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Toronto Observer's avatar

Congratulations, Sherry - wishing the two of you endless happiness, today and every day!

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you Toronto Observer!!

Jenna Mindel's avatar

Saving for later. I already know by the title that I am going to like this one :_)

Sherry Ning's avatar

I can't wait for you to enjoy this :))))

Inkwell's avatar

The zipper metaphor 🕊️

Sherry Ning's avatar

equally yoked!

Kate's avatar

Ok wow. This is just beautiful and such deep and good insights. It reminds me of the psalm that says “glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together!” That is the theme I pray for my marriage.

Sherry Ning's avatar

I got curious about what the hebrew word for "together" is and if it actually translates 1:1 in english - turns out, "yachad" means together in a unified way, as in, "as one", which is not what "together" always means! so it's like that psalm already repeats what Paul means by equally yoked!

Aleah Kamerman's avatar

I’m stealing this!

Julia VoroNina's avatar

This made me pause. There’s something very beautiful in the way you describe desire not as something to acquire, but as something that moves us, something that transforms us in the process of seeking. I especially felt the idea that the treasure isn’t the thing itself, but who we become while moving toward it. It shifts the whole perspective — from chasing, controlling, expecting… to being in relationship with what draws us. And that feels much more alive. And the image of two people not chasing each other, but moving toward the same point, the same meaning — that stayed with me. It feels true in a deeper way, beyond just relationships.

Sherry Ning's avatar

YESSS EXACTLY!!! ugh thanks for putting it in such beautiful wording

Ireene ✨'s avatar

Congratulations to both of you, Sherry ! Wishing you both a splendid journey of love and companionship.

Sherry Ning's avatar

eeeeeeek! thank you so so so much Ireene ❤️ we're over the moon

Caroline Beuley's avatar

Congrats Sherry!!! So so happy for you <3

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you Caroline!!!

Pooja Govindh's avatar

Congratulations Sherry !!! Big fan of the way you think and write :))))

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you Pooja!! really really appreciate it :)

Sanka's avatar

Congratulations Sherry! Have a wonderful companionship ❤️

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you Sanka!!

Erifili Gounari's avatar

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you Erifili!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Varnit's avatar

Congratulations!

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you Varnit!

Eugenia P. Frankenberg 🥀's avatar

congratulations on getting married. i also get married in a month and this article was a beautiful reminder and reaffirmation on my desire to be married to the love of my life. ❤️

Charlotte Ophelia McGregor's avatar

Congratulations Sherry!❤️

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you so much Charlotte!!

Austin Ball's avatar

Congratulations Sherry! Enjoy the new life

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you Austin!! ⭐️

Austin Ball's avatar

You’re welcome!

Sofia Rose's avatar

I had no idea that was the etymology of desire!!!! That pyramid analogy is gold. Thank you for this. A delightful read :))

Sherry Ning's avatar

Thank you Sofia!!!

RW's avatar

love this so much. beautiful. love "the transformation you undergo by diving into the unknowable IS the reward."❤️

Sherry Ning's avatar

im obsessed with Coelho's alchemist. absolutely obsessed