Two spouses or partners
meditating together is
likely the best quality time
they could spend with one
another. There is a oneness
felt in such a situation,
that cannot be achieved on
a physical or emotional
plane.
there is an attitude of mutual respect
and cooperation. For instance, one
partner may be engaged in the working
world, but will come home each
evening to a meditative atmosphere
that has been created by the spouse.
This is a karmic arrangement where the
meditator provides a connection or
bridge to the meditative space, while
the partner provides material security.
Ultimately, those who engage in worldly
occupations must assume the practice
for themselves if they are to find that
inner peace which meditation brings.
A different situation occurs when one of
the partners has difficulty accepting the
spiritual practice of the other. Some
people may consider it foreign to their
culture or religion, while others are
simply resisting change in their partner,
perhaps due to their own insecurities.
There is still room for reconciliation if
trust and respect come to the forefront.
Otherwise strains may begin to leave a
mark on the relationship. Such a
situation may be difficult because the
two parties may be headed in very
different directions. A relationship
should represent a dynamic rather than
a static arrangement. If one person feels
held back, frustrations and tensions will
ultimately result.
Sometimes both partners discover their
spirituality at the same time but choose
different ways to express it, perhaps
joining different groups or adopting
different practices. The consequences
depend very much on the maturity of
the individuals. Those with greater
awareness will make every effort to
maintain harmony, but not at the
expense of their dignity or peace of
mind. It is unfortunate that such
situations lead to strain, but it is likely
that the differences between them
would have eventually surfaced,
perhaps in another context.
One thing to keep in mind is that
meditators should not force their ideas
on anyone. This may be difficult when
they first get excited about their
meditation experience. Sometimes it is
harder for the people closest to us to
recognize our spirituality. There is a
certain familiarity based on the
interaction of personalities, rather than
a deeper connection of two souls.
Patience may be required, because as
one partner sees positive changes in
the other, they may eventually follow
their lead, or at least accept the latter’s
spiritual direction.
It is appropriate to say that the
strongest relationships are spiritual
ones, where the recognition is on the
soul level. The meditator develops a
respect for the inherent greatness of all
beings, but the partner is the person
with whom they have decided to travel
hand-in-hand along life’s path. If there
is mutual encouragement, the
relationship is worth maintaining and
becomes an important source of
support and inspiration.
Two spouses or partners meditating
together is likely the best quality time
they could spend with one another.
There is a oneness felt in such a
situation, that cannot be achieved on a
physical or emotional plane. On the one
hand, it represents a detachment from
worldly or physical existence, but on the
other, it also represents a shared peak
experience. To dive into the deepest
silence with someone is a special
experience, representing a spiritual bond
that touches both at the deepest levels.
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