Meaningful rituals

Some of my friends took the extra mile in attending my baptism. It was early, it was far and it was a Sunday.

I'm truly grateful.

Makes me reflect on the weddings of friends I've missed, where I could have been there if I had tried harder.

I never took their rituals seriously, preferring to think that my presence was unnecessary. But as I speak, there are 3 weddings this year that I have committed to attend.

I do wish weddings are more simpler and minimalist affairs. Easy to organise, less stressful, small guest list, cheaper and more meaningful.

For my baptism, I invited only special friends to witness my baptism; Christians who would hold me accountable to my Christian walk as well as non-Christians who I wanted to share God's love with. It was meaningful for me, although I don't know how it was for them. I guess it's up to me to remind them why they were there.

For my wedding, if it has to come to that, I want to be absolutely clear on why I'm inviting people. In any case, barring violent protests from significant half, it will be a simple, spiritual and small ceremony.

So help me God.