Commitment - A Profound Spiritual Journey
By Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD. on EVLiving.com [5th April, 2008]
A committed relationship is the most profound spiritual journey that you can undertake. By being able to love and care for someone with an open heart, you will find that you reach a greater level of personal transformation. You will evolve along your path and learn powerful lessons about yourself that you might not otherwise be able to do on your own.
Loving and committing to another person is a spiritual process whether you have a wedding or another form of commitment. Often times when entering into a relationship you allow your emotions to take you forward without thinking about the depth and breadth involved in a true commitment. If you understand that sharing your life with another person is not based on love alone, but also on the hard work of being able to compromise and enter into a dialogue with them. Dialoguing with your partner is the key to having a successful relationship. Many people have not experienced a loving relationship with their family of origin and therefore have no role model of what love feels like or looks like.
You know all too well the idea that love is romantic with a sense of being swept off your feet. While this is a natural part of a new relationship, the true test of your love comes from your willingness to explore with another person. Not only to share in the delights that you encounter, but also to negotiate the bumps in the road.
Developing a strong bond requires an exchange of ideas, but, because any relationship is based on the needs and experiences of two people, you might face some misunderstanding. Learning to be open and receptive to your partner and to treat their wants and ideas with respect can help you to navigate even the most difficult discussion.
One way to assure a smooth discussion is to take a deep breath and hold your partner in a space of love, allow yourself to listen fully with your heart to what they say. If this becomes difficult, you can attend a couples workshop; such as Imago Relationship-"Getting the Love You Want." Reading relationship books together with your partner and discussing how the concept can be integrated into your relationship. For example: Love Is Letting Go of Fear, by Gerald G. Jampolsky, MD; The Power of Unconditional Love by Ken Keyes. Using these resources will help you explore with your partner to deepen and strengthen your relationship.
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Author, "101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life." Dr. Dorothy has the unique gift of connecting people with a broad range of profound principles that resonate in the deepest part of their being. She brings awareness to concepts not typically obvious to one's daily thoughts and feelings. http://www.drdorothy.net/.
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, Ph.D. is a regularly featured contributor whose articles can be found under Health/Health & Wellness and Features/Lifestyles.
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