Evolutionary Relationships: Unleashing the Power of Mutual Awakening
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Evolutionary Relationships: Unleashing the Power of Mutual Awakening
The beautiful thing is, there is so much more depth that can occur when we learn how to be in relationship as a spiritual practice—and over time, the gifts we receive are well beyond the chemical cocktail of pleasure and excitement we feel in the beginning. Part of aligning yourself for the type of relationship you desire is having a clear and dire
... See moreThe intimacy in a self-transforming marriage
The image of an adult relationship that is genuinely intimate- sex-ually, but in every other respect as well-brings to light again the theme of reciprocity first seen in the interpersonal balance. Traveling once more over familiar psychological terrain, the evolution of mean-ing, in the interindividual ba
... See moreIn order to attract an extraordinary love, and sustain relationships that are characterized by authenticity, kindness, and respect, then we must outgrow our tendencies to unconsciously duplicate the relational traumas of our past, and replay over and over again our deepest disappointments in love.
The pinnacle achievement of authentic relating is what philosopher Martin Buber called the I-Thou relationship, one not obscured by projections, fantasies, judgments, and other defensive distortions.58 Establishing this type of relationship is inherently healing and transformative. I-Thou experiences can elicit awe where two people can admire and b
... See moreSo whenever your relationship is not working, whenever it brings out the “madness” in you and in your partner, be glad. What was unconscious is being brought up to the light. It is an opportunity for salvation. Every moment, hold the knowing of that moment, particularly of your inner state. If there is anger, know that there is anger. If there is j
... See morePrior to this awareness, over-identification with the ego made power a dangerous weapon, in opposition to love. After the ego and real self are united, this shifts: Power and love can now work together. From this position of not struggling and not forcing, one can then begin to consciously re-create one’s life. This re-creation arises from harmoniz
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