Eclipses momentarily hide the light of the sun, and have been thought of since ancient times as a sort of portal to the deep subconscious, when that which is normally hidden comes to the surface.
Intimacy is a Living Experience
Yet if you hold a deeper intention for yourself in relationship, if you want to create something that is real, alive, and honest with a partner, looking at your expectations and how you use them to hold yourself apart is so important.
Relaxing the Grind
Lately in my practice I’ve been noticing a theme of over-focus on accomplishment. I see this a lot, particularly because my clients tend to be go-getters in their careers, and a lot of self-employed artists, freelancers, & healers. Which is great! And to be celebrated…you all do amazing things in the world. Yet at times, do you become a little bit myopic in that direction?
Intimacy and Arrogance Can’t Live Together
The repetitive cycle we attract in relationship shows an imbalance in us, a way that we value one aspect of life over others.
Centering in Your Eternal Self
Only when the true self becomes known, viscerally, does a deep feeling of connectedness and dignity come in to all that you do in the world. Once this deeper feeling is online, there comes with it a respect for your uniqueness, your pace, and your purpose. No longer do you succumb so easily to outer pressures and live through someone else’s ideals.
If You Have to Grasp it, it Was Never Yours
Once upon a time, I was trying so hard to make a relationship work. It was a long distance thing and there was so much chemistry and connection, yet when we were apart it would fizzle out. Talking on the phone started to feel strained, and I felt myself trying too hard to keep the connection going. That’s when my healer at the time said to me, “If you have to grasp it, it was never yours…”