In a previous article entitled “Freedom in Relationships” I talked about the importance of respecting one another’s personal freedom by not imposing rules, restrictions and obligations. I talked before about freedom in relationship. Today I want to elaborate more on maintaining personal independence while in a relationship. What I mean is that so many of us look … Continue reading Independent in Love
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6 Things I Learned from Being Homeless
Much of my early spiritual studies centered on persons who had lived a life of extreme renunciation. I was quite drawn to that way of life myself and even felt that perhaps I had lived as a wandering ascetic in a previous incarnation. Whether or not this was true my present incarnation put me in … Continue reading 6 Things I Learned from Being Homeless
5 Qualities of Attractiveness
Often when we’re single it isn’t because we’ve chosen to be. We would like to find a companion, a lover or even a life partner. But it might seem difficult at times to attract the right person. Sometimes it might seem we’re unable to attract anyone at all. Attraction is only partly to do with … Continue reading 5 Qualities of Attractiveness
In Seeking the Perfect Partner
We don’t always know exactly what we want in a relationship. Sometimes we don’t even think about it. We just get so swept up in the romance that we don’t even step back to consider whether or not this other person is really suited to us, or whether they’re compatible for the long term. Sometimes … Continue reading In Seeking the Perfect Partner
Know Yourself, Love Yourself
While embarking upon a journey, someone offered me a word of advice; “Be careful,” he warned, “Wherever you go, there you are.” These words didn’t mean much to me at the time, but I would later reflect back on them. I had traveled down into Central America to chase after my dream of living a simple … Continue reading Know Yourself, Love Yourself
From Loneliness to Aloneness
If you ever feel lonely, know that you’re not alone. Loneliness is so prevalent it would seem as if it’s an inescapable human condition. But what exactly is loneliness? Where does it arise from and how is it overcome? Loneliness is a deep pervading, and often unshakable feeling, a sense of disconnectedness, a craving for affection and companionship. Loneliness is an overwhelming … Continue reading From Loneliness to Aloneness
