We all are looking for someone with whom we can share something…deeper. And when you find that special person to embark upon a romantic journey, connected on a spiritual, emotional and philosophical level, you find that it only deepens and enriches your life experiences that much more.
By using the following dating tips along with a positive mindset you will enable yourself to become spiritually in tune with another person as well as give yourself the opportunity to delve into your less superficial side:
Love yourself. In your quest for a meaningful relationship, carry with you the knowledge that every person is here on this earth for a reason. Be grateful for waking up each day and being a part of something bigger than you alone. When you understand the importance of loving yourself unconditionally and embracing the gifts you’ve been blessed with, not only will your flaws fade into the background but you will find yourself open to the expression of a pure and joyous love. Allow your love of self to radiate from within so that it spreads positivity to attract like-minded individuals. A healthy relationship is sure to flourish from joy and bliss…not from depression and loneliness.
Be real. Before you set out into the dating world, spend some time alone to consider what your ideal match in another human being would be. And whenever you find someone who you are compatible with, don’t be afraid to let your guard down with that person. One of the most important rules of dating is to be yourself—that way you can attract someone who will truly love you for you. Be honest about yourself and your desires from the beginning because when in a relationship, your true personality will eventually be exposed to your partner at some point.
Let go of your ego. Relationships based on materialistic and shallow ideals are brewed with the ingredients for inevitable failure. Instead, when you view relationships as a path to broadening your spiritual journey, you have a greater chance of finding one that is more genuine and fulfilling from the start. Dating with spirituality in mind will put you on track to finding someone who is not only date material but soul mate material.
Keep your heart and eyes open. When you are truly present and relish in each and every moment (not the past or the future), you will find that meeting the love of your life becomes that much easier. Even if a certain person is not right for you, welcome everyone you encounter with a smile and a positive attitude. This will help you to fully take charge of your desires as you will be receptive to what’s going on around you and who’s coming into your life.
Visualize. What are your intentions with the person you are dating? How do you want to feel on a date with them? How do you want the person to feel? How do you plan on communicating and expressing yourselves? Whatever the case may be, setting your intentions and visualizing them before you venture out with your date is a unique tool that will allow you to manifest a comfortable situation devoid of any awkwardness.
Listen. When on a date with a potential love interest, be sure to practice active listening. Rather than planning out everything you say and do, focus on what the other person is saying when they are speaking. With an open mind and heart, you will also be able to feel what they mean when they talk. Allow the conversation to flow naturally and make room to just breathe, relax and enjoy being together.
Tune in to your intuition. Not only should you listen to conversation, but it’s crucial to listen to your intuition as well. You know that your gut tends to be dead on most of the time, so when you have a certain feeling—good or bad—learn to trust it and make decisions accordingly. Your intuition is there to give you the clues as to whether or not to explore things further with someone. If a relationship doesn’t flourish with a certain person, be confident in knowing that they were brought to you to teach you a specific lesson and look at them as a stepping stone closer to finding a true and meaningful love. As long as you remain receptive to this method of dating your spiritual soul mate is bound to emerge!
(Amy Reynolds is a guest poster who shares with us her thoughts on the connection between spirituality and dating. More of Amy’s work centered on dating advice can be found on Best Catholic Dating Sites .)
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We all are looking for someone with whom we can share something…deeper. And when you find that special person to embark upon a romantic journey, connected on a spiritual, emotional and philosophical level, you find that it only deepens and enriches your life experiences that much more.
By using the following dating tips along with a positive mindset you will enable yourself to become spiritually in tune with another person as well as give yourself the opportunity to delve into your less superficial side:
Love yourself. In your quest for a meaningful relationship, carry with you the knowledge that every person is here on this earth for a reason. Be grateful for waking up each day and being a part of something bigger than you alone. When you understand the importance of loving yourself unconditionally and embracing the gifts you’ve been blessed with, not only will your flaws fade into the background but you will find yourself open to the expression of a pure and joyous love. Allow your love of self to radiate from within so that it spreads positivity to attract like-minded individuals. A healthy relationship is sure to flourish from joy and bliss…not from depression and loneliness.
Be real. Before you set out into the dating world, spend some time alone to consider what your ideal match in another human being would be. And whenever you find someone who you are compatible with, don’t be afraid to let your guard down with that person. One of the most important rules of dating is to be yourself—that way you can attract someone who will truly love you for you. Be honest about yourself and your desires from the beginning because when in a relationship, your true personality will eventually be exposed to your partner at some point.
Let go of your ego. Relationships based on materialistic and shallow ideals are brewed with the ingredients for inevitable failure. Instead, when you view relationships as a path to broadening your spiritual journey, you have a greater chance of finding one that is more genuine and fulfilling from the start. Dating with spirituality in mind will put you on track to finding someone who is not only date material but soul mate material.
Keep your heart and eyes open. When you are truly present and relish in each and every moment (not the past or the future), you will find that meeting the love of your life becomes that much easier. Even if a certain person is not right for you, welcome everyone you encounter with a smile and a positive attitude. This will help you to fully take charge of your desires as you will be receptive to what’s going on around you and who’s coming into your life.
Visualize. What are your intentions with the person you are dating? How do you want to feel on a date with them? How do you want the person to feel? How do you plan on communicating and expressing yourselves? Whatever the case may be, setting your intentions and visualizing them before you venture out with your date is a unique tool that will allow you to manifest a comfortable situation devoid of any awkwardness.
Listen. When on a date with a potential love interest, be sure to practice active listening. Rather than planning out everything you say and do, focus on what the other person is saying when they are speaking. With an open mind and heart, you will also be able to feel what they mean when they talk. Allow the conversation to flow naturally and make room to just breathe, relax and enjoy being together.
Tune in to your intuition. Not only should you listen to conversation, but it’s crucial to listen to your intuition as well. You know that your gut tends to be dead on most of the time, so when you have a certain feeling—good or bad—learn to trust it and make decisions accordingly. Your intuition is there to give you the clues as to whether or not to explore things further with someone. If a relationship doesn’t flourish with a certain person, be confident in knowing that they were brought to you to teach you a specific lesson and look at them as a stepping stone closer to finding a true and meaningful love. As long as you remain receptive to this method of dating your spiritual soul mate is bound to emerge!
(Amy Reynolds is a guest poster who shares with us her thoughts on the connection between spirituality and dating. More of Amy’s work centered on dating advice can be found on Best Catholic Dating Sites .)
Copyright © 2011 Walter E. Jacobson, M.D. . This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@walterjacobsonmd.com so we can take legal action immediately.
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