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page15,and other Eastern teachings. Buddhism is more a philosophy for living

page15,to help you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spirit

page20,than a human being. While Buddhism is often portrayed as austere, in real-

page20,Early practitioners of Buddhism were often monastic, com- mitt

page21,and surprising. In Buddhism there are teachings and practices, but

page21,of spiritual equality. Buddhism is about self-knowledge, a fearless exp

page24,heart and mind. Buddhism centers around compassion, kindness, tr

page25,Another central aspect of Buddhism is reflected in the eight sig

page25,Right Mindfulness. As you can see, Buddhism is a very earth- bound approa

page26,essence. One of the key aspects of Buddhism that is crucial to relationshi

page27,are. Another aspect of Buddhism that can help us walk the spir-

page27,Another aspect of Buddhism is developing a fearless, un-

page27,one of the central practices in Buddhism is meditation to help us see

page28,heart.* While the heart of Buddhism is coming to realize you are part

page28,and thus more individualistic than Buddhism, which comes from the Far East

page29,This concept is also at the heart of Buddhism. Music and movement have a

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find their inne

page35,of our hu- manness. In Buddhism, there is no judgement of where you

page50,YOU While most streams of Buddhism take a contemplative stance on

page60,the other side is a stack of books on Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Ze

page72,then paused before saying, “Buddhism is about being free to manifest all of

page72,that get in the way. While Buddhism sometimes comes across as being imperso

page72,and passionless, in reality Buddhism affirms us in our humanness, w

page109,ness, be gentle with yourself. In Buddhism, there is no con- cept of sin

page132,FROM SAY I AM YOU In Buddhism, commitment and loving are most importa

page171,misery. By the way, one teaching of Buddhism is that we help our friends g

page182,Impermanence is a central concept in Buddhism. Nothing stays the same, not i

page214,impermanence is one of the basics of Buddhism. The point is this: To make a

page224,and Mar- riage. Buddhism and related topics Beck, Charl

page224,His Holiness. The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosop

page225,Women in Tantric Buddhism. Welwood, John, Ph.D. Journey

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page15,and other Eastern teachings. Buddhism is more a philosophy for living

page15,to help you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spirit

page20,than a human being. While Buddhism is often portrayed as austere, in real-

page20,Early practitioners of Buddhism were often monastic, com- mitt

page21,and surprising. In Buddhism there are teachings and practices, but

page21,of spiritual equality. Buddhism is about self-knowledge, a fearless exp

page24,heart and mind. Buddhism centers around compassion, kindness, tr

page25,Another central aspect of Buddhism is reflected in the eight sig

page25,Right Mindfulness. As you can see, Buddhism is a very earth- bound approa

page26,essence. One of the key aspects of Buddhism that is crucial to relationshi

page27,are. Another aspect of Buddhism that can help us walk the spir-

page27,Another aspect of Buddhism is developing a fearless, un-

page27,one of the central practices in Buddhism is meditation to help us see

page28,heart.* While the heart of Buddhism is coming to realize you are part

page28,and thus more individualistic than Buddhism, which comes from the Far East

page29,This concept is also at the heart of Buddhism. Music and movement have a

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find their inne

page35,of our hu- manness. In Buddhism, there is no judgement of where you

page50,YOU While most streams of Buddhism take a contemplative stance on

page60,the other side is a stack of books on Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Ze

page72,then paused before saying, “Buddhism is about being free to manifest all of

page72,that get in the way. While Buddhism sometimes comes across as being imperso

page72,and passionless, in reality Buddhism affirms us in our humanness, w

page109,ness, be gentle with yourself. In Buddhism, there is no con- cept of sin

page132,FROM SAY I AM YOU In Buddhism, commitment and loving are most importa

page171,misery. By the way, one teaching of Buddhism is that we help our friends g

page182,Impermanence is a central concept in Buddhism. Nothing stays the same, not i

page214,impermanence is one of the basics of Buddhism. The point is this: To make a

page224,and Mar- riage. Buddhism and related topics Beck, Charl

page224,His Holiness. The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosop

page225,Women in Tantric Buddhism. Welwood, John, Ph.D. Journey

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page30,The commitment to oneself as a Quaker is to lis- ten for this inner

page30,courage to follow it. In the Quaker meeting, where Friends sit quietly in a

page30,could benefit from.) Traditional Quaker worship is without dogma, icon

page31,silence, and simplicity. In this way, Quaker and Bud- dhist philosophies a

page31,their spiritual practices, Quakers have a long history of social activism

page31,in the crowd. Quaker meetings have a special committee, some

page31,tionship, or spiritual concern. Quakers use the concept of feeling c

page31,about a given situation. Quakers have a saying: “Walk cheerfully over t

page60,side is a stack of books on Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Zen spirit

page63,much of the time. In the Quaker tradition we listen for that still, sma

page107,Once I wrote to Marlene, a woman in my Quaker meeting who had suddenly turn

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page15,wisdom, I also draw from Christian, Sufi, and other Eastern teachings.

page15,you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spiritual practice

page23,as a Mureed—a student of the Sufi path—I practice yoga regularly, attend

page28,minds and bodies. Sufism can be defined as the path of love or

page28,you are part of all that is, Sufism focuses more on emerging as all of wh

page28,It’s more a matter of emphasis. Sufism is Middle East in origin and

page28,than the individual. Although Sufism comes from the Mos- lem trad

page28,the Mos- lem tradition, many Sufis in the West do not identify them-

page28,to Islam. By its very nature, Sufism encompasses the spirit that

page28,one can take part in Sufi practices in conjunction with other rel

page28,traditions. Sufism is about connecting with the intuitiv

page28,in the mystical heart. Sufis refer to one God which is all of natur

page28,One of the most sacred phrases in Sufism is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”

page28,is *This description of Sufism includes material from conversations

page28,Shahir, Darvesha, and Qahira, all Sufi teachers.

page29,and movement have always been part of Sufi prac- tice, along with numero

page29,of Universal Peace originated in Sufi practice. The Zikr, a chant c

page29,practice. The Zikr, a chant central to Sufi practice, is based on the wor

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find

page29,helpful to others. Sufism puts a strong emphasis on service to

page30,—QAHIRA, SUFI TEACHER Sufi gatherings ar

page30,—QAHIRA, SUFI TEACHER Sufi gatherings are often festive and colorf

page30,auster- ity, or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices t

page31,It’s kind of like the Sufi teacher staying attuned to her stu-

page31,see the luminous essence in everyone. Sufis talk about all people living

page32,—RUMI, SUFI POET, from LIKE THIS You want

page33,—RUMI, from LIKE THIS The Sufi poet Rumi interlaces our desire for hum

page42,Enneagram, which is based on ancient Sufi teachings, there are nine basi

page50,on passion, pleasure, and pain, Sufism encourages us to be open to

page60,Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wis

page195,lesson for many of us. Sufis talk about attunement. As you attune t

page205,When I recently asked Shahir, my Sufi teacher and her husband, Sadi

page216,world, with all people, or as Sufis might say, through loving each other w

page218,and alone. When my Sufi teacher, Shahir, suffered her near-fata

page219,Recently, I took part in the Sufi wedding of Shahir and Sadiq,

page219,marriage was an integral part of a Sufi weekend re- treat entitled “H

page219,a close-knit core of people on the Sufi path and others who shared a

page220,two days of dancing and doing Sufi practices. As the two groups met, the d

page221,ter all the candles were lit, the Sufi teacher, called a Mur- shida,

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page15,you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spiritual practices,

page28,minds and bodies. Sufism can be defined as the path of love or o

page28,you are part of all that is, Sufism focuses more on emerging as all of who

page28,It’s more a matter of emphasis. Sufism is Middle East in origin and t

page28,than the individual. Although Sufism comes from the Mos- lem tradit

page28,to Islam. By its very nature, Sufism encompasses the spirit that ca

page28,traditions. Sufism is about connecting with the intuitive

page28,One of the most sacred phrases in Sufism is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—G

page28,is *This description of Sufism includes material from conversations wi

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find

page29,helpful to others. Sufism puts a strong emphasis on service to ot

page30,auster- ity, or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to

page50,on passion, pleasure, and pain, Sufism encourages us to be open to ou

page60,Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdo

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page15,you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spiritual practices,

page28,minds and bodies. Sufism can be defined as the path of love or o

page28,you are part of all that is, Sufism focuses more on emerging as all of who

page28,It’s more a matter of emphasis. Sufism is Middle East in origin and t

page28,than the individual. Although Sufism comes from the Mos- lem tradit

page28,to Islam. By its very nature, Sufism encompasses the spirit that ca

page28,traditions. Sufism is about connecting with the intuitive

page28,One of the most sacred phrases in Sufism is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—G

page28,is *This description of Sufism includes material from conversations wi

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find

page29,helpful to others. Sufism puts a strong emphasis on service to ot

page30,auster- ity, or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to

page50,on passion, pleasure, and pain, Sufism encourages us to be open to ou

page60,Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdo

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page3,—Rowan Conrad, Ph.D., therapist, Buddhist meditation teacher, and studen

page3,and others.” —Keith Walker, Buddhist practitioner

page9,and senior stu- dent of Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, for a careful

page19,The Buddha wasn’t a Buddhist either. That term came from h

page20,of sexuality and relationships in Buddhist writings, along with the fact

page20,celibate. In the West, however, Buddhist practitioners are be- ginning

page21,more awake. If we dated with a Buddhist consciousness there would be

page21,ourselves. Dating with a Buddhist consciousness means a willingness to co

page23,quantum psychology, and follow many Buddhist teachings, including the prac

page23,is goodness. The first precept of the Buddhist

page24,theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones.” The source of truth and wisdom i

page26,and tenderness. Buddhists do not refer to God, rather to the ess

page31,answering] that of God in everyone.” Buddhists teach us to see the luminous

page37,ble of compassion and love. Buddhists use many images to describe

page44,our pain is serious. From a Buddhist perspective, we can re- member

page44,One helpful technique common to Buddhist practice is that when we get a

page58,These are essentially the two aims of Buddhist practice: expe- riencing the c

page60,tic self? Rowan Conrad, a Buddhist student of Thich Nhat Hanh

page61,spoke with Keith Walker, friend and Buddhist practi- tioner and psychother

page72,good, it didn’t sound very Buddhist to me, so I called Keith Walker, a Budd

page72,to me, so I called Keith Walker, a Buddhist friend, to ask his perspective

page86,what we are aware of. In Buddhist terms, we could say, don’t be at-

page132,—ROWAN CONRAD, BUDDHIST MEDITATION TEACHER

page151,love, love and fear. From a Buddhist perspective, if we’re not feeling love,

page158,If the Buddha Dated Buddhist perspective, breathing out anger, hurt,

page215,Chodron describes samaya, a Buddhist term, as “a marriage to reality.”

page220,the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Zoroastrian, indigenous

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page3,—Rowan Conrad, Ph.D., therapist, Buddhist meditation teacher, and studen

page3,and others.” —Keith Walker, Buddhist practitioner

page9,and senior stu- dent of Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, for a careful

page19,The Buddha wasn’t a Buddhist either. That term came from h

page20,of sexuality and relationships in Buddhist writings, along with the fact

page20,celibate. In the West, however, Buddhist practitioners are be- ginning

page21,more awake. If we dated with a Buddhist consciousness there would be

page21,ourselves. Dating with a Buddhist consciousness means a willingness to co

page23,quantum psychology, and follow many Buddhist teachings, including the prac

page23,is goodness. The first precept of the Buddhist

page24,theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones.” The source of truth and wisdom i

page26,and tenderness. Buddhists do not refer to God, rather to the ess

page31,answering] that of God in everyone.” Buddhists teach us to see the luminous

page37,ble of compassion and love. Buddhists use many images to describe

page44,our pain is serious. From a Buddhist perspective, we can re- member

page44,One helpful technique common to Buddhist practice is that when we get a

page58,These are essentially the two aims of Buddhist practice: expe- riencing the c

page60,tic self? Rowan Conrad, a Buddhist student of Thich Nhat Hanh

page61,spoke with Keith Walker, friend and Buddhist practi- tioner and psychother

page72,good, it didn’t sound very Buddhist to me, so I called Keith Walker, a Budd

page72,to me, so I called Keith Walker, a Buddhist friend, to ask his perspective

page86,what we are aware of. In Buddhist terms, we could say, don’t be at-

page132,—ROWAN CONRAD, BUDDHIST MEDITATION TEACHER

page151,love, love and fear. From a Buddhist perspective, if we’re not feeling love,

page158,If the Buddha Dated Buddhist perspective, breathing out anger, hurt,

page215,Chodron describes samaya, a Buddhist term, as “a marriage to reality.”

page220,the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Zoroastrian, indigenous

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page20,could be in touch with their inner radiance, or as some say, the luminous

page27,meditation to help us see our own inner process clearly and stop iden

page29,helps people find their inner source of wisdom, which enables them to

page30,is to lis- ten for this inner guidance and have the courage to follow

page35,by and curious about your inner world, bring minute-to-minute awareness

page36,waxes and wanes, you have an inner world that is fluid and shifting. You h

page37,many images to describe our inner perfection: the sun behind the clouds,

page37,nonexistence, or death. This inner emp- tiness is the inner Esse

page37,inner emp- tiness is the inner Essence which we all seek and which

page38,and pulse of our essential inner world—the song that is ours al

page38,two people bring the richness of their inner mu- sic to each other, they br

page40,We need to be aware of our inner trickster—the ego in its many

page49,path of spiritual development. We want inner peace but we’re scared to sur

page52,your scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature.

page58,We stay in touch with our inner experience and reactions. We

page71,the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal chart in hand. As she l

page90,well-differentiated people have the inner resources to calm them

page108,We need to listen to our inner voice so we don’t either rush

page117,doesn’t preclude the euphoria of an inner tremor when your beloved come

page126,he wanted me to help pay for dinner and he said indignantly, “I’d never

page126,let a woman pay for her dinner.” What else would he never let

page126,running errands, walking, having dinner, and at- tending a jazz concer

page154,might have some unexplored inner messages that say I’m unworthy,

page164,fear, feeling it shake their inner world. They hung onto the rope—their

page171,cery list, call forth your inner warrior and have a conversa-

page172,It can feel like waging an inner war, but along with feelings of with-

page176,we should never stop listening to our inner guid- ance, handwriting analys

page188,path. When we hear our inner dialogues, we remember we’re listening

page189,await a clear message from a deep inner stillness. It may take days,

page195,powerful commitment and deep inner work to release old patterns, and it ta

page199,a time: “I’d like to cook dinner together next Friday evening.”

page199,I was corny to set a pretty dinner table with flowers, candles, and the go

page200,unless it feels like an inner violation to our values. Remember, your

page208,ask questions, and reveal their inner world. Without some form of ag

page209,we commit to a deep level of inner awareness and to confronting any fear t

page225,———. The Dark Side of the Inner Child: The Next Step.

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page20,could be in touch with their inner radiance, or as some say, the luminous

page27,meditation to help us see our own inner process clearly and stop iden

page29,helps people find their inner source of wisdom, which enables them to

page30,is to lis- ten for this inner guidance and have the courage to follow

page35,by and curious about your inner world, bring minute-to-minute awareness

page36,waxes and wanes, you have an inner world that is fluid and shifting. You h

page37,many images to describe our inner perfection: the sun behind the clouds,

page37,nonexistence, or death. This inner emp- tiness is the inner Esse

page37,inner emp- tiness is the inner Essence which we all seek and which

page38,and pulse of our essential inner world—the song that is ours al

page38,two people bring the richness of their inner mu- sic to each other, they br

page40,We need to be aware of our inner trickster—the ego in its many

page49,path of spiritual development. We want inner peace but we’re scared to sur

page52,your scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature.

page58,We stay in touch with our inner experience and reactions. We

page71,the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal chart in hand. As she l

page90,well-differentiated people have the inner resources to calm them

page108,We need to listen to our inner voice so we don’t either rush

page117,doesn’t preclude the euphoria of an inner tremor when your beloved come

page126,he wanted me to help pay for dinner and he said indignantly, “I’d never

page126,let a woman pay for her dinner.” What else would he never let

page126,running errands, walking, having dinner, and at- tending a jazz concer

page154,might have some unexplored inner messages that say I’m unworthy,

page164,fear, feeling it shake their inner world. They hung onto the rope—their

page171,cery list, call forth your inner warrior and have a conversa-

page172,It can feel like waging an inner war, but along with feelings of with-

page176,we should never stop listening to our inner guid- ance, handwriting analys

page188,path. When we hear our inner dialogues, we remember we’re listening

page189,await a clear message from a deep inner stillness. It may take days,

page195,powerful commitment and deep inner work to release old patterns, and it ta

page199,a time: “I’d like to cook dinner together next Friday evening.”

page199,I was corny to set a pretty dinner table with flowers, candles, and the go

page200,unless it feels like an inner violation to our values. Remember, your

page208,ask questions, and reveal their inner world. Without some form of ag

page209,we commit to a deep level of inner awareness and to confronting any fear t

page225,———. The Dark Side of the Inner Child: The Next Step.

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page2,insightful book takes a much deeper look at love and romance an

page12,GOING DEEPER: Creat

page12,a Durable Fire 39 Going Deeper: Finding Love Beneath Illusions

page29,“I am willing to move to a deeper level of service. I am willing to dis

page32,you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your commitment to know your

page34,is no tension [mean- ing no deepening of knowledge of self and others],

page48,less tenacious, she became freer to deepen her bond with Ellie.

page49,security, or we can take a deep breath, and say take me, and leap into

page81,when you’re in love, but values run deep and don’t change easily.

page93,her spiritual journey? Go deep for the answers. STEP 3. Go

page100,couples Johnson interviewed were still deeply in love, sexually attracted

page108,if you meet someone who is still deeply mourning a loss, you are wis

page109,This winter, after I faced some deeply etched fears and dealt with

page120,want to meet—not to delve into your deepest secrets. Be sure to ask any

page133,will be refused. It’s given me a deeper comprehension of why men la

page134,we guess might be gay or lesbian. At a deeper level, being “in the closet”

page135,we live from our essence, the more deeply we

page140,in a different way—to the deep, enduring stream that runs below the wi

page146,op- eras to drown out the deeper dilemmas of existence, we can

page155,I’m afraid we won’t get to a deep level of intimacy and it wi

page156,we start to know ourselves more deeply, define our- selves more cle

page158,It was then I realized more deeply the power of Tonglin. PREP

page160,also become able to access a deeper level of awareness. Any- one

page160,and make eye contact without staring deeply into each other’s eyes.)

page163,other would step away. It was like a deeply conditioned fight or flight

page168,spouse or lover, etc. • Is deeply enmeshed with mother, father, childre

page176,telling them, and start going deeper inside to our luminous cente

page179,person see that their partner has a deeply ingrained pat- tern of deal

page181,sorrow unmasked. . . . The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, t

page181,When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall

page185,5 GOING DEEPER: create a d

page187,171 GOING DEEPER: finding love beneath 39

page187,I AM THAT As our connection deepens, we may feel the uneasiness of

page187,and we open ourselves to a deeper connection. On the spiri

page189,AM Page 173 Going Deeper

page189,real—and await a clear message from a deep inner stillness. It may take

page195,It takes a powerful commitment and deep inner work to release old pat

page208,we are led by a desire to deepen the bond. Commitments provide a

page209,feels like freedom to go deeper, feel union, and explore one-

page209,promise to be truthful, we commit to a deep level of inner awareness and

page210,to stay in limbo and never deepen your connection. It’s often tempting

page211,It must come from a desire to go deeper into a relationship. If a c

page215,with reality. Our deepest commitment is our commitment to real

page217,absolutely nothing wrong—no deep block, no problem, nothing you could ha

page219,Over time you will attune even more deeply to each other, creating a h

page220,be married in unity with the deepest wisdom of all religions, to invoke a

page223,Martin. I and Thou. Chopra, Deepak. The Path to Love: Renewing the Power

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page2,insightful book takes a much deeper look at love and romance an

page12,GOING DEEPER: Creat

page12,a Durable Fire 39 Going Deeper: Finding Love Beneath Illusions

page29,“I am willing to move to a deeper level of service. I am willing to dis

page32,you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your commitment to know your

page34,is no tension [mean- ing no deepening of knowledge of self and others],

page48,less tenacious, she became freer to deepen her bond with Ellie.

page49,security, or we can take a deep breath, and say take me, and leap into

page81,when you’re in love, but values run deep and don’t change easily.

page93,her spiritual journey? Go deep for the answers. STEP 3. Go

page100,couples Johnson interviewed were still deeply in love, sexually attracted

page108,if you meet someone who is still deeply mourning a loss, you are wis

page109,This winter, after I faced some deeply etched fears and dealt with

page120,want to meet—not to delve into your deepest secrets. Be sure to ask any

page133,will be refused. It’s given me a deeper comprehension of why men la

page134,we guess might be gay or lesbian. At a deeper level, being “in the closet”

page135,we live from our essence, the more deeply we

page140,in a different way—to the deep, enduring stream that runs below the wi

page146,op- eras to drown out the deeper dilemmas of existence, we can

page155,I’m afraid we won’t get to a deep level of intimacy and it wi

page156,we start to know ourselves more deeply, define our- selves more cle

page158,It was then I realized more deeply the power of Tonglin. PREP

page160,also become able to access a deeper level of awareness. Any- one

page160,and make eye contact without staring deeply into each other’s eyes.)

page163,other would step away. It was like a deeply conditioned fight or flight

page168,spouse or lover, etc. • Is deeply enmeshed with mother, father, childre

page176,telling them, and start going deeper inside to our luminous cente

page179,person see that their partner has a deeply ingrained pat- tern of deal

page181,sorrow unmasked. . . . The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, t

page181,When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall

page185,5 GOING DEEPER: create a d

page187,171 GOING DEEPER: finding love beneath 39

page187,I AM THAT As our connection deepens, we may feel the uneasiness of

page187,and we open ourselves to a deeper connection. On the spiri

page189,AM Page 173 Going Deeper

page189,real—and await a clear message from a deep inner stillness. It may take

page195,It takes a powerful commitment and deep inner work to release old pat

page208,we are led by a desire to deepen the bond. Commitments provide a

page209,feels like freedom to go deeper, feel union, and explore one-

page209,promise to be truthful, we commit to a deep level of inner awareness and

page210,to stay in limbo and never deepen your connection. It’s often tempting

page211,It must come from a desire to go deeper into a relationship. If a c

page215,with reality. Our deepest commitment is our commitment to real

page217,absolutely nothing wrong—no deep block, no problem, nothing you could ha

page219,Over time you will attune even more deeply to each other, creating a h

page220,be married in unity with the deepest wisdom of all religions, to invoke a

page223,Martin. I and Thou. Chopra, Deepak. The Path to Love: Renewing the Power

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page31,or oppression, even if we are the lone voice in the crowd. Qu

page38,essential being. They are the voices that say Be careful, don’t get too clo

page38,tion, of counterpoint, harmony, voices weaving together, creating a

page47,identity and finding our authentic voice, can we give birth to our own

page48,Buddha Dated her mother’s voice still lived in her head, and she still

page55,cover over our essence. The voice of the rigid ego is intense, urgent,

page63,listen for that still, small voice within to guide us. We live in a stream

page76,decisions. They have an equal voice. One does not sacrifice himself, or

page92,connect but something about his voice on the taped message appealed

page108,We need to listen to our inner voice so we don’t either rush the pr

page116,speak from that still, small voice within. It’s scary to say “I care about

page119,the ad, listen- ing to the voice messages, and having a couple of phone

page120,a short message. Does the voice sound alive, warm, and flow- i

page122,through Star Wars. While I liked his voice and bright energy, we were too

page131,my daughter, in her innocent little voice at age four, asking a first d

page140,ourself means knowing we will voice our desires, define what we wa

page142,7. Do both of us feel safe to voice our preferences or accept

page162,you might hear a dis- tant voice inside crying, I’ll be caught, trapped,

page164,their commitment. Eventually, their voices relaxed and became more natur

page174,Almost magically, when we voice our truths an obsession will f

page188,personality having a tug of war. One voice inside says That’s petty, don’

page188,him (or her), while another voice says, My gut aches, I need to talk abou

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page29,the responsibility for souls who come knocking on your door in the

page30,Buddha Dated can do the soul’s work.” As you are able to hear the sp

page35,The ego fears surrender. Our soul, however, longs for us to crack our she

page74,Feng Shui consultant from Missoula, Montana, one can make room in the bed

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed through our

page143,and in the core of our own souls. —THOMAS MERTON

page170,sent him/her to me.” “We’re soul mates.” “Other people have i

page218,here, and I realized it was my soul, and that there was no dual-

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page4,house on a mountain near Missoula, Montana.

page29,the responsibility for souls who come knocking on your door in the

page30,Buddha Dated can do the soul’s work.” As you are able to hear the sp

page35,The ego fears surrender. Our soul, however, longs for us to crack our she

page74,Feng Shui consultant from Missoula, Montana, one can make room in the bed

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed through our

page143,and in the core of our own souls. —THOMAS MERTON

page170,sent him/her to me.” “We’re soul mates.” “Other people have i

page218,here, and I realized it was my soul, and that there was no dual-

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page2,or manipulations but on creating spiritual bonds. Charlotte Kasl does

page3,is inseparable from one’s personal and spiritual evolution. This book is a h

page4,with feminism, Eastern spiritual practices, and alternative

page5,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life Yes, You C

page6,FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Ch

page7,a handbook for finding love on a spiritual p

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,1 If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 3 2 Ground Yo

page10,3 2 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 6

page10,7 Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 34 8

page10,34 8 Be Guided by Spirit, Not Ego 38

page10,38 9 Spiritual Equality: One Set of Rules for Men a

page11,When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120 27 How to Find

page12,145 34 Be a Spiritual Warrior: Set a Bottom Line

page14,You will find that remaining on the spiritual path as you seek a lover o

page15,and learn what it means to create a spiritual bond that is flex- ible and

page15,on authenticity, equality, spirituality, and joy. While it is centered on

page15,this book is a guide to dating on the spiritual path, it is also practical—

page15,as in Sufism and other spiritual practices, the practical ways we liv

page15,are not separate from the spiritual path. It is our ability to be presen

page19,ANYONE 1 ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Of course, the Buddha

page19,and submitting himself to rigorous spiritual practices. But they did no

page20,and relation- ships with the spiritual journey. What would it me

page21,If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 5 pedest

page21,We’d remember that on the spiritual path, the purpose of any relationshi

page21,without judgment or pride. On the spiritual path, we enter into a shar

page21,9, we’ll further discuss the idea of spiritual equality. Buddhism is ab

page22,GROUND YOURSELF WITH SPIRITUAL 2 WISDOM

page22,—GANDHI We become spiritually grounded when we make this commit-

page23,7 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 7

page23,and nothing to feel ashamed of. Our spiritual commitment to truth and in

page23,within ourselves. Spiritual wisdom transcends all religions and

page23,wisdom transcends all religions and spiritual prac- tices. I’ve often he

page24,when it comes to grounding yourself in spiritual wisdom. That’s why I find n

page24,with these different spiritual practices. All of them focus on our

page24,might help you think about the spiritual wisdom you already have tha

page25,9 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 9

page25,eight signposts of being on the spiritual path—Right Aspira- tion, R

page26,themselves, in the truth and in their spiritual com- munity (sangha). Short

page27,11 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 11

page27,personalities. We are essence, spirit, or energy. Later, in Chapter

page28,Sufism encompasses the spirit that came down through all the

page29,13 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom

page29,attunes to the teacher and whatever spiritual practices work best. Sufis

page30,work.” As you are able to hear the spirit within in you—your connectio

page30,or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to open our heart

page30,of love, connection, and spirit as it speaks through us, rather than do

page30,if someone feels moved by spirit to stand up and speak, they do

page30,is seen as having direct access to spirit or God. There is free-

page31,15 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 15

page31,15 dom from all spiritual materialism and an emphasis on

page31,with the mystical aspects of their spiritual practices, Quakers have a

page31,is to stay attuned to the spiritual life of the meeting and help it grow

page31,job, rela- tionship, or spiritual concern. Quakers use the concept of

page32,will all ground you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your co

page32,This requires having the spiritual desire to connect, crack our

page33,boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing betwe

page33,with others and with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression o

page34,result because we forgot that spirit is within us and around us. No one can

page34,purr, glow, and breath of spirit rippling through you, sensuous and

page34,Krishnamurti, the renowned spiritual teacher and author of numerous

page38,connecting. “The spiritual path wrecks the body and afterwards

page39,a rela- tionship on the spiritual path: • What are the tho

page39,the jewel that is you. The spiritual path is a process of unmasking ourse

page42,friends. Our task on the spiritual path is to stop repeating the

page47,wrong.” This makes both the spiritual path and relationships very difficul

page48,to yourself is the only hope for a spiritu- ally centered relationship,

page49,you? As we evolve on the spiritual path, we find a balance be-

page49,peo- ple feel on the path of spiritual development. We want inner

page50,TO COOK IN THE 7 SPIRITUAL FIRE Gamble everything

page50,for long periods at mean-spirited roadhouses. Don’t wait a

page50,New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrior. Not only are we ch

page51,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 35

page51,will be easier to jump into the spiritual fire. Noth- ing is better

page51,roots of our hair. The spiritual warrior hides from nothing. We jump

page52,be afraid. You’ve thrown a log on the spiritual fire. You’ve hit an edge, n

page52,scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature. Go

page53,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 37

page53,to remember that the possibilities for spiritual growth speed up immensely

page53,Fast. Stay in the Spiritual Fire Let it cook you

page53,Rumi’s encouragement to stay in the spiritual fire to mean you should be

page53,that scalds you. The spiritual fire is one of transformation, not

page53,Being able to take the heat of the spiritual fire takes prac- tice. I’v

page54,8 BE GUIDED BY SPIRIT, NOT EGO There are many dating

page54,to do and say when dating. On the spiritual path, the “rules” are simpl

page54,am I being guided by spirit or by my rigid ego? Before

page54,Before differentiating between spirit and the rigid ego, I’d like to

page54,demolished, as is often portrayed in spiritual litera- ture. We don’t want

page55,Page 39 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page56,are some ways to distinguish between spirit and ego. The following are exa

page57,Page 41 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page58,How can I stay cen- tered in spirit? How can I do no harm to myself or anot

page58,hurt. When we operate from spirit we move in the direction of th

page59,8:12 AM Page 43 Spiritual Equality

page59,says I want someone to fill me up. Spirit says I’ll have someone to hel

page59,journey. SPIRITUAL EQUALITY: one set of rules

page59,from SAY I AM YOU At the spiritual level we are all the same—essence, p

page60,different? The an- swer is a spiritual one that I will return to at the end

page60,traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdom—

page60,prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view are these: Do they hel

page61,8:12 AM Page 45 Spiritual Equality

page62,or gay, the more we will create a spiritual union and find pleasure in

page62,find pleasure in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase

page62,face to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for i

page62,to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for intimacy an

page63,8:12 AM Page 47 Spiritual Equality

page64,to reinforce this idea. As we evolve spiritually, we be- come increasingly

page64,immediately takes us off the spiritual path.” We need to take o

page64,be pitted against our own counsel or spirit. It is better to make an ho

page65,8:12 AM Page 49 Spiritual Equality

page65,relationship. The flow of spirit is within us, between us, around us—bin

page71,could truly join me on the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal ch

page72,ing for qualities and values. From a spiritual perspective it’s

page73,desire to grow, learn, and evolve spiritually—someone who is honest,

page73,honest, generous, playful, and spirited, with similar interests to

page75,connecting us in a river of spirit.

page76,the level of commitment to a spiritual path—a willingness to grow, reflect,

page77,“us” bond that brings two people into spiritual union. A thir

page78,When we bond at the level of spirit or essence, we start to taste

page78,of the uni- verse. At this spiritual level of connection we are not only

page78,The more our connection is grounded in spirituality, the better the chance o

page78,vital relationship. A spiritual connection is when we relate to each

page78,more levels as we progress toward a spiritual bond. (I have not included

page79,6. Creativity/passion 7. Spirituality 8. Essence

page80,of the ego or the spirit. When our intelligence is the servant o

page80,our intelligence is the servant of spirit, it be- comes wisdom. We

page81,in a French café if they don’t have a spiritual bond. SWM [ sin- gle w

page81,eating, religion, or spiritual beliefs. They can reflect the ways w

page81,If you are immersed in a spiritual practice and your partner isn’t inte

page82,on one person’s part. Spirited, country living woman, 32, musi-

page82,Creativity is the manifestation of spirit coming through us, permea

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed thr

page83,kindness, and honesty. 7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created thro

page83,7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created through a whole-

page83,and as part of something greater. A spiritual bond allows cou- ples

page83,People with a spiritual union treat their bond like a lumi-

page84,Join me on the magical mystery tour. Spirited woman: art teacher, 43,

page84,friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz, classic

page84,psychological, creative, and spiritual levels—we come closer to li

page86,our evolution on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differenti

page86,on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differentiation are

page89,and others’. Spiritual warriors clearly see signs of manipu

page89,I stay with this mean-spirited person? We keep the focus inward,

page91,love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page92,and joy 7. Spirituality: commitment to a path of truth, i

page93,or is it more to- ward a spiritual level? Is is spread through all the

page93,that someone be conscious of her spiritual journey? Go deep for the

page94,place an ad that attracted a kindred spirit, she wanted someone committe

page94,wanted someone committed to the spiritual path, but didn’t want to

page94,it’s a Hindu greeting often used at spiritual gath- erings, which means

page98,Am I attracted out of spirit, or ego? Am I operating from

page99,helpmate, friend, and companion on the spiritual journey. In our child stat

page100,of our biochemistry with our spiritual knowledge, we can see that what is g

page100,see that what is good for our spiritual journey is good for our relationship

page101,them, keep the ones that support our spiritual path, and release the ones

page105,If you are serious about a spiritually bonded relationship, tak

page108,is risk of harming yourself. On the spiritual path, we commit to being an

page120,honesty is at the core of spirituality. Most people, myself included, ov

page123,If you go with an adventuresome spirit and see the desire for love i

page124,two meet. On the spiritual path of equality, the man or woman c

page124,of equality. Besides, at a spiritual level, there is no difference be-

page126,If the Buddha Dated On the spiritual path the rules are simple.

page128,friends. Remember, on the spiritual path we don’t “do it right,” we

page135,entation, or are part of a supportive spiritual community, and there are m

page135,become more truly as God or Spirit created us. This is true for all people

page136,is not a one-time event: the spiritual path is one of revealing ou

page136,and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and goodness in everyone.

page136,26 sexuality, spirituality There is nothing l

page137,of men or women. At a spiritual level, there is no male and female,

page138,—RUMI, FROM LIKE THIS Spiritual and cultural attitudes toward sexual

page138,and while it can be part of one’s spiritual path, it can also deny a po

page138,love be placed outside the circle of spiritual- ity. And there is no reaso

page138,ever be seen as a “higher” spiritual state than two people with a heartfe

page139,takes us further from intimacy. The spiritual path is one of balance and

page139,I being guided by ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, ma

page139,ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, making love both helps expres

page141,to first connect psychologically and spiritually and be in- tentional abo

page146,work out, but we can walk the spiritual path—open, natural, and honest—and

page147,receiving help us enter the river of spirit that connects us to each othe

page147,a person’s emotional and spiritual development. When it’s hard to give,

page148,you immerse yourself in the spiritual journey you will stop clutching to

page148,ships, in the beginning, if we want a spiritual equal, the en- ergy must go

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When we tell the t

page157,others. An example of the spirit of Tonglin occurred at a recent

page165,AM Page 149 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page165,light of a thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to gra

page165,journey. BE A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR: 34 set

page166,Honoring our bottom line tests our spiritual resolve. It’s so easy to fo

page167,AM Page 151 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page169,AM Page 153 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page171,8:15 AM Page 155 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page172,to remember our path, our spirit, and our sanity and protect ou

page174,and stay steady on the spiritual path supported by clarity, truth, an

page175,is unable to join you on the spiritual path. I went through a

page181,tion, and intuition. On the spiritual path, we are open to infor

page182,new develop- mental and spiritual stages daily, weekly. Im

page182,and joy exist side by side. On the spiritual path we allow these things

page182,stay the same. Like breathing air, the spiritual path is fluid, ungraspable,

page187,There is the material world and the spiritual. Between lies the univer

page187,deeper connection. On the spiritual path we remember and we forget, we l

page187,relationships and a challenge to our spiritual path.

page188,ship but it keeps us securely on the spiritual path. When we hear our inne

page206,each other. Maggie, a warm-spirited woman, moved to Wyoming where

page209,who will be unable to commit to a spiritually centered relationship.

page212,________ Committed to his or her own spiritual jo

page214,to the work ahead, psychological and spiritual. They insist we cultivate

page214,in our commitment to the spiritual path. We make a vow to do whatever i

page217,a child of the universe, a child of Spirit. Remember the words of St.

page217,and radiate a bright spirit. Ultimately, life is about

page219,is great richness when the river of spirit flows between two open hearts

page220,radiant, joyful, all of us rich in spirit from two days of dancing and d

page220,of them symbolizing a major spiritual tradition of the world—including the

page220,and goddess approaches to spirituality. One by one, each candle

page220,read from scriptures of that spiritual tradition. This was fol- lo

page221,many ways the essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the

page221,more your union reflects your luminous spirit, the more you bring light and

page223,dating, relationships, and spirituality. Dating DeAn

page223,Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life. Fromm, Erich. T

page223,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life.

page224,ness in Everyday Life. Spirituality Dass, Ram. Journey of Aw

page228,relation- ships, addiction, spirituality, and empowerment. Charlo

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page3,is inseparable from one’s personal and spiritual evolution. This book is a h

page4,with feminism, Eastern spiritual practices, and alternative

page5,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life Yes, You C

page6,FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Ch

page7,a handbook for finding love on a spiritual p

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,1 If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 3 2 Ground Yo

page10,3 2 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 6

page10,7 Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 34 8

page10,34 8 Be Guided by Spirit, Not Ego 38

page10,38 9 Spiritual Equality: One Set of Rules for Men a

page11,When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120 27 How to Find

page12,145 34 Be a Spiritual Warrior: Set a Bottom Line

page14,You will find that remaining on the spiritual path as you seek a lover o

page15,and learn what it means to create a spiritual bond that is flex- ible and

page15,on authenticity, equality, spirituality, and joy. While it is centered on

page15,this book is a guide to dating on the spiritual path, it is also practical—

page15,as in Sufism and other spiritual practices, the practical ways we liv

page15,are not separate from the spiritual path. It is our ability to be presen

page19,ANYONE 1 ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Of course, the Buddha

page19,and submitting himself to rigorous spiritual practices. But they did no

page20,and relation- ships with the spiritual journey. What would it me

page21,If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 5 pedest

page21,We’d remember that on the spiritual path, the purpose of any relationshi

page21,without judgment or pride. On the spiritual path, we enter into a shar

page21,9, we’ll further discuss the idea of spiritual equality. Buddhism is ab

page22,GROUND YOURSELF WITH SPIRITUAL 2 WISDOM

page22,—GANDHI We become spiritually grounded when we make this commit-

page23,7 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 7

page23,and nothing to feel ashamed of. Our spiritual commitment to truth and in

page23,within ourselves. Spiritual wisdom transcends all religions and

page23,wisdom transcends all religions and spiritual prac- tices. I’ve often he

page24,when it comes to grounding yourself in spiritual wisdom. That’s why I find n

page24,with these different spiritual practices. All of them focus on our

page24,might help you think about the spiritual wisdom you already have tha

page25,9 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 9

page25,eight signposts of being on the spiritual path—Right Aspira- tion, R

page26,themselves, in the truth and in their spiritual com- munity (sangha). Short

page27,11 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 11

page27,personalities. We are essence, spirit, or energy. Later, in Chapter

page28,Sufism encompasses the spirit that came down through all the

page29,13 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom

page29,attunes to the teacher and whatever spiritual practices work best. Sufis

page30,work.” As you are able to hear the spirit within in you—your connectio

page30,or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to open our heart

page30,of love, connection, and spirit as it speaks through us, rather than do

page30,if someone feels moved by spirit to stand up and speak, they do

page30,is seen as having direct access to spirit or God. There is free-

page31,15 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 15

page31,15 dom from all spiritual materialism and an emphasis on

page31,with the mystical aspects of their spiritual practices, Quakers have a

page31,is to stay attuned to the spiritual life of the meeting and help it grow

page31,job, rela- tionship, or spiritual concern. Quakers use the concept of

page32,will all ground you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your co

page32,This requires having the spiritual desire to connect, crack our

page33,boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing betwe

page33,with others and with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression o

page34,result because we forgot that spirit is within us and around us. No one can

page34,purr, glow, and breath of spirit rippling through you, sensuous and

page34,Krishnamurti, the renowned spiritual teacher and author of numerous

page38,connecting. “The spiritual path wrecks the body and afterwards

page39,a rela- tionship on the spiritual path: • What are the tho

page39,the jewel that is you. The spiritual path is a process of unmasking ourse

page42,friends. Our task on the spiritual path is to stop repeating the

page47,wrong.” This makes both the spiritual path and relationships very difficul

page48,to yourself is the only hope for a spiritu- ally centered relationship,

page49,you? As we evolve on the spiritual path, we find a balance be-

page49,peo- ple feel on the path of spiritual development. We want inner

page50,TO COOK IN THE 7 SPIRITUAL FIRE Gamble everything

page50,for long periods at mean-spirited roadhouses. Don’t wait a

page50,New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrior. Not only are we ch

page51,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 35

page51,will be easier to jump into the spiritual fire. Noth- ing is better

page51,roots of our hair. The spiritual warrior hides from nothing. We jump

page52,be afraid. You’ve thrown a log on the spiritual fire. You’ve hit an edge, n

page52,scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature. Go

page53,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 37

page53,to remember that the possibilities for spiritual growth speed up immensely

page53,Fast. Stay in the Spiritual Fire Let it cook you

page53,Rumi’s encouragement to stay in the spiritual fire to mean you should be

page53,that scalds you. The spiritual fire is one of transformation, not

page53,Being able to take the heat of the spiritual fire takes prac- tice. I’v

page54,8 BE GUIDED BY SPIRIT, NOT EGO There are many dating

page54,to do and say when dating. On the spiritual path, the “rules” are simpl

page54,am I being guided by spirit or by my rigid ego? Before

page54,Before differentiating between spirit and the rigid ego, I’d like to

page54,demolished, as is often portrayed in spiritual litera- ture. We don’t want

page55,Page 39 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page56,are some ways to distinguish between spirit and ego. The following are exa

page57,Page 41 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page58,How can I stay cen- tered in spirit? How can I do no harm to myself or anot

page58,hurt. When we operate from spirit we move in the direction of th

page59,8:12 AM Page 43 Spiritual Equality

page59,says I want someone to fill me up. Spirit says I’ll have someone to hel

page59,journey. SPIRITUAL EQUALITY: one set of rules

page59,from SAY I AM YOU At the spiritual level we are all the same—essence, p

page60,different? The an- swer is a spiritual one that I will return to at the end

page60,traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdom—

page60,prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view are these: Do they hel

page61,8:12 AM Page 45 Spiritual Equality

page62,or gay, the more we will create a spiritual union and find pleasure in

page62,find pleasure in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase

page62,face to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for i

page62,to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for intimacy an

page63,8:12 AM Page 47 Spiritual Equality

page64,to reinforce this idea. As we evolve spiritually, we be- come increasingly

page64,immediately takes us off the spiritual path.” We need to take o

page64,be pitted against our own counsel or spirit. It is better to make an ho

page65,8:12 AM Page 49 Spiritual Equality

page65,relationship. The flow of spirit is within us, between us, around us—bin

page71,could truly join me on the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal ch

page72,ing for qualities and values. From a spiritual perspective it’s

page73,desire to grow, learn, and evolve spiritually—someone who is honest,

page73,honest, generous, playful, and spirited, with similar interests to

page75,connecting us in a river of spirit.

page76,the level of commitment to a spiritual path—a willingness to grow, reflect,

page77,“us” bond that brings two people into spiritual union. A thir

page78,When we bond at the level of spirit or essence, we start to taste

page78,of the uni- verse. At this spiritual level of connection we are not only

page78,The more our connection is grounded in spirituality, the better the chance o

page78,vital relationship. A spiritual connection is when we relate to each

page78,more levels as we progress toward a spiritual bond. (I have not included

page79,6. Creativity/passion 7. Spirituality 8. Essence

page80,of the ego or the spirit. When our intelligence is the servant o

page80,our intelligence is the servant of spirit, it be- comes wisdom. We

page81,in a French café if they don’t have a spiritual bond. SWM [ sin- gle w

page81,eating, religion, or spiritual beliefs. They can reflect the ways w

page81,If you are immersed in a spiritual practice and your partner isn’t inte

page82,on one person’s part. Spirited, country living woman, 32, musi-

page82,Creativity is the manifestation of spirit coming through us, permea

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed thr

page83,kindness, and honesty. 7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created thro

page83,7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created through a whole-

page83,and as part of something greater. A spiritual bond allows cou- ples

page83,People with a spiritual union treat their bond like a lumi-

page84,Join me on the magical mystery tour. Spirited woman: art teacher, 43,

page84,friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz, classic

page84,psychological, creative, and spiritual levels—we come closer to li

page86,our evolution on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differenti

page86,on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differentiation are

page89,and others’. Spiritual warriors clearly see signs of manipu

page89,I stay with this mean-spirited person? We keep the focus inward,

page91,love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page92,and joy 7. Spirituality: commitment to a path of truth, i

page93,or is it more to- ward a spiritual level? Is is spread through all the

page93,that someone be conscious of her spiritual journey? Go deep for the

page94,place an ad that attracted a kindred spirit, she wanted someone committe

page94,wanted someone committed to the spiritual path, but didn’t want to

page94,it’s a Hindu greeting often used at spiritual gath- erings, which means

page98,Am I attracted out of spirit, or ego? Am I operating from

page99,helpmate, friend, and companion on the spiritual journey. In our child stat

page100,of our biochemistry with our spiritual knowledge, we can see that what is g

page100,see that what is good for our spiritual journey is good for our relationship

page101,them, keep the ones that support our spiritual path, and release the ones

page105,If you are serious about a spiritually bonded relationship, tak

page108,is risk of harming yourself. On the spiritual path, we commit to being an

page120,honesty is at the core of spirituality. Most people, myself included, ov

page123,If you go with an adventuresome spirit and see the desire for love i

page124,two meet. On the spiritual path of equality, the man or woman c

page124,of equality. Besides, at a spiritual level, there is no difference be-

page126,If the Buddha Dated On the spiritual path the rules are simple.

page128,friends. Remember, on the spiritual path we don’t “do it right,” we

page135,entation, or are part of a supportive spiritual community, and there are m

page135,become more truly as God or Spirit created us. This is true for all people

page136,is not a one-time event: the spiritual path is one of revealing ou

page136,and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and goodness in everyone.

page136,26 sexuality, spirituality There is nothing l

page137,of men or women. At a spiritual level, there is no male and female,

page138,—RUMI, FROM LIKE THIS Spiritual and cultural attitudes toward sexual

page138,and while it can be part of one’s spiritual path, it can also deny a po

page138,love be placed outside the circle of spiritual- ity. And there is no reaso

page138,ever be seen as a “higher” spiritual state than two people with a heartfe

page139,takes us further from intimacy. The spiritual path is one of balance and

page139,I being guided by ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, ma

page139,ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, making love both helps expres

page141,to first connect psychologically and spiritually and be in- tentional abo

page146,work out, but we can walk the spiritual path—open, natural, and honest—and

page147,receiving help us enter the river of spirit that connects us to each othe

page147,a person’s emotional and spiritual development. When it’s hard to give,

page148,you immerse yourself in the spiritual journey you will stop clutching to

page148,ships, in the beginning, if we want a spiritual equal, the en- ergy must go

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When we tell the t

page157,others. An example of the spirit of Tonglin occurred at a recent

page165,AM Page 149 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page165,light of a thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to gra

page165,journey. BE A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR: 34 set

page166,Honoring our bottom line tests our spiritual resolve. It’s so easy to fo

page167,AM Page 151 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page169,AM Page 153 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page171,8:15 AM Page 155 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page172,to remember our path, our spirit, and our sanity and protect ou

page174,and stay steady on the spiritual path supported by clarity, truth, an

page175,is unable to join you on the spiritual path. I went through a

page181,tion, and intuition. On the spiritual path, we are open to infor

page182,new develop- mental and spiritual stages daily, weekly. Im

page182,and joy exist side by side. On the spiritual path we allow these things

page182,stay the same. Like breathing air, the spiritual path is fluid, ungraspable,

page187,There is the material world and the spiritual. Between lies the univer

page187,deeper connection. On the spiritual path we remember and we forget, we l

page187,relationships and a challenge to our spiritual path.

page188,ship but it keeps us securely on the spiritual path. When we hear our inne

page206,each other. Maggie, a warm-spirited woman, moved to Wyoming where

page209,who will be unable to commit to a spiritually centered relationship.

page212,________ Committed to his or her own spiritual jo

page214,to the work ahead, psychological and spiritual. They insist we cultivate

page214,in our commitment to the spiritual path. We make a vow to do whatever i

page217,a child of the universe, a child of Spirit. Remember the words of St.

page217,and radiate a bright spirit. Ultimately, life is about

page219,is great richness when the river of spirit flows between two open hearts

page220,radiant, joyful, all of us rich in spirit from two days of dancing and d

page220,of them symbolizing a major spiritual tradition of the world—including the

page220,and goddess approaches to spirituality. One by one, each candle

page220,read from scriptures of that spiritual tradition. This was fol- lo

page221,many ways the essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the

page221,more your union reflects your luminous spirit, the more you bring light and

page223,dating, relationships, and spirituality. Dating DeAn

page223,Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life. Fromm, Erich. T

page223,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life.

page224,ness in Everyday Life. Spirituality Dass, Ram. Journey of Aw

page228,relation- ships, addiction, spirituality, and empowerment. Charlo

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page22,but another name for God. —GANDHI

page26,Buddhists do not refer to God, rather to the essence or en-

page28,mystical heart. Sufis refer to one God which is all of nature and all

page28,is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. T

page28,beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love God is to love eac

page28,each other is to love God and to love God is to love each other—there is

page29,reality but the one, or but God. This concept is also at the heart of B

page30,as having direct access to spirit or God. There is free-

page31,ing [or answering] that of God in everyone.” Buddhists teach

page31,people living in the mystical heart of God. Different words, one message

page50,You set out to find God, but then you keep stoppin

page51,more than one fudge brownie, and for God’s sake don’t ever let anyone

page52,It’s not easy. We moan, Oh, God, I just agreed to see a movie I hate. I

page97,with an all-loving mother or god. While this is part of the truth, it’s

page135,only become more truly as God or Spirit created us. This is true for

page136,in a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simple.

page138,often taught as the path to God. Yet celibacy, if it is externally impo

page144,where you are?” “Why in God’s name would I want to keep feeling

page170,“I know there are problems but God sent him/her to me.” “We’re

page211,go blank with fear. Oh my God, this is for real. When you feel yourse

page217,believe it’s related to karma or to God’s will, while others believe

page220,Zoroastrian, indigenous, and goddess approaches to spirituality. One by

page222,If the Buddha Dated that of God in you,” or “I bow to the light in you”

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page20,Enlightenment is not about becoming divine. Instead it’s about becomi

page33,love with our thirst for the divine. The rich images of having a

page140,and for a moment touch the divine experience of union with another. It gi

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page2,takes a much deeper look at love and romance and focuses not on a lot of

page3,“In this personal exploration of love, relationships, and spiri- tua

page3,Kasl describes the search for love as a process that is inseparab

page3,wondrous and enlightening struggle to love ourselves and others.”

page4,Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. Formerly of Mi

page5,Intimacy and Community with Loved Ones, Neighbors, and Friends

page5,Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

page6,A HANDBOOK FOR FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PAT

page7,Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Lucky in Love by Catherine Johnson. Copyright © 1992

page7,Buddha dated: a handbook for finding love on a spiritual

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,PREPARATION FOR LOVE: Walking a Path o

page11,Family, Friends, and Past Lovers or Spouses

page11,Intimacy 21 Crawling in Love: Explore the Benefits of Staying

page11,24 Children and Dating: Enough Love for All 113 2

page11,116 26 When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120

page12,39 Going Deeper: Finding Love Beneath Illusions 171

page12,Notice the Bittersweet Moments of New Love 180 43 Help the R

page12,LIVING IN THE HEART OF THE BELOVED: We Are On

page12,48 When Nothing Works: Remember Lovers Are a Gift from the Univ

page13,the Sweetness: Remember You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved

page13,Remember You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved

page13,You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved 202

page14,This book is about creating love in your life. It begins with

page14,spiritual path as you seek a lover or partner involves a journey that aff

page14,your life—not just the dating, love, romance, and marriage part.

page15,painful demands: I want a lover/a husband/a wife now! A light heart an

page16,but in your ability to know and love yourself. Everyone knows what

page16,about relationships, romance, and love. But if you read this book

page16,This will allow you to be seen and loved for who you are instead of h

page16,live from your essence, which is pure love, compassion, and understandin

page16,the same time, if you want a lover or a mate, this book will help you fin

page18,1 PREPARATION FOR LOVE: walking a path o

page21,up and get to know ourselves and our lover, thor- oughly, without judgm

page21,other, expanding our ability to love unconditionally. We would als

page21,between our ability to know and love another and our ability to kn

page21,another and our ability to know and love ourselves. I hasten

page22,that the universe provide us with a lover, we become truly open to meet

page22,if his chest is not soaked dark with love, then what?

page23,dating process because new love can resurrect our most primitive

page23,Awareness is awareness, love is love, compassion is compas-

page23,Awareness is awareness, love is love, compassion is compas- sion,

page24,mindfulness, compassion, truth, and love to every aspect of our lives.

page25,we will live with peace and love. We can make an important

page26,Shortly before he died, Ananda, a beloved follower, asked Buddha to lea

page28,Sufism can be defined as the path of love or opening the heart.* While t

page28,the uni- verse, which is pure love. It’s about joining together in the

page28,is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. To love e

page28,“Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. To love each ot

page28,is love, lover, and beloved. To love each other is to love God and

page28,love, lover, and beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love G

page28,beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love God is to love

page28,love each other is to love God and to love God is to love each other—ther

page28,God and to love God is to love each other—there is no separation. Anot

page29,tunement, friendship, and love. The teacher attunes to what

page30,Quakerism focuses on the experience of love, connection, and spirit as it

page32,free you to give and receive love. Whatever practices you util

page33,17 boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing

page33,Rumi interlaces our desire for human love with our thirst for the divin

page33,be seen as surrender to a lover and surrender to bliss. They become

page33,we taste the sweetness of love. The phrase “The fish in the water’s no

page33,ourselves to the unbounded love that’s available to us when our hearts

page33,with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression of longing to

page33,awaken our hearts, to know love. Sometimes, though, our lon

page33,Sometimes, though, our longing for a lover becomes an at- tachment that

page33,you.” Most of us who have lost a lover have felt

page34,If you accept that your longing for a lover is your de- sire to crack thr

page34,As an intrepid traveler on the path to love, you open yourself to whatever

page34,Imagine having your beloved look tenderly into your eyes,

page35,what we need. We move toward love and suddenly our ego throws u

page36,a rich poten- tial to feel love and hate, joy and sadness, tenderness a

page36,hurts us, or when someone loves us more than we love ourself. It is ha

page36,someone loves us more than we love ourself. It is harder for many people

page36,for many people to allow love to pierce their heart than to have chao

page37,21 that I feared his love would penetrate my heart and open up a

page37,capa- ble of compassion and love. Buddhists use many images to

page37,tions to be noticed and loved. Eventually we lose contact

page37,contains essential qualities like love, peace, power, invulnera- bil

page38,or associations, what is love?” I drew a complete blank in re-

page38,can’t trust anyone, who needs love anyhow? They are the ways we p

page38,resonate with the heart of a lover—touching, giving, receiving, connectin

page39,that masks are simply that—they can’t love. We can remove these covering

page39,might quietly say to our beloved, “I’m feeling afraid, can we sit toget

page40,loneliness. But remember, if you want love and friend- ship, if you want

page41,dating, or giving oneself to love, are born in the stories we tell our-

page41,Many years later she met a man who loved to dance. He in- vited her t

page43,attracted to for friends and lovers. As we release the false core beliefs

page43,powerless. 9. There is no love—it’s a loveless world. Do

page43,9. There is no love—it’s a loveless world. Do any of thes

page43,mean! I wasn’t taught how to love!

page44,feeling sexual attraction, or being loved, first notice the stories tha

page44,of natural human emotions such as joy, love, desire, loss, anger, and pass

page45,anxious because falling in love and starting a new relationship resur-

page46,with me, you hurt me if you love someone else or won’t be who I want you

page48,and that she had the right to love an- other. Two years later she

page48,her mother by revealing she was in love with a woman. In the week befo

page48,open the door for our beloved to spend time realizing his or her pas

page48,know you’re not withdrawing your love, you are expanding your life.

page48,are expanding your life. Your beloved may or may not hear you, but

page49,to separate? Do you pressure your new love to be with you, and feel empt

page50,Gamble everything for love. . . . Half-heartedness do

page50,and power of the waves. New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrio

page50,feelings of longing, hunger, love, loss, and fear, we are challenged to w

page50,all hu- man experience and to love. Many people find themselves a

page51,to becoming an open-hearted lover? Physical lovemaking is mess

page51,open-hearted lover? Physical lovemaking is messy, juicy, smelly, rowdy, f

page51,to the power and humor of lovemaking, it expands our energy from our t

page52,was angry. I pressured my new love to stay with me when I knew she wanted

page53,was easy before we met a lover, our anxiety and agitation is the

page53,fault of our new partner. Remember, love brings up anything that’s hid

page54,Our path is not so much to find a lover as to be a good lover of life

page54,find a lover as to be a good lover of life, of all people. There isn’t ju

page55,wrong with me for not having a lover. We cling to the first perso

page55,of us, attached to having a lover. The rigid ego is fueled

page60,gender specific rules on romance, love, and dating. A huge chasm a

page60,about any rules or prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view

page60,clear-seeing part of us that is love, kindness and true—or do they

page61,and not enough made of the essence of love. Awareness transcends gender.

page61,If someone falls in love with our mask, we have two ch

page62,in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase or a com

page62,or a competition—he or she wants a lover who wants them back. They wan

page62,foundation for intimacy and love. True intimacy does not ap- pe

page62,Intimacy requires tuning into our beloved and to ourselves on a moment

page62,a connection with our beloved, we stay open to the fluctuations with

page64,things to say and not say to a lover that are daunting. Even if on

page65,well? What helps you feel loved? How shall we bring up con

page71,THE UNIVERSE But if you love and must needs have desires,

page71,wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly a

page71,When we want to attract a lover, mate, or spouse, we can tra

page71,of my longing for a beloved companion who could truly join me on

page71,there’s no reason you can’t have a lover,” she said ten- derly. “With

page72,I was not destined to have a lover. After I returned home, I

page72,with Laura’s words, “You deserve a lover,” singing in my head. Instead

page72,on the mountain, saying you deserved a lover, was part of breaking through

page72,characteristics that you’d like in a lover, such as thin, red- haired, o

page73,that they are open to physical love. This doesn’t mean acting lik

page73,your sexual energy by making love to yourself—going beyond quick orgasms

page73,ferent kinds of touch—being the lover you want to meet. We can

page73,We can also make room for a lover in a very literal way. From

page74,room in the bedroom for a new love in some of the following ways.

page74,objects from past lovers, and if you are widowed, take any pic

page74,don’t want to make love with ghosts looking on. • Re

page74,• Think about what symbolizes love and marriage to you. It m

page75,and spacious—sending an invitation for love? Clearing out our living spac

page75,volt- age invitation for love. 12 SEEK A TRUE E

page75,EQUAL The objective of two lovers is almost always the same; to find

page75,According to the I Ching, love relationships thrive when bot

page75,to feel a powerful interchange of love and honesty connecting us in

page76,it comes to making plans, making love, or making decisions. They hav

page76,position fear they are loved only for their wealth, status, or posi

page78,each other, creating a shared body of love that gives us a glimpse into t

page78,same energy. Our tenderness for our beloved becomes a caress of our own h

page81,boring thoughts when you’re in love, but values run deep and

page82,importance. Sometimes even though we love someone, we’re not a good

page82,it’s expressed by making love, playing an instrument, cooking a fish,

page83,and wanting only what is given in love. Just as Jesus of

page84,is in the heart of the Beloved. Join me on the magica

page84,to explore friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz,

page85,of full knowledge lies in the act of love; this act transcends thou

page85,into the experience of union. To love somebody is not just a st

page85,many families, fusion is mistaken for love. If you don’t get upset when

page85,upset when I’m upset, you don’t love me. If you don’t want sex whe

page88,ally entangled when a friend or loved one is anxious, depre

page91,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE 15 DEFINE WHAT Y

page91,YOU WANT So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of

page91,the greatest of these is love. Follow after love, and desire spiritua

page91,is love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page91,You thought a great lover had to have hair but you meet a

page91,was also Jewish, but this lovely Catholic woman has you smit

page91,interested her. One man mentioned his love of outdoor activities—hiking,

page93,8. Essence: the ability to flow from love, truth, goodness, and p

page96,being close or af- ter making love. “I just want to be friends,” he said,

page96,upset. “Why did you make love to me if you only wanted a friend? I pl

page97,you don’t have to be perfect to find a lover. We can all dance with our

page97,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE Attraction is an amazing ph

page97,There is much debate about falling in love. You’re attracted to someone

page97,are hardwired as a species to fall in love so that we will mate. That’s

page97,Because falling in love is an intense biological experience,

page98,to mistake these sensations for love, and start a relationship with

page98,Johnson, author of Lucky in Love, a study of long-term happy relationshi

page98,a strong attraction, fall in love and form a good relationship, others of

page99,state we seek a partner or spouse as a lover, helpmate, friend, and compa

page99,and have illusory dreams of being “in love” forever. Intere

page99,infatuation, being “in-love,” or seeking a sexual high without an a

page99,This expe- rience truly is love-sickness. When people get hooked on the

page100,our bodies are begging us to love well, use our intelligence, and be wise

page100,interviewed were still deeply in love, sexually attracted to each ot

page100,living in the heart of the Beloved. They had a grace, familiarity, adorat

page101,parents To have an intimate lover we need to “leave home.” The

page101,we’re constantly misinterpreting our beloved. Our partner says, “I won’t

page103,I could get down to the admiration and love that were buried. This shift

page104,19 FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND PAST LOVERS OR SPOUSES

page104,that place of peace and love, it helps to be free of resentment and

page105,in your throat when you remember the lover who left without saying good

page105,friend men- tions our former lover, we feel a sudden sadness or a sharp

page109,business also includes expressing our love and gratitude to others. So m

page109,express regret at not saying “I love you” before someone died. Whe

page109,diffuse the smoke screen, love often returns, or at least we feel peac

page110,they haven’t at- tracted a lover to explore the negative messages they

page111,“Hi, I’m a mess, come love me.” We need to remember d

page111,or troubled. People find lovers when they are afraid, when they are

page115,CRAWLING IN LOVE: explore the 21 ben

page115,a commitment. Crawling in love is different from falling in love, or i

page115,in love is different from falling in love, or in lust, because you stay

page115,intelligence. Falling in love, which is kind of like falling out of y

page115,are not surprising. When we “fall in love” and project the image of The

page115,image of The Perfect One onto our new love interest, it implies that we

page116,Some people elect to crawl in love even when their hor- mones are

page116,old desire to become instant lovers. She told him that she had a

page116,had a history of confusing love with sex and said she wanted to

page116,relationship. Crawling in love is about staying mindful and aware. It

page117,an inner tremor when your beloved comes through the door, or the pure jo

page117,they mistook lust for love and never expanded their bond. When we

page117,their bond. When we crawl in love we are more likely to find the true fir

page117,talk over conflict. Sex and love will flourish alongside the rich, warm

page119,I’m looking for a friend/lover/spouse, here’s who I am, who are

page122,talking about basketball. She loved a remark a man from Salmon, I

page123,and see the desire for love in everyone, that will be your ex-

page124,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE A first date is arranged. It

page124,books, but if we are going to create love and respect between the sexes,

page125,and that’s what they fall in love with, then you’ll be stuck trying

page125,relationship or feel loved because it’s your acting job they

page125,people before you find a worthy lover. At the same time, re- membe

page125,people on the path, both seeking love. It’s all just a moment in ti

page127,yourself is an act of faith and self-love, and the only source of an au

page128,trouble. When we start to fall in love, especially if we become sexua

page128,realize they aren’t attracted as lovers, but would like to share com

page129,CHILDREN AND DATING: enough love 24 for all

page129,there were ever stories of torment and love, they can be told by children

page129,pro- tection, safety, and love. Our insensitivity and reckless deci-

page130,you willing to share your partner’s love with the children and allow th

page131,likely to welcome a parent’s new love interest than a child who fee

page131,see the possibility of more love when a new person enters the

page131,the new person will take love away. Mark, a widower at a

page132,choose wisely—to balance being a good lover and a good parent. A dear fri

page132,we partner with a helpmate, lover, and friend to our children, life gets

page132,In the garden of mystic lovers, these are not true di

page134,family, and friends. We refer to our lover as our housemate, we meet dow

page136,can bond in a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simpl

page136,a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simple.

page136,openness, accep- tance, and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and good

page136,WHEN THE BUDDHA MAKES LOVE: 26 sexuality, spi

page136,There is nothing like making love with the Beloved. Nothing

page136,is nothing like making love with the Beloved. Nothing like the bound

page136,ONDREA LEVINE, EMBRACING THE BELOVED The first step in making lov

page136,The first step in making love is for both people to feel sexu-

page137,When the Buddha Makes Love 121

page137,make better friends than lovers. Sexual attraction doesn

page137,not sexually alive to our beloved, it often leads to a subdued relations

page138,bodies. The power of Love came into me And I becam

page138,pressed or sublimated. . . . To love is to be in direct commu- ni

page138,nion . . . how can you love and understand passion if you have

page138,natural, and human as sexual love be placed outside the circle of spiritu

page138,a heartfelt connection making love to each other as the Beloved.

page138,making love to each other as the Beloved. This is not to say all se

page138,emotionally. They confuse sex with love, power, and control. It become

page139,When the Buddha Makes Love 123

page139,the meaning of sexuality and lovemaking. A way to approach this

page139,At a spiritual level, making love both helps express and create

page139,that flourishes alongside honesty, love, and commitment. It flows fro

page139,into the heart and body of your beloved. It can’t be learned through

page140,to raging hormones or fallen madly in love, and disregarded common sense.

page140,these encounters. We feel drunk with love (which is actually caused by h

page140,we say yes or no. Sexual love that combines body, mind, and

page141,When the Buddha Makes Love 125

page141,barriers to be able to relax into love- making. Our willingness to s

page141,does not make for true lovemaking. The timetable for be

page142,other in the eyes while making love (without the use of alco- hol

page142,is a rhythm to our passion and lovemaking that evolves over time.

page143,own false self, and enter by love into union with the Life Who

page147,becomes a gift to the giver. When love pierces our hearts, tears may

page147,our hearts, tears may rise because love flushes out anything that is

page148,mementos we bring to our be- loved. The point of being aware o

page148,Eventually, as we pass through love’s door, giving and re- ceiving

page151,WITH YOUR FEARS You are love itself—when you are not afraid.

page151,that there are two basic emotions—love and fear. When we feel love w

page151,and fear. When we feel love we are free of fear and when we

page151,feel fear we are unable to love. For most of us these moments

page151,go like thoughts and waves: fear and love, love and fear. From a Buddhi

page151,thoughts and waves: fear and love, love and fear. From a Buddhist per

page151,perspective, if we’re not feeling love, we’re confused or caught in

page151,We can be afraid someone won’t love us, and we can be afraid that

page151,be afraid that someone will love us. If someone doesn’t want to be

page151,defective. If someone does love us, we fear we won’t measure up, they’l

page153,level of fear. Love - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When

page154,feel less fear and more love because we’ve removed the masks of fear

page154,of fear. We don’t create love, we simply let go of our false selves,

page154,false selves, and feel the love that has always been shining brightly a

page154,creates confusion: I want to have a lover, I’m scared to have a lover;

page154,a lover, I’m scared to have a lover; I want to feel close, I’m scared to f

page155,pushes you to do—to make my love bigger and more embracing.

page155,to learn the meaning of love, sexuality, and intimacy. I love plan-

page155,of love, sexuality, and intimacy. I love plan- ning a weekend with a

page155,ning a weekend with a lover, taking trips, sharing new

page156,experiences, adventuring together. I love the feeling of smiling acros

page156,fear of having a junk-food lover could be solved by deciding that she n

page157,“I sure feel a whole lot of love in here.” Everyone laughed and the tens

page157,you to breathe in light and love and breathe out your anger, hurt, or pa

page158,to you, or a time when you felt great love in your heart. The followin

page159,around, and send out care, love, and a blessing for yourself and your p

page159,and on the out breath send out love, clarity, and compassion to b

page161,When you’ve been hoping for a lover and relishing the possi- bil

page161,when instead of welcoming a new love, you feel an urge to

page162,or perhaps, You can’t love me, I don’t deserve it. These stories r

page162,needs your compassion and love. When you feel the urge to

page162,the urge to run can free you to love. For some people, the chall

page162,people, the challenge is to receive love. When Amy first met Ellie, she

page162,she came to believe that love doesn’t always mean someone will leave.

page165,thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to grab hold of our

page166,of the past, be- cause we love ourselves fiercely and want to find a p

page168,their childhood, their past spouse or lover, etc. • Is deeply enmeshed

page168,father, children, or past lover—either dependent or very angry.

page169,generous enough, or love them enough. • Obsessing ab

page169,a relationship or are loved. • Not taking care of your

page170,“I know s/he really loves me, s/he just has a hard time express-

page173,The intuitive knowledge that your new love is ambivalent, can’t com

page175,I still wanted to get her love so I was picking out people w

page176,person who can give and receive love. IS IT WRITTEN

page180,make better friends than lovers.” If you are uneasy about

page181,possibility of loss. To be able to love, we need to accept the melanc

page182,living, so we can open ourselves to love. We say hello and good-bye. We

page182,Don’t expect the person you fall in love with to stay the same. Like br

page187,GOING DEEPER: finding love beneath 39 illusio

page187,also the universal heart. It is wise love that makes the two one.

page187,and start to believe it’s natural to love, it’s safe to be honest, and

page187,and we are in the heart of the Beloved no matter what, our illusion

page187,If we’ve put a halo on our beloved’s head, we’ll feel let down when it st

page188,by the flaws and foibles of our new love. Even so, we will often be fac

page188,relationship? Even as (love) ascends to your height

page188,in the sun, So shall love descend to your roots an

page189,So if the dance of new love makes you feel jittery, well, just brea

page189,live in the heart of the Beloved. You may not realize it or feel it, bu

page190,drugs) to help us talk openly or make love? If I hold you with my

page191,In the journey toward finding your beloved, there may be several ending

page191,and our former partner frees us to love more wisely the next time. An

page191,ourselves, I chose this person, I loved this person, I stayed with

page192,moment, grasp that we would all love each other if we could, if we

page192,are at least fifty ways to leave a lover, there is only one kind of co

page193,a belief that she didn’t deserve love. By age thirty-eight, she’d b

page194,that blocked them from love. They’d walk right into their

page194,all right if she never makes love to me or cares about what I want.

page194,4. I know s/he really loves me, s/he just has a hard time show-

page196,MOMENTS 42 OF NEW LOVE We’ve been seeing each other

page197,Notice the Bittersweet Moments of New Love 181 I r

page197,a wonderful day with a new love. I realized it was this person—

page197,of his humanness and the potential for love. Every time we open one do

page197,open one door, we close another. It’s lovely to spend Sunday morning wit

page197,to spend Sunday morning with our new love, cooking break- fast and taki

page197,we also need to remind our ego that love means letting go of our entre

page197,living in the heart of the Beloved means our life will change, our shells

page198,to find out if their new love will join them in their heartfelt

page198,I called him and said, “I’d love your feedback on something I’m

page199,floor.” “I’d like us to read love poems to each other in bed. [Have a boo

page199,take action. Bring a book of love poems to bed, touch your lover tenderly

page199,book of love poems to bed, touch your lover tenderly and when the time f

page200,Buddha Dated But because I love to create a beautiful atmosphere, I did

page200,ers and said warmly, “This is so lovely. My family never did anythin

page200,values. Remember, your new love is opening their heart, asking you to j

page201,by joining him in something he loved. So remember, you might f

page201,up dancing closer to your beloved.

page203,OF THE BELOVED: we are one with e

page206,Within six weeks they were lovers. “That was what I really wan

page206,relationship flowered into an abiding love for each other. Ma

page206,they interviewed said it had been love at first sight. It brought to

page207,“Was there a time you fell in love?” I asked. “No, it just go

page210,no matter what flowery declarations of love they whisper in your ear. Like

page210,are meant to be a celebration of love, creativity, joy, and growth,

page210,insecurity and desperation rather than love. Remember, you can’t

page211,the story, “it’s dangerous to love, to get close, to let anyone really

page211,close, to let anyone really love me”? If the fear persists, see if you c

page211,and more time with your new love, it’s natural to start contemplating a

page212,Is present and responsive during love- maki

page214,ONDREA LEVINE, EMBRACING THE BELOVED Our commitment to a lover is

page214,BELOVED Our commitment to a lover is embodied in our commitment

page215,eyes and heart to your beloved, the greater the possibility for

page215,“You are the person I want as my lover, my special one, my partner

page215,one, my partner on the journey, my Beloved. I will de- vote myself to y

page216,other wholeheartedly, your love expands to embrace all people. When we

page216,of caressing velvet, of stroking our beloved’s hair, of looking at a singl

page216,remember 48 lovers are a gift from the universe

page217,true to our path, yet no lover is forthcoming. This tests our

page217,yond our comprehension. Ultimately, lovers are a gift from the univers

page217,is single. But whatever the reason a lover has not appeared, you need n

page217,you need not be alone. You are the lover in your life. You are a chil

page218,that we’re always in love, we’re bathed in it.

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you hav

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you have the

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you have the blessing of f

page218,have the blessing of finding your beloved, look her softly in the eyes,

page218,as you do—to be understood, loved, and respected, to find purpose and to

page218,storm, a companion, helpmate, lover, and friend. You also have a spar-

page219,the same way you meet your beloved—openly, honestly, fearlessly.

page219,yourselves to a transcendent love that is between you and all around

page219,well—to become one with love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved.

page219,become one with love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved. Over

page219,love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved. Over time you will attune e

page219,in the mystical heart of the Beloved. Recently, I took part in

page219,path and others who shared a love for the Dances of Univer- sal

page221,essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the momen

page221,tionship, to join together as one with love, lover, and beloved. Find you

page221,to join together as one with love, lover, and beloved. Find your way.

page221,one with love, lover, and beloved. Find your way. Let it express all of

page221,selves as one with the Beloved. Your union can be a beacon

page221,just a moment, whenever you see the Beloved, which is in all people, you

page223,Chopra, Deepak. The Path to Love: Renewing the Power of Spir

page223,Johnson, Catherine. Lucky in Love. Kasl, Charlotte Davis, Ph.D.

page223,Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. ———. A Home for th

page223,and Commu- nity with Loved Ones, Neighbors, and Friends.

page223,and Ondrea Levine. Embracing the Beloved: Relationship as a Path of

page224,Maggie. Intimate Partners: Patterns in Love and Mar- riage. Bu

page224,Beck, Charlotte Joko. Everyday Zen: Love and Work; Nothing Special: L

page225,The Path of Con- scious Love. Poetry Barks, Col

page228,Correspondence I love to receive letters and read them all, b

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page2,takes a much deeper look at love and romance and focuses not on a lot of

page3,“In this personal exploration of love, relationships, and spiri- tua

page3,Kasl describes the search for love as a process that is inseparab

page3,wondrous and enlightening struggle to love ourselves and others.”

page4,Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. Formerly of Mi

page5,Intimacy and Community with Loved Ones, Neighbors, and Friends

page5,Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

page6,A HANDBOOK FOR FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PAT

page7,Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Lucky in Love by Catherine Johnson. Copyright © 1992

page7,Buddha dated: a handbook for finding love on a spiritual

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,PREPARATION FOR LOVE: Walking a Path o

page11,Family, Friends, and Past Lovers or Spouses

page11,Intimacy 21 Crawling in Love: Explore the Benefits of Staying

page11,24 Children and Dating: Enough Love for All 113 2

page11,116 26 When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120

page12,39 Going Deeper: Finding Love Beneath Illusions 171

page12,Notice the Bittersweet Moments of New Love 180 43 Help the R

page12,LIVING IN THE HEART OF THE BELOVED: We Are On

page12,48 When Nothing Works: Remember Lovers Are a Gift from the Univ

page13,the Sweetness: Remember You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved

page13,Remember You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved

page13,You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved 202

page14,This book is about creating love in your life. It begins with

page14,spiritual path as you seek a lover or partner involves a journey that aff

page14,your life—not just the dating, love, romance, and marriage part.

page15,painful demands: I want a lover/a husband/a wife now! A light heart an

page16,but in your ability to know and love yourself. Everyone knows what

page16,about relationships, romance, and love. But if you read this book

page16,This will allow you to be seen and loved for who you are instead of h

page16,live from your essence, which is pure love, compassion, and understandin

page16,the same time, if you want a lover or a mate, this book will help you fin

page18,1 PREPARATION FOR LOVE: walking a path o

page21,up and get to know ourselves and our lover, thor- oughly, without judgm

page21,other, expanding our ability to love unconditionally. We would als

page21,between our ability to know and love another and our ability to kn

page21,another and our ability to know and love ourselves. I hasten

page22,that the universe provide us with a lover, we become truly open to meet

page22,if his chest is not soaked dark with love, then what?

page23,dating process because new love can resurrect our most primitive

page23,Awareness is awareness, love is love, compassion is compas-

page23,Awareness is awareness, love is love, compassion is compas- sion,

page24,mindfulness, compassion, truth, and love to every aspect of our lives.

page25,we will live with peace and love. We can make an important

page26,Shortly before he died, Ananda, a beloved follower, asked Buddha to lea

page28,Sufism can be defined as the path of love or opening the heart.* While t

page28,the uni- verse, which is pure love. It’s about joining together in the

page28,is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. To love e

page28,“Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. To love each ot

page28,is love, lover, and beloved. To love each other is to love God and

page28,love, lover, and beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love G

page28,beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love God is to love

page28,love each other is to love God and to love God is to love each other—ther

page28,God and to love God is to love each other—there is no separation. Anot

page29,tunement, friendship, and love. The teacher attunes to what

page30,Quakerism focuses on the experience of love, connection, and spirit as it

page32,free you to give and receive love. Whatever practices you util

page33,17 boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing

page33,Rumi interlaces our desire for human love with our thirst for the divin

page33,be seen as surrender to a lover and surrender to bliss. They become

page33,we taste the sweetness of love. The phrase “The fish in the water’s no

page33,ourselves to the unbounded love that’s available to us when our hearts

page33,with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression of longing to

page33,awaken our hearts, to know love. Sometimes, though, our lon

page33,Sometimes, though, our longing for a lover becomes an at- tachment that

page33,you.” Most of us who have lost a lover have felt

page34,If you accept that your longing for a lover is your de- sire to crack thr

page34,As an intrepid traveler on the path to love, you open yourself to whatever

page34,Imagine having your beloved look tenderly into your eyes,

page35,what we need. We move toward love and suddenly our ego throws u

page36,a rich poten- tial to feel love and hate, joy and sadness, tenderness a

page36,hurts us, or when someone loves us more than we love ourself. It is ha

page36,someone loves us more than we love ourself. It is harder for many people

page36,for many people to allow love to pierce their heart than to have chao

page37,21 that I feared his love would penetrate my heart and open up a

page37,capa- ble of compassion and love. Buddhists use many images to

page37,tions to be noticed and loved. Eventually we lose contact

page37,contains essential qualities like love, peace, power, invulnera- bil

page38,or associations, what is love?” I drew a complete blank in re-

page38,can’t trust anyone, who needs love anyhow? They are the ways we p

page38,resonate with the heart of a lover—touching, giving, receiving, connectin

page39,that masks are simply that—they can’t love. We can remove these covering

page39,might quietly say to our beloved, “I’m feeling afraid, can we sit toget

page40,loneliness. But remember, if you want love and friend- ship, if you want

page41,dating, or giving oneself to love, are born in the stories we tell our-

page41,Many years later she met a man who loved to dance. He in- vited her t

page43,attracted to for friends and lovers. As we release the false core beliefs

page43,powerless. 9. There is no love—it’s a loveless world. Do

page43,9. There is no love—it’s a loveless world. Do any of thes

page43,mean! I wasn’t taught how to love!

page44,feeling sexual attraction, or being loved, first notice the stories tha

page44,of natural human emotions such as joy, love, desire, loss, anger, and pass

page45,anxious because falling in love and starting a new relationship resur-

page46,with me, you hurt me if you love someone else or won’t be who I want you

page48,and that she had the right to love an- other. Two years later she

page48,her mother by revealing she was in love with a woman. In the week befo

page48,open the door for our beloved to spend time realizing his or her pas

page48,know you’re not withdrawing your love, you are expanding your life.

page48,are expanding your life. Your beloved may or may not hear you, but

page49,to separate? Do you pressure your new love to be with you, and feel empt

page50,Gamble everything for love. . . . Half-heartedness do

page50,and power of the waves. New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrio

page50,feelings of longing, hunger, love, loss, and fear, we are challenged to w

page50,all hu- man experience and to love. Many people find themselves a

page51,to becoming an open-hearted lover? Physical lovemaking is mess

page51,open-hearted lover? Physical lovemaking is messy, juicy, smelly, rowdy, f

page51,to the power and humor of lovemaking, it expands our energy from our t

page52,was angry. I pressured my new love to stay with me when I knew she wanted

page53,was easy before we met a lover, our anxiety and agitation is the

page53,fault of our new partner. Remember, love brings up anything that’s hid

page54,Our path is not so much to find a lover as to be a good lover of life

page54,find a lover as to be a good lover of life, of all people. There isn’t ju

page55,wrong with me for not having a lover. We cling to the first perso

page55,of us, attached to having a lover. The rigid ego is fueled

page60,gender specific rules on romance, love, and dating. A huge chasm a

page60,about any rules or prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view

page60,clear-seeing part of us that is love, kindness and true—or do they

page61,and not enough made of the essence of love. Awareness transcends gender.

page61,If someone falls in love with our mask, we have two ch

page62,in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase or a com

page62,or a competition—he or she wants a lover who wants them back. They wan

page62,foundation for intimacy and love. True intimacy does not ap- pe

page62,Intimacy requires tuning into our beloved and to ourselves on a moment

page62,a connection with our beloved, we stay open to the fluctuations with

page64,things to say and not say to a lover that are daunting. Even if on

page65,well? What helps you feel loved? How shall we bring up con

page71,THE UNIVERSE But if you love and must needs have desires,

page71,wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly a

page71,When we want to attract a lover, mate, or spouse, we can tra

page71,of my longing for a beloved companion who could truly join me on

page71,there’s no reason you can’t have a lover,” she said ten- derly. “With

page72,I was not destined to have a lover. After I returned home, I

page72,with Laura’s words, “You deserve a lover,” singing in my head. Instead

page72,on the mountain, saying you deserved a lover, was part of breaking through

page72,characteristics that you’d like in a lover, such as thin, red- haired, o

page73,that they are open to physical love. This doesn’t mean acting lik

page73,your sexual energy by making love to yourself—going beyond quick orgasms

page73,ferent kinds of touch—being the lover you want to meet. We can

page73,We can also make room for a lover in a very literal way. From

page74,room in the bedroom for a new love in some of the following ways.

page74,objects from past lovers, and if you are widowed, take any pic

page74,don’t want to make love with ghosts looking on. • Re

page74,• Think about what symbolizes love and marriage to you. It m

page75,and spacious—sending an invitation for love? Clearing out our living spac

page75,volt- age invitation for love. 12 SEEK A TRUE E

page75,EQUAL The objective of two lovers is almost always the same; to find

page75,According to the I Ching, love relationships thrive when bot

page75,to feel a powerful interchange of love and honesty connecting us in

page76,it comes to making plans, making love, or making decisions. They hav

page76,position fear they are loved only for their wealth, status, or posi

page78,each other, creating a shared body of love that gives us a glimpse into t

page78,same energy. Our tenderness for our beloved becomes a caress of our own h

page81,boring thoughts when you’re in love, but values run deep and

page82,importance. Sometimes even though we love someone, we’re not a good

page82,it’s expressed by making love, playing an instrument, cooking a fish,

page83,and wanting only what is given in love. Just as Jesus of

page84,is in the heart of the Beloved. Join me on the magica

page84,to explore friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz,

page85,of full knowledge lies in the act of love; this act transcends thou

page85,into the experience of union. To love somebody is not just a st

page85,many families, fusion is mistaken for love. If you don’t get upset when

page85,upset when I’m upset, you don’t love me. If you don’t want sex whe

page88,ally entangled when a friend or loved one is anxious, depre

page91,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE 15 DEFINE WHAT Y

page91,YOU WANT So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of

page91,the greatest of these is love. Follow after love, and desire spiritua

page91,is love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page91,You thought a great lover had to have hair but you meet a

page91,was also Jewish, but this lovely Catholic woman has you smit

page91,interested her. One man mentioned his love of outdoor activities—hiking,

page93,8. Essence: the ability to flow from love, truth, goodness, and p

page96,being close or af- ter making love. “I just want to be friends,” he said,

page96,upset. “Why did you make love to me if you only wanted a friend? I pl

page97,you don’t have to be perfect to find a lover. We can all dance with our

page97,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE Attraction is an amazing ph

page97,There is much debate about falling in love. You’re attracted to someone

page97,are hardwired as a species to fall in love so that we will mate. That’s

page97,Because falling in love is an intense biological experience,

page98,to mistake these sensations for love, and start a relationship with

page98,Johnson, author of Lucky in Love, a study of long-term happy relationshi

page98,a strong attraction, fall in love and form a good relationship, others of

page99,state we seek a partner or spouse as a lover, helpmate, friend, and compa

page99,and have illusory dreams of being “in love” forever. Intere

page99,infatuation, being “in-love,” or seeking a sexual high without an a

page99,This expe- rience truly is love-sickness. When people get hooked on the

page100,our bodies are begging us to love well, use our intelligence, and be wise

page100,interviewed were still deeply in love, sexually attracted to each ot

page100,living in the heart of the Beloved. They had a grace, familiarity, adorat

page101,parents To have an intimate lover we need to “leave home.” The

page101,we’re constantly misinterpreting our beloved. Our partner says, “I won’t

page103,I could get down to the admiration and love that were buried. This shift

page104,19 FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND PAST LOVERS OR SPOUSES

page104,that place of peace and love, it helps to be free of resentment and

page105,in your throat when you remember the lover who left without saying good

page105,friend men- tions our former lover, we feel a sudden sadness or a sharp

page109,business also includes expressing our love and gratitude to others. So m

page109,express regret at not saying “I love you” before someone died. Whe

page109,diffuse the smoke screen, love often returns, or at least we feel peac

page110,they haven’t at- tracted a lover to explore the negative messages they

page111,“Hi, I’m a mess, come love me.” We need to remember d

page111,or troubled. People find lovers when they are afraid, when they are

page115,CRAWLING IN LOVE: explore the 21 ben

page115,a commitment. Crawling in love is different from falling in love, or i

page115,in love is different from falling in love, or in lust, because you stay

page115,intelligence. Falling in love, which is kind of like falling out of y

page115,are not surprising. When we “fall in love” and project the image of The

page115,image of The Perfect One onto our new love interest, it implies that we

page116,Some people elect to crawl in love even when their hor- mones are

page116,old desire to become instant lovers. She told him that she had a

page116,had a history of confusing love with sex and said she wanted to

page116,relationship. Crawling in love is about staying mindful and aware. It

page117,an inner tremor when your beloved comes through the door, or the pure jo

page117,they mistook lust for love and never expanded their bond. When we

page117,their bond. When we crawl in love we are more likely to find the true fir

page117,talk over conflict. Sex and love will flourish alongside the rich, warm

page119,I’m looking for a friend/lover/spouse, here’s who I am, who are

page122,talking about basketball. She loved a remark a man from Salmon, I

page123,and see the desire for love in everyone, that will be your ex-

page124,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE A first date is arranged. It

page124,books, but if we are going to create love and respect between the sexes,

page125,and that’s what they fall in love with, then you’ll be stuck trying

page125,relationship or feel loved because it’s your acting job they

page125,people before you find a worthy lover. At the same time, re- membe

page125,people on the path, both seeking love. It’s all just a moment in ti

page127,yourself is an act of faith and self-love, and the only source of an au

page128,trouble. When we start to fall in love, especially if we become sexua

page128,realize they aren’t attracted as lovers, but would like to share com

page129,CHILDREN AND DATING: enough love 24 for all

page129,there were ever stories of torment and love, they can be told by children

page129,pro- tection, safety, and love. Our insensitivity and reckless deci-

page130,you willing to share your partner’s love with the children and allow th

page131,likely to welcome a parent’s new love interest than a child who fee

page131,see the possibility of more love when a new person enters the

page131,the new person will take love away. Mark, a widower at a

page132,choose wisely—to balance being a good lover and a good parent. A dear fri

page132,we partner with a helpmate, lover, and friend to our children, life gets

page132,In the garden of mystic lovers, these are not true di

page134,family, and friends. We refer to our lover as our housemate, we meet dow

page136,can bond in a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simpl

page136,a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simple.

page136,openness, accep- tance, and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and good

page136,WHEN THE BUDDHA MAKES LOVE: 26 sexuality, spi

page136,There is nothing like making love with the Beloved. Nothing

page136,is nothing like making love with the Beloved. Nothing like the bound

page136,ONDREA LEVINE, EMBRACING THE BELOVED The first step in making lov

page136,The first step in making love is for both people to feel sexu-

page137,When the Buddha Makes Love 121

page137,make better friends than lovers. Sexual attraction doesn

page137,not sexually alive to our beloved, it often leads to a subdued relations

page138,bodies. The power of Love came into me And I becam

page138,pressed or sublimated. . . . To love is to be in direct commu- ni

page138,nion . . . how can you love and understand passion if you have

page138,natural, and human as sexual love be placed outside the circle of spiritu

page138,a heartfelt connection making love to each other as the Beloved.

page138,making love to each other as the Beloved. This is not to say all se

page138,emotionally. They confuse sex with love, power, and control. It become

page139,When the Buddha Makes Love 123

page139,the meaning of sexuality and lovemaking. A way to approach this

page139,At a spiritual level, making love both helps express and create

page139,that flourishes alongside honesty, love, and commitment. It flows fro

page139,into the heart and body of your beloved. It can’t be learned through

page140,to raging hormones or fallen madly in love, and disregarded common sense.

page140,these encounters. We feel drunk with love (which is actually caused by h

page140,we say yes or no. Sexual love that combines body, mind, and

page141,When the Buddha Makes Love 125

page141,barriers to be able to relax into love- making. Our willingness to s

page141,does not make for true lovemaking. The timetable for be

page142,other in the eyes while making love (without the use of alco- hol

page142,is a rhythm to our passion and lovemaking that evolves over time.

page143,own false self, and enter by love into union with the Life Who

page147,becomes a gift to the giver. When love pierces our hearts, tears may

page147,our hearts, tears may rise because love flushes out anything that is

page148,mementos we bring to our be- loved. The point of being aware o

page148,Eventually, as we pass through love’s door, giving and re- ceiving

page151,WITH YOUR FEARS You are love itself—when you are not afraid.

page151,that there are two basic emotions—love and fear. When we feel love w

page151,and fear. When we feel love we are free of fear and when we

page151,feel fear we are unable to love. For most of us these moments

page151,go like thoughts and waves: fear and love, love and fear. From a Buddhi

page151,thoughts and waves: fear and love, love and fear. From a Buddhist per

page151,perspective, if we’re not feeling love, we’re confused or caught in

page151,We can be afraid someone won’t love us, and we can be afraid that

page151,be afraid that someone will love us. If someone doesn’t want to be

page151,defective. If someone does love us, we fear we won’t measure up, they’l

page153,level of fear. Love - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When

page154,feel less fear and more love because we’ve removed the masks of fear

page154,of fear. We don’t create love, we simply let go of our false selves,

page154,false selves, and feel the love that has always been shining brightly a

page154,creates confusion: I want to have a lover, I’m scared to have a lover;

page154,a lover, I’m scared to have a lover; I want to feel close, I’m scared to f

page155,pushes you to do—to make my love bigger and more embracing.

page155,to learn the meaning of love, sexuality, and intimacy. I love plan-

page155,of love, sexuality, and intimacy. I love plan- ning a weekend with a

page155,ning a weekend with a lover, taking trips, sharing new

page156,experiences, adventuring together. I love the feeling of smiling acros

page156,fear of having a junk-food lover could be solved by deciding that she n

page157,“I sure feel a whole lot of love in here.” Everyone laughed and the tens

page157,you to breathe in light and love and breathe out your anger, hurt, or pa

page158,to you, or a time when you felt great love in your heart. The followin

page159,around, and send out care, love, and a blessing for yourself and your p

page159,and on the out breath send out love, clarity, and compassion to b

page161,When you’ve been hoping for a lover and relishing the possi- bil

page161,when instead of welcoming a new love, you feel an urge to

page162,or perhaps, You can’t love me, I don’t deserve it. These stories r

page162,needs your compassion and love. When you feel the urge to

page162,the urge to run can free you to love. For some people, the chall

page162,people, the challenge is to receive love. When Amy first met Ellie, she

page162,she came to believe that love doesn’t always mean someone will leave.

page165,thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to grab hold of our

page166,of the past, be- cause we love ourselves fiercely and want to find a p

page168,their childhood, their past spouse or lover, etc. • Is deeply enmeshed

page168,father, children, or past lover—either dependent or very angry.

page169,generous enough, or love them enough. • Obsessing ab

page169,a relationship or are loved. • Not taking care of your

page170,“I know s/he really loves me, s/he just has a hard time express-

page173,The intuitive knowledge that your new love is ambivalent, can’t com

page175,I still wanted to get her love so I was picking out people w

page176,person who can give and receive love. IS IT WRITTEN

page180,make better friends than lovers.” If you are uneasy about

page181,possibility of loss. To be able to love, we need to accept the melanc

page182,living, so we can open ourselves to love. We say hello and good-bye. We

page182,Don’t expect the person you fall in love with to stay the same. Like br

page187,GOING DEEPER: finding love beneath 39 illusio

page187,also the universal heart. It is wise love that makes the two one.

page187,and start to believe it’s natural to love, it’s safe to be honest, and

page187,and we are in the heart of the Beloved no matter what, our illusion

page187,If we’ve put a halo on our beloved’s head, we’ll feel let down when it st

page188,by the flaws and foibles of our new love. Even so, we will often be fac

page188,relationship? Even as (love) ascends to your height

page188,in the sun, So shall love descend to your roots an

page189,So if the dance of new love makes you feel jittery, well, just brea

page189,live in the heart of the Beloved. You may not realize it or feel it, bu

page190,drugs) to help us talk openly or make love? If I hold you with my

page191,In the journey toward finding your beloved, there may be several ending

page191,and our former partner frees us to love more wisely the next time. An

page191,ourselves, I chose this person, I loved this person, I stayed with

page192,moment, grasp that we would all love each other if we could, if we

page192,are at least fifty ways to leave a lover, there is only one kind of co

page193,a belief that she didn’t deserve love. By age thirty-eight, she’d b

page194,that blocked them from love. They’d walk right into their

page194,all right if she never makes love to me or cares about what I want.

page194,4. I know s/he really loves me, s/he just has a hard time show-

page196,MOMENTS 42 OF NEW LOVE We’ve been seeing each other

page197,Notice the Bittersweet Moments of New Love 181 I r

page197,a wonderful day with a new love. I realized it was this person—

page197,of his humanness and the potential for love. Every time we open one do

page197,open one door, we close another. It’s lovely to spend Sunday morning wit

page197,to spend Sunday morning with our new love, cooking break- fast and taki

page197,we also need to remind our ego that love means letting go of our entre

page197,living in the heart of the Beloved means our life will change, our shells

page198,to find out if their new love will join them in their heartfelt

page198,I called him and said, “I’d love your feedback on something I’m

page199,floor.” “I’d like us to read love poems to each other in bed. [Have a boo

page199,take action. Bring a book of love poems to bed, touch your lover tenderly

page199,book of love poems to bed, touch your lover tenderly and when the time f

page200,Buddha Dated But because I love to create a beautiful atmosphere, I did

page200,ers and said warmly, “This is so lovely. My family never did anythin

page200,values. Remember, your new love is opening their heart, asking you to j

page201,by joining him in something he loved. So remember, you might f

page201,up dancing closer to your beloved.

page203,OF THE BELOVED: we are one with e

page206,Within six weeks they were lovers. “That was what I really wan

page206,relationship flowered into an abiding love for each other. Ma

page206,they interviewed said it had been love at first sight. It brought to

page207,“Was there a time you fell in love?” I asked. “No, it just go

page210,no matter what flowery declarations of love they whisper in your ear. Like

page210,are meant to be a celebration of love, creativity, joy, and growth,

page210,insecurity and desperation rather than love. Remember, you can’t

page211,the story, “it’s dangerous to love, to get close, to let anyone really

page211,close, to let anyone really love me”? If the fear persists, see if you c

page211,and more time with your new love, it’s natural to start contemplating a

page212,Is present and responsive during love- maki

page214,ONDREA LEVINE, EMBRACING THE BELOVED Our commitment to a lover is

page214,BELOVED Our commitment to a lover is embodied in our commitment

page215,eyes and heart to your beloved, the greater the possibility for

page215,“You are the person I want as my lover, my special one, my partner

page215,one, my partner on the journey, my Beloved. I will de- vote myself to y

page216,other wholeheartedly, your love expands to embrace all people. When we

page216,of caressing velvet, of stroking our beloved’s hair, of looking at a singl

page216,remember 48 lovers are a gift from the universe

page217,true to our path, yet no lover is forthcoming. This tests our

page217,yond our comprehension. Ultimately, lovers are a gift from the univers

page217,is single. But whatever the reason a lover has not appeared, you need n

page217,you need not be alone. You are the lover in your life. You are a chil

page218,that we’re always in love, we’re bathed in it.

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you hav

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you have the

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you have the blessing of f

page218,have the blessing of finding your beloved, look her softly in the eyes,

page218,as you do—to be understood, loved, and respected, to find purpose and to

page218,storm, a companion, helpmate, lover, and friend. You also have a spar-

page219,the same way you meet your beloved—openly, honestly, fearlessly.

page219,yourselves to a transcendent love that is between you and all around

page219,well—to become one with love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved.

page219,become one with love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved. Over

page219,love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved. Over time you will attune e

page219,in the mystical heart of the Beloved. Recently, I took part in

page219,path and others who shared a love for the Dances of Univer- sal

page221,essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the momen

page221,tionship, to join together as one with love, lover, and beloved. Find you

page221,to join together as one with love, lover, and beloved. Find your way.

page221,one with love, lover, and beloved. Find your way. Let it express all of

page221,selves as one with the Beloved. Your union can be a beacon

page221,just a moment, whenever you see the Beloved, which is in all people, you

page223,Chopra, Deepak. The Path to Love: Renewing the Power of Spir

page223,Johnson, Catherine. Lucky in Love. Kasl, Charlotte Davis, Ph.D.

page223,Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. ———. A Home for th

page223,and Commu- nity with Loved Ones, Neighbors, and Friends.

page223,and Ondrea Levine. Embracing the Beloved: Relationship as a Path of

page224,Maggie. Intimate Partners: Patterns in Love and Mar- riage. Bu

page224,Beck, Charlotte Joko. Everyday Zen: Love and Work; Nothing Special: L

page225,The Path of Con- scious Love. Poetry Barks, Col

page228,Correspondence I love to receive letters and read them all, b

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page15,and other Eastern teachings. Buddhism is more a philosophy for living

page15,to help you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spirit

page20,than a human being. While Buddhism is often portrayed as austere, in real-

page20,Early practitioners of Buddhism were often monastic, com- mitt

page21,and surprising. In Buddhism there are teachings and practices, but

page21,of spiritual equality. Buddhism is about self-knowledge, a fearless exp

page24,heart and mind. Buddhism centers around compassion, kindness, tr

page25,Another central aspect of Buddhism is reflected in the eight sig

page25,Right Mindfulness. As you can see, Buddhism is a very earth- bound approa

page26,essence. One of the key aspects of Buddhism that is crucial to relationshi

page27,are. Another aspect of Buddhism that can help us walk the spir-

page27,Another aspect of Buddhism is developing a fearless, un-

page27,one of the central practices in Buddhism is meditation to help us see

page28,heart.* While the heart of Buddhism is coming to realize you are part

page28,and thus more individualistic than Buddhism, which comes from the Far East

page29,This concept is also at the heart of Buddhism. Music and movement have a

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find their inne

page35,of our hu- manness. In Buddhism, there is no judgement of where you

page50,YOU While most streams of Buddhism take a contemplative stance on

page60,the other side is a stack of books on Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Ze

page72,then paused before saying, “Buddhism is about being free to manifest all of

page72,that get in the way. While Buddhism sometimes comes across as being imperso

page72,and passionless, in reality Buddhism affirms us in our humanness, w

page109,ness, be gentle with yourself. In Buddhism, there is no con- cept of sin

page132,FROM SAY I AM YOU In Buddhism, commitment and loving are most importa

page171,misery. By the way, one teaching of Buddhism is that we help our friends g

page182,Impermanence is a central concept in Buddhism. Nothing stays the same, not i

page214,impermanence is one of the basics of Buddhism. The point is this: To make a

page224,and Mar- riage. Buddhism and related topics Beck, Charl

page224,His Holiness. The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosop

page225,Women in Tantric Buddhism. Welwood, John, Ph.D. Journey

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page15,to help you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spirit

page20,than a human being. While Buddhism is often portrayed as austere, in real-

page20,Early practitioners of Buddhism were often monastic, com- mitt

page21,and surprising. In Buddhism there are teachings and practices, but

page21,of spiritual equality. Buddhism is about self-knowledge, a fearless exp

page24,heart and mind. Buddhism centers around compassion, kindness, tr

page25,Another central aspect of Buddhism is reflected in the eight sig

page25,Right Mindfulness. As you can see, Buddhism is a very earth- bound approa

page26,essence. One of the key aspects of Buddhism that is crucial to relationshi

page27,are. Another aspect of Buddhism that can help us walk the spir-

page27,Another aspect of Buddhism is developing a fearless, un-

page27,one of the central practices in Buddhism is meditation to help us see

page28,heart.* While the heart of Buddhism is coming to realize you are part

page28,and thus more individualistic than Buddhism, which comes from the Far East

page29,This concept is also at the heart of Buddhism. Music and movement have a

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find their inne

page35,of our hu- manness. In Buddhism, there is no judgement of where you

page50,YOU While most streams of Buddhism take a contemplative stance on

page60,the other side is a stack of books on Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Ze

page72,then paused before saying, “Buddhism is about being free to manifest all of

page72,that get in the way. While Buddhism sometimes comes across as being imperso

page72,and passionless, in reality Buddhism affirms us in our humanness, w

page109,ness, be gentle with yourself. In Buddhism, there is no con- cept of sin

page132,FROM SAY I AM YOU In Buddhism, commitment and loving are most importa

page171,misery. By the way, one teaching of Buddhism is that we help our friends g

page182,Impermanence is a central concept in Buddhism. Nothing stays the same, not i

page214,impermanence is one of the basics of Buddhism. The point is this: To make a

page224,and Mar- riage. Buddhism and related topics Beck, Charl

page224,His Holiness. The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosop

page225,Women in Tantric Buddhism. Welwood, John, Ph.D. Journey

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page30,The commitment to oneself as a Quaker is to lis- ten for this inner

page30,courage to follow it. In the Quaker meeting, where Friends sit quietly in a

page30,could benefit from.) Traditional Quaker worship is without dogma, icon

page31,silence, and simplicity. In this way, Quaker and Bud- dhist philosophies a

page31,their spiritual practices, Quakers have a long history of social activism

page31,in the crowd. Quaker meetings have a special committee, some

page31,tionship, or spiritual concern. Quakers use the concept of feeling c

page31,about a given situation. Quakers have a saying: “Walk cheerfully over t

page60,side is a stack of books on Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Zen spirit

page63,much of the time. In the Quaker tradition we listen for that still, sma

page107,Once I wrote to Marlene, a woman in my Quaker meeting who had suddenly turn

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page15,wisdom, I also draw from Christian, Sufi, and other Eastern teachings.

page15,you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spiritual practice

page23,as a Mureed—a student of the Sufi path—I practice yoga regularly, attend

page28,minds and bodies. Sufism can be defined as the path of love or

page28,you are part of all that is, Sufism focuses more on emerging as all of wh

page28,It’s more a matter of emphasis. Sufism is Middle East in origin and

page28,than the individual. Although Sufism comes from the Mos- lem trad

page28,the Mos- lem tradition, many Sufis in the West do not identify them-

page28,to Islam. By its very nature, Sufism encompasses the spirit that

page28,one can take part in Sufi practices in conjunction with other rel

page28,traditions. Sufism is about connecting with the intuitiv

page28,in the mystical heart. Sufis refer to one God which is all of natur

page28,One of the most sacred phrases in Sufism is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”

page28,is *This description of Sufism includes material from conversations

page28,Shahir, Darvesha, and Qahira, all Sufi teachers.

page29,and movement have always been part of Sufi prac- tice, along with numero

page29,of Universal Peace originated in Sufi practice. The Zikr, a chant c

page29,practice. The Zikr, a chant central to Sufi practice, is based on the wor

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find

page29,helpful to others. Sufism puts a strong emphasis on service to

page30,—QAHIRA, SUFI TEACHER Sufi gatherings ar

page30,—QAHIRA, SUFI TEACHER Sufi gatherings are often festive and colorf

page30,auster- ity, or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices t

page31,It’s kind of like the Sufi teacher staying attuned to her stu-

page31,see the luminous essence in everyone. Sufis talk about all people living

page32,—RUMI, SUFI POET, from LIKE THIS You want

page33,—RUMI, from LIKE THIS The Sufi poet Rumi interlaces our desire for hum

page42,Enneagram, which is based on ancient Sufi teachings, there are nine basi

page50,on passion, pleasure, and pain, Sufism encourages us to be open to

page60,Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wis

page195,lesson for many of us. Sufis talk about attunement. As you attune t

page205,When I recently asked Shahir, my Sufi teacher and her husband, Sadi

page216,world, with all people, or as Sufis might say, through loving each other w

page218,and alone. When my Sufi teacher, Shahir, suffered her near-fata

page219,Recently, I took part in the Sufi wedding of Shahir and Sadiq,

page219,marriage was an integral part of a Sufi weekend re- treat entitled “H

page219,a close-knit core of people on the Sufi path and others who shared a

page220,two days of dancing and doing Sufi practices. As the two groups met, the d

page221,ter all the candles were lit, the Sufi teacher, called a Mur- shida,

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page15,you on your way. In Buddhism, as in Sufism and other spiritual practices,

page28,minds and bodies. Sufism can be defined as the path of love or o

page28,you are part of all that is, Sufism focuses more on emerging as all of who

page28,It’s more a matter of emphasis. Sufism is Middle East in origin and t

page28,than the individual. Although Sufism comes from the Mos- lem tradit

page28,to Islam. By its very nature, Sufism encompasses the spirit that ca

page28,traditions. Sufism is about connecting with the intuitive

page28,One of the most sacred phrases in Sufism is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—G

page28,is *This description of Sufism includes material from conversations wi

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find

page29,helpful to others. Sufism puts a strong emphasis on service to ot

page30,auster- ity, or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to

page50,on passion, pleasure, and pain, Sufism encourages us to be open to ou

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page28,you are part of all that is, Sufism focuses more on emerging as all of who

page28,It’s more a matter of emphasis. Sufism is Middle East in origin and t

page28,than the individual. Although Sufism comes from the Mos- lem tradit

page28,to Islam. By its very nature, Sufism encompasses the spirit that ca

page28,traditions. Sufism is about connecting with the intuitive

page28,One of the most sacred phrases in Sufism is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—G

page28,is *This description of Sufism includes material from conversations wi

page29,practices work best. Sufism, like Buddhism, helps people find

page29,helpful to others. Sufism puts a strong emphasis on service to ot

page30,auster- ity, or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to

page50,on passion, pleasure, and pain, Sufism encourages us to be open to ou

page60,Buddhism, Quaker traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdo

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page3,—Rowan Conrad, Ph.D., therapist, Buddhist meditation teacher, and studen

page3,and others.” —Keith Walker, Buddhist practitioner

page9,and senior stu- dent of Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, for a careful

page19,The Buddha wasn’t a Buddhist either. That term came from h

page20,of sexuality and relationships in Buddhist writings, along with the fact

page20,celibate. In the West, however, Buddhist practitioners are be- ginning

page21,more awake. If we dated with a Buddhist consciousness there would be

page21,ourselves. Dating with a Buddhist consciousness means a willingness to co

page23,quantum psychology, and follow many Buddhist teachings, including the prac

page23,is goodness. The first precept of the Buddhist

page24,theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones.” The source of truth and wisdom i

page26,and tenderness. Buddhists do not refer to God, rather to the ess

page31,answering] that of God in everyone.” Buddhists teach us to see the luminous

page37,ble of compassion and love. Buddhists use many images to describe

page44,our pain is serious. From a Buddhist perspective, we can re- member

page44,One helpful technique common to Buddhist practice is that when we get a

page58,These are essentially the two aims of Buddhist practice: expe- riencing the c

page60,tic self? Rowan Conrad, a Buddhist student of Thich Nhat Hanh

page61,spoke with Keith Walker, friend and Buddhist practi- tioner and psychother

page72,good, it didn’t sound very Buddhist to me, so I called Keith Walker, a Budd

page72,to me, so I called Keith Walker, a Buddhist friend, to ask his perspective

page86,what we are aware of. In Buddhist terms, we could say, don’t be at-

page132,—ROWAN CONRAD, BUDDHIST MEDITATION TEACHER

page151,love, love and fear. From a Buddhist perspective, if we’re not feeling love,

page158,If the Buddha Dated Buddhist perspective, breathing out anger, hurt,

page215,Chodron describes samaya, a Buddhist term, as “a marriage to reality.”

page220,the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Zoroastrian, indigenous

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page3,—Rowan Conrad, Ph.D., therapist, Buddhist meditation teacher, and studen

page3,and others.” —Keith Walker, Buddhist practitioner

page9,and senior stu- dent of Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, for a careful

page19,The Buddha wasn’t a Buddhist either. That term came from h

page20,of sexuality and relationships in Buddhist writings, along with the fact

page20,celibate. In the West, however, Buddhist practitioners are be- ginning

page21,more awake. If we dated with a Buddhist consciousness there would be

page21,ourselves. Dating with a Buddhist consciousness means a willingness to co

page23,quantum psychology, and follow many Buddhist teachings, including the prac

page23,is goodness. The first precept of the Buddhist

page24,theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones.” The source of truth and wisdom i

page26,and tenderness. Buddhists do not refer to God, rather to the ess

page31,answering] that of God in everyone.” Buddhists teach us to see the luminous

page37,ble of compassion and love. Buddhists use many images to describe

page44,our pain is serious. From a Buddhist perspective, we can re- member

page44,One helpful technique common to Buddhist practice is that when we get a

page58,These are essentially the two aims of Buddhist practice: expe- riencing the c

page60,tic self? Rowan Conrad, a Buddhist student of Thich Nhat Hanh

page61,spoke with Keith Walker, friend and Buddhist practi- tioner and psychother

page72,good, it didn’t sound very Buddhist to me, so I called Keith Walker, a Budd

page72,to me, so I called Keith Walker, a Buddhist friend, to ask his perspective

page86,what we are aware of. In Buddhist terms, we could say, don’t be at-

page132,—ROWAN CONRAD, BUDDHIST MEDITATION TEACHER

page151,love, love and fear. From a Buddhist perspective, if we’re not feeling love,

page158,If the Buddha Dated Buddhist perspective, breathing out anger, hurt,

page215,Chodron describes samaya, a Buddhist term, as “a marriage to reality.”

page220,the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Zoroastrian, indigenous

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page20,could be in touch with their inner radiance, or as some say, the luminous

page27,meditation to help us see our own inner process clearly and stop iden

page29,helps people find their inner source of wisdom, which enables them to

page30,is to lis- ten for this inner guidance and have the courage to follow

page35,by and curious about your inner world, bring minute-to-minute awareness

page36,waxes and wanes, you have an inner world that is fluid and shifting. You h

page37,many images to describe our inner perfection: the sun behind the clouds,

page37,nonexistence, or death. This inner emp- tiness is the inner Esse

page37,inner emp- tiness is the inner Essence which we all seek and which

page38,and pulse of our essential inner world—the song that is ours al

page38,two people bring the richness of their inner mu- sic to each other, they br

page40,We need to be aware of our inner trickster—the ego in its many

page49,path of spiritual development. We want inner peace but we’re scared to sur

page52,your scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature.

page58,We stay in touch with our inner experience and reactions. We

page71,the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal chart in hand. As she l

page90,well-differentiated people have the inner resources to calm them

page108,We need to listen to our inner voice so we don’t either rush

page117,doesn’t preclude the euphoria of an inner tremor when your beloved come

page126,he wanted me to help pay for dinner and he said indignantly, “I’d never

page126,let a woman pay for her dinner.” What else would he never let

page126,running errands, walking, having dinner, and at- tending a jazz concer

page154,might have some unexplored inner messages that say I’m unworthy,

page164,fear, feeling it shake their inner world. They hung onto the rope—their

page171,cery list, call forth your inner warrior and have a conversa-

page172,It can feel like waging an inner war, but along with feelings of with-

page176,we should never stop listening to our inner guid- ance, handwriting analys

page188,path. When we hear our inner dialogues, we remember we’re listening

page189,await a clear message from a deep inner stillness. It may take days,

page195,powerful commitment and deep inner work to release old patterns, and it ta

page199,a time: “I’d like to cook dinner together next Friday evening.”

page199,I was corny to set a pretty dinner table with flowers, candles, and the go

page200,unless it feels like an inner violation to our values. Remember, your

page208,ask questions, and reveal their inner world. Without some form of ag

page209,we commit to a deep level of inner awareness and to confronting any fear t

page225,———. The Dark Side of the Inner Child: The Next Step.

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page20,could be in touch with their inner radiance, or as some say, the luminous

page27,meditation to help us see our own inner process clearly and stop iden

page29,helps people find their inner source of wisdom, which enables them to

page30,is to lis- ten for this inner guidance and have the courage to follow

page35,by and curious about your inner world, bring minute-to-minute awareness

page36,waxes and wanes, you have an inner world that is fluid and shifting. You h

page37,many images to describe our inner perfection: the sun behind the clouds,

page37,nonexistence, or death. This inner emp- tiness is the inner Esse

page37,inner emp- tiness is the inner Essence which we all seek and which

page38,and pulse of our essential inner world—the song that is ours al

page38,two people bring the richness of their inner mu- sic to each other, they br

page40,We need to be aware of our inner trickster—the ego in its many

page49,path of spiritual development. We want inner peace but we’re scared to sur

page52,your scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature.

page58,We stay in touch with our inner experience and reactions. We

page71,the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal chart in hand. As she l

page90,well-differentiated people have the inner resources to calm them

page108,We need to listen to our inner voice so we don’t either rush

page117,doesn’t preclude the euphoria of an inner tremor when your beloved come

page126,he wanted me to help pay for dinner and he said indignantly, “I’d never

page126,let a woman pay for her dinner.” What else would he never let

page126,running errands, walking, having dinner, and at- tending a jazz concer

page154,might have some unexplored inner messages that say I’m unworthy,

page164,fear, feeling it shake their inner world. They hung onto the rope—their

page171,cery list, call forth your inner warrior and have a conversa-

page172,It can feel like waging an inner war, but along with feelings of with-

page176,we should never stop listening to our inner guid- ance, handwriting analys

page188,path. When we hear our inner dialogues, we remember we’re listening

page189,await a clear message from a deep inner stillness. It may take days,

page195,powerful commitment and deep inner work to release old patterns, and it ta

page199,a time: “I’d like to cook dinner together next Friday evening.”

page199,I was corny to set a pretty dinner table with flowers, candles, and the go

page200,unless it feels like an inner violation to our values. Remember, your

page208,ask questions, and reveal their inner world. Without some form of ag

page209,we commit to a deep level of inner awareness and to confronting any fear t

page225,———. The Dark Side of the Inner Child: The Next Step.

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page2,insightful book takes a much deeper look at love and romance an

page12,GOING DEEPER: Creat

page12,a Durable Fire 39 Going Deeper: Finding Love Beneath Illusions

page29,“I am willing to move to a deeper level of service. I am willing to dis

page32,you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your commitment to know your

page34,is no tension [mean- ing no deepening of knowledge of self and others],

page48,less tenacious, she became freer to deepen her bond with Ellie.

page49,security, or we can take a deep breath, and say take me, and leap into

page81,when you’re in love, but values run deep and don’t change easily.

page93,her spiritual journey? Go deep for the answers. STEP 3. Go

page100,couples Johnson interviewed were still deeply in love, sexually attracted

page108,if you meet someone who is still deeply mourning a loss, you are wis

page109,This winter, after I faced some deeply etched fears and dealt with

page120,want to meet—not to delve into your deepest secrets. Be sure to ask any

page133,will be refused. It’s given me a deeper comprehension of why men la

page134,we guess might be gay or lesbian. At a deeper level, being “in the closet”

page135,we live from our essence, the more deeply we

page140,in a different way—to the deep, enduring stream that runs below the wi

page146,op- eras to drown out the deeper dilemmas of existence, we can

page155,I’m afraid we won’t get to a deep level of intimacy and it wi

page156,we start to know ourselves more deeply, define our- selves more cle

page158,It was then I realized more deeply the power of Tonglin. PREP

page160,also become able to access a deeper level of awareness. Any- one

page160,and make eye contact without staring deeply into each other’s eyes.)

page163,other would step away. It was like a deeply conditioned fight or flight

page168,spouse or lover, etc. • Is deeply enmeshed with mother, father, childre

page176,telling them, and start going deeper inside to our luminous cente

page179,person see that their partner has a deeply ingrained pat- tern of deal

page181,sorrow unmasked. . . . The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, t

page181,When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall

page185,5 GOING DEEPER: create a d

page187,171 GOING DEEPER: finding love beneath 39

page187,I AM THAT As our connection deepens, we may feel the uneasiness of

page187,and we open ourselves to a deeper connection. On the spiri

page189,AM Page 173 Going Deeper

page189,real—and await a clear message from a deep inner stillness. It may take

page195,It takes a powerful commitment and deep inner work to release old pat

page208,we are led by a desire to deepen the bond. Commitments provide a

page209,feels like freedom to go deeper, feel union, and explore one-

page209,promise to be truthful, we commit to a deep level of inner awareness and

page210,to stay in limbo and never deepen your connection. It’s often tempting

page211,It must come from a desire to go deeper into a relationship. If a c

page215,with reality. Our deepest commitment is our commitment to real

page217,absolutely nothing wrong—no deep block, no problem, nothing you could ha

page219,Over time you will attune even more deeply to each other, creating a h

page220,be married in unity with the deepest wisdom of all religions, to invoke a

page223,Martin. I and Thou. Chopra, Deepak. The Path to Love: Renewing the Power

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page2,insightful book takes a much deeper look at love and romance an

page12,GOING DEEPER: Creat

page12,a Durable Fire 39 Going Deeper: Finding Love Beneath Illusions

page29,“I am willing to move to a deeper level of service. I am willing to dis

page32,you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your commitment to know your

page34,is no tension [mean- ing no deepening of knowledge of self and others],

page48,less tenacious, she became freer to deepen her bond with Ellie.

page49,security, or we can take a deep breath, and say take me, and leap into

page81,when you’re in love, but values run deep and don’t change easily.

page93,her spiritual journey? Go deep for the answers. STEP 3. Go

page100,couples Johnson interviewed were still deeply in love, sexually attracted

page108,if you meet someone who is still deeply mourning a loss, you are wis

page109,This winter, after I faced some deeply etched fears and dealt with

page120,want to meet—not to delve into your deepest secrets. Be sure to ask any

page133,will be refused. It’s given me a deeper comprehension of why men la

page134,we guess might be gay or lesbian. At a deeper level, being “in the closet”

page135,we live from our essence, the more deeply we

page140,in a different way—to the deep, enduring stream that runs below the wi

page146,op- eras to drown out the deeper dilemmas of existence, we can

page155,I’m afraid we won’t get to a deep level of intimacy and it wi

page156,we start to know ourselves more deeply, define our- selves more cle

page158,It was then I realized more deeply the power of Tonglin. PREP

page160,also become able to access a deeper level of awareness. Any- one

page160,and make eye contact without staring deeply into each other’s eyes.)

page163,other would step away. It was like a deeply conditioned fight or flight

page168,spouse or lover, etc. • Is deeply enmeshed with mother, father, childre

page176,telling them, and start going deeper inside to our luminous cente

page179,person see that their partner has a deeply ingrained pat- tern of deal

page181,sorrow unmasked. . . . The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, t

page181,When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall

page185,5 GOING DEEPER: create a d

page187,171 GOING DEEPER: finding love beneath 39

page187,I AM THAT As our connection deepens, we may feel the uneasiness of

page187,and we open ourselves to a deeper connection. On the spiri

page189,AM Page 173 Going Deeper

page189,real—and await a clear message from a deep inner stillness. It may take

page195,It takes a powerful commitment and deep inner work to release old pat

page208,we are led by a desire to deepen the bond. Commitments provide a

page209,feels like freedom to go deeper, feel union, and explore one-

page209,promise to be truthful, we commit to a deep level of inner awareness and

page210,to stay in limbo and never deepen your connection. It’s often tempting

page211,It must come from a desire to go deeper into a relationship. If a c

page215,with reality. Our deepest commitment is our commitment to real

page217,absolutely nothing wrong—no deep block, no problem, nothing you could ha

page219,Over time you will attune even more deeply to each other, creating a h

page220,be married in unity with the deepest wisdom of all religions, to invoke a

page223,Martin. I and Thou. Chopra, Deepak. The Path to Love: Renewing the Power

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page31,or oppression, even if we are the lone voice in the crowd. Qu

page38,essential being. They are the voices that say Be careful, don’t get too clo

page38,tion, of counterpoint, harmony, voices weaving together, creating a

page47,identity and finding our authentic voice, can we give birth to our own

page48,Buddha Dated her mother’s voice still lived in her head, and she still

page55,cover over our essence. The voice of the rigid ego is intense, urgent,

page63,listen for that still, small voice within to guide us. We live in a stream

page76,decisions. They have an equal voice. One does not sacrifice himself, or

page92,connect but something about his voice on the taped message appealed

page108,We need to listen to our inner voice so we don’t either rush the pr

page116,speak from that still, small voice within. It’s scary to say “I care about

page119,the ad, listen- ing to the voice messages, and having a couple of phone

page120,a short message. Does the voice sound alive, warm, and flow- i

page122,through Star Wars. While I liked his voice and bright energy, we were too

page131,my daughter, in her innocent little voice at age four, asking a first d

page140,ourself means knowing we will voice our desires, define what we wa

page142,7. Do both of us feel safe to voice our preferences or accept

page162,you might hear a dis- tant voice inside crying, I’ll be caught, trapped,

page164,their commitment. Eventually, their voices relaxed and became more natur

page174,Almost magically, when we voice our truths an obsession will f

page188,personality having a tug of war. One voice inside says That’s petty, don’

page188,him (or her), while another voice says, My gut aches, I need to talk abou

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page2,and very supportive of the soul’s search for a mate. Her book

page4,house on a mountain near Missoula, Montana.

page29,the responsibility for souls who come knocking on your door in the

page30,Buddha Dated can do the soul’s work.” As you are able to hear the sp

page35,The ego fears surrender. Our soul, however, longs for us to crack our she

page74,Feng Shui consultant from Missoula, Montana, one can make room in the bed

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed through our

page143,and in the core of our own souls. —THOMAS MERTON

page170,sent him/her to me.” “We’re soul mates.” “Other people have i

page218,here, and I realized it was my soul, and that there was no dual-

page224,Relationship to Heal Your Body and Soul. Scarf, Maggie. Intimate Partn

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page4,house on a mountain near Missoula, Montana.

page29,the responsibility for souls who come knocking on your door in the

page30,Buddha Dated can do the soul’s work.” As you are able to hear the sp

page35,The ego fears surrender. Our soul, however, longs for us to crack our she

page74,Feng Shui consultant from Missoula, Montana, one can make room in the bed

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed through our

page143,and in the core of our own souls. —THOMAS MERTON

page170,sent him/her to me.” “We’re soul mates.” “Other people have i

page218,here, and I realized it was my soul, and that there was no dual-

page224,Relationship to Heal Your Body and Soul. Scarf, Maggie. Intimate Partn

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page2,or manipulations but on creating spiritual bonds. Charlotte Kasl does

page3,is inseparable from one’s personal and spiritual evolution. This book is a h

page4,with feminism, Eastern spiritual practices, and alternative

page5,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life Yes, You C

page6,FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Ch

page7,a handbook for finding love on a spiritual p

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,1 If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 3 2 Ground Yo

page10,3 2 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 6

page10,7 Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 34 8

page10,34 8 Be Guided by Spirit, Not Ego 38

page10,38 9 Spiritual Equality: One Set of Rules for Men a

page11,When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120 27 How to Find

page12,145 34 Be a Spiritual Warrior: Set a Bottom Line

page14,You will find that remaining on the spiritual path as you seek a lover o

page15,and learn what it means to create a spiritual bond that is flex- ible and

page15,on authenticity, equality, spirituality, and joy. While it is centered on

page15,this book is a guide to dating on the spiritual path, it is also practical—

page15,as in Sufism and other spiritual practices, the practical ways we liv

page15,are not separate from the spiritual path. It is our ability to be presen

page19,ANYONE 1 ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Of course, the Buddha

page19,and submitting himself to rigorous spiritual practices. But they did no

page20,and relation- ships with the spiritual journey. What would it me

page21,If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 5 pedest

page21,We’d remember that on the spiritual path, the purpose of any relationshi

page21,without judgment or pride. On the spiritual path, we enter into a shar

page21,9, we’ll further discuss the idea of spiritual equality. Buddhism is ab

page22,GROUND YOURSELF WITH SPIRITUAL 2 WISDOM

page22,—GANDHI We become spiritually grounded when we make this commit-

page23,7 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 7

page23,and nothing to feel ashamed of. Our spiritual commitment to truth and in

page23,within ourselves. Spiritual wisdom transcends all religions and

page23,wisdom transcends all religions and spiritual prac- tices. I’ve often he

page24,when it comes to grounding yourself in spiritual wisdom. That’s why I find n

page24,with these different spiritual practices. All of them focus on our

page24,might help you think about the spiritual wisdom you already have tha

page25,9 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 9

page25,eight signposts of being on the spiritual path—Right Aspira- tion, R

page26,themselves, in the truth and in their spiritual com- munity (sangha). Short

page27,11 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 11

page27,personalities. We are essence, spirit, or energy. Later, in Chapter

page28,Sufism encompasses the spirit that came down through all the

page29,13 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom

page29,attunes to the teacher and whatever spiritual practices work best. Sufis

page30,work.” As you are able to hear the spirit within in you—your connectio

page30,or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to open our heart

page30,of love, connection, and spirit as it speaks through us, rather than do

page30,if someone feels moved by spirit to stand up and speak, they do

page30,is seen as having direct access to spirit or God. There is free-

page31,15 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 15

page31,15 dom from all spiritual materialism and an emphasis on

page31,with the mystical aspects of their spiritual practices, Quakers have a

page31,is to stay attuned to the spiritual life of the meeting and help it grow

page31,job, rela- tionship, or spiritual concern. Quakers use the concept of

page32,will all ground you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your co

page32,This requires having the spiritual desire to connect, crack our

page33,boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing betwe

page33,with others and with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression o

page34,result because we forgot that spirit is within us and around us. No one can

page34,purr, glow, and breath of spirit rippling through you, sensuous and

page34,Krishnamurti, the renowned spiritual teacher and author of numerous

page38,connecting. “The spiritual path wrecks the body and afterwards

page39,a rela- tionship on the spiritual path: • What are the tho

page39,the jewel that is you. The spiritual path is a process of unmasking ourse

page42,friends. Our task on the spiritual path is to stop repeating the

page47,wrong.” This makes both the spiritual path and relationships very difficul

page48,to yourself is the only hope for a spiritu- ally centered relationship,

page49,you? As we evolve on the spiritual path, we find a balance be-

page49,peo- ple feel on the path of spiritual development. We want inner

page50,TO COOK IN THE 7 SPIRITUAL FIRE Gamble everything

page50,for long periods at mean-spirited roadhouses. Don’t wait a

page50,New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrior. Not only are we ch

page51,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 35

page51,will be easier to jump into the spiritual fire. Noth- ing is better

page51,roots of our hair. The spiritual warrior hides from nothing. We jump

page52,be afraid. You’ve thrown a log on the spiritual fire. You’ve hit an edge, n

page52,scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature. Go

page53,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 37

page53,to remember that the possibilities for spiritual growth speed up immensely

page53,Fast. Stay in the Spiritual Fire Let it cook you

page53,Rumi’s encouragement to stay in the spiritual fire to mean you should be

page53,that scalds you. The spiritual fire is one of transformation, not

page53,Being able to take the heat of the spiritual fire takes prac- tice. I’v

page54,8 BE GUIDED BY SPIRIT, NOT EGO There are many dating

page54,to do and say when dating. On the spiritual path, the “rules” are simpl

page54,am I being guided by spirit or by my rigid ego? Before

page54,Before differentiating between spirit and the rigid ego, I’d like to

page54,demolished, as is often portrayed in spiritual litera- ture. We don’t want

page55,Page 39 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page56,are some ways to distinguish between spirit and ego. The following are exa

page57,Page 41 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page58,How can I stay cen- tered in spirit? How can I do no harm to myself or anot

page58,hurt. When we operate from spirit we move in the direction of th

page59,8:12 AM Page 43 Spiritual Equality

page59,says I want someone to fill me up. Spirit says I’ll have someone to hel

page59,journey. SPIRITUAL EQUALITY: one set of rules

page59,from SAY I AM YOU At the spiritual level we are all the same—essence, p

page60,different? The an- swer is a spiritual one that I will return to at the end

page60,traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdom—

page60,prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view are these: Do they hel

page61,8:12 AM Page 45 Spiritual Equality

page62,or gay, the more we will create a spiritual union and find pleasure in

page62,find pleasure in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase

page62,face to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for i

page62,to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for intimacy an

page63,8:12 AM Page 47 Spiritual Equality

page64,to reinforce this idea. As we evolve spiritually, we be- come increasingly

page64,immediately takes us off the spiritual path.” We need to take o

page64,be pitted against our own counsel or spirit. It is better to make an ho

page65,8:12 AM Page 49 Spiritual Equality

page65,relationship. The flow of spirit is within us, between us, around us—bin

page71,could truly join me on the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal ch

page72,ing for qualities and values. From a spiritual perspective it’s

page73,desire to grow, learn, and evolve spiritually—someone who is honest,

page73,honest, generous, playful, and spirited, with similar interests to

page75,connecting us in a river of spirit.

page76,the level of commitment to a spiritual path—a willingness to grow, reflect,

page77,“us” bond that brings two people into spiritual union. A thir

page78,When we bond at the level of spirit or essence, we start to taste

page78,of the uni- verse. At this spiritual level of connection we are not only

page78,The more our connection is grounded in spirituality, the better the chance o

page78,vital relationship. A spiritual connection is when we relate to each

page78,more levels as we progress toward a spiritual bond. (I have not included

page79,6. Creativity/passion 7. Spirituality 8. Essence

page80,of the ego or the spirit. When our intelligence is the servant o

page80,our intelligence is the servant of spirit, it be- comes wisdom. We

page81,in a French café if they don’t have a spiritual bond. SWM [ sin- gle w

page81,eating, religion, or spiritual beliefs. They can reflect the ways w

page81,If you are immersed in a spiritual practice and your partner isn’t inte

page82,on one person’s part. Spirited, country living woman, 32, musi-

page82,Creativity is the manifestation of spirit coming through us, permea

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed thr

page83,kindness, and honesty. 7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created thro

page83,7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created through a whole-

page83,and as part of something greater. A spiritual bond allows cou- ples

page83,People with a spiritual union treat their bond like a lumi-

page84,Join me on the magical mystery tour. Spirited woman: art teacher, 43,

page84,friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz, classic

page84,psychological, creative, and spiritual levels—we come closer to li

page86,our evolution on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differenti

page86,on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differentiation are

page89,and others’. Spiritual warriors clearly see signs of manipu

page89,I stay with this mean-spirited person? We keep the focus inward,

page91,love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page92,and joy 7. Spirituality: commitment to a path of truth, i

page93,or is it more to- ward a spiritual level? Is is spread through all the

page93,that someone be conscious of her spiritual journey? Go deep for the

page94,place an ad that attracted a kindred spirit, she wanted someone committe

page94,wanted someone committed to the spiritual path, but didn’t want to

page94,it’s a Hindu greeting often used at spiritual gath- erings, which means

page98,Am I attracted out of spirit, or ego? Am I operating from

page99,helpmate, friend, and companion on the spiritual journey. In our child stat

page100,of our biochemistry with our spiritual knowledge, we can see that what is g

page100,see that what is good for our spiritual journey is good for our relationship

page101,them, keep the ones that support our spiritual path, and release the ones

page105,If you are serious about a spiritually bonded relationship, tak

page108,is risk of harming yourself. On the spiritual path, we commit to being an

page120,honesty is at the core of spirituality. Most people, myself included, ov

page123,If you go with an adventuresome spirit and see the desire for love i

page124,two meet. On the spiritual path of equality, the man or woman c

page124,of equality. Besides, at a spiritual level, there is no difference be-

page126,If the Buddha Dated On the spiritual path the rules are simple.

page128,friends. Remember, on the spiritual path we don’t “do it right,” we

page135,entation, or are part of a supportive spiritual community, and there are m

page135,become more truly as God or Spirit created us. This is true for all people

page136,is not a one-time event: the spiritual path is one of revealing ou

page136,and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and goodness in everyone.

page136,26 sexuality, spirituality There is nothing l

page137,of men or women. At a spiritual level, there is no male and female,

page138,—RUMI, FROM LIKE THIS Spiritual and cultural attitudes toward sexual

page138,and while it can be part of one’s spiritual path, it can also deny a po

page138,love be placed outside the circle of spiritual- ity. And there is no reaso

page138,ever be seen as a “higher” spiritual state than two people with a heartfe

page139,takes us further from intimacy. The spiritual path is one of balance and

page139,I being guided by ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, ma

page139,ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, making love both helps expres

page141,to first connect psychologically and spiritually and be in- tentional abo

page146,work out, but we can walk the spiritual path—open, natural, and honest—and

page147,receiving help us enter the river of spirit that connects us to each othe

page147,a person’s emotional and spiritual development. When it’s hard to give,

page148,you immerse yourself in the spiritual journey you will stop clutching to

page148,ships, in the beginning, if we want a spiritual equal, the en- ergy must go

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When we tell the t

page157,others. An example of the spirit of Tonglin occurred at a recent

page165,AM Page 149 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page165,light of a thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to gra

page165,journey. BE A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR: 34 set

page166,Honoring our bottom line tests our spiritual resolve. It’s so easy to fo

page167,AM Page 151 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page169,AM Page 153 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page171,8:15 AM Page 155 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page172,to remember our path, our spirit, and our sanity and protect ou

page174,and stay steady on the spiritual path supported by clarity, truth, an

page175,is unable to join you on the spiritual path. I went through a

page181,tion, and intuition. On the spiritual path, we are open to infor

page182,new develop- mental and spiritual stages daily, weekly. Im

page182,and joy exist side by side. On the spiritual path we allow these things

page182,stay the same. Like breathing air, the spiritual path is fluid, ungraspable,

page187,There is the material world and the spiritual. Between lies the univer

page187,deeper connection. On the spiritual path we remember and we forget, we l

page187,relationships and a challenge to our spiritual path.

page188,ship but it keeps us securely on the spiritual path. When we hear our inne

page206,each other. Maggie, a warm-spirited woman, moved to Wyoming where

page209,who will be unable to commit to a spiritually centered relationship.

page212,________ Committed to his or her own spiritual jo

page214,to the work ahead, psychological and spiritual. They insist we cultivate

page214,in our commitment to the spiritual path. We make a vow to do whatever i

page217,a child of the universe, a child of Spirit. Remember the words of St.

page217,and radiate a bright spirit. Ultimately, life is about

page219,is great richness when the river of spirit flows between two open hearts

page220,radiant, joyful, all of us rich in spirit from two days of dancing and d

page220,of them symbolizing a major spiritual tradition of the world—including the

page220,and goddess approaches to spirituality. One by one, each candle

page220,read from scriptures of that spiritual tradition. This was fol- lo

page221,many ways the essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the

page221,more your union reflects your luminous spirit, the more you bring light and

page223,dating, relationships, and spirituality. Dating DeAn

page223,Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life. Fromm, Erich. T

page223,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life.

page224,ness in Everyday Life. Spirituality Dass, Ram. Journey of Aw

page228,relation- ships, addiction, spirituality, and empowerment. Charlo

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page2,or manipulations but on creating spiritual bonds. Charlotte Kasl does

page3,is inseparable from one’s personal and spiritual evolution. This book is a h

page4,with feminism, Eastern spiritual practices, and alternative

page5,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life Yes, You C

page6,FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Ch

page7,a handbook for finding love on a spiritual p

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,1 If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 3 2 Ground Yo

page10,3 2 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 6

page10,7 Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 34 8

page10,34 8 Be Guided by Spirit, Not Ego 38

page10,38 9 Spiritual Equality: One Set of Rules for Men a

page11,When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120 27 How to Find

page12,145 34 Be a Spiritual Warrior: Set a Bottom Line

page14,You will find that remaining on the spiritual path as you seek a lover o

page15,and learn what it means to create a spiritual bond that is flex- ible and

page15,on authenticity, equality, spirituality, and joy. While it is centered on

page15,this book is a guide to dating on the spiritual path, it is also practical—

page15,as in Sufism and other spiritual practices, the practical ways we liv

page15,are not separate from the spiritual path. It is our ability to be presen

page19,ANYONE 1 ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Of course, the Buddha

page19,and submitting himself to rigorous spiritual practices. But they did no

page20,and relation- ships with the spiritual journey. What would it me

page21,If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 5 pedest

page21,We’d remember that on the spiritual path, the purpose of any relationshi

page21,without judgment or pride. On the spiritual path, we enter into a shar

page21,9, we’ll further discuss the idea of spiritual equality. Buddhism is ab

page22,GROUND YOURSELF WITH SPIRITUAL 2 WISDOM

page22,—GANDHI We become spiritually grounded when we make this commit-

page23,7 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 7

page23,and nothing to feel ashamed of. Our spiritual commitment to truth and in

page23,within ourselves. Spiritual wisdom transcends all religions and

page23,wisdom transcends all religions and spiritual prac- tices. I’ve often he

page24,when it comes to grounding yourself in spiritual wisdom. That’s why I find n

page24,with these different spiritual practices. All of them focus on our

page24,might help you think about the spiritual wisdom you already have tha

page25,9 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 9

page25,eight signposts of being on the spiritual path—Right Aspira- tion, R

page26,themselves, in the truth and in their spiritual com- munity (sangha). Short

page27,11 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 11

page27,personalities. We are essence, spirit, or energy. Later, in Chapter

page28,Sufism encompasses the spirit that came down through all the

page29,13 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom

page29,attunes to the teacher and whatever spiritual practices work best. Sufis

page30,work.” As you are able to hear the spirit within in you—your connectio

page30,or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to open our heart

page30,of love, connection, and spirit as it speaks through us, rather than do

page30,if someone feels moved by spirit to stand up and speak, they do

page30,is seen as having direct access to spirit or God. There is free-

page31,15 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 15

page31,15 dom from all spiritual materialism and an emphasis on

page31,with the mystical aspects of their spiritual practices, Quakers have a

page31,is to stay attuned to the spiritual life of the meeting and help it grow

page31,job, rela- tionship, or spiritual concern. Quakers use the concept of

page32,will all ground you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your co

page32,This requires having the spiritual desire to connect, crack our

page33,boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing betwe

page33,with others and with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression o

page34,result because we forgot that spirit is within us and around us. No one can

page34,purr, glow, and breath of spirit rippling through you, sensuous and

page34,Krishnamurti, the renowned spiritual teacher and author of numerous

page38,connecting. “The spiritual path wrecks the body and afterwards

page39,a rela- tionship on the spiritual path: • What are the tho

page39,the jewel that is you. The spiritual path is a process of unmasking ourse

page42,friends. Our task on the spiritual path is to stop repeating the

page47,wrong.” This makes both the spiritual path and relationships very difficul

page48,to yourself is the only hope for a spiritu- ally centered relationship,

page49,you? As we evolve on the spiritual path, we find a balance be-

page49,peo- ple feel on the path of spiritual development. We want inner

page50,TO COOK IN THE 7 SPIRITUAL FIRE Gamble everything

page50,for long periods at mean-spirited roadhouses. Don’t wait a

page50,New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrior. Not only are we ch

page51,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 35

page51,will be easier to jump into the spiritual fire. Noth- ing is better

page51,roots of our hair. The spiritual warrior hides from nothing. We jump

page52,be afraid. You’ve thrown a log on the spiritual fire. You’ve hit an edge, n

page52,scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature. Go

page53,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 37

page53,to remember that the possibilities for spiritual growth speed up immensely

page53,Fast. Stay in the Spiritual Fire Let it cook you

page53,Rumi’s encouragement to stay in the spiritual fire to mean you should be

page53,that scalds you. The spiritual fire is one of transformation, not

page53,Being able to take the heat of the spiritual fire takes prac- tice. I’v

page54,8 BE GUIDED BY SPIRIT, NOT EGO There are many dating

page54,to do and say when dating. On the spiritual path, the “rules” are simpl

page54,am I being guided by spirit or by my rigid ego? Before

page54,Before differentiating between spirit and the rigid ego, I’d like to

page54,demolished, as is often portrayed in spiritual litera- ture. We don’t want

page55,Page 39 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page56,are some ways to distinguish between spirit and ego. The following are exa

page57,Page 41 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page58,How can I stay cen- tered in spirit? How can I do no harm to myself or anot

page58,hurt. When we operate from spirit we move in the direction of th

page59,8:12 AM Page 43 Spiritual Equality

page59,says I want someone to fill me up. Spirit says I’ll have someone to hel

page59,journey. SPIRITUAL EQUALITY: one set of rules

page59,from SAY I AM YOU At the spiritual level we are all the same—essence, p

page60,different? The an- swer is a spiritual one that I will return to at the end

page60,traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdom—

page60,prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view are these: Do they hel

page61,8:12 AM Page 45 Spiritual Equality

page62,or gay, the more we will create a spiritual union and find pleasure in

page62,find pleasure in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase

page62,face to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for i

page62,to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for intimacy an

page63,8:12 AM Page 47 Spiritual Equality

page64,to reinforce this idea. As we evolve spiritually, we be- come increasingly

page64,immediately takes us off the spiritual path.” We need to take o

page64,be pitted against our own counsel or spirit. It is better to make an ho

page65,8:12 AM Page 49 Spiritual Equality

page65,relationship. The flow of spirit is within us, between us, around us—bin

page71,could truly join me on the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal ch

page72,ing for qualities and values. From a spiritual perspective it’s

page73,desire to grow, learn, and evolve spiritually—someone who is honest,

page73,honest, generous, playful, and spirited, with similar interests to

page75,connecting us in a river of spirit.

page76,the level of commitment to a spiritual path—a willingness to grow, reflect,

page77,“us” bond that brings two people into spiritual union. A thir

page78,When we bond at the level of spirit or essence, we start to taste

page78,of the uni- verse. At this spiritual level of connection we are not only

page78,The more our connection is grounded in spirituality, the better the chance o

page78,vital relationship. A spiritual connection is when we relate to each

page78,more levels as we progress toward a spiritual bond. (I have not included

page79,6. Creativity/passion 7. Spirituality 8. Essence

page80,of the ego or the spirit. When our intelligence is the servant o

page80,our intelligence is the servant of spirit, it be- comes wisdom. We

page81,in a French café if they don’t have a spiritual bond. SWM [ sin- gle w

page81,eating, religion, or spiritual beliefs. They can reflect the ways w

page81,If you are immersed in a spiritual practice and your partner isn’t inte

page82,on one person’s part. Spirited, country living woman, 32, musi-

page82,Creativity is the manifestation of spirit coming through us, permea

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed thr

page83,kindness, and honesty. 7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created thro

page83,7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created through a whole-

page83,and as part of something greater. A spiritual bond allows cou- ples

page83,People with a spiritual union treat their bond like a lumi-

page84,Join me on the magical mystery tour. Spirited woman: art teacher, 43,

page84,friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz, classic

page84,psychological, creative, and spiritual levels—we come closer to li

page86,our evolution on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differenti

page86,on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differentiation are

page89,and others’. Spiritual warriors clearly see signs of manipu

page89,I stay with this mean-spirited person? We keep the focus inward,

page91,love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page92,and joy 7. Spirituality: commitment to a path of truth, i

page93,or is it more to- ward a spiritual level? Is is spread through all the

page93,that someone be conscious of her spiritual journey? Go deep for the

page94,place an ad that attracted a kindred spirit, she wanted someone committe

page94,wanted someone committed to the spiritual path, but didn’t want to

page94,it’s a Hindu greeting often used at spiritual gath- erings, which means

page98,Am I attracted out of spirit, or ego? Am I operating from

page99,helpmate, friend, and companion on the spiritual journey. In our child stat

page100,of our biochemistry with our spiritual knowledge, we can see that what is g

page100,see that what is good for our spiritual journey is good for our relationship

page101,them, keep the ones that support our spiritual path, and release the ones

page105,If you are serious about a spiritually bonded relationship, tak

page108,is risk of harming yourself. On the spiritual path, we commit to being an

page120,honesty is at the core of spirituality. Most people, myself included, ov

page123,If you go with an adventuresome spirit and see the desire for love i

page124,two meet. On the spiritual path of equality, the man or woman c

page124,of equality. Besides, at a spiritual level, there is no difference be-

page126,If the Buddha Dated On the spiritual path the rules are simple.

page128,friends. Remember, on the spiritual path we don’t “do it right,” we

page135,entation, or are part of a supportive spiritual community, and there are m

page135,become more truly as God or Spirit created us. This is true for all people

page136,is not a one-time event: the spiritual path is one of revealing ou

page136,and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and goodness in everyone.

page136,26 sexuality, spirituality There is nothing l

page137,of men or women. At a spiritual level, there is no male and female,

page138,—RUMI, FROM LIKE THIS Spiritual and cultural attitudes toward sexual

page138,and while it can be part of one’s spiritual path, it can also deny a po

page138,love be placed outside the circle of spiritual- ity. And there is no reaso

page138,ever be seen as a “higher” spiritual state than two people with a heartfe

page139,takes us further from intimacy. The spiritual path is one of balance and

page139,I being guided by ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, ma

page139,ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, making love both helps expres

page141,to first connect psychologically and spiritually and be in- tentional abo

page146,work out, but we can walk the spiritual path—open, natural, and honest—and

page147,receiving help us enter the river of spirit that connects us to each othe

page147,a person’s emotional and spiritual development. When it’s hard to give,

page148,you immerse yourself in the spiritual journey you will stop clutching to

page148,ships, in the beginning, if we want a spiritual equal, the en- ergy must go

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When we tell the t

page157,others. An example of the spirit of Tonglin occurred at a recent

page165,AM Page 149 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page165,light of a thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to gra

page165,journey. BE A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR: 34 set

page166,Honoring our bottom line tests our spiritual resolve. It’s so easy to fo

page167,AM Page 151 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page169,AM Page 153 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page171,8:15 AM Page 155 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page172,to remember our path, our spirit, and our sanity and protect ou

page174,and stay steady on the spiritual path supported by clarity, truth, an

page175,is unable to join you on the spiritual path. I went through a

page181,tion, and intuition. On the spiritual path, we are open to infor

page182,new develop- mental and spiritual stages daily, weekly. Im

page182,and joy exist side by side. On the spiritual path we allow these things

page182,stay the same. Like breathing air, the spiritual path is fluid, ungraspable,

page187,There is the material world and the spiritual. Between lies the univer

page187,deeper connection. On the spiritual path we remember and we forget, we l

page187,relationships and a challenge to our spiritual path.

page188,ship but it keeps us securely on the spiritual path. When we hear our inne

page206,each other. Maggie, a warm-spirited woman, moved to Wyoming where

page209,who will be unable to commit to a spiritually centered relationship.

page212,________ Committed to his or her own spiritual jo

page214,to the work ahead, psychological and spiritual. They insist we cultivate

page214,in our commitment to the spiritual path. We make a vow to do whatever i

page217,a child of the universe, a child of Spirit. Remember the words of St.

page217,and radiate a bright spirit. Ultimately, life is about

page219,is great richness when the river of spirit flows between two open hearts

page220,radiant, joyful, all of us rich in spirit from two days of dancing and d

page220,of them symbolizing a major spiritual tradition of the world—including the

page220,and goddess approaches to spirituality. One by one, each candle

page220,read from scriptures of that spiritual tradition. This was fol- lo

page221,many ways the essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the

page221,more your union reflects your luminous spirit, the more you bring light and

page223,dating, relationships, and spirituality. Dating DeAn

page223,Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life. Fromm, Erich. T

page223,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life.

page224,ness in Everyday Life. Spirituality Dass, Ram. Journey of Aw

page228,relation- ships, addiction, spirituality, and empowerment. Charlo

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page22,but another name for God. —GANDHI

page26,Buddhists do not refer to God, rather to the essence or en-

page28,mystical heart. Sufis refer to one God which is all of nature and all

page28,is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. T

page28,beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love God is to love eac

page28,each other is to love God and to love God is to love each other—there is

page29,reality but the one, or but God. This concept is also at the heart of B

page30,as having direct access to spirit or God. There is free-

page31,ing [or answering] that of God in everyone.” Buddhists teach

page31,people living in the mystical heart of God. Different words, one message

page50,You set out to find God, but then you keep stoppin

page51,more than one fudge brownie, and for God’s sake don’t ever let anyone

page52,It’s not easy. We moan, Oh, God, I just agreed to see a movie I hate. I

page97,with an all-loving mother or god. While this is part of the truth, it’s

page135,only become more truly as God or Spirit created us. This is true for

page136,in a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simple.

page138,often taught as the path to God. Yet celibacy, if it is externally impo

page144,where you are?” “Why in God’s name would I want to keep feeling

page170,“I know there are problems but God sent him/her to me.” “We’re

page211,go blank with fear. Oh my God, this is for real. When you feel yourse

page217,believe it’s related to karma or to God’s will, while others believe

page220,Zoroastrian, indigenous, and goddess approaches to spirituality. One by

page222,If the Buddha Dated that of God in you,” or “I bow to the light in you”

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page20,Enlightenment is not about becoming divine. Instead it’s about becomi

page33,love with our thirst for the divine. The rich images of having a

page140,and for a moment touch the divine experience of union with another. It gi

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page2,takes a much deeper look at love and romance and focuses not on a lot of

page3,“In this personal exploration of love, relationships, and spiri- tua

page3,Kasl describes the search for love as a process that is inseparab

page3,wondrous and enlightening struggle to love ourselves and others.”

page4,Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. Formerly of Mi

page5,Intimacy and Community with Loved Ones, Neighbors, and Friends

page5,Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

page6,A HANDBOOK FOR FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PAT

page7,Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Lucky in Love by Catherine Johnson. Copyright © 1992

page7,Buddha dated: a handbook for finding love on a spiritual

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,PREPARATION FOR LOVE: Walking a Path o

page11,Family, Friends, and Past Lovers or Spouses

page11,Intimacy 21 Crawling in Love: Explore the Benefits of Staying

page11,24 Children and Dating: Enough Love for All 113 2

page11,116 26 When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120

page12,39 Going Deeper: Finding Love Beneath Illusions 171

page12,Notice the Bittersweet Moments of New Love 180 43 Help the R

page12,LIVING IN THE HEART OF THE BELOVED: We Are On

page12,48 When Nothing Works: Remember Lovers Are a Gift from the Univ

page13,the Sweetness: Remember You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved

page13,Remember You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved

page13,You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved 202

page14,This book is about creating love in your life. It begins with

page14,spiritual path as you seek a lover or partner involves a journey that aff

page14,your life—not just the dating, love, romance, and marriage part.

page15,painful demands: I want a lover/a husband/a wife now! A light heart an

page16,but in your ability to know and love yourself. Everyone knows what

page16,about relationships, romance, and love. But if you read this book

page16,This will allow you to be seen and loved for who you are instead of h

page16,live from your essence, which is pure love, compassion, and understandin

page16,the same time, if you want a lover or a mate, this book will help you fin

page18,1 PREPARATION FOR LOVE: walking a path o

page21,up and get to know ourselves and our lover, thor- oughly, without judgm

page21,other, expanding our ability to love unconditionally. We would als

page21,between our ability to know and love another and our ability to kn

page21,another and our ability to know and love ourselves. I hasten

page22,that the universe provide us with a lover, we become truly open to meet

page22,if his chest is not soaked dark with love, then what?

page23,dating process because new love can resurrect our most primitive

page23,Awareness is awareness, love is love, compassion is compas-

page23,Awareness is awareness, love is love, compassion is compas- sion,

page24,mindfulness, compassion, truth, and love to every aspect of our lives.

page25,we will live with peace and love. We can make an important

page26,Shortly before he died, Ananda, a beloved follower, asked Buddha to lea

page28,Sufism can be defined as the path of love or opening the heart.* While t

page28,the uni- verse, which is pure love. It’s about joining together in the

page28,is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. To love e

page28,“Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. To love each ot

page28,is love, lover, and beloved. To love each other is to love God and

page28,love, lover, and beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love G

page28,beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love God is to love

page28,love each other is to love God and to love God is to love each other—ther

page28,God and to love God is to love each other—there is no separation. Anot

page29,tunement, friendship, and love. The teacher attunes to what

page30,Quakerism focuses on the experience of love, connection, and spirit as it

page32,free you to give and receive love. Whatever practices you util

page33,17 boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing

page33,Rumi interlaces our desire for human love with our thirst for the divin

page33,be seen as surrender to a lover and surrender to bliss. They become

page33,we taste the sweetness of love. The phrase “The fish in the water’s no

page33,ourselves to the unbounded love that’s available to us when our hearts

page33,with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression of longing to

page33,awaken our hearts, to know love. Sometimes, though, our lon

page33,Sometimes, though, our longing for a lover becomes an at- tachment that

page33,you.” Most of us who have lost a lover have felt

page34,If you accept that your longing for a lover is your de- sire to crack thr

page34,As an intrepid traveler on the path to love, you open yourself to whatever

page34,Imagine having your beloved look tenderly into your eyes,

page35,what we need. We move toward love and suddenly our ego throws u

page36,a rich poten- tial to feel love and hate, joy and sadness, tenderness a

page36,hurts us, or when someone loves us more than we love ourself. It is ha

page36,someone loves us more than we love ourself. It is harder for many people

page36,for many people to allow love to pierce their heart than to have chao

page37,21 that I feared his love would penetrate my heart and open up a

page37,capa- ble of compassion and love. Buddhists use many images to

page37,tions to be noticed and loved. Eventually we lose contact

page37,contains essential qualities like love, peace, power, invulnera- bil

page38,or associations, what is love?” I drew a complete blank in re-

page38,can’t trust anyone, who needs love anyhow? They are the ways we p

page38,resonate with the heart of a lover—touching, giving, receiving, connectin

page39,that masks are simply that—they can’t love. We can remove these covering

page39,might quietly say to our beloved, “I’m feeling afraid, can we sit toget

page40,loneliness. But remember, if you want love and friend- ship, if you want

page41,dating, or giving oneself to love, are born in the stories we tell our-

page41,Many years later she met a man who loved to dance. He in- vited her t

page43,attracted to for friends and lovers. As we release the false core beliefs

page43,powerless. 9. There is no love—it’s a loveless world. Do

page43,9. There is no love—it’s a loveless world. Do any of thes

page43,mean! I wasn’t taught how to love!

page44,feeling sexual attraction, or being loved, first notice the stories tha

page44,of natural human emotions such as joy, love, desire, loss, anger, and pass

page45,anxious because falling in love and starting a new relationship resur-

page46,with me, you hurt me if you love someone else or won’t be who I want you

page48,and that she had the right to love an- other. Two years later she

page48,her mother by revealing she was in love with a woman. In the week befo

page48,open the door for our beloved to spend time realizing his or her pas

page48,know you’re not withdrawing your love, you are expanding your life.

page48,are expanding your life. Your beloved may or may not hear you, but

page49,to separate? Do you pressure your new love to be with you, and feel empt

page50,Gamble everything for love. . . . Half-heartedness do

page50,and power of the waves. New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrio

page50,feelings of longing, hunger, love, loss, and fear, we are challenged to w

page50,all hu- man experience and to love. Many people find themselves a

page51,to becoming an open-hearted lover? Physical lovemaking is mess

page51,open-hearted lover? Physical lovemaking is messy, juicy, smelly, rowdy, f

page51,to the power and humor of lovemaking, it expands our energy from our t

page52,was angry. I pressured my new love to stay with me when I knew she wanted

page53,was easy before we met a lover, our anxiety and agitation is the

page53,fault of our new partner. Remember, love brings up anything that’s hid

page54,Our path is not so much to find a lover as to be a good lover of life

page54,find a lover as to be a good lover of life, of all people. There isn’t ju

page55,wrong with me for not having a lover. We cling to the first perso

page55,of us, attached to having a lover. The rigid ego is fueled

page60,gender specific rules on romance, love, and dating. A huge chasm a

page60,about any rules or prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view

page60,clear-seeing part of us that is love, kindness and true—or do they

page61,and not enough made of the essence of love. Awareness transcends gender.

page61,If someone falls in love with our mask, we have two ch

page62,in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase or a com

page62,or a competition—he or she wants a lover who wants them back. They wan

page62,foundation for intimacy and love. True intimacy does not ap- pe

page62,Intimacy requires tuning into our beloved and to ourselves on a moment

page62,a connection with our beloved, we stay open to the fluctuations with

page64,things to say and not say to a lover that are daunting. Even if on

page65,well? What helps you feel loved? How shall we bring up con

page71,THE UNIVERSE But if you love and must needs have desires,

page71,wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly a

page71,When we want to attract a lover, mate, or spouse, we can tra

page71,of my longing for a beloved companion who could truly join me on

page71,there’s no reason you can’t have a lover,” she said ten- derly. “With

page72,I was not destined to have a lover. After I returned home, I

page72,with Laura’s words, “You deserve a lover,” singing in my head. Instead

page72,on the mountain, saying you deserved a lover, was part of breaking through

page72,characteristics that you’d like in a lover, such as thin, red- haired, o

page73,that they are open to physical love. This doesn’t mean acting lik

page73,your sexual energy by making love to yourself—going beyond quick orgasms

page73,ferent kinds of touch—being the lover you want to meet. We can

page73,We can also make room for a lover in a very literal way. From

page74,room in the bedroom for a new love in some of the following ways.

page74,objects from past lovers, and if you are widowed, take any pic

page74,don’t want to make love with ghosts looking on. • Re

page74,• Think about what symbolizes love and marriage to you. It m

page75,and spacious—sending an invitation for love? Clearing out our living spac

page75,volt- age invitation for love. 12 SEEK A TRUE E

page75,EQUAL The objective of two lovers is almost always the same; to find

page75,According to the I Ching, love relationships thrive when bot

page75,to feel a powerful interchange of love and honesty connecting us in

page76,it comes to making plans, making love, or making decisions. They hav

page76,position fear they are loved only for their wealth, status, or posi

page78,each other, creating a shared body of love that gives us a glimpse into t

page78,same energy. Our tenderness for our beloved becomes a caress of our own h

page81,boring thoughts when you’re in love, but values run deep and

page82,importance. Sometimes even though we love someone, we’re not a good

page82,it’s expressed by making love, playing an instrument, cooking a fish,

page83,and wanting only what is given in love. Just as Jesus of

page84,is in the heart of the Beloved. Join me on the magica

page84,to explore friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz,

page85,of full knowledge lies in the act of love; this act transcends thou

page85,into the experience of union. To love somebody is not just a st

page85,many families, fusion is mistaken for love. If you don’t get upset when

page85,upset when I’m upset, you don’t love me. If you don’t want sex whe

page88,ally entangled when a friend or loved one is anxious, depre

page91,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE 15 DEFINE WHAT Y

page91,YOU WANT So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of

page91,the greatest of these is love. Follow after love, and desire spiritua

page91,is love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page91,You thought a great lover had to have hair but you meet a

page91,was also Jewish, but this lovely Catholic woman has you smit

page91,interested her. One man mentioned his love of outdoor activities—hiking,

page93,8. Essence: the ability to flow from love, truth, goodness, and p

page96,being close or af- ter making love. “I just want to be friends,” he said,

page96,upset. “Why did you make love to me if you only wanted a friend? I pl

page97,you don’t have to be perfect to find a lover. We can all dance with our

page97,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE Attraction is an amazing ph

page97,There is much debate about falling in love. You’re attracted to someone

page97,are hardwired as a species to fall in love so that we will mate. That’s

page97,Because falling in love is an intense biological experience,

page98,to mistake these sensations for love, and start a relationship with

page98,Johnson, author of Lucky in Love, a study of long-term happy relationshi

page98,a strong attraction, fall in love and form a good relationship, others of

page99,state we seek a partner or spouse as a lover, helpmate, friend, and compa

page99,and have illusory dreams of being “in love” forever. Intere

page99,infatuation, being “in-love,” or seeking a sexual high without an a

page99,This expe- rience truly is love-sickness. When people get hooked on the

page100,our bodies are begging us to love well, use our intelligence, and be wise

page100,interviewed were still deeply in love, sexually attracted to each ot

page100,living in the heart of the Beloved. They had a grace, familiarity, adorat

page101,parents To have an intimate lover we need to “leave home.” The

page101,we’re constantly misinterpreting our beloved. Our partner says, “I won’t

page103,I could get down to the admiration and love that were buried. This shift

page104,19 FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND PAST LOVERS OR SPOUSES

page104,that place of peace and love, it helps to be free of resentment and

page105,in your throat when you remember the lover who left without saying good

page105,friend men- tions our former lover, we feel a sudden sadness or a sharp

page109,business also includes expressing our love and gratitude to others. So m

page109,express regret at not saying “I love you” before someone died. Whe

page109,diffuse the smoke screen, love often returns, or at least we feel peac

page110,they haven’t at- tracted a lover to explore the negative messages they

page111,“Hi, I’m a mess, come love me.” We need to remember d

page111,or troubled. People find lovers when they are afraid, when they are

page115,CRAWLING IN LOVE: explore the 21 ben

page115,a commitment. Crawling in love is different from falling in love, or i

page115,in love is different from falling in love, or in lust, because you stay

page115,intelligence. Falling in love, which is kind of like falling out of y

page115,are not surprising. When we “fall in love” and project the image of The

page115,image of The Perfect One onto our new love interest, it implies that we

page116,Some people elect to crawl in love even when their hor- mones are

page116,old desire to become instant lovers. She told him that she had a

page116,had a history of confusing love with sex and said she wanted to

page116,relationship. Crawling in love is about staying mindful and aware. It

page117,an inner tremor when your beloved comes through the door, or the pure jo

page117,they mistook lust for love and never expanded their bond. When we

page117,their bond. When we crawl in love we are more likely to find the true fir

page117,talk over conflict. Sex and love will flourish alongside the rich, warm

page119,I’m looking for a friend/lover/spouse, here’s who I am, who are

page122,talking about basketball. She loved a remark a man from Salmon, I

page123,and see the desire for love in everyone, that will be your ex-

page124,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE A first date is arranged. It

page124,books, but if we are going to create love and respect between the sexes,

page125,and that’s what they fall in love with, then you’ll be stuck trying

page125,relationship or feel loved because it’s your acting job they

page125,people before you find a worthy lover. At the same time, re- membe

page125,people on the path, both seeking love. It’s all just a moment in ti

page127,yourself is an act of faith and self-love, and the only source of an au

page128,trouble. When we start to fall in love, especially if we become sexua

page128,realize they aren’t attracted as lovers, but would like to share com

page129,CHILDREN AND DATING: enough love 24 for all

page129,there were ever stories of torment and love, they can be told by children

page129,pro- tection, safety, and love. Our insensitivity and reckless deci-

page130,you willing to share your partner’s love with the children and allow th

page131,likely to welcome a parent’s new love interest than a child who fee

page131,see the possibility of more love when a new person enters the

page131,the new person will take love away. Mark, a widower at a

page132,choose wisely—to balance being a good lover and a good parent. A dear fri

page132,we partner with a helpmate, lover, and friend to our children, life gets

page132,In the garden of mystic lovers, these are not true di

page134,family, and friends. We refer to our lover as our housemate, we meet dow

page136,can bond in a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simpl

page136,a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simple.

page136,openness, accep- tance, and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and good

page136,WHEN THE BUDDHA MAKES LOVE: 26 sexuality, spi

page136,There is nothing like making love with the Beloved. Nothing

page136,is nothing like making love with the Beloved. Nothing like the bound

page136,ONDREA LEVINE, EMBRACING THE BELOVED The first step in making lov

page136,The first step in making love is for both people to feel sexu-

page137,When the Buddha Makes Love 121

page137,make better friends than lovers. Sexual attraction doesn

page137,not sexually alive to our beloved, it often leads to a subdued relations

page138,bodies. The power of Love came into me And I becam

page138,pressed or sublimated. . . . To love is to be in direct commu- ni

page138,nion . . . how can you love and understand passion if you have

page138,natural, and human as sexual love be placed outside the circle of spiritu

page138,a heartfelt connection making love to each other as the Beloved.

page138,making love to each other as the Beloved. This is not to say all se

page138,emotionally. They confuse sex with love, power, and control. It become

page139,When the Buddha Makes Love 123

page139,the meaning of sexuality and lovemaking. A way to approach this

page139,At a spiritual level, making love both helps express and create

page139,that flourishes alongside honesty, love, and commitment. It flows fro

page139,into the heart and body of your beloved. It can’t be learned through

page140,to raging hormones or fallen madly in love, and disregarded common sense.

page140,these encounters. We feel drunk with love (which is actually caused by h

page140,we say yes or no. Sexual love that combines body, mind, and

page141,When the Buddha Makes Love 125

page141,barriers to be able to relax into love- making. Our willingness to s

page141,does not make for true lovemaking. The timetable for be

page142,other in the eyes while making love (without the use of alco- hol

page142,is a rhythm to our passion and lovemaking that evolves over time.

page143,own false self, and enter by love into union with the Life Who

page147,becomes a gift to the giver. When love pierces our hearts, tears may

page147,our hearts, tears may rise because love flushes out anything that is

page148,mementos we bring to our be- loved. The point of being aware o

page148,Eventually, as we pass through love’s door, giving and re- ceiving

page151,WITH YOUR FEARS You are love itself—when you are not afraid.

page151,that there are two basic emotions—love and fear. When we feel love w

page151,and fear. When we feel love we are free of fear and when we

page151,feel fear we are unable to love. For most of us these moments

page151,go like thoughts and waves: fear and love, love and fear. From a Buddhi

page151,thoughts and waves: fear and love, love and fear. From a Buddhist per

page151,perspective, if we’re not feeling love, we’re confused or caught in

page151,We can be afraid someone won’t love us, and we can be afraid that

page151,be afraid that someone will love us. If someone doesn’t want to be

page151,defective. If someone does love us, we fear we won’t measure up, they’l

page153,level of fear. Love - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When

page154,feel less fear and more love because we’ve removed the masks of fear

page154,of fear. We don’t create love, we simply let go of our false selves,

page154,false selves, and feel the love that has always been shining brightly a

page154,creates confusion: I want to have a lover, I’m scared to have a lover;

page154,a lover, I’m scared to have a lover; I want to feel close, I’m scared to f

page155,pushes you to do—to make my love bigger and more embracing.

page155,to learn the meaning of love, sexuality, and intimacy. I love plan-

page155,of love, sexuality, and intimacy. I love plan- ning a weekend with a

page155,ning a weekend with a lover, taking trips, sharing new

page156,experiences, adventuring together. I love the feeling of smiling acros

page156,fear of having a junk-food lover could be solved by deciding that she n

page157,“I sure feel a whole lot of love in here.” Everyone laughed and the tens

page157,you to breathe in light and love and breathe out your anger, hurt, or pa

page158,to you, or a time when you felt great love in your heart. The followin

page159,around, and send out care, love, and a blessing for yourself and your p

page159,and on the out breath send out love, clarity, and compassion to b

page161,When you’ve been hoping for a lover and relishing the possi- bil

page161,when instead of welcoming a new love, you feel an urge to

page162,or perhaps, You can’t love me, I don’t deserve it. These stories r

page162,needs your compassion and love. When you feel the urge to

page162,the urge to run can free you to love. For some people, the chall

page162,people, the challenge is to receive love. When Amy first met Ellie, she

page162,she came to believe that love doesn’t always mean someone will leave.

page165,thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to grab hold of our

page166,of the past, be- cause we love ourselves fiercely and want to find a p

page168,their childhood, their past spouse or lover, etc. • Is deeply enmeshed

page168,father, children, or past lover—either dependent or very angry.

page169,generous enough, or love them enough. • Obsessing ab

page169,a relationship or are loved. • Not taking care of your

page170,“I know s/he really loves me, s/he just has a hard time express-

page173,The intuitive knowledge that your new love is ambivalent, can’t com

page175,I still wanted to get her love so I was picking out people w

page176,person who can give and receive love. IS IT WRITTEN

page180,make better friends than lovers.” If you are uneasy about

page181,possibility of loss. To be able to love, we need to accept the melanc

page182,living, so we can open ourselves to love. We say hello and good-bye. We

page182,Don’t expect the person you fall in love with to stay the same. Like br

page187,GOING DEEPER: finding love beneath 39 illusio

page187,also the universal heart. It is wise love that makes the two one.

page187,and start to believe it’s natural to love, it’s safe to be honest, and

page187,and we are in the heart of the Beloved no matter what, our illusion

page187,If we’ve put a halo on our beloved’s head, we’ll feel let down when it st

page188,by the flaws and foibles of our new love. Even so, we will often be fac

page188,relationship? Even as (love) ascends to your height

page188,in the sun, So shall love descend to your roots an

page189,So if the dance of new love makes you feel jittery, well, just brea

page189,live in the heart of the Beloved. You may not realize it or feel it, bu

page190,drugs) to help us talk openly or make love? If I hold you with my

page191,In the journey toward finding your beloved, there may be several ending

page191,and our former partner frees us to love more wisely the next time. An

page191,ourselves, I chose this person, I loved this person, I stayed with

page192,moment, grasp that we would all love each other if we could, if we

page192,are at least fifty ways to leave a lover, there is only one kind of co

page193,a belief that she didn’t deserve love. By age thirty-eight, she’d b

page194,that blocked them from love. They’d walk right into their

page194,all right if she never makes love to me or cares about what I want.

page194,4. I know s/he really loves me, s/he just has a hard time show-

page196,MOMENTS 42 OF NEW LOVE We’ve been seeing each other

page197,Notice the Bittersweet Moments of New Love 181 I r

page197,a wonderful day with a new love. I realized it was this person—

page197,of his humanness and the potential for love. Every time we open one do

page197,open one door, we close another. It’s lovely to spend Sunday morning wit

page197,to spend Sunday morning with our new love, cooking break- fast and taki

page197,we also need to remind our ego that love means letting go of our entre

page197,living in the heart of the Beloved means our life will change, our shells

page198,to find out if their new love will join them in their heartfelt

page198,I called him and said, “I’d love your feedback on something I’m

page199,floor.” “I’d like us to read love poems to each other in bed. [Have a boo

page199,take action. Bring a book of love poems to bed, touch your lover tenderly

page199,book of love poems to bed, touch your lover tenderly and when the time f

page200,Buddha Dated But because I love to create a beautiful atmosphere, I did

page200,ers and said warmly, “This is so lovely. My family never did anythin

page200,values. Remember, your new love is opening their heart, asking you to j

page201,by joining him in something he loved. So remember, you might f

page201,up dancing closer to your beloved.

page203,OF THE BELOVED: we are one with e

page206,Within six weeks they were lovers. “That was what I really wan

page206,relationship flowered into an abiding love for each other. Ma

page206,they interviewed said it had been love at first sight. It brought to

page207,“Was there a time you fell in love?” I asked. “No, it just go

page210,no matter what flowery declarations of love they whisper in your ear. Like

page210,are meant to be a celebration of love, creativity, joy, and growth,

page210,insecurity and desperation rather than love. Remember, you can’t

page211,the story, “it’s dangerous to love, to get close, to let anyone really

page211,close, to let anyone really love me”? If the fear persists, see if you c

page211,and more time with your new love, it’s natural to start contemplating a

page212,Is present and responsive during love- maki

page214,ONDREA LEVINE, EMBRACING THE BELOVED Our commitment to a lover is

page214,BELOVED Our commitment to a lover is embodied in our commitment

page215,eyes and heart to your beloved, the greater the possibility for

page215,“You are the person I want as my lover, my special one, my partner

page215,one, my partner on the journey, my Beloved. I will de- vote myself to y

page216,other wholeheartedly, your love expands to embrace all people. When we

page216,of caressing velvet, of stroking our beloved’s hair, of looking at a singl

page216,remember 48 lovers are a gift from the universe

page217,true to our path, yet no lover is forthcoming. This tests our

page217,yond our comprehension. Ultimately, lovers are a gift from the univers

page217,is single. But whatever the reason a lover has not appeared, you need n

page217,you need not be alone. You are the lover in your life. You are a chil

page218,that we’re always in love, we’re bathed in it.

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you hav

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you have the

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you have the blessing of f

page218,have the blessing of finding your beloved, look her softly in the eyes,

page218,as you do—to be understood, loved, and respected, to find purpose and to

page218,storm, a companion, helpmate, lover, and friend. You also have a spar-

page219,the same way you meet your beloved—openly, honestly, fearlessly.

page219,yourselves to a transcendent love that is between you and all around

page219,well—to become one with love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved.

page219,become one with love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved. Over

page219,love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved. Over time you will attune e

page219,in the mystical heart of the Beloved. Recently, I took part in

page219,path and others who shared a love for the Dances of Univer- sal

page221,essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the momen

page221,tionship, to join together as one with love, lover, and beloved. Find you

page221,to join together as one with love, lover, and beloved. Find your way.

page221,one with love, lover, and beloved. Find your way. Let it express all of

page221,selves as one with the Beloved. Your union can be a beacon

page221,just a moment, whenever you see the Beloved, which is in all people, you

page223,Chopra, Deepak. The Path to Love: Renewing the Power of Spir

page223,Johnson, Catherine. Lucky in Love. Kasl, Charlotte Davis, Ph.D.

page223,Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. ———. A Home for th

page223,and Commu- nity with Loved Ones, Neighbors, and Friends.

page223,and Ondrea Levine. Embracing the Beloved: Relationship as a Path of

page224,Maggie. Intimate Partners: Patterns in Love and Mar- riage. Bu

page224,Beck, Charlotte Joko. Everyday Zen: Love and Work; Nothing Special: L

page225,The Path of Con- scious Love. Poetry Barks, Col

page228,Correspondence I love to receive letters and read them all, b

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page2,takes a much deeper look at love and romance and focuses not on a lot of

page3,“In this personal exploration of love, relationships, and spiri- tua

page3,Kasl describes the search for love as a process that is inseparab

page3,wondrous and enlightening struggle to love ourselves and others.”

page4,Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. Formerly of Mi

page5,Intimacy and Community with Loved Ones, Neighbors, and Friends

page5,Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

page6,A HANDBOOK FOR FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PAT

page7,Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Lucky in Love by Catherine Johnson. Copyright © 1992

page7,Buddha dated: a handbook for finding love on a spiritual

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,PREPARATION FOR LOVE: Walking a Path o

page11,Family, Friends, and Past Lovers or Spouses

page11,Intimacy 21 Crawling in Love: Explore the Benefits of Staying

page11,24 Children and Dating: Enough Love for All 113 2

page11,116 26 When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120

page12,39 Going Deeper: Finding Love Beneath Illusions 171

page12,Notice the Bittersweet Moments of New Love 180 43 Help the R

page12,LIVING IN THE HEART OF THE BELOVED: We Are On

page12,48 When Nothing Works: Remember Lovers Are a Gift from the Univ

page13,the Sweetness: Remember You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved

page13,Remember You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved

page13,You Are Love, Lover, and Beloved 202

page14,This book is about creating love in your life. It begins with

page14,spiritual path as you seek a lover or partner involves a journey that aff

page14,your life—not just the dating, love, romance, and marriage part.

page15,painful demands: I want a lover/a husband/a wife now! A light heart an

page16,but in your ability to know and love yourself. Everyone knows what

page16,about relationships, romance, and love. But if you read this book

page16,This will allow you to be seen and loved for who you are instead of h

page16,live from your essence, which is pure love, compassion, and understandin

page16,the same time, if you want a lover or a mate, this book will help you fin

page18,1 PREPARATION FOR LOVE: walking a path o

page21,up and get to know ourselves and our lover, thor- oughly, without judgm

page21,other, expanding our ability to love unconditionally. We would als

page21,between our ability to know and love another and our ability to kn

page21,another and our ability to know and love ourselves. I hasten

page22,that the universe provide us with a lover, we become truly open to meet

page22,if his chest is not soaked dark with love, then what?

page23,dating process because new love can resurrect our most primitive

page23,Awareness is awareness, love is love, compassion is compas-

page23,Awareness is awareness, love is love, compassion is compas- sion,

page24,mindfulness, compassion, truth, and love to every aspect of our lives.

page25,we will live with peace and love. We can make an important

page26,Shortly before he died, Ananda, a beloved follower, asked Buddha to lea

page28,Sufism can be defined as the path of love or opening the heart.* While t

page28,the uni- verse, which is pure love. It’s about joining together in the

page28,is “Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. To love e

page28,“Iskh Allah Mabud Lillah”—God is love, lover, and beloved. To love each ot

page28,is love, lover, and beloved. To love each other is to love God and

page28,love, lover, and beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love G

page28,beloved. To love each other is to love God and to love God is to love

page28,love each other is to love God and to love God is to love each other—ther

page28,God and to love God is to love each other—there is no separation. Anot

page29,tunement, friendship, and love. The teacher attunes to what

page30,Quakerism focuses on the experience of love, connection, and spirit as it

page32,free you to give and receive love. Whatever practices you util

page33,17 boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing

page33,Rumi interlaces our desire for human love with our thirst for the divin

page33,be seen as surrender to a lover and surrender to bliss. They become

page33,we taste the sweetness of love. The phrase “The fish in the water’s no

page33,ourselves to the unbounded love that’s available to us when our hearts

page33,with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression of longing to

page33,awaken our hearts, to know love. Sometimes, though, our lon

page33,Sometimes, though, our longing for a lover becomes an at- tachment that

page33,you.” Most of us who have lost a lover have felt

page34,If you accept that your longing for a lover is your de- sire to crack thr

page34,As an intrepid traveler on the path to love, you open yourself to whatever

page34,Imagine having your beloved look tenderly into your eyes,

page35,what we need. We move toward love and suddenly our ego throws u

page36,a rich poten- tial to feel love and hate, joy and sadness, tenderness a

page36,hurts us, or when someone loves us more than we love ourself. It is ha

page36,someone loves us more than we love ourself. It is harder for many people

page36,for many people to allow love to pierce their heart than to have chao

page37,21 that I feared his love would penetrate my heart and open up a

page37,capa- ble of compassion and love. Buddhists use many images to

page37,tions to be noticed and loved. Eventually we lose contact

page37,contains essential qualities like love, peace, power, invulnera- bil

page38,or associations, what is love?” I drew a complete blank in re-

page38,can’t trust anyone, who needs love anyhow? They are the ways we p

page38,resonate with the heart of a lover—touching, giving, receiving, connectin

page39,that masks are simply that—they can’t love. We can remove these covering

page39,might quietly say to our beloved, “I’m feeling afraid, can we sit toget

page40,loneliness. But remember, if you want love and friend- ship, if you want

page41,dating, or giving oneself to love, are born in the stories we tell our-

page41,Many years later she met a man who loved to dance. He in- vited her t

page43,attracted to for friends and lovers. As we release the false core beliefs

page43,powerless. 9. There is no love—it’s a loveless world. Do

page43,9. There is no love—it’s a loveless world. Do any of thes

page43,mean! I wasn’t taught how to love!

page44,feeling sexual attraction, or being loved, first notice the stories tha

page44,of natural human emotions such as joy, love, desire, loss, anger, and pass

page45,anxious because falling in love and starting a new relationship resur-

page46,with me, you hurt me if you love someone else or won’t be who I want you

page48,and that she had the right to love an- other. Two years later she

page48,her mother by revealing she was in love with a woman. In the week befo

page48,open the door for our beloved to spend time realizing his or her pas

page48,know you’re not withdrawing your love, you are expanding your life.

page48,are expanding your life. Your beloved may or may not hear you, but

page49,to separate? Do you pressure your new love to be with you, and feel empt

page50,Gamble everything for love. . . . Half-heartedness do

page50,and power of the waves. New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrio

page50,feelings of longing, hunger, love, loss, and fear, we are challenged to w

page50,all hu- man experience and to love. Many people find themselves a

page51,to becoming an open-hearted lover? Physical lovemaking is mess

page51,open-hearted lover? Physical lovemaking is messy, juicy, smelly, rowdy, f

page51,to the power and humor of lovemaking, it expands our energy from our t

page52,was angry. I pressured my new love to stay with me when I knew she wanted

page53,was easy before we met a lover, our anxiety and agitation is the

page53,fault of our new partner. Remember, love brings up anything that’s hid

page54,Our path is not so much to find a lover as to be a good lover of life

page54,find a lover as to be a good lover of life, of all people. There isn’t ju

page55,wrong with me for not having a lover. We cling to the first perso

page55,of us, attached to having a lover. The rigid ego is fueled

page60,gender specific rules on romance, love, and dating. A huge chasm a

page60,about any rules or prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view

page60,clear-seeing part of us that is love, kindness and true—or do they

page61,and not enough made of the essence of love. Awareness transcends gender.

page61,If someone falls in love with our mask, we have two ch

page62,in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase or a com

page62,or a competition—he or she wants a lover who wants them back. They wan

page62,foundation for intimacy and love. True intimacy does not ap- pe

page62,Intimacy requires tuning into our beloved and to ourselves on a moment

page62,a connection with our beloved, we stay open to the fluctuations with

page64,things to say and not say to a lover that are daunting. Even if on

page65,well? What helps you feel loved? How shall we bring up con

page71,THE UNIVERSE But if you love and must needs have desires,

page71,wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly a

page71,When we want to attract a lover, mate, or spouse, we can tra

page71,of my longing for a beloved companion who could truly join me on

page71,there’s no reason you can’t have a lover,” she said ten- derly. “With

page72,I was not destined to have a lover. After I returned home, I

page72,with Laura’s words, “You deserve a lover,” singing in my head. Instead

page72,on the mountain, saying you deserved a lover, was part of breaking through

page72,characteristics that you’d like in a lover, such as thin, red- haired, o

page73,that they are open to physical love. This doesn’t mean acting lik

page73,your sexual energy by making love to yourself—going beyond quick orgasms

page73,ferent kinds of touch—being the lover you want to meet. We can

page73,We can also make room for a lover in a very literal way. From

page74,room in the bedroom for a new love in some of the following ways.

page74,objects from past lovers, and if you are widowed, take any pic

page74,don’t want to make love with ghosts looking on. • Re

page74,• Think about what symbolizes love and marriage to you. It m

page75,and spacious—sending an invitation for love? Clearing out our living spac

page75,volt- age invitation for love. 12 SEEK A TRUE E

page75,EQUAL The objective of two lovers is almost always the same; to find

page75,According to the I Ching, love relationships thrive when bot

page75,to feel a powerful interchange of love and honesty connecting us in

page76,it comes to making plans, making love, or making decisions. They hav

page76,position fear they are loved only for their wealth, status, or posi

page78,each other, creating a shared body of love that gives us a glimpse into t

page78,same energy. Our tenderness for our beloved becomes a caress of our own h

page81,boring thoughts when you’re in love, but values run deep and

page82,importance. Sometimes even though we love someone, we’re not a good

page82,it’s expressed by making love, playing an instrument, cooking a fish,

page83,and wanting only what is given in love. Just as Jesus of

page84,is in the heart of the Beloved. Join me on the magica

page84,to explore friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz,

page85,of full knowledge lies in the act of love; this act transcends thou

page85,into the experience of union. To love somebody is not just a st

page85,many families, fusion is mistaken for love. If you don’t get upset when

page85,upset when I’m upset, you don’t love me. If you don’t want sex whe

page88,ally entangled when a friend or loved one is anxious, depre

page91,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE 15 DEFINE WHAT Y

page91,YOU WANT So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of

page91,the greatest of these is love. Follow after love, and desire spiritua

page91,is love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page91,You thought a great lover had to have hair but you meet a

page91,was also Jewish, but this lovely Catholic woman has you smit

page91,interested her. One man mentioned his love of outdoor activities—hiking,

page93,8. Essence: the ability to flow from love, truth, goodness, and p

page96,being close or af- ter making love. “I just want to be friends,” he said,

page96,upset. “Why did you make love to me if you only wanted a friend? I pl

page97,you don’t have to be perfect to find a lover. We can all dance with our

page97,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE Attraction is an amazing ph

page97,There is much debate about falling in love. You’re attracted to someone

page97,are hardwired as a species to fall in love so that we will mate. That’s

page97,Because falling in love is an intense biological experience,

page98,to mistake these sensations for love, and start a relationship with

page98,Johnson, author of Lucky in Love, a study of long-term happy relationshi

page98,a strong attraction, fall in love and form a good relationship, others of

page99,state we seek a partner or spouse as a lover, helpmate, friend, and compa

page99,and have illusory dreams of being “in love” forever. Intere

page99,infatuation, being “in-love,” or seeking a sexual high without an a

page99,This expe- rience truly is love-sickness. When people get hooked on the

page100,our bodies are begging us to love well, use our intelligence, and be wise

page100,interviewed were still deeply in love, sexually attracted to each ot

page100,living in the heart of the Beloved. They had a grace, familiarity, adorat

page101,parents To have an intimate lover we need to “leave home.” The

page101,we’re constantly misinterpreting our beloved. Our partner says, “I won’t

page103,I could get down to the admiration and love that were buried. This shift

page104,19 FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND PAST LOVERS OR SPOUSES

page104,that place of peace and love, it helps to be free of resentment and

page105,in your throat when you remember the lover who left without saying good

page105,friend men- tions our former lover, we feel a sudden sadness or a sharp

page109,business also includes expressing our love and gratitude to others. So m

page109,express regret at not saying “I love you” before someone died. Whe

page109,diffuse the smoke screen, love often returns, or at least we feel peac

page110,they haven’t at- tracted a lover to explore the negative messages they

page111,“Hi, I’m a mess, come love me.” We need to remember d

page111,or troubled. People find lovers when they are afraid, when they are

page115,CRAWLING IN LOVE: explore the 21 ben

page115,a commitment. Crawling in love is different from falling in love, or i

page115,in love is different from falling in love, or in lust, because you stay

page115,intelligence. Falling in love, which is kind of like falling out of y

page115,are not surprising. When we “fall in love” and project the image of The

page115,image of The Perfect One onto our new love interest, it implies that we

page116,Some people elect to crawl in love even when their hor- mones are

page116,old desire to become instant lovers. She told him that she had a

page116,had a history of confusing love with sex and said she wanted to

page116,relationship. Crawling in love is about staying mindful and aware. It

page117,an inner tremor when your beloved comes through the door, or the pure jo

page117,they mistook lust for love and never expanded their bond. When we

page117,their bond. When we crawl in love we are more likely to find the true fir

page117,talk over conflict. Sex and love will flourish alongside the rich, warm

page119,I’m looking for a friend/lover/spouse, here’s who I am, who are

page122,talking about basketball. She loved a remark a man from Salmon, I

page123,and see the desire for love in everyone, that will be your ex-

page124,—CATHERINE JOHNSON, LUCKY IN LOVE A first date is arranged. It

page124,books, but if we are going to create love and respect between the sexes,

page125,and that’s what they fall in love with, then you’ll be stuck trying

page125,relationship or feel loved because it’s your acting job they

page125,people before you find a worthy lover. At the same time, re- membe

page125,people on the path, both seeking love. It’s all just a moment in ti

page127,yourself is an act of faith and self-love, and the only source of an au

page128,trouble. When we start to fall in love, especially if we become sexua

page128,realize they aren’t attracted as lovers, but would like to share com

page129,CHILDREN AND DATING: enough love 24 for all

page129,there were ever stories of torment and love, they can be told by children

page129,pro- tection, safety, and love. Our insensitivity and reckless deci-

page130,you willing to share your partner’s love with the children and allow th

page131,likely to welcome a parent’s new love interest than a child who fee

page131,see the possibility of more love when a new person enters the

page131,the new person will take love away. Mark, a widower at a

page132,choose wisely—to balance being a good lover and a good parent. A dear fri

page132,we partner with a helpmate, lover, and friend to our children, life gets

page132,In the garden of mystic lovers, these are not true di

page134,family, and friends. We refer to our lover as our housemate, we meet dow

page136,can bond in a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simpl

page136,a relationship. And all love is God’s love. It’s that simple.

page136,openness, accep- tance, and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and good

page136,WHEN THE BUDDHA MAKES LOVE: 26 sexuality, spi

page136,There is nothing like making love with the Beloved. Nothing

page136,is nothing like making love with the Beloved. Nothing like the bound

page136,ONDREA LEVINE, EMBRACING THE BELOVED The first step in making lov

page136,The first step in making love is for both people to feel sexu-

page137,When the Buddha Makes Love 121

page137,make better friends than lovers. Sexual attraction doesn

page137,not sexually alive to our beloved, it often leads to a subdued relations

page138,bodies. The power of Love came into me And I becam

page138,pressed or sublimated. . . . To love is to be in direct commu- ni

page138,nion . . . how can you love and understand passion if you have

page138,natural, and human as sexual love be placed outside the circle of spiritu

page138,a heartfelt connection making love to each other as the Beloved.

page138,making love to each other as the Beloved. This is not to say all se

page138,emotionally. They confuse sex with love, power, and control. It become

page139,When the Buddha Makes Love 123

page139,the meaning of sexuality and lovemaking. A way to approach this

page139,At a spiritual level, making love both helps express and create

page139,that flourishes alongside honesty, love, and commitment. It flows fro

page139,into the heart and body of your beloved. It can’t be learned through

page140,to raging hormones or fallen madly in love, and disregarded common sense.

page140,these encounters. We feel drunk with love (which is actually caused by h

page140,we say yes or no. Sexual love that combines body, mind, and

page141,When the Buddha Makes Love 125

page141,barriers to be able to relax into love- making. Our willingness to s

page141,does not make for true lovemaking. The timetable for be

page142,other in the eyes while making love (without the use of alco- hol

page142,is a rhythm to our passion and lovemaking that evolves over time.

page143,own false self, and enter by love into union with the Life Who

page147,becomes a gift to the giver. When love pierces our hearts, tears may

page147,our hearts, tears may rise because love flushes out anything that is

page148,mementos we bring to our be- loved. The point of being aware o

page148,Eventually, as we pass through love’s door, giving and re- ceiving

page151,WITH YOUR FEARS You are love itself—when you are not afraid.

page151,that there are two basic emotions—love and fear. When we feel love w

page151,and fear. When we feel love we are free of fear and when we

page151,feel fear we are unable to love. For most of us these moments

page151,go like thoughts and waves: fear and love, love and fear. From a Buddhi

page151,thoughts and waves: fear and love, love and fear. From a Buddhist per

page151,perspective, if we’re not feeling love, we’re confused or caught in

page151,We can be afraid someone won’t love us, and we can be afraid that

page151,be afraid that someone will love us. If someone doesn’t want to be

page151,defective. If someone does love us, we fear we won’t measure up, they’l

page153,level of fear. Love - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When

page154,feel less fear and more love because we’ve removed the masks of fear

page154,of fear. We don’t create love, we simply let go of our false selves,

page154,false selves, and feel the love that has always been shining brightly a

page154,creates confusion: I want to have a lover, I’m scared to have a lover;

page154,a lover, I’m scared to have a lover; I want to feel close, I’m scared to f

page155,pushes you to do—to make my love bigger and more embracing.

page155,to learn the meaning of love, sexuality, and intimacy. I love plan-

page155,of love, sexuality, and intimacy. I love plan- ning a weekend with a

page155,ning a weekend with a lover, taking trips, sharing new

page156,experiences, adventuring together. I love the feeling of smiling acros

page156,fear of having a junk-food lover could be solved by deciding that she n

page157,“I sure feel a whole lot of love in here.” Everyone laughed and the tens

page157,you to breathe in light and love and breathe out your anger, hurt, or pa

page158,to you, or a time when you felt great love in your heart. The followin

page159,around, and send out care, love, and a blessing for yourself and your p

page159,and on the out breath send out love, clarity, and compassion to b

page161,When you’ve been hoping for a lover and relishing the possi- bil

page161,when instead of welcoming a new love, you feel an urge to

page162,or perhaps, You can’t love me, I don’t deserve it. These stories r

page162,needs your compassion and love. When you feel the urge to

page162,the urge to run can free you to love. For some people, the chall

page162,people, the challenge is to receive love. When Amy first met Ellie, she

page162,she came to believe that love doesn’t always mean someone will leave.

page165,thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to grab hold of our

page166,of the past, be- cause we love ourselves fiercely and want to find a p

page168,their childhood, their past spouse or lover, etc. • Is deeply enmeshed

page168,father, children, or past lover—either dependent or very angry.

page169,generous enough, or love them enough. • Obsessing ab

page169,a relationship or are loved. • Not taking care of your

page170,“I know s/he really loves me, s/he just has a hard time express-

page173,The intuitive knowledge that your new love is ambivalent, can’t com

page175,I still wanted to get her love so I was picking out people w

page176,person who can give and receive love. IS IT WRITTEN

page180,make better friends than lovers.” If you are uneasy about

page181,possibility of loss. To be able to love, we need to accept the melanc

page182,living, so we can open ourselves to love. We say hello and good-bye. We

page182,Don’t expect the person you fall in love with to stay the same. Like br

page187,GOING DEEPER: finding love beneath 39 illusio

page187,also the universal heart. It is wise love that makes the two one.

page187,and start to believe it’s natural to love, it’s safe to be honest, and

page187,and we are in the heart of the Beloved no matter what, our illusion

page187,If we’ve put a halo on our beloved’s head, we’ll feel let down when it st

page188,by the flaws and foibles of our new love. Even so, we will often be fac

page188,relationship? Even as (love) ascends to your height

page188,in the sun, So shall love descend to your roots an

page189,So if the dance of new love makes you feel jittery, well, just brea

page189,live in the heart of the Beloved. You may not realize it or feel it, bu

page190,drugs) to help us talk openly or make love? If I hold you with my

page191,In the journey toward finding your beloved, there may be several ending

page191,and our former partner frees us to love more wisely the next time. An

page191,ourselves, I chose this person, I loved this person, I stayed with

page192,moment, grasp that we would all love each other if we could, if we

page192,are at least fifty ways to leave a lover, there is only one kind of co

page193,a belief that she didn’t deserve love. By age thirty-eight, she’d b

page194,that blocked them from love. They’d walk right into their

page194,all right if she never makes love to me or cares about what I want.

page194,4. I know s/he really loves me, s/he just has a hard time show-

page196,MOMENTS 42 OF NEW LOVE We’ve been seeing each other

page197,Notice the Bittersweet Moments of New Love 181 I r

page197,a wonderful day with a new love. I realized it was this person—

page197,of his humanness and the potential for love. Every time we open one do

page197,open one door, we close another. It’s lovely to spend Sunday morning wit

page197,to spend Sunday morning with our new love, cooking break- fast and taki

page197,we also need to remind our ego that love means letting go of our entre

page197,living in the heart of the Beloved means our life will change, our shells

page198,to find out if their new love will join them in their heartfelt

page198,I called him and said, “I’d love your feedback on something I’m

page199,floor.” “I’d like us to read love poems to each other in bed. [Have a boo

page199,take action. Bring a book of love poems to bed, touch your lover tenderly

page199,book of love poems to bed, touch your lover tenderly and when the time f

page200,Buddha Dated But because I love to create a beautiful atmosphere, I did

page200,ers and said warmly, “This is so lovely. My family never did anythin

page200,values. Remember, your new love is opening their heart, asking you to j

page201,by joining him in something he loved. So remember, you might f

page201,up dancing closer to your beloved.

page203,OF THE BELOVED: we are one with e

page206,Within six weeks they were lovers. “That was what I really wan

page206,relationship flowered into an abiding love for each other. Ma

page206,they interviewed said it had been love at first sight. It brought to

page207,“Was there a time you fell in love?” I asked. “No, it just go

page210,no matter what flowery declarations of love they whisper in your ear. Like

page210,are meant to be a celebration of love, creativity, joy, and growth,

page210,insecurity and desperation rather than love. Remember, you can’t

page211,the story, “it’s dangerous to love, to get close, to let anyone really

page211,close, to let anyone really love me”? If the fear persists, see if you c

page211,and more time with your new love, it’s natural to start contemplating a

page212,Is present and responsive during love- maki

page214,ONDREA LEVINE, EMBRACING THE BELOVED Our commitment to a lover is

page214,BELOVED Our commitment to a lover is embodied in our commitment

page215,eyes and heart to your beloved, the greater the possibility for

page215,“You are the person I want as my lover, my special one, my partner

page215,one, my partner on the journey, my Beloved. I will de- vote myself to y

page216,other wholeheartedly, your love expands to embrace all people. When we

page216,of caressing velvet, of stroking our beloved’s hair, of looking at a singl

page216,remember 48 lovers are a gift from the universe

page217,true to our path, yet no lover is forthcoming. This tests our

page217,yond our comprehension. Ultimately, lovers are a gift from the univers

page217,is single. But whatever the reason a lover has not appeared, you need n

page217,you need not be alone. You are the lover in your life. You are a chil

page218,that we’re always in love, we’re bathed in it.

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you hav

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you have the

page218,49 you are love, lover, and beloved If you have the blessing of f

page218,have the blessing of finding your beloved, look her softly in the eyes,

page218,as you do—to be understood, loved, and respected, to find purpose and to

page218,storm, a companion, helpmate, lover, and friend. You also have a spar-

page219,the same way you meet your beloved—openly, honestly, fearlessly.

page219,yourselves to a transcendent love that is between you and all around

page219,well—to become one with love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved.

page219,become one with love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved. Over

page219,love, with all lovers, and with the Beloved. Over time you will attune e

page219,in the mystical heart of the Beloved. Recently, I took part in

page219,path and others who shared a love for the Dances of Univer- sal

page221,essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the momen

page221,tionship, to join together as one with love, lover, and beloved. Find you

page221,to join together as one with love, lover, and beloved. Find your way.

page221,one with love, lover, and beloved. Find your way. Let it express all of

page221,selves as one with the Beloved. Your union can be a beacon

page221,just a moment, whenever you see the Beloved, which is in all people, you

page223,Chopra, Deepak. The Path to Love: Renewing the Power of Spir

page223,Johnson, Catherine. Lucky in Love. Kasl, Charlotte Davis, Ph.D.

page223,Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. ———. A Home for th

page223,and Commu- nity with Loved Ones, Neighbors, and Friends.

page223,and Ondrea Levine. Embracing the Beloved: Relationship as a Path of

page224,Maggie. Intimate Partners: Patterns in Love and Mar- riage. Bu

page224,Beck, Charlotte Joko. Everyday Zen: Love and Work; Nothing Special: L

page225,The Path of Con- scious Love. Poetry Barks, Col

page228,Correspondence I love to receive letters and read them all, b

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page2,or manipulations but on creating spiritual bonds. Charlotte Kasl does

page3,is inseparable from one’s personal and spiritual evolution. This book is a h

page4,with feminism, Eastern spiritual practices, and alternative

page5,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life Yes, You C

page6,FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Ch

page7,a handbook for finding love on a spiritual p

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,1 If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 3 2 Ground Yo

page10,3 2 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 6

page10,7 Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 34 8

page10,34 8 Be Guided by Spirit, Not Ego 38

page10,38 9 Spiritual Equality: One Set of Rules for Men a

page11,When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120 27 How to Find

page12,145 34 Be a Spiritual Warrior: Set a Bottom Line

page14,You will find that remaining on the spiritual path as you seek a lover o

page15,and learn what it means to create a spiritual bond that is flex- ible and

page15,on authenticity, equality, spirituality, and joy. While it is centered on

page15,this book is a guide to dating on the spiritual path, it is also practical—

page15,as in Sufism and other spiritual practices, the practical ways we liv

page15,are not separate from the spiritual path. It is our ability to be presen

page19,ANYONE 1 ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Of course, the Buddha

page19,and submitting himself to rigorous spiritual practices. But they did no

page20,and relation- ships with the spiritual journey. What would it me

page21,If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 5 pedest

page21,We’d remember that on the spiritual path, the purpose of any relationshi

page21,without judgment or pride. On the spiritual path, we enter into a shar

page21,9, we’ll further discuss the idea of spiritual equality. Buddhism is ab

page22,GROUND YOURSELF WITH SPIRITUAL 2 WISDOM

page22,—GANDHI We become spiritually grounded when we make this commit-

page23,7 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 7

page23,and nothing to feel ashamed of. Our spiritual commitment to truth and in

page23,within ourselves. Spiritual wisdom transcends all religions and

page23,wisdom transcends all religions and spiritual prac- tices. I’ve often he

page24,when it comes to grounding yourself in spiritual wisdom. That’s why I find n

page24,with these different spiritual practices. All of them focus on our

page24,might help you think about the spiritual wisdom you already have tha

page25,9 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 9

page25,eight signposts of being on the spiritual path—Right Aspira- tion, R

page26,themselves, in the truth and in their spiritual com- munity (sangha). Short

page27,11 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 11

page27,personalities. We are essence, spirit, or energy. Later, in Chapter

page28,Sufism encompasses the spirit that came down through all the

page29,13 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom

page29,attunes to the teacher and whatever spiritual practices work best. Sufis

page30,work.” As you are able to hear the spirit within in you—your connectio

page30,or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to open our heart

page30,of love, connection, and spirit as it speaks through us, rather than do

page30,if someone feels moved by spirit to stand up and speak, they do

page30,is seen as having direct access to spirit or God. There is free-

page31,15 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 15

page31,15 dom from all spiritual materialism and an emphasis on

page31,with the mystical aspects of their spiritual practices, Quakers have a

page31,is to stay attuned to the spiritual life of the meeting and help it grow

page31,job, rela- tionship, or spiritual concern. Quakers use the concept of

page32,will all ground you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your co

page32,This requires having the spiritual desire to connect, crack our

page33,boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing betwe

page33,with others and with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression o

page34,result because we forgot that spirit is within us and around us. No one can

page34,purr, glow, and breath of spirit rippling through you, sensuous and

page34,Krishnamurti, the renowned spiritual teacher and author of numerous

page38,connecting. “The spiritual path wrecks the body and afterwards

page39,a rela- tionship on the spiritual path: • What are the tho

page39,the jewel that is you. The spiritual path is a process of unmasking ourse

page42,friends. Our task on the spiritual path is to stop repeating the

page47,wrong.” This makes both the spiritual path and relationships very difficul

page48,to yourself is the only hope for a spiritu- ally centered relationship,

page49,you? As we evolve on the spiritual path, we find a balance be-

page49,peo- ple feel on the path of spiritual development. We want inner

page50,TO COOK IN THE 7 SPIRITUAL FIRE Gamble everything

page50,for long periods at mean-spirited roadhouses. Don’t wait a

page50,New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrior. Not only are we ch

page51,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 35

page51,will be easier to jump into the spiritual fire. Noth- ing is better

page51,roots of our hair. The spiritual warrior hides from nothing. We jump

page52,be afraid. You’ve thrown a log on the spiritual fire. You’ve hit an edge, n

page52,scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature. Go

page53,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 37

page53,to remember that the possibilities for spiritual growth speed up immensely

page53,Fast. Stay in the Spiritual Fire Let it cook you

page53,Rumi’s encouragement to stay in the spiritual fire to mean you should be

page53,that scalds you. The spiritual fire is one of transformation, not

page53,Being able to take the heat of the spiritual fire takes prac- tice. I’v

page54,8 BE GUIDED BY SPIRIT, NOT EGO There are many dating

page54,to do and say when dating. On the spiritual path, the “rules” are simpl

page54,am I being guided by spirit or by my rigid ego? Before

page54,Before differentiating between spirit and the rigid ego, I’d like to

page54,demolished, as is often portrayed in spiritual litera- ture. We don’t want

page55,Page 39 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page56,are some ways to distinguish between spirit and ego. The following are exa

page57,Page 41 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page58,How can I stay cen- tered in spirit? How can I do no harm to myself or anot

page58,hurt. When we operate from spirit we move in the direction of th

page59,8:12 AM Page 43 Spiritual Equality

page59,says I want someone to fill me up. Spirit says I’ll have someone to hel

page59,journey. SPIRITUAL EQUALITY: one set of rules

page59,from SAY I AM YOU At the spiritual level we are all the same—essence, p

page60,different? The an- swer is a spiritual one that I will return to at the end

page60,traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdom—

page60,prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view are these: Do they hel

page61,8:12 AM Page 45 Spiritual Equality

page62,or gay, the more we will create a spiritual union and find pleasure in

page62,find pleasure in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase

page62,face to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for i

page62,to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for intimacy an

page63,8:12 AM Page 47 Spiritual Equality

page64,to reinforce this idea. As we evolve spiritually, we be- come increasingly

page64,immediately takes us off the spiritual path.” We need to take o

page64,be pitted against our own counsel or spirit. It is better to make an ho

page65,8:12 AM Page 49 Spiritual Equality

page65,relationship. The flow of spirit is within us, between us, around us—bin

page71,could truly join me on the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal ch

page72,ing for qualities and values. From a spiritual perspective it’s

page73,desire to grow, learn, and evolve spiritually—someone who is honest,

page73,honest, generous, playful, and spirited, with similar interests to

page75,connecting us in a river of spirit.

page76,the level of commitment to a spiritual path—a willingness to grow, reflect,

page77,“us” bond that brings two people into spiritual union. A thir

page78,When we bond at the level of spirit or essence, we start to taste

page78,of the uni- verse. At this spiritual level of connection we are not only

page78,The more our connection is grounded in spirituality, the better the chance o

page78,vital relationship. A spiritual connection is when we relate to each

page78,more levels as we progress toward a spiritual bond. (I have not included

page79,6. Creativity/passion 7. Spirituality 8. Essence

page80,of the ego or the spirit. When our intelligence is the servant o

page80,our intelligence is the servant of spirit, it be- comes wisdom. We

page81,in a French café if they don’t have a spiritual bond. SWM [ sin- gle w

page81,eating, religion, or spiritual beliefs. They can reflect the ways w

page81,If you are immersed in a spiritual practice and your partner isn’t inte

page82,on one person’s part. Spirited, country living woman, 32, musi-

page82,Creativity is the manifestation of spirit coming through us, permea

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed thr

page83,kindness, and honesty. 7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created thro

page83,7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created through a whole-

page83,and as part of something greater. A spiritual bond allows cou- ples

page83,People with a spiritual union treat their bond like a lumi-

page84,Join me on the magical mystery tour. Spirited woman: art teacher, 43,

page84,friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz, classic

page84,psychological, creative, and spiritual levels—we come closer to li

page86,our evolution on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differenti

page86,on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differentiation are

page89,and others’. Spiritual warriors clearly see signs of manipu

page89,I stay with this mean-spirited person? We keep the focus inward,

page91,love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page92,and joy 7. Spirituality: commitment to a path of truth, i

page93,or is it more to- ward a spiritual level? Is is spread through all the

page93,that someone be conscious of her spiritual journey? Go deep for the

page94,place an ad that attracted a kindred spirit, she wanted someone committe

page94,wanted someone committed to the spiritual path, but didn’t want to

page94,it’s a Hindu greeting often used at spiritual gath- erings, which means

page98,Am I attracted out of spirit, or ego? Am I operating from

page99,helpmate, friend, and companion on the spiritual journey. In our child stat

page100,of our biochemistry with our spiritual knowledge, we can see that what is g

page100,see that what is good for our spiritual journey is good for our relationship

page101,them, keep the ones that support our spiritual path, and release the ones

page105,If you are serious about a spiritually bonded relationship, tak

page108,is risk of harming yourself. On the spiritual path, we commit to being an

page120,honesty is at the core of spirituality. Most people, myself included, ov

page123,If you go with an adventuresome spirit and see the desire for love i

page124,two meet. On the spiritual path of equality, the man or woman c

page124,of equality. Besides, at a spiritual level, there is no difference be-

page126,If the Buddha Dated On the spiritual path the rules are simple.

page128,friends. Remember, on the spiritual path we don’t “do it right,” we

page135,entation, or are part of a supportive spiritual community, and there are m

page135,become more truly as God or Spirit created us. This is true for all people

page136,is not a one-time event: the spiritual path is one of revealing ou

page136,and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and goodness in everyone.

page136,26 sexuality, spirituality There is nothing l

page137,of men or women. At a spiritual level, there is no male and female,

page138,—RUMI, FROM LIKE THIS Spiritual and cultural attitudes toward sexual

page138,and while it can be part of one’s spiritual path, it can also deny a po

page138,love be placed outside the circle of spiritual- ity. And there is no reaso

page138,ever be seen as a “higher” spiritual state than two people with a heartfe

page139,takes us further from intimacy. The spiritual path is one of balance and

page139,I being guided by ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, ma

page139,ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, making love both helps expres

page141,to first connect psychologically and spiritually and be in- tentional abo

page146,work out, but we can walk the spiritual path—open, natural, and honest—and

page147,receiving help us enter the river of spirit that connects us to each othe

page147,a person’s emotional and spiritual development. When it’s hard to give,

page148,you immerse yourself in the spiritual journey you will stop clutching to

page148,ships, in the beginning, if we want a spiritual equal, the en- ergy must go

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When we tell the t

page157,others. An example of the spirit of Tonglin occurred at a recent

page165,AM Page 149 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page165,light of a thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to gra

page165,journey. BE A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR: 34 set

page166,Honoring our bottom line tests our spiritual resolve. It’s so easy to fo

page167,AM Page 151 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page169,AM Page 153 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page171,8:15 AM Page 155 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page172,to remember our path, our spirit, and our sanity and protect ou

page174,and stay steady on the spiritual path supported by clarity, truth, an

page175,is unable to join you on the spiritual path. I went through a

page181,tion, and intuition. On the spiritual path, we are open to infor

page182,new develop- mental and spiritual stages daily, weekly. Im

page182,and joy exist side by side. On the spiritual path we allow these things

page182,stay the same. Like breathing air, the spiritual path is fluid, ungraspable,

page187,There is the material world and the spiritual. Between lies the univer

page187,deeper connection. On the spiritual path we remember and we forget, we l

page187,relationships and a challenge to our spiritual path.

page188,ship but it keeps us securely on the spiritual path. When we hear our inne

page206,each other. Maggie, a warm-spirited woman, moved to Wyoming where

page209,who will be unable to commit to a spiritually centered relationship.

page212,________ Committed to his or her own spiritual jo

page214,to the work ahead, psychological and spiritual. They insist we cultivate

page214,in our commitment to the spiritual path. We make a vow to do whatever i

page217,a child of the universe, a child of Spirit. Remember the words of St.

page217,and radiate a bright spirit. Ultimately, life is about

page219,is great richness when the river of spirit flows between two open hearts

page220,radiant, joyful, all of us rich in spirit from two days of dancing and d

page220,of them symbolizing a major spiritual tradition of the world—including the

page220,and goddess approaches to spirituality. One by one, each candle

page220,read from scriptures of that spiritual tradition. This was fol- lo

page221,many ways the essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the

page221,more your union reflects your luminous spirit, the more you bring light and

page223,dating, relationships, and spirituality. Dating DeAn

page223,Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life. Fromm, Erich. T

page223,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life.

page224,ness in Everyday Life. Spirituality Dass, Ram. Journey of Aw

page228,relation- ships, addiction, spirituality, and empowerment. Charlo

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page2,or manipulations but on creating spiritual bonds. Charlotte Kasl does

page3,is inseparable from one’s personal and spiritual evolution. This book is a h

page4,with feminism, Eastern spiritual practices, and alternative

page5,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life Yes, You C

page6,FINDING LOVE ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Ch

page7,a handbook for finding love on a spiritual p

page8,To all people seeking love on a spiritual path

page10,1 If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 3 2 Ground Yo

page10,3 2 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 6

page10,7 Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 34 8

page10,34 8 Be Guided by Spirit, Not Ego 38

page10,38 9 Spiritual Equality: One Set of Rules for Men a

page11,When the Buddha Makes Love: Sexuality, Spirituality 120 27 How to Find

page12,145 34 Be a Spiritual Warrior: Set a Bottom Line

page14,You will find that remaining on the spiritual path as you seek a lover o

page15,and learn what it means to create a spiritual bond that is flex- ible and

page15,on authenticity, equality, spirituality, and joy. While it is centered on

page15,this book is a guide to dating on the spiritual path, it is also practical—

page15,as in Sufism and other spiritual practices, the practical ways we liv

page15,are not separate from the spiritual path. It is our ability to be presen

page19,ANYONE 1 ON A SPIRITUAL PATH Of course, the Buddha

page19,and submitting himself to rigorous spiritual practices. But they did no

page20,and relation- ships with the spiritual journey. What would it me

page21,If the Buddha Dated—or Anyone on a Spiritual Path 5 pedest

page21,We’d remember that on the spiritual path, the purpose of any relationshi

page21,without judgment or pride. On the spiritual path, we enter into a shar

page21,9, we’ll further discuss the idea of spiritual equality. Buddhism is ab

page22,GROUND YOURSELF WITH SPIRITUAL 2 WISDOM

page22,—GANDHI We become spiritually grounded when we make this commit-

page23,7 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 7

page23,and nothing to feel ashamed of. Our spiritual commitment to truth and in

page23,within ourselves. Spiritual wisdom transcends all religions and

page23,wisdom transcends all religions and spiritual prac- tices. I’ve often he

page24,when it comes to grounding yourself in spiritual wisdom. That’s why I find n

page24,with these different spiritual practices. All of them focus on our

page24,might help you think about the spiritual wisdom you already have tha

page25,9 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 9

page25,eight signposts of being on the spiritual path—Right Aspira- tion, R

page26,themselves, in the truth and in their spiritual com- munity (sangha). Short

page27,11 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 11

page27,personalities. We are essence, spirit, or energy. Later, in Chapter

page28,Sufism encompasses the spirit that came down through all the

page29,13 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom

page29,attunes to the teacher and whatever spiritual practices work best. Sufis

page30,work.” As you are able to hear the spirit within in you—your connectio

page30,or suffering, Sufism reminds us that spiritual practices to open our heart

page30,of love, connection, and spirit as it speaks through us, rather than do

page30,if someone feels moved by spirit to stand up and speak, they do

page30,is seen as having direct access to spirit or God. There is free-

page31,15 Ground Yourself with Spiritual Wisdom 15

page31,15 dom from all spiritual materialism and an emphasis on

page31,with the mystical aspects of their spiritual practices, Quakers have a

page31,is to stay attuned to the spiritual life of the meeting and help it grow

page31,job, rela- tionship, or spiritual concern. Quakers use the concept of

page32,will all ground you on the spiritual path. As you deepen your co

page32,This requires having the spiritual desire to connect, crack our

page33,boundaries, and feel love as the spirit of the universe flowing betwe

page33,with others and with spirit. Longing for a lover is an expression o

page34,result because we forgot that spirit is within us and around us. No one can

page34,purr, glow, and breath of spirit rippling through you, sensuous and

page34,Krishnamurti, the renowned spiritual teacher and author of numerous

page38,connecting. “The spiritual path wrecks the body and afterwards

page39,a rela- tionship on the spiritual path: • What are the tho

page39,the jewel that is you. The spiritual path is a process of unmasking ourse

page42,friends. Our task on the spiritual path is to stop repeating the

page47,wrong.” This makes both the spiritual path and relationships very difficul

page48,to yourself is the only hope for a spiritu- ally centered relationship,

page49,you? As we evolve on the spiritual path, we find a balance be-

page49,peo- ple feel on the path of spiritual development. We want inner

page50,TO COOK IN THE 7 SPIRITUAL FIRE Gamble everything

page50,for long periods at mean-spirited roadhouses. Don’t wait a

page50,New love is a rich time for the spiritual warrior. Not only are we ch

page51,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 35

page51,will be easier to jump into the spiritual fire. Noth- ing is better

page51,roots of our hair. The spiritual warrior hides from nothing. We jump

page52,be afraid. You’ve thrown a log on the spiritual fire. You’ve hit an edge, n

page52,scared part and your inner spiritual guide, or your Buddha nature. Go

page53,Be Willing to Cook in the Spiritual Fire 37

page53,to remember that the possibilities for spiritual growth speed up immensely

page53,Fast. Stay in the Spiritual Fire Let it cook you

page53,Rumi’s encouragement to stay in the spiritual fire to mean you should be

page53,that scalds you. The spiritual fire is one of transformation, not

page53,Being able to take the heat of the spiritual fire takes prac- tice. I’v

page54,8 BE GUIDED BY SPIRIT, NOT EGO There are many dating

page54,to do and say when dating. On the spiritual path, the “rules” are simpl

page54,am I being guided by spirit or by my rigid ego? Before

page54,Before differentiating between spirit and the rigid ego, I’d like to

page54,demolished, as is often portrayed in spiritual litera- ture. We don’t want

page55,Page 39 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page56,are some ways to distinguish between spirit and ego. The following are exa

page57,Page 41 Be Guided by Spirit , Not Ego

page58,How can I stay cen- tered in spirit? How can I do no harm to myself or anot

page58,hurt. When we operate from spirit we move in the direction of th

page59,8:12 AM Page 43 Spiritual Equality

page59,says I want someone to fill me up. Spirit says I’ll have someone to hel

page59,journey. SPIRITUAL EQUALITY: one set of rules

page59,from SAY I AM YOU At the spiritual level we are all the same—essence, p

page60,different? The an- swer is a spiritual one that I will return to at the end

page60,traditions, Sufism, Zen spiritual relationships, and wisdom—

page60,prescriptions for love from a spiritual point of view are these: Do they hel

page61,8:12 AM Page 45 Spiritual Equality

page62,or gay, the more we will create a spiritual union and find pleasure in

page62,find pleasure in being together. The spiritual lover doesn’t want a chase

page62,face to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for i

page62,to face, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit—the foundation for intimacy an

page63,8:12 AM Page 47 Spiritual Equality

page64,to reinforce this idea. As we evolve spiritually, we be- come increasingly

page64,immediately takes us off the spiritual path.” We need to take o

page64,be pitted against our own counsel or spirit. It is better to make an ho

page65,8:12 AM Page 49 Spiritual Equality

page65,relationship. The flow of spirit is within us, between us, around us—bin

page71,could truly join me on the spiritual path. We went out to dinner—natal ch

page72,ing for qualities and values. From a spiritual perspective it’s

page73,desire to grow, learn, and evolve spiritually—someone who is honest,

page73,honest, generous, playful, and spirited, with similar interests to

page75,connecting us in a river of spirit.

page76,the level of commitment to a spiritual path—a willingness to grow, reflect,

page77,“us” bond that brings two people into spiritual union. A thir

page78,When we bond at the level of spirit or essence, we start to taste

page78,of the uni- verse. At this spiritual level of connection we are not only

page78,The more our connection is grounded in spirituality, the better the chance o

page78,vital relationship. A spiritual connection is when we relate to each

page78,more levels as we progress toward a spiritual bond. (I have not included

page79,6. Creativity/passion 7. Spirituality 8. Essence

page80,of the ego or the spirit. When our intelligence is the servant o

page80,our intelligence is the servant of spirit, it be- comes wisdom. We

page81,in a French café if they don’t have a spiritual bond. SWM [ sin- gle w

page81,eating, religion, or spiritual beliefs. They can reflect the ways w

page81,If you are immersed in a spiritual practice and your partner isn’t inte

page82,on one person’s part. Spirited, country living woman, 32, musi-

page82,Creativity is the manifestation of spirit coming through us, permea

page83,and intimate because our spirit and soul are revealed thr

page83,kindness, and honesty. 7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created thro

page83,7. Spirituality. A spiritual bond is created through a whole-

page83,and as part of something greater. A spiritual bond allows cou- ples

page83,People with a spiritual union treat their bond like a lumi-

page84,Join me on the magical mystery tour. Spirited woman: art teacher, 43,

page84,friendship, love, spiritual connection. Interests: jazz, classic

page84,psychological, creative, and spiritual levels—we come closer to li

page86,our evolution on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differenti

page86,on the spiritual journey. Spirituality and differentiation are

page89,and others’. Spiritual warriors clearly see signs of manipu

page89,I stay with this mean-spirited person? We keep the focus inward,

page91,love. Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts.

page92,and joy 7. Spirituality: commitment to a path of truth, i

page93,or is it more to- ward a spiritual level? Is is spread through all the

page93,that someone be conscious of her spiritual journey? Go deep for the

page94,place an ad that attracted a kindred spirit, she wanted someone committe

page94,wanted someone committed to the spiritual path, but didn’t want to

page94,it’s a Hindu greeting often used at spiritual gath- erings, which means

page98,Am I attracted out of spirit, or ego? Am I operating from

page99,helpmate, friend, and companion on the spiritual journey. In our child stat

page100,of our biochemistry with our spiritual knowledge, we can see that what is g

page100,see that what is good for our spiritual journey is good for our relationship

page101,them, keep the ones that support our spiritual path, and release the ones

page105,If you are serious about a spiritually bonded relationship, tak

page108,is risk of harming yourself. On the spiritual path, we commit to being an

page120,honesty is at the core of spirituality. Most people, myself included, ov

page123,If you go with an adventuresome spirit and see the desire for love i

page124,two meet. On the spiritual path of equality, the man or woman c

page124,of equality. Besides, at a spiritual level, there is no difference be-

page126,If the Buddha Dated On the spiritual path the rules are simple.

page128,friends. Remember, on the spiritual path we don’t “do it right,” we

page135,entation, or are part of a supportive spiritual community, and there are m

page135,become more truly as God or Spirit created us. This is true for all people

page136,is not a one-time event: the spiritual path is one of revealing ou

page136,and love. It’s about seeing that spirit and goodness in everyone.

page136,26 sexuality, spirituality There is nothing l

page137,of men or women. At a spiritual level, there is no male and female,

page138,—RUMI, FROM LIKE THIS Spiritual and cultural attitudes toward sexual

page138,and while it can be part of one’s spiritual path, it can also deny a po

page138,love be placed outside the circle of spiritual- ity. And there is no reaso

page138,ever be seen as a “higher” spiritual state than two people with a heartfe

page139,takes us further from intimacy. The spiritual path is one of balance and

page139,I being guided by ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, ma

page139,ego or by spirit?” At a spiritual level, making love both helps expres

page141,to first connect psychologically and spiritually and be in- tentional abo

page146,work out, but we can walk the spiritual path—open, natural, and honest—and

page147,receiving help us enter the river of spirit that connects us to each othe

page147,a person’s emotional and spiritual development. When it’s hard to give,

page148,you immerse yourself in the spiritual journey you will stop clutching to

page148,ships, in the beginning, if we want a spiritual equal, the en- ergy must go

page154,The path from fear to love is the spiritual journey. When we tell the t

page157,others. An example of the spirit of Tonglin occurred at a recent

page165,AM Page 149 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page165,light of a thousand angels, with spirit and pure love. We need to gra

page165,journey. BE A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR: 34 set

page166,Honoring our bottom line tests our spiritual resolve. It’s so easy to fo

page167,AM Page 151 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page169,AM Page 153 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page171,8:15 AM Page 155 Be a Spiritual Warrior

page172,to remember our path, our spirit, and our sanity and protect ou

page174,and stay steady on the spiritual path supported by clarity, truth, an

page175,is unable to join you on the spiritual path. I went through a

page181,tion, and intuition. On the spiritual path, we are open to infor

page182,new develop- mental and spiritual stages daily, weekly. Im

page182,and joy exist side by side. On the spiritual path we allow these things

page182,stay the same. Like breathing air, the spiritual path is fluid, ungraspable,

page187,There is the material world and the spiritual. Between lies the univer

page187,deeper connection. On the spiritual path we remember and we forget, we l

page187,relationships and a challenge to our spiritual path.

page188,ship but it keeps us securely on the spiritual path. When we hear our inne

page206,each other. Maggie, a warm-spirited woman, moved to Wyoming where

page209,who will be unable to commit to a spiritually centered relationship.

page212,________ Committed to his or her own spiritual jo

page214,to the work ahead, psychological and spiritual. They insist we cultivate

page214,in our commitment to the spiritual path. We make a vow to do whatever i

page217,a child of the universe, a child of Spirit. Remember the words of St.

page217,and radiate a bright spirit. Ultimately, life is about

page219,is great richness when the river of spirit flows between two open hearts

page220,radiant, joyful, all of us rich in spirit from two days of dancing and d

page220,of them symbolizing a major spiritual tradition of the world—including the

page220,and goddess approaches to spirituality. One by one, each candle

page220,read from scriptures of that spiritual tradition. This was fol- lo

page221,many ways the essence of the spiritual path—love, kindness, being in the

page221,more your union reflects your luminous spirit, the more you bring light and

page223,dating, relationships, and spirituality. Dating DeAn

page223,Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life. Fromm, Erich. T

page223,Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life.

page224,ness in Everyday Life. Spirituality Dass, Ram. Journey of Aw

page228,relation- ships, addiction, spirituality, and empowerment. Charlo

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page4,her work. Her books include Finding Joy, Many Roads, One Journey,

page5,and Friends Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance

page12,38 Accept Impermanence, Loss, and Joy 165

page12,One with Each Other 44 Enjoy the Special Story of How You Met

page15,equality, spirituality, and joy. While it is centered on Bud-

page27,same. But to be free means that we enjoy this touch, this kiss, this s

page30,open our hearts can include beauty, joy, and celebration. Quakers’ b

page33,are all tribal people and our health, joy, and happiness are intricatel

page34,way—hurt, fear, neediness, joy, bliss—invite it in, observe it, make f

page35,you are on the path. The joys and the obstacles reflect your mo-

page36,tial to feel love and hate, joy and sadness, tenderness and pas-

page36,pursued me. I liked him, I enjoyed being with him and one day, I just fr

page41,we fol- lowed. Laura enjoyed taking violin lessons as a young girl

page41,only could she learn to dance, she enjoyed

page44,fear of natural human emotions such as joy, love, desire, loss, anger, an

page46,explored activi- ties she enjoyed that didn’t meet with her mother’s ap

page49,lose its all the same: our tears of joy and tears of pain are both on

page50,to welcome feelings of pure joy, ecstasy, sexual pleasure, and bliss. M

page64,our humanness—our talents, strengths, joys, sor- rows, fears, neediness,

page67,get to choose peo- ple we enjoy. But you don’t have to throw anyone out

page68,about fear, some about achievement or joy, just like my story. Then cont

page71,And to bleed willingly and joyfully.

page75,universe. When you radiate joy and vitality, you send out a high volt-

page78,taste the sweetness of unity and joy. We feel safe enough to merge

page80,mutual pleasure that heightens the joy of being together. If you

page80,to do the things you enjoy alone or with other friends. Can you ac

page82,cian, poet, fit, green, enjoys outdoor activities, movies, sur-

page82,each other’s habits, joys, and passions. We become adept at mak-

page82,every- day gifts. Enjoy hiking, cool jazz, conversations, playf

page83,Explore the limits of being alive. Enjoy arts, theater, walks, hid

page92,inherited the business, and enjoyed it because it gave him free time to p

page92,service to the commu- nity, enjoyed outdoor activities, and most importan

page92,level of energy and joy 7. Spirituality: commitment

page94,Remember that most people enjoy movies, eating out, and cuddling, so be

page96,of interest in Julia—he really did enjoy being with her—but then kept p

page111,looking, and when they are enjoying single life. To some degree it is in

page117,comes through the door, or the pure joy of spending time together. It

page121,doing something you enjoy. Don’t go with the idea of finding the

page136,fears, hurts, shame, pain, joy, talents, and passion. And coming out i

page143,a partner with complete joy, Buddha going numb, Buddha fe

page143,feeling afraid, Buddha enjoying orgasm, and Buddha feeling

page143,Buddha The only true joy on earth is to escape from the prison o

page147,To give to others is to feel the joy of creation spilling from us.

page153,taking risks and feeling the joy of expanding our horizons, we ap-

page157,out calmness, clarity, and joy. When I first read about Tonglin in the

page160,The next time you feel joy and delight while walking in a

page160,the birds, listening to music, or enjoying a close moment with a frien

page181,Accept Impermanence, Loss, and Joy 165

page181,LOSS, 38 AND JOY Your joy is your sorrow unm

page181,38 AND JOY Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. . . .

page181,carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.

page181,can contain. When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you s

page181,sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful loo

page181,To open ourselves to the joy of a loving union means accepting the

page182,the same again. Sadness and joy exist side by side. On the spiritual pa

page183,Accept Impermanence, Loss, and Joy 167

page196,and come to laugh more easily. He enjoys the same music at the same vo

page199,by self-confidence. They enjoy stretching their limits and exper-

page200,and not fake pleasure or enjoyment. Often, people don’t try s

page205,Page 189 ENJOY THE SPECIAL STORY 44

page205,One of the greatest joys in writing this book was asking cou-

page207,8:17 AM Page 191 Enjoy the Special Story of How You Met

page210,be a celebration of love, creativity, joy, and growth, not an endless ex

page212,doubts, your fears, and your joys. Write them all down, then sit quietly

page212,_________ / ________ Enjoy pursuing common interests and

page214,by re- membering that your joy and peace of mind are tied to being

page216,colors, beauty, and touch. We enjoy the sensuousness of caressing

page218,can I learn from it? How can I feel joy? We are all made of the same s

page219,The vitality and joy of your relationship will reflect the v

page219,reflect the vi- tality and joy of each of you as you continue to awake

page219,of Univer- sal Peace and enjoyed weekend retreats. The on

page220,from near the lake— radiant, joyful, all of us rich in spirit from two d

page221,the more you bring light and joy to each other, the more you will feel y

page223,and Friends. ———. Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance

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page10,Walking a Path of Truth and Loving Kindness 1 If the

page18,walking a path of truth and loving kind

page22,I am a passionate seeker after truth which is but another na

page22,want to live with integrity and truth. I’m not going to hide the jew

page23,Our spiritual commitment to truth and integrity creates a safe harbor

page23,together. If we live by truth we may have pain, but we will always re

page24,Buddhist ones.” The source of truth and wisdom is immate- rial. Th

page24,mindfulness, compassion, truth, and love to every aspect of o

page24,centers around compassion, kindness, truth, awareness, and clear percepti

page24,ings are the four noble truths: First, that suffering is inherent

page25,9 suffer. The third noble truth suggests that we ease our suffer-

page25,what is of life. The fourth truth is that with complete acceptance

page26,refuge in themselves, in the truth and in their spiritual com- mu

page26,else, your refuge; making the Dharma [truth/ teachings] your island, the

page30,Christian. Quakers value truth as sacred above all—above books, teach-

page31,The often quoted phrase “Speak truth to power” serves as a strong

page31,when you’ve found the truth about a given situation. Q

page42,them as if they were absolute truths rather than ideas put into our

page47,for everyone’s happiness.” “The truth hurts people.” “You are going

page58,remind ourselves of a basic truth: some people will like us and some peo-

page59,43 We speak the truth as best we can—kindly, with compassion—

page59,not to change someone, but because truth is our path and the only

page65,river, you must surrender to truth, detach from the outcome, feel the wate

page76,needs instead of to their own truths. (They also end up harboring

page78,our highest, wisest self, with truth, compassion, and an open hea

page88,of one’s self, and be truthful, even when it requires bringing up d

page92,Spirituality: commitment to a path of truth, integrity, and ser- vi

page93,the ability to flow from love, truth, goodness, and power

page97,or god. While this is part of the truth, it’s important to remember t

page125,what to say and not say. But the truth is this:

page143,understanding, we slip off the path of truth and don the costumes of our f

page145,“You need to come face to face with a truth about yourself. There i

page148,need to ac- cept this as a truth about your relationship and decide if i

page154,journey. When we tell the truth about ourselves, let go of compulsive b

page154,If I can hear one clear truth, I’ll be fortunate.

page173,ever, we’re probably hiding from the truth and not voicing our feelings,

page173,signals that we are not telling the truth either to ourself or another

page173,let themselves know the truth, and speak the truth, the obsessing goe

page173,the truth, and speak the truth, the obsessing goes away and the

page173,down. Knowing and acknowledging the truth is not easy, partly because t

page174,Almost magically, when we voice our truths an obsession will fade. It mi

page174,spiritual path supported by clarity, truth, and taking good care of yours

page181,and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been

page188,nothing to fear in being guided by the truth. The in- gredients for a rel

page188,or they aren’t, and the truth helps you find out as soon as possible.

page188,Yet discerning our truths is not easy. It requires disciplined

page188,thoughts and feelings. Sometimes our truths

page189,The art of living by our truths requires us to ask the questions: “Is

page189,say it? Should I say anything?” Some truths are conveyed by a warm glanc

page189,need to remember that what we call the truth is simply our truth at any gi

page189,call the truth is simply our truth at any given moment in time.

page189,strug- gle to perceive our truths—we are exploring the fears, the con-

page209,agreements. If we promise to be truthful, we commit to a deep level

page209,that blocks us from being truthful. Another aspect of comm

page214,the present time is the only truth we have. Otherwise, our decision is bas

page215,refuge of the Dharma, the truth, the light. What a blessin

page217,Whatever you believe, the truth is that we are not in complete control.

page221,for others as you bring devotion, truth, humor, and compas- sion to e

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page10,Walking a Path of Truth and Loving Kindness 1 If the

page18,walking a path of truth and loving kind

page22,I am a passionate seeker after truth which is but another na

page22,want to live with integrity and truth. I’m not going to hide the jew

page23,Our spiritual commitment to truth and integrity creates a safe harbor

page23,together. If we live by truth we may have pain, but we will always re

page24,Buddhist ones.” The source of truth and wisdom is immate- rial. Th

page24,mindfulness, compassion, truth, and love to every aspect of o

page24,centers around compassion, kindness, truth, awareness, and clear percepti

page24,ings are the four noble truths: First, that suffering is inherent

page25,9 suffer. The third noble truth suggests that we ease our suffer-

page25,what is of life. The fourth truth is that with complete acceptance

page26,refuge in themselves, in the truth and in their spiritual com- mu

page26,else, your refuge; making the Dharma [truth/ teachings] your island, the

page30,Christian. Quakers value truth as sacred above all—above books, teach-

page31,The often quoted phrase “Speak truth to power” serves as a strong

page31,when you’ve found the truth about a given situation. Q

page42,them as if they were absolute truths rather than ideas put into our

page47,for everyone’s happiness.” “The truth hurts people.” “You are going

page58,remind ourselves of a basic truth: some people will like us and some peo-

page59,43 We speak the truth as best we can—kindly, with compassion—

page59,not to change someone, but because truth is our path and the only

page65,river, you must surrender to truth, detach from the outcome, feel the wate

page76,needs instead of to their own truths. (They also end up harboring

page78,our highest, wisest self, with truth, compassion, and an open hea

page88,of one’s self, and be truthful, even when it requires bringing up d

page92,Spirituality: commitment to a path of truth, integrity, and ser- vi

page93,the ability to flow from love, truth, goodness, and power

page97,or god. While this is part of the truth, it’s important to remember t

page125,what to say and not say. But the truth is this:

page143,understanding, we slip off the path of truth and don the costumes of our f

page145,“You need to come face to face with a truth about yourself. There i

page148,need to ac- cept this as a truth about your relationship and decide if i

page154,journey. When we tell the truth about ourselves, let go of compulsive b

page154,If I can hear one clear truth, I’ll be fortunate.

page173,ever, we’re probably hiding from the truth and not voicing our feelings,

page173,signals that we are not telling the truth either to ourself or another

page173,let themselves know the truth, and speak the truth, the obsessing goe

page173,the truth, and speak the truth, the obsessing goes away and the

page173,down. Knowing and acknowledging the truth is not easy, partly because t

page174,Almost magically, when we voice our truths an obsession will fade. It mi

page174,spiritual path supported by clarity, truth, and taking good care of yours

page181,and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been

page188,nothing to fear in being guided by the truth. The in- gredients for a rel

page188,or they aren’t, and the truth helps you find out as soon as possible.

page188,Yet discerning our truths is not easy. It requires disciplined

page188,thoughts and feelings. Sometimes our truths

page189,The art of living by our truths requires us to ask the questions: “Is

page189,say it? Should I say anything?” Some truths are conveyed by a warm glanc

page189,need to remember that what we call the truth is simply our truth at any gi

page189,call the truth is simply our truth at any given moment in time.

page189,strug- gle to perceive our truths—we are exploring the fears, the con-

page209,agreements. If we promise to be truthful, we commit to a deep level

page209,that blocks us from being truthful. Another aspect of comm

page214,the present time is the only truth we have. Otherwise, our decision is bas

page215,refuge of the Dharma, the truth, the light. What a blessin

page217,Whatever you believe, the truth is that we are not in complete control.

page221,for others as you bring devotion, truth, humor, and compas- sion to e

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