Soul Portals: Exploring Psychospiritual Horizons

Relationships as a Spiritual Path

Cedric Speyer & DeeAnna Nagel

With Valentine’s Day (and all the mixed feelings it may bring) following our February episode of Soul Portals by a couple of days, we welcome Malcolm Stern, the author of Falling in Love, Staying in Love: How to Build a Strong, Lasting Relationship. When relationship is viewed as a vehicle for soul growth individually and spiritual evolution collectively, it changes the way we approach the complex dynamics of intimate partnerships.

A spiritual relationship moves through stages of togetherness, yet at the same time it is an ongoing process of individuation. It also requires a shared vision or transcendent faith to support it, beyond the negotiation of ego needs. Taking responsibility for one’s own shadow and its projections is essential. Given enough self-awareness, trust and transparency, “There is no better guru on the planet than our partner when we have embraced the spiritual purpose of our relationship.” (Paul Ferrini)

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