“If we succumb to fear, we start holding back, and do that all-to-common dance of getting close, then pulling away. When we remember that our safe harbor depends on our awareness and honesty, we're less likely to make internal compromises, put on masks, or act like a chameleon to attract a partner or keep a hurtful relationship together. If we live by truth, we may have pain, but we will always rest securely in ourselves.” AwarenessHonesty Book:If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path Source: If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path
“The more we commit to knowing and accepting ourselves, the more we are able to surrender to loving another person because we have nothing to hide and nothing to feel ashamed of. Our spiritual commitment to truth and integrity creates a safe harbor within us- a mooring, a home to return to when the journey gets rough, This is immensely important in the dating process because new love can resurrect our most primitive feelings of fear, dependency, and emptiness. If we know how to soothe our pain and relax into or emptiness, we won't be afraid to be open and honest, regardless of the outcome.” LoveRelationshipsAwarenessSelf LoveDating Book:If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path Source: If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path