I get asked this question all the time by singles and couples— “what is a relationship?” Consider “Relationship as a Practice…” First we must understand that there is an internal struggle ‘within’ and ‘between’ and the relationship itself is a mirror for some of the unconscious relationship wounds and ‘hot-wired’ patterns that trigger us. Marianne […]
Tag Archives: Relationships
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Aug
Aug
the surrender of ego-self Being an awakened soul has little to do with you becoming a better person, or even finding happiness within. They are both by-products. An awakening is to allow the total dismantling and eradication of ego-self, the false reality or façade that has been built, and seeing the story that has been […]
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Aug
A woman’s expectation of wanting a “soul-connected, conscious, man who unconditionally loves and adores her,” is not unrealistic. It’s what a real man should bring to the relationship. But men, in general, have failed. We haven’t gone within and made the shift from our ego-self to our heart. It’s been about us, and what we […]
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Aug
Aug
The call to love is a wonderful but confronting experience At first there is an instinctive attraction to each other. You are just following your heart and you feel as if you’re walking on a cloud. Then, as you get to know each other, you see some flaws in the one you profess to love. […]
When working with couples one of the critical skills (basic core skills) is listening, understanding, and validating (LUV Talk). Just because you hear something doesn’t mean you’re listening. Listening isn’t just a skill, it’s one of the keys to wisdom. It requires a calm and genuine curiosity to truly ‘understand’ something or someone for the […]
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Aug
Aug
Have you ever cheated? Been cheated on? Have you suffered some other devastating betrayal at the hand of the person you loved? In a recent article, author Pamela Haag offers her perspective on the issue of staying with a spouse following infidelity. She comments on the range of responses to news of infidelity — everything […]
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Jun
Jun
An awakened man is a warrior of the heart. He has heard the deeper calling. He is conscious of his feelings and speaks the language of love. He sees the beauty of the world around him, is present-minded, and knows the ways of the divine. He is compassionate, authentically cares about people, and has the […]
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Jun
Jun
An awakened man mirrors what an evolved woman wants. They are two, yet they are one. One gives and the other receives … one receives and the other gives … like the ebb and flow of the ocean waves. She calls to him to reveal his brave heart by taking bold action. He chooses to […]
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May
May
Love doesn’t always come packaged the way you might expect. Nor is the timing ever perfect. Love enters your life with whom it is meant to, when it is meant to, and often for higher reasons than you may be aware of. The one who has knocked at your heart’s door will invariably have flaws. […]
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Apr
Breakups. Even the most amicable of parting ways can sting. When mourning the end of a relationship, be sure to avoid the following “don’ts” of breakup etiquette.