Fostering healthy, loving relationships is good for your energy…
One of the main phrases that you will always hear me say is that “we are not meant to walk alone”. As human beings, we were put here on this planet to aid and assist each other with becoming the best and most enlightened beings that we can be, a task that can only be achieved through our interactions with one another. As discussed in our last forum, each person that we meet holds a spiritual contract with us. Whether it is familial, a friendship or a romantic partner, every connection that we have not only helps us to grow personally but also affects our spiritual energy.
When you study the fundamentals of religions, spiritual practices, and mystical teachings, the one thing that they all have in common is they always reference the power of LOVE.
In John 13:34, Jesus said “A new commandment I give unto you, is that ye love one another as I have loved you.”
Buddha said “In the end, only three things matter; how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”
The main type of relationship that comes to mind when we think about love is the one that we experience between romantic partners. Some people may not love their parents or family, nor may they feel love for their friends. However, almost everyone has experienced love at first sight, falling in love or developing love for a friend so deeply that it turns into a romantic relationship. This type of connection is not only emotional but also biological in nature, as it allows us to keep the human species alive and well.
That being said, “Being able to foster healthy, loving relationships is good for your energy.”
Have you ever lost someone that you loved? This is when the saying “your heart is broken” resonates with you on a deeper level, and the energy behind that feeling is real. The physical pain that you feel in your heart when you experience heartbreak is the energy of love moving out of your heart space, leaving you with that feeling of emptiness. When the energy of your heart becomes drained it pulls from all the other energy centers and organs in your body and leaves them depleted and functioning on a lower level. You feel confused, disconnected, you have trouble eating and lack of sleep becomes a way of life during these times.
Now, have you ever been in love and felt the fullness in your heart? Everything seems brighter and clearer and you feel like you can take on the world and all the challenges that life has to offer. This “feeling”, is actually the energy of love that you are attracting into your heart space until it starts overflowing and radiating throughout all the other areas of your body, bringing all your energy centers back into balance and alignment. From feeling fully connected to that divine energy in your crown to feeling fully grounded in your root and core, the power that stems from an open, loving heart is endless.
Therefore, it is so important to manage the energy coming into and out of that area, as your spiritual heart center controls all the other energy centers throughout your body and keeps everything in balance. When you can return to a place of love you feel more connected with yourself, with God, your divine source, your family, your friends and everyone else around you.
So, what are the spiritual benefits of fostering healthy, loving relationships?
It is good for your energy! When you have someone that can bring out the best in you and is capable of pouring into you as much as you pour into them, it is much easier to maintain the balance within your own energy space.
You have a dedicated person to support you on your journey. Having a positive partner by your side that can support you with your spiritual and emotional growth, can help you get to an elevated state of consciousness faster than doing it alone.
It keeps your sexual and sensual energy flowing and functioning at a higher level which also maintains a positive attitude and enhances your creativity.
When you have someone that forces you to think outside the box or challenges negative beliefs that you may have about yourself or life, it also helps with your own personal growth and self-confidence.
How can we foster healthy, loving relationships from a spiritual perspective?
Talk about and develop activities that you can do together to keep you spiritually grounded and connected. Whether it is praying before meals, meditating together, doing yoga, going to church, or taking walks outside, finding ways for both of you to maintain those connections with your divine selves are beneficial to sustaining your individual connections with the God of your hearts.
Study your partner and know how to communicate in your partner’s love language. There are countless books and assessments that can be done to study the spiritual and personality design of your partner. From Zodiac signs to Enneagram assessments to Gary Chapman’s breakdown of the 5 love languages, using the available tools to discover your romantic compatibility and learning the best ways to show love to your partner are key to the success of your relationship.
Listen to your partner and understand what is needed for you to continue to help on his or her journey. It is impossible for us to be the same people that we were 10 years ago. Each day and each life experience cause us to grow and possibly change for the good or bad.
Keep the communication between each other open. This allows us to support each other better and helps us maintain our connections. Not all experiences that we encounter are going to be positive but if we can handle the negative ones that come up with the mindset of how we can grow through this and come out stronger and better, we can get through almost any situation.
LOVE ONE ANOTHER!
***Please note that the author does not condone getting into or staying in any kind of abusive relationship. This is highly disruptive to your spiritual, emotional and mental energy and you should seek further guidance and counselling in these situations.***