Changing the Way We Relate | by Madisyn Taylor A relationship, in the truest sense of the word, means relating to another. Usually when we say that we relate to someone, it is because we've found common ground. But part of relating is finding ways to make ideas that seem different come together. So often when we choose relationships, we try to fit another person into our predetermined ideal. When they don't fit perfectly, we may try to make them over, creating our own vision from the raw material they've brought. But unless someone asks for guidance and direction, entering into a relationship with someone we want to change is dishonest. Then our relationship becomes with someone we've imagined, and anytime our partner steps outside of that imaginary projection, we will be disappointed. An honest relationship is one in which we accept each other as whole individuals, and find a way to share our life experiences together. Then, whenever we want, we can choose as a couple to give the relationship a makeover by renewing the way we interact. By wanting to give another person a makeover, we are basically saying we don't accept them for who they are. If we take a moment to imagine the roles reversed, we can get a sense of how it would feel if our beloved only committed to us because they thought we were, or would become, someone else entirely. In such an environment, we are not relating to each other from a real place, and we are keeping ourselves from being able to learn and grow from the different viewpoints that our partners offer. If we feel that a change is needed in our relationship, the only makeover that we truly have the power to make is on ourselves. By accepting our partners for exactly who they are--the ideal and the not-so-ideal--we will create an energetic shift in our relationships, and we may find ourselves really appreciating our partners for the first time. Working from within, we determine how we relate to the people and the world around us, and when we can accept it and embrace it all, without conditions, we make every act of relating a positive one. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Lauren Walker Energy is the underlying structure for everything and vibrates at different rates--but it's when you learn how to access your personal energy in the right way, that it can serve you greatly. With this course, you'll learn how to wake up your energy and get it moving in all the right directions through a simple 20-minute daily yoga practice. Not only will you feel more energized, focused and positive--you'll also get stronger, healthier, and will feel like the very best version of you every single day. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Change Your Life with Energy Medicine Yoga 2. 20 Minute Booty Builder 3. Chakra Dance to Change Your Life 4. Go Strapless in 10 Days 5. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 6. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 7. Fit and Fierce Over 40 8. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 9. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 10. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days
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