For many people, falling in love, can be the greatest ecstasy and euphoria we ever know in life. But it’s fragile and easily turns to bitterness. There are ways to maintain those peaks of adoration, well also integrating realism about your long-term partner.
- Tags: Ben Karney, Breakups, Essence, Idealization, Limerance, Lisa Neff, Sandra Murray, Stan Tatkin, Terry Real
There is a prevalent myth that the best sex is at the beginning of a relationship, and it goes downhill from there. Research into couples reporting on optimal or magnificent sex, however, indicates that the very best sex may happen decades into a relationship. Here’s the pivotal shift that needs to happen to discover a different way of experiencing arousal.
- Tags: Emily Nagoski, Magnificent Sex, Peggy Kleinplatz, senior sex, Taoist practice
Maybe there is nothing more innocent and natural than the longing to know love for real. But many of us are not properly prepared. If you are single, and you’re longing to meet a mate who can join you in cultivating deep love, here are some preparatory steps you can take.
- Tags: Bio-energy, chi, Gottman, Inner Smile, Six Healing Sounds, Taoist practice
The situation we are faced with in longing for a new relationship or sharing a creative gift is almost the same. A disposition of needing something can be counterproductive, whereas discovering an overflow of creativity and energy becomes magnetic.
- Tags: Codependency, Conscious Relationship, Taoist practice
Your relationship can become more than a partnership—it can become a spiritual practice. This article explores how seeing your partner through the eyes of devotion can transform intimacy, connection, and love. Discover a new perspective on creating a truly sacred relationship.
- Tags: Conscious relationships, Deep intimacy, Sacred Relationships
Couples always think they’re fighting about what they’re talking about. But underneath that is the state of the nervous system. Taoist practices help you to regulate the nervous system, so fighting turns into a friendly discussion with curiosity. XXX
- Tags: nervous system, Stephen Porges, vagus nerve
The ancient Taoist teachings have always understood that sexual energy will make everything stronger: both difficult emotions as well as love and connection. This is why we need to be thoroughly trauma informed and able to recognize trauma before working with sexual practices. This article includes what to do if symptoms of unresolved trauma come up when you are practicing with your partner.XXX
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