Conscious love is a tender embrace of life, a dance where every step is a deliberate act of presence. It transcends mere romance, reaching into the depths of our being, transforming us. In conscious love, every interaction becomes an opportunity for growth, a moment to be fully aware, connected, and alive. It is a call to awaken from the slumber of ego and step into the light of unitive awareness.
This path is not about fulfilling needs or seeking comfort, but about embracing the raw power of relationship to reveal our blind spots and fears. It is a journey that demands courage, asking us to face life directly, without the veil of unconsciousness. Conscious love is not a dream of perfect harmony, but a commitment to the practice of loving, even in the midst of difficulty.
Through deep friendships, family bonds, and intimate relationships, we encounter the profound challenge of learning to love. Each connection, whether harmonious or fraught with tension, offers a chance to deepen our awareness, to touch the essence of our humanity. In this space, we are called to shed our illusions and engage with the truth of who we are.
A conscious relationship invites us to see beyond the superficial, to recognize the divine in ourselves and others. It is a sacred journey of mutual awakening, where each partner serves as a mirror, reflecting both our beauty and our shadows. This vision of relationship as a path of transformation is the antidote to the fantasies that keep us from true intimacy.
In the practice of conscious love, we find a rhythm of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen. It is a dynamic interplay that continuously reveals new depths of understanding and connection. This is the work of becoming fully human, of embodying the love that transforms us from within. Here, in the heart of conscious love, we discover the profound truth that to love is to awaken, to live, to be.
(adopted from: Cynthia Bourgeault, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene; John Welwood, Journey of the Heart; John Welwood, Love and Awakening; Richard Rohr, God as Us)
So beautiful and thought evoking