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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 all innately know that a profound, spiritual love can exist with a soul mate. Many of us have sought out our one true love, believing in its existence because we feel it in the deepest part of our hearts. If such relationships were unattainable, we wouldn’t long for them so desperately or feel compelled to settle for something less. To manifest a spiritually evolved relationship, we must embody the love we seek. Demonstrate the kind of love you want in life, and it will surely come to you. You can achieve this relationship if deep-down you’re ready to love maturely, truthfully, openly, inclusively, and unconditionally.
A healthy relationship should offer support, sharing, fun, care, and gratification. It should help you grow and feel good about yourself, not leave you feeling depressed, frustrated, or in pain. In such a relationship, you will develop new aspects of yourself and expand. You will find happiness through loving involvement, a sense of well-being, trust, and a loving companion with whom you can share your feelings and aspirations. Unconditional love is a conscious choice. It is a divine, self-sacrificing, thoughtful love that we should have for humanity as a whole, beyond interpersonal love. This is the most complete form of love, representing the ideal love relationship many strive for but few achieve. Maintaining unconditional love is even harder than achieving it. This love must be put into open expression and action. It must not fear the truth, must be accepting, and must release hurt, guilt, or pain. It cannot blame and must understand that greater spiritual components of the relationship allow for life’s lessons. Unconditional love must be at the center of your heart to forge the most powerful, meaningful, intimate, soulful relationships. Greater evolved relationships experience love that encompasses all other forms, whether sexual, romantic, or kinship. It is a spiritual love that has experienced all stages of love, making it the most developed and mature form. One of the biggest challenges with unconditional love is that we often don’t understand what it truly is. Consequently, our romantic relationships suffer. Many romantic relationships are disconnected from spirituality and self-realization, often based on karmic or cyclic patterns. Connecting on immature levels prevents us from reaching the mature stages of unconditional love, trapping us in painful relationship phases. For example, if you are an active, sociable person with many friends, you might seek a partner who grounds you, providing secure surroundings where you can relax. Conversely, if you are easygoing and focused on emotional well-being, you might seek a partner who handles practical matters. For such a relationship to develop into a more evolved spiritual relationship, partners must avoid becoming dependent on each other. They need to grow beyond their roles to prevent discovering how little they have in common. In a more evolved relationship, partners do not rely on each other to balance insecurities. They are capable of taking care of themselves mentally and emotionally. Rather than compensating for each other’s flaws, they amplify each other’s strengths and accomplishments. When problems arise, they face them together. At their highest form, emotions in a relationship flow into each other, creating a state of Oneness where trust, love, appreciation, and passion interlock into one overwhelming sensation. We aren’t always aware of this sensation in everyday life because it requires experiencing simultaneous time and being aware of the bond that exists between all things. A greater evolved relationship teaches us that we are love, connected to the Divine Source. Such relationships offer the opportunity to feel united as one with a powerful, immeasurable love, achievable by staying true to yourself and those you love. |