If the Buddha Dated...or Married

Relationships as Spiritual Journey...and wonderful challenge

Relationships can be comforting, safe, expansive and rewarding. They can also result in feeling worried, anxious, and afraid of being true to oneself. The more our fears keep us defended and uneasy, the less closeness and safety we experience. Likewise, as we learn to drop back, listen, feel empathy and compassion along with clearly and simply stating our needs, feelings and desires we start to feel the milk and honey of a loving secure bond with another. While this sounds easy, the critics, saboteurs and nay-sayers that dance in our heads often leave us feeling confused and scared to say what's true.