Thoughts on 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....