The collective hang-up on the word marriage. If it were up to me everyone would be in a civil union. Then if you wanted to get "married" which is a religious act, so be it. I really dislike how people get "married" at the courthouse when there is no religious affiliation. You should get your civil union or domestic partnership license at the courthouse.
The only license you'll ever get without taking a test... but maybe the "test" part comes after the ceremony... hmm...
I really can not wait for the Japanese to perfect those robot partner deals.Then I do not have to worry about dealing with anyones complaints or their right to my things.
Who am I kidding? I will go and get a robot wife and someone will say that they have a soul and a right to take my stuff too.
What exactly is a spirit anyway? To me it sounds like another human attempt to place more importance onto our selves than really exists.
Where can I get one of those Stepford wives?
Exactly. I am a bride-to-be, myself. We're having a bit of both tradition and modern in our ceremony. Most of all, I want us to look happily into each other's eyes on that day and know from there on out, we have each other for always, remembering we are truly blessed.
Hmmm...
What about a "traditional" invite to those who feel they are close to you and always will be due to a very close and unforgettable shared past BUT does not read the Greene County Daily World? There are ones that hold you very dear to there heart even though the intimate contact is no longer there and that because of distance do not plan there very special events by announcements made in the Greene County Daily World.