11/02/2024
On 7.2.21 (my birthday) I married myself at home, in a small intimate self-marriage ceremony with a few close family members and friends present
Last week, on 7.2.24, my 3rd wedding anniversary, I renewed my marriage vows under the vast blue sky on Sunnymead Beach, Aireys Inlet
This is an extract from my renewal of vows:
"In solitude I reflect on the journey of the past three years – a wonderful journey of learning to love myself more, increasing acceptance of my quirks and flaws, gaining greater wisdom, more peace and internal happiness, and SO MUCH personal growth.
Today, I recommit to the promises I made to that person who I've learnt to love and who needs my love more than anyone. ME.
* * *
In the dance of the waves,
Where self-care begins
A self-love story spins
I embrace my solo life.
On sands of solitude, my heart takes flight
Embracing my own light
With each crash of a wave, a vow is made
And in the symphony of waves, my solo life is solidified
* * *
I, Robbie, stand here today, amidst the elements that connect me to the universe, in the presence of the ocean, renew my commitment to myself to inhabit my life fully and continue to embrace the self love journey I’m on.
Today I acknowledge how far I’ve come in my personal growth and I renew those promises I made to myself on my wedding day 3 years ago.
Today I re-commit to:
✨ continue my daily practise of gratitude, self-kindness and self-forgiveness
✨ never forget that I’m enough, no matter what
✨ always be my own best friend, through good times and tough times
✨ continue to practise self-compassion, especially when it’s hard to do so, and to continue to nurture a positive relationship with myself
✨ continue to approach every day with a heart full of appreciation and gratitude for my good health, my children's health & wellbeing, my family, my home, my work and all of life’s experiences, both good and bad, as they have all helped teach me something about myself and others and helped shape the person I am today
So.... with this ring, an outward symbol of my commitment to myself, I promise to continue to honour myself and say "I do" once again and forever more ❤️
