Applying this realization to the arena of personal relationships is something that
most seekers find extremely challenging, and is the number one reason why so many seekers like "mcts" never come completely to rest in the freedom of the Self Absolute. Inherent in the revelation of perfect unity is the realization that there is no personal me, no personal other, and therefore no personal relationships. Coming to terms with the challenging implications of this stunning realization is something that few people are willing to do, because realizing the true impersonality of all that seems so personal challenges every aspect of the illusion of a separate, personal self. It challenges the entire structure of personal relationships which are born of needs, wants, and expectations.
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Applying this realization to the arena of personal relationships is something that
most seekers find extremely challenging, and is the number one reason why so manyseekers like "mcts" never come completely to rest in the freedom of the Self Absolute. Inherentin the revelation of perfect unity is the realization that there is no personal me, no personal other, and therefore no personal relationships. Coming to terms with the challenging implications of this stunning realization is something that few people are willing to do, because realizing the true impersonality of all that seems so personal challenges every aspect of the illusion of a separate, personal self. It challenges the entire structure of personal relationships which are born of needs, wants, and expectations.
On Mar 15, 2010 harrisandreson wrote on Applying Realization to Relationships, by Adyashanti:
Applying this realization to the arena of personal relationships is something that
most seekers find extremely challenging, and is the number one reason why so many
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