Conscious relationship

Conscous relationship - Read by Dustin Thiele

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Love serves as a catalyst for deepening self-awareness, allowing individuals to connect with their true essence beyond ego-driven illusions. This journey of love begins with self-acceptance and acknowledgment of our intrinsic worth, leading to a profound connection with a partner on a deeper level. Embracing this holistic approach to love enables personal growth and enriches the bond between companions, creating a ripple effect of compassion and understanding.

The deeper and more passionate the love between two individuals, the greater their concern for the world they inhabit. Love’s ultimate expression radiates out to encompass all of creation, enriching the lives of the couple. Choosing to confront challenges together deepens their relationship and nurtures a shared sense of purpose. Conversely, avoiding these difficulties deprives them of the opportunity for their love to refine and elevate their beings. 

In times of adversity, a couple’s strength lies in their shared purpose in supporting each other’s growth and evolution. As traditional relationship norms shift, true connection thrives when it aligns with our authentic selves. A conscious partnership transcends superficial ideals, focusing on genuine self-discovery. Viewing a relationship as a transformative journey allows individuals to tap into their innate qualities. This fresh perspective offers a new paradigm for modern relationships, emphasizing truth and personal growth.

Respect and trust

How can one be true in a relationship?

From the time we are born to the time of our death, we are in a relationship.

Have you ever had an emotionally challenging relationship? I’ve had many sad ones in my life; I felt alone, disconnected from everyone, too scared to voice my fears and hurts.

There seems to be perpetual struggle in a relationship. Each of us, little by little, moving the hurdles between us, shuffling the roadblocks, so that a life of numbness can carry on.

So, what are the hurdles lying between us? What are the roadblocks we keep stumbling on?

Usually, they are our habitual negative responses—not perceiving, not listening, not feeling, not being in the moment. Saying no.

If we keep quiet, we may keep a superficial peace, but we lose the opportunity to voice, “How can we overcome all that?”

Here is my personal understanding of this perennial problem: First of all, I realized I needed to be serious about the psychological complexities of my relationships and to look deep within myself. I also recognized that to be able to see anything clearly, my mind had to be quiet without effort, uneasiness, and fear. 

Once I understood better who I was, my perception of the other person changed. Then I began to see that the way to a more conscious life was to find the courage to say yes. Yes to being vulnerable and authentic, yes to being touched by the sea of all being.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we were all becoming more conscious, living from moment to moment, and letting go of our old habitual, unhealthy and unconscious responses? 

We would be open to true relationships, meaning relationships based on respect and trust. Relationships that leave the past anger, resentment, and prejudices behind. 

By Frantisek Strouhal and Chantal Robert

Prose from Illuminations: Art Embracing Awareness