Vow is a word that is normally associated with a wedding where two persons make a lifelong commitment to one another. This post is not about weddings or commitments made to others. This post is about remembering the vow or commitment you made to you.
On one end of the spectrum life is characterized as carrying humankind along as if adrift in an ocean. There are waves that bring along events that decide direction without input from the one being carried. On the other end of the spectrum direction seems to be determined solely by an individual’s specific thoughts and actions. In truth life is a complex combination of both.
During this time of living have you remembered your vow to yourself? These are the things dreamed about earlier in life that are forgotten or being recalled for the first time in a long time. These are the things you made a promise to yourself about.
Vows are remembered due to imprints of the things observed, experienced, or imagined. The source of vows may be positive or negative. Vows can be stated in a period of stress from punishment or pleasure; possibly based on fact or fiction, but what vows have in common is passion.
When passion is lost it is time to remember what you stated to yourself about what you would do, not do, what you would say, not say, where to go and not go. As you recieve multiple inputs through your senses, there are thousands of conscious and unconscious thoughts, too many to give recognition to all of them. The way to single out these thoughts is by focused passion reinforcing thoughts with feelings. This focus is reflective of what was important at the time a vow was made.
It is okay to take advantage of opportunities that may not be in line with your vow. The question is, did you instinctively move into a life that truly is a fulfillment of your vow or have you compromised your word?
The vow is most beneficial when you keep your word to yourself. It strengthens you. In turn it can be a weakness that preys upon the conscience as well. It becomes a crack in the self image widening into a breech causing anxiety, discontent, and possibly depression. Though others may be unaware, you feel the breech. You also feel the wholeness that comes from keep your word to yourself.
By remembering your vow youthful desire and passion is given a new breath and vigor is renewed. It becomes the means of being made whole and fulfilling your purpose.
This is a reminder to all who feel life is empty, lost and without passion. Fire up your passion by remembering and fulfilling your vow.
Remember, speak, write your vow, and take steps to live it!
Share your vows you remember in comment.
Wisdom for the Ages