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Introduction Allowing change & growth The Savior Expectations & conditions Insecurity & low self-esteem Not being realistic Ignoring the problems Sexual intimacy Losing the intimacy Power struggles Over-nurturing Affairs Not your authentic self Freedom of self-expression Fear of loneliness Ownership, property or object… Addiction to a lover Lessons Should you break up? Ending a relationship Spiritual evolving relationships Greater evolved relationships Relationships & Subtle Bodies Conclusion |
We grow through all our relationships, no matter how easy or difficult they may be. But there are ways to let go of challenging relationships and transform them into healthy ones. Often, we hold onto unhealthy relationships far past their expiration date. It’s said that people come into your life for a season or a lifetime. Yet, many of us keep seasonal people in our lives, causing arguments, bitterness, and frustration.
Think of relationships like a tree with roots, branches, and leaves. Roots are deeply embedded, stable, and supportive. Branches hold leaves, offering support or letting them go in the wind. Leaves are meant to be free. If you have a few good, rooted people in your life, cherish them. Understand the roles people play in your life today—are they a root, a branch, or a leaf? The Subtle Bodies To maintain a strong position in life that aids your spiritual growth, you need to keep at least four subtle bodies healthy: Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual. Any dysfunction in these areas can hinder your quest for a supportive relationship. Mental Body The mental body encompasses your intellectual understanding, rational thought, and psychological characteristics. It’s shaped by what you know and believe to be true, a mix of facts, fears, experiences, and memories. Think of it as an aura that includes thought forms. Emotional Body Emotion intertwines thought and physiology, shaping your self-perception and reactions to circumstances. It involves feelings like love, hate, courage, fear, joy, sadness, pleasure, confidence, hope, envy, and disgust. The challenge is to balance these emotions through unconditional love and let go of emotional wounds. Physical Body Your physical body, described by classical or quantum mechanics, is the manifestation of your soul in its learning process. It deals with support, loyalty, physical survival, and connection to the physical world. How the Subtle Bodies Influence You Mental Body: A healthy mind is crucial. Control your thoughts and maintain a positive mindset. Negative thoughts can cause anxiety and wear down your physical body. For example, hate can lead to destructive actions. Choose positive thinking to avoid stress, which strains the heart, raises blood pressure, and weakens the immune system. Emotional Body: Keep your emotions in check. Emotional turmoil impairs reasoning and amplifies negative thoughts. No one is responsible for your emotions but you. Physical Body: If you’re mentally and emotionally stressed, you can’t take care of your physical self. Exercise and fresh air can help. Nature has a healing force—walks and time outside can alleviate stress and reconnect you with the earth. Spiritual Body: This body acts as the entry-point for your life force, nourishing the mind. It’s eternal, generating devotion, inner growth, inspiration, transcendent ideas, and mystical connections. Follow your true heart to stay spiritually happy. Relationships and the Subtle Bodies A romantic relationship needs support from all four bodies to thrive. Without mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual support, a relationship will fail. If any of these needs aren’t met, the relationship can become a detriment to your path. Relationships require work, but you must recognize when a relationship is beneficial and have the courage to seek one filled with support and harmony. Understanding and nurturing these aspects of yourself can lead to healthier relationships and a more balanced life. Whether letting go of toxic ties or transforming existing ones, maintaining your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health is key to growth and happiness. |