Celebrating 5 Years of Marriage
Aug 12, 2025Big hello from Portugal. You've been on my mind (in meditation, channeling, prayers, as I've spent several days in a gorgeous spiritual place in Fatima, Portugal). I've channeled this energy to all the members of my community - specifically around intentions of mental and physical health, abundance, and peace. Please, receive it!
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Also, this July marked 5 years since I married Steven, my partner.
When we started dating (almost 6 years ago), I had a lot of resistance. But guidance was strong and clear, "He is your life partner!!!"
Here is the thing: we can manifest from our ego all we want. Write lists, qualities, and the exact description of the person. And the Universe knows better.
This is what I've learned in the past 5 years of marriage.
While he didn't meet all the requirements on my ego's manifestation board, he has golden qualities I hadn't even thought of asking for. And I am so glad I leaned into it and trusted the Universe instead of being stubborn.
Over the last 5+ years, I've learned:
- devotion. What it means to be devoted to my partner and keep choosing him in rain and shine.
- patience. Hold back my reactivity, while staying present and connected.
- communication. Yes! Even though I've taught him to channel, he still can't read my mind π. And it's my job to ask, share, and communicate.
- commitment. Choosing our relationship above and beyond momentary distractions.
- growth. An insane amount of growth, healing, taking responsibility for my part, while also knowing when another person needs to step up.
- love and vulnerability. He saw different sides of me - my glory, weakness, fear, reactivity, anger, love, and more. And I've learned to soften and not hide - let him in.
- joy, ease, and love. So many beautiful adventures happened in the last 6+ years. And, frankly, it's the easiest and most aligned relationship I've ever been in. So grateful.
We are aligned on purpose! And that is the fundamental. The rest, the human, can be figured out.
Thank you for witnessing us in our journey over the years.
In gratitude,
Mariya