Marriage, at its core, is a voluntary covenant, a profound act of courage and responsibility that binds two souls in the face of life’s chaos. You ask why we marry? It’s not merely for love, though love is the spark. It’s because we crave a partner to stand with us against the abyss of existence, to share the burden of being. We seek someone to witness our struggle, to affirm that our trials—our victories and defeats—are not in vain.
Man is a creature of meaning, and marriage is a crucible for forging it. You marry to have someone to turn to at day’s end, to wrestle with the weight of your thoughts, your doubts, your aspirations. It’s a commitment to face the dragon of life together, to build something enduring—a family, a legacy, a microcosm of order in a world that tilts toward entropy. This isn’t sentimentality; it’s a pragmatic necessity.
Alone, you’re vulnerable to despair.
Together, you’re fortified, not because life gets easier, but because shared suffering has purpose.
Consider the alternative: a life unwitnessed, where your joys and sorrows echo into the void. Marriage says, “I see you. Your existence matters.” It’s a vow to hold each other accountable, to call one another to higher virtue, to confront the flaws and shadows within. It’s not about fleeting happiness—happiness is a byproduct, not the goal. It’s about meaning, the kind that emerges when you sacrifice your selfish impulses for something greater.
Critics might claim you can find meaning elsewhere—in friendships, in solitude. And there’s truth there; the individual must stand upright before entering the union. But marriage is a unique crucible, a sacred pact that demands you integrate your being with another’s, not just for your sake, but for the world’s. It’s the foundation of civilization itself.
families, communities, cultures rise from this bond. To marry is to say, “Despite the chaos, I choose to build. I choose to love. I choose to fight for order.” And in that choice, life’s troubles become not just bearable, but noble.
Here’s to the woman choosing to follow her passions, travel, take care of herself, show up for herself, embrace new experiences, choose love, prioritize herself, live life on her own terms, and step out of her comfort zone.
Good morning, it’s Sunday which means it’s time for the #Edujobs bulletin again.
An hour of job ideas for educators wanting to get out of the classroom to pastures new.
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Not talked about enough in the endless chats about how to build relationships in the classroom:
Good teaching
(Can be more than enough without being a comedian, social worker, counsellor, doctor, enrichment leader, psychologist etc etc)
Not talked about enough in the endless chats about how to build relationships in the classroom:
Good teaching
(Can be more than enough without being a comedian, social worker, counsellor, doctor, enrichment leader, psychologist etc etc)
Join me for my regular Monday evening phone in:
1. Questioning in the classroom and Cold Calling
2. Jobs outside teaching vs Teaching jobs
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