I have several shelves of journals very similar to yours! When I occasionally pull one out and open it randomly, I am amazed that I was fairly wise, even back then. And perhaps more innocent about it too! I don't make oaths any more; now I am focusing on making CHOICES that are 100% what I want. Once a true choice is made, I find my attention notices all the ways I can expand my actions to fulfill the choice and release thoughts and actions that interfere with the choice.
Dear Penney—I love the energy that aligns with choices and your word of choice! I am reflecting on vows, promises, oaths, declarations, discerning, and choices, decisions. Choices feels clear, like a stream of intent. I’m pondering why “oath of expression” showed up and leaning into looking at how we (I) lived or live out those oaths made—often a sacred vow perhaps to Spirit. Also, what’s bedrock and what has grown or let go because of not fully understanding or something else at the time. It’s not ready to let go so there’s something for me to notice, understand, and perhaps make a choice now! I 🩵 that we both have journals—there is simpler and honest insight, and a gift in reading. Much love this day with you!
Perhaps oath is something that uses another as a witness to help us/remind us to fulfill it? I'm thinking of how knights made oaths to their king, for instance. Or a vow of poverty to "the Lord." If you didn't keep it you'd be struck by a giant sword or a lightning bolt! To me, a choice—and I mean 100%, no doubt about it—is for ME, and I am the doer and the witness and it means I really want something and have no space for temptations to do otherwise. If I start to deviate, I notice it and correct my trajectory.
What sparks in you?
🤍 Have you made or broken oaths and promises to yourself or others?
Wrestled with inner callings?
🤍 How do you live out your oaths-make them visible and give expression to them in your life?
🤍 Can you recall wisdom your younger self might have for you today?
Time to reflect now
I have several shelves of journals very similar to yours! When I occasionally pull one out and open it randomly, I am amazed that I was fairly wise, even back then. And perhaps more innocent about it too! I don't make oaths any more; now I am focusing on making CHOICES that are 100% what I want. Once a true choice is made, I find my attention notices all the ways I can expand my actions to fulfill the choice and release thoughts and actions that interfere with the choice.
Dear Penney—I love the energy that aligns with choices and your word of choice! I am reflecting on vows, promises, oaths, declarations, discerning, and choices, decisions. Choices feels clear, like a stream of intent. I’m pondering why “oath of expression” showed up and leaning into looking at how we (I) lived or live out those oaths made—often a sacred vow perhaps to Spirit. Also, what’s bedrock and what has grown or let go because of not fully understanding or something else at the time. It’s not ready to let go so there’s something for me to notice, understand, and perhaps make a choice now! I 🩵 that we both have journals—there is simpler and honest insight, and a gift in reading. Much love this day with you!
Perhaps oath is something that uses another as a witness to help us/remind us to fulfill it? I'm thinking of how knights made oaths to their king, for instance. Or a vow of poverty to "the Lord." If you didn't keep it you'd be struck by a giant sword or a lightning bolt! To me, a choice—and I mean 100%, no doubt about it—is for ME, and I am the doer and the witness and it means I really want something and have no space for temptations to do otherwise. If I start to deviate, I notice it and correct my trajectory.