A Promise is worth a thousand ounces of Gold- Happy Promise Day
Promise Day date
Promise day is the fifth day of valentine’s week. Promise day date falls on February 11, every year. Learn more about it in detail as mentioned below.
Valentine’s week is the most anticipated time of the year by lovers. During the week’s progression, lovers get many chances to start and rekindle a relationship. The magic starts with the Rose day where you admire the beauty, the comes the Propose day where you declare your love, Chocolate day brings the sweet flavor to your bond and Teddy day brings out the lost inner child in you. The next day in the list is promise day.
All these days signify the start of a new life. Then comes the 5th day on February 11. We celebrate it as Promise Day. After a time in any relationship, you need to get real. Commitment is valid when sealed by a proposal and followed by souvenirs. But to solidify your bond, some promises are crucial. They are sort of like a guide book for you. The heart is impulsive and love comes from there, but for two hearts to be one some pledges are essential.
The coercion on promises is because they are the first step to loyalty. A deciding factor in the relationship is one’s ability to make and keep promises. Delivering on your promises shows courage, willingness, and intensity. On both personal and professional levels, a brave person willing to keep their promises is revered.
The significance of promise is not a neo concept. Throughout history and mythology, there are incidents of people dying for their promise, people being punished for breaking a promise, promises of attaining peace in the afterlife and so on. The 10 commandments of Christianity are referred to as the word of God, but in a broader sense, they are 10 promises a person needs to keep to embrace God at the end.
The most romantic incident of promise is Hindu mythology itself. The eternal love of Radha and Krishna is well known. Radha was his companion since childhood and both were in love. When duty called, Krishna left Radha but with a promise that the land of Vrindavan is the birthplace of their bond and it will always have Radha’s name. This promise is intact to date as Radha is worshipped in Vrindavan as the foremost entity and the name of the couple is always take as ‘Radha-Krishna’.
By getting inspired by these divine entities you should render a unique promise this year. However, you should keep in mind that keeping the promise is a huge task. So, make sure to promise realistic things. Moreover, growth in a relationship depends on participation by both people. So, promises should be made by both.
The promise made should be intended at self-development. For example, promise to exercise daily, having junk food only once a week, have a date every weekend, drink only on occasions, never lie to your partner, etc. To advance the relationship, promises should target at improving as a couple. E.g., take a trip at least twice a year, call each other once a day, always support each other’s dreams and so on.
You can display your level of commitment by taking oaths that make your bae happy. E.g., pledge to always be honest, accept their friends and family, never judge for actions of the past, always admit when you are wrong, and the like. With an honest promise, you can embark on a path of companionship.
Apart from emotional value, promises also have a psychological effect on our personalities. A person true to his/her words has more confidence and self-esteem. They often pose a goal in front of the giver that challenges them to push their limits. And upholding your oath also proves that you are capable of change.
The personal value of pledges is between the couple, but there are even vows involved in traditional rituals. The system of marriage in any culture has some vows that are exchanged between the bride and groom that binds them forever. In Hindu marriage, the couple takes 7 oaths together while completing circles around the ‘yagna vedi’. In western culture, a couple of first exchanges marriage vows written by them before they are pronounced.
The fast life we live in is not always kind. Sometimes situations are not in your control. At such times a broken promise is not a bad omen. Broken pledges may upset you at the beginning. But you and the partner should always discuss the matter patiently first. In case of planned activities like a date, trip or movie you can always do it at another time. When the trust is broken, it takes time for the other one to recover so wait for them to forgive and earn their trust again.
Promises are usually combined with a symbolic action. For example, in ancient times blood oaths were made to signify the intensity of spoken words. In modern times, you can commemorate a promise with a gift. Here are some gift ideas that can be the embodiment of your words.
- Promise ring: In Christianity, promise rings are often worn by young girls to signify that their virtue is intact. You can both wear a promise ring that serves as a memento to this day.
- Mock Newspaper: There are online sites that create a mock newspaper based on the facts or news you provide. You can have your words published in this newspaper and it will always remain in your sight.
- Promise scroll: Scroll was used in ancient times to convey messages and write the amendments. Your promise is an amendment to your life. So, you can get your oaths imprinted on two scrolls and both can have one at home.
- Locket or Bracelet: Jewelry is always a decent manifestation. If the ring seems too serious then a locket or bracelet can do the task. You can break down the promise to one keyword and wear that keyword in a locket or bracelet. E.g., the word ‘loyalty’.
In final words, the relationship is not just an experience but a responsibility as well. Just like every good government has policies, bills, and judicial laws to function, a healthy relationship requires the strength of promises.
