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To What are you committed?

12/06/07 18:59
Two weeks ago, I was on a beautiful sandy beach in Maui officiating a commitment ceremony for two of my best friends, who are both women. It was one of the most beautiful experiences that I've shared with friends, and I was truly honored to be there with them during this time - in fact, aside from the photographer, we were the only 3 people there.
It was a sacred ceremony that created a lasting bond between two people who are deeply in love. After the proceedings, I reflected upon it's title of 'commitment ceremony' and thought about it's meaning.
That commitment did not need to be recognized by any state or government. They didn't feel the need for any grand ceremony or many other witnesses. Just me and them, and the everlasting presence of the divine all around us. They could have lived the rest of their lives together without ever having any formal proceedings, but this ritual created an everlasting karmic tie that they are now bound to honor.
They didn't do it for anyone but themselves. That is who it mattered most to. Now, maybe because I myself am not married, and this is only the second wedding I've presided over (yes, a couple got married a few years ago in my yoga class), this seemed like a profound revelation for me. But, I also think it has a profound implication on anything we choose to dedicate ourselves to in our lives, whether it be another human being, a cause, or a source. Whatever we choose to commit ourselves to, it need not be recognized by anyone outside of us, but only the divine within.
Have you considered this recently? What, or who are you deeply committed to, or bound to? What does the force of love drive you to do every day? Maybe it is to wake up and make your partner a cup of coffee. Maybe it is to consume less so others can have more. Maybe it is to speak always of the highest Truth so as to inspire others to that same end. Whatever it is, create a powerful ceremony for yourself, that maybe you do once, or every day, that creates that pact, and make the commitment real and true for you. This will inspire love and devotion, which in the teachings of yoga, is the fastest way to lasting happiness and joy.

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