Marriage was never meant to be a struggle.
If you find yourself dreading the next argument with your spouse, living for your next chance to check out and numb yourself, or constantly burdened with feelings of resentment… you’re probably approaching it the wrong way.
You can choose to shift your meaning…
See marriage as a vehicle to let go of your small, personal self.
Nothing will reveal your ego, your blind spots, and the coping strategies that keep you stuck better than your marriage.
See marriage as a way to explore your deepest capacity for connection.
This is what all humans yearn for, and in marriage, the opportunity to explore intimacy is right here in front of you–mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Great marriages are a shared adventure that help us wake up and in a world that has gone numb, to actually feel something.
Great marriages are a safe place to express your own creativity, carve a unique path through life, and to try things out.
Great marriages are a soft landing when we fail, struggle, or suffer.
Through marriage, we can evolve into highly differentiated beings with the capacity to own our own stuff so we can respond to others with wisdom and compassion.
By actively engaging in and nurturing our marriage, we show the universe (and our partner) we are serious about our personal growth and our potential for joy.
Lastly, through marriage, we can spread love, raise consciousness, and serve.
If you are single, please replace the word “marriage” with “intimate relationships.” Married or single, our intimate relationships are meant to be the icing on the cake of our lives, not our primary burdens.
This week, pay attention to the way you talk about and think about your marriage or your intimate partner.
Are you viewing your intimate life as your greatest adventure, or a drama to be dealt with?
Rooting for you and the infinite growth potential of your intimate relationships,
Becky
P.S. We’ve still got spots at our Couples Retreat September 5-8. You can find more information here.
P.P.S. If you’re serious about a long-term life change that will give you framework and tools to truly transform your marriage, consider joining us in the fall as we kick off our next session of our Course in Mindful Living. Stay tuned for more info!
