LoveI have fallen in Love!

I have fallen in Love with an experience. An experience that’s very foundation is built on Love.

Recently I was asked to officiate the wedding of a wonderful young couple. In a small way I was involved in their meeting. I didn’t set them up, or had even considered it. The universe set up the circumstances that brought them together. I was just a player in its plan.

I am not now, nor ever have been, a justice of the peace, or a minister, or official of any kind. However, in the state of Massachusetts you can apply for a one day certificate which allows you to officiate a wedding.

When the couple asked me, I was surprised and honored. They wanted me to write part of the ceremony based on my fabulous relationship with my husband. That part was easy.  As the days went on, I began to feel the seriousness of what was being asked of me. It was beginning to feel like a risk I had not fully thought through before agreeing to. I haven’t taken a good healthy risk in a while, so I took a deep breath and began to plan what I would say.

Maybe it doesn’t seem monumental for someone who performs many such ceremonies. But this couple trusted me to choose not only the words that I feel creates and defines a strong marriage, but to legally join them together. I know they were not promising me that they would respect and care for one another forever, that I had no real part except to perform the ceremony, but (and I can’t explain it) I was consumed by the need do the experience the justice I felt they were expecting (not in any way that I felt pressured by them, but I was pressuring myself).

I was surprised just how serious, and important, I was beginning to feel about this. As with falling truly in Love in general, I went through a range of feelings: excitement, fear, and ultimately unconditional surrender. I found myself reflecting on all the Love I have in my life and how fortunate I am. The words I wrote for them reminded and reinforced the commitment I have for those special people in my life.

The wedding was beautiful. The flowers in the photo of this blog were woven into a crown the bride wore. I will always remember standing before the couple, their friends, and family. I will always remember asking everyone to let go of all worries and concerns, and give 100% attention to the couple. I was inviting myself to relax and be present as well. I am grateful for all the wonder this opportunity continues to bring to me.

It reminds me that taking risks, for all the right reasons, is something to do more of. Are you avoiding any risks? Why? What would it take to invite a healthy risk into your life for all the right reasons? Maybe, like this was for me, a risk will be unexpectedly brought to you. Whether you choose it or it chooses you, when you accept risks for all the right reasons, when you commit to doing the best you can (not only for oneself but for others), and when you listen to your own inner guidance then you may fall in Love with the experience.

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