Long haul Quote by Gunilla Norris
““a different order of commitment. We don’t state priorities when we marry, enter a religious order, or commit our lives to something for the long haul. We take vows. They are of a greater magnitude. We take them in front of others to be witnessed by them and to have their support. We know a vow needs to be made with our whole being, for once decided upon and witnessed, our lives will be profoundly changed. It is a promise given to our selves and to Spirit. A vow can be thought of as a spine. It holds us up. It holds us together. To break it is to break apart. To make a vow is to name the commitment to something or to someone and to the loneliness such a commitment entails. Vows are up to us to keep. No one can live them for us.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Power of Vows”, 2018
Vows are profound, public commitments that shape life and require whole‑hearted dedication.
In simple terms: Vows bind and guide us.
Key Takeaway
Make and honor deep promises.
Themes
commitment
spirituality
integrity
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- religious vows
- career pledges
- personal goals
Key Concepts
promise
identity
support system
Questions to Reflect On
- What vow would you make today?
- How do you sustain a vow over time?
A Different Perspective
Vows can be broken under pressure.
