| Sacred Vows |
by Madisyn Taylor Speech is a vehicle for vows, but the sacred vows we speak are more than just words. When we make a promise, a subtle yet powerful shift takes place in our souls where intentions are housed. A vow is both a tool we employ in order to facilitate transformation within ourselves and an expression of will. Thus, to make an oath is to communicate to the universe and our deeper selves our commitment to the principles most important to us. Fulfilling a sacred vow--whether it is as complex as "'till death do us part" or as simple as "I promise"--challenges us, exercising our willpower and aiding personal growth.
When we speak a sacred vow out loud rather than reciting it in our minds or recording it on paper, our voices project our promises into the deepest reaches of the universe. It is important that we remember that a vow made with the sincerest of intentions has the power to carry on past our earthly lifetimes. A well-chosen vow encourages commitment and dedication. The presence or approval of a spiritual teacher is not necessary to success, as true oaths are a product of the heart.
A sacred vow, once spoken, becomes a part of your existence forevermore. Your view of the world around you may change, and your predominant thoughts and feelings will no doubt evolve with time, but the spirit in which your oaths were spoken will remain unaffected. It is up to you to determine how you will stay true to your vows while your inner- and outer-world existence is transformed. Your strength and character will inevitably be tested as circumstances make keeping promises increasingly challenging, but after you have shown yourself steadfast many times, your appreciation of the sanctity of vows will be cemented in your mind and soul. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Catherine Ann Jones Authenticity is crucial in the path to healing and to self-discovery. The stories we tell ourselves become who we are. Your story is not written in stone. It changes as your perspective changes. Expressing and listening to one's story is an ancient mode of healing. There is an overwhelming need today for people to be heard, to tell their stories, to learn and grow from their experience both individually and collectively. It is crucial that we offer constructive and transformative methodology for this process. It may mean the difference between deep, transformative healing and some form of "acting out" or self-destruction -- both personally and collectively. But first, you must be certain that you are living your own authentic story and not that of someone else. This course offers a step-by-step journey of discovery and re-visioning through focused journaling. This serves as a basic survival safeguard and adds to global health by offering a creative tool for individuals, therapists, and teachers in dealing with grief and trauma in today's world as well as providing a means for deeper self-inquiry. In this way, global healing takes place one individual, one tribe at a time.
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