For me, a vow is a solemn promise and commitment to action that I believe in my deepest self is right action, and is not action seeking credit, not done to please, not done out of should, and not done seeking any goal, all of which actions I think are manipulative. When I have lived or practiced a vow, my focus is the action that I believe is my right action, and I feel free of what others think or how they respond or what I get back if anything. When I live by vow, that practice is for me a special place or space of integrity and freedom. That space is its own reward and helps me see I want to continue the practice of my vow.
On Jan 2, 2026 David Doane wrote :