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Spirituality in Marriage
source: Spirituality
in marriage
Spirituality is more than just a word. It’s more than just a
simple definition. We all see spirituality differently. We see spirituality as
a form of holiness. For some of us that means we need to have a Rabbi, a
Priest, a Minister, an Imam or other who represents the spiritual side of life
for us. Spirituality is not about religion, it’s about experience, it’s about
faith, and it’s about being true to yourself and to your beliefs.
So, to make it clear, I am not talking about religion or
religious beliefs. I am not talking about going to Church or to Synagogue or
anywhere else. I am talking about the spirituality that we are born with, the
faith in the family, the community and the world around us. Our spirituality
grows and develops as we mature and develops our way of life.
When we marry, we mingle our spirituality and way of life
with another. Together – we give birth to the spirituality of marriage. Our
marriage becomes part of the definition of our lives and helps us define our
way of life. Consider for a moment, the way of life you existed in before you
married and the way of life you occupy after your marriage.
Each religion offers suggestions, guidelines and structure
for how faith should play a part in the marriage whether it’s a Christian,
Jewish, Muslim or other type of marriage. Our religious beliefs can help
support our spiritual commitment to each other. A couple’s spirituality can be
found in:
How they hold
together in good times and in bad
How they sit down
together for a meal with each other
How they make love
with each other
How they support
each other and their goals
Don’t Make It Complicated
Too often I hear people over-complicating the matter. They
think that if you don’t go to Church, if you aren’t Christian enough, if you
don’t pray enough, if you don’t fast on the high holy days and if you don’t
make a religious commitment to God before your marriage – that you aren’t
spiritual enough. Spirituality is an internal commitment, it’s an internal way
of being.
How you live, the choices you make, the manner in which you
embrace life with your spouse – these are more important to your spirituality
than a social gathering.
I believe in humanity. I believe in our flaws. I believe in
our greatness. I believe that everyone is capable of great warmth, love and
faithfulness, acceptance, commitment, respect and more. I think we’re also
capable of being deeply spiritual in our beliefs and faith. We demonstrate our
spirituality each and every day and we have many opportunities to demonstrate that
spirituality.
How do you and your spouse demonstrate and share your
spirituality?
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