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The Relationship Series Part 2: How to Grow Together in a Conscious Partnership with Alyssa Benjamin and David Sleininger

Our Nature: Conversations about the relationship between nature, spirituality, and well-being

English - May 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB
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Previous Episode: The Relationship Series Part 1: Planting the Seeds of a Conscious Partnership Featuring Alyssa Benjamin and David Sleininger
Next Episode: Each One, Teach One: Inclusive Communities for the Modern Nature Enthusiast with Michael Washington of Usal Project

“I think one of the best thing’s we’ve done to ensure the likelihood of our long term success is to really see this relationship as something that’s unfolding in the present moment, and being very open and flexible about what that will look like in a month, a year, in a decade.” - David Sleininger

In this episode, we discuss: what we mean when we use the term “conscious relationship”; the cultural messaging that warps our perspective on romantic relationships; what to do if you’re invested in personal growth and your partner is not; how a trigger can be our greatest teacher; the practice that will exponentially grow your self-awareness; navigating conflict in a healthy and productive way and why it can be the greatest gift of a relationship. 

Resources: 

EP 62 - The Relationship Series Part 1: Planting the Seeds of a Conscious Partnership Featuring Alyssa Benjamin and David SleiningerMind Body Green article about conscious relationshipsSign up to be the first to know about Homecoming, my once-a-year retreat and course 

Show Notes:

What we mean when we use the term “conscious relationship”The cultural messaging that warps our perspective of romantic relationshipsThe most important element in a conscious relationshipWhat to do if you’re invested in personal growth and your partner is notHow a trigger can be our greatest teacherWays to cultivate greater self awarenessThe practice that will exponentially grow your self-awarenessNavigating conflict in a healthy and productive wayThe reminder that has helped us get to a resolution of a conflict a lot quickerA few key elements of conflict in our relationshipThe pleasure of a heartfelt apologyWhy conflict can be the greatest gift of a relationshipRadical honesty and brave communication are necessary - here’s whyHow to show up for your partner when they’re going through a tough timeHow to build a lasting, long-term connection, especially after marriage and kidsA few of our relationship policies that keep the mystery alive ;)The best thing we’ve done to ensure the likelihood of our relationship’s longterm success