The authors make a strong case for what they perceive to be the dominant form of dialogue for centuries – the monologue. “For eons, monologue and its vertical structure have predominated not only intimate partnerships but also in virtually every other kind of human relationship – king and subject, lord and servant, father and son, […]
A New Year: Reexamine Your Relationship
It’s a brand new year, a great time to reexamine your relationship. Before going on to Chapter 8, let’s take a look at what conscious couples know. If you are in a relationship, check off the ones that are already a part of your ingrained knowing. The authors state: “Based on the practices conscious couples […]
Chap. 7 Conscious Partnership: Sustaining Connecting
In the last chapter, the authors examined the first two stages of an intimate relationship. These are romantic love and the power struggle. Chapter 7 looks at what is possible in today’s world – the conscious partnership. What is The Conscious Partnership “A conscious partnership is a dynamic energetic pattern characterized by relaxed aliveness, positive […]
