Romance is one of the sacred temples that dot the landscape of life. (Marianne Williamson)
A friend and I were in Toronto’s Distillery District for the production “A Tender Thing” at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. As we made our way to the theatre, we came across a wedding party dotting the landscape replete with their umbrellas, as it was a rainy afternoon. What occasion speaks more about romance than a wedding?
After the performance, we came across a couple kissing right in front of Archeo Restaurant and my friend said “no kissing” jokingly to them. The gentleman turned around and said “we have to kiss because today is our 25th wedding anniverary.” He’s wearing a red shirt and romantically kissing his wife. Romance is alive and well in some quarters of Toronto. Isn’t that nice?
Archeo Trattoria is a fine Italian restaurant and I myself attended a beautiful wedding there which was a very romantic affair. “Love doesn’t make the world go round, Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” (Franklin P. Jones) The food was exquisite and the next collage gives you the picture.
Romance itself has undergone many changes as have other things in life. I find it interesting that the younger people in romantic relationships definitely see themselves as equals and want to share and share alike. Many romantic relationships and what people called “love” in a bygone era were not evenly weighed. In Soul Stories by Gary Zukav, he describes what most couples today want. This bodes well for “romance” and keeping “love” alive – whether it’s in the Distillery District or any other place.
… The new female and the new male
are partners on a journey of spiritual growth.
They want to make the journey.
Their love and trust keep them together.
Their intuition guides them. They consult with each other.
They are friends. They laugh a lot. They are equals.
That is what a spiritual partnership is:
a partnership between equals
for the purpose of spiritual growth.
Hope you enjoyed this post and here’s to “romance” everywhere!