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Relationship - The Holy of Holies by Almine
When the One expresses as the many through its creations, it is for the purpose of learning about the mysteries of its being. This is done by the many parts relating and mirroring various facets of existence to one another. The Infinite itself is increasing in knowledge and light, which is information, through relationship - the relationship with its Creation. Relationship can therefore be regarded as the Holy of Holies, the sacred inner temple where the purpose of the Infinite is fulfilled. With each relationship a new opportunity is presented to unlock another of the mysteries of God’s being that have never been accessed before. It is the sacred cauldron of alchemy where lead (the unknown or unyielded light) becomes gold (the known or light). Although all relationships mirror to us that which we are, that which we judge, that which we’ve lost or that which we have yet to learn, few of us take the time to observe the profound lessons they bring. As we grow in awareness, we find our hearts opening to include all life and at that point we not only learn from the mirrors in our own experience, but also by observing others. It is an act of unconditional love not to let the experience of others pass fruitlessly by. In gaining insights on their behalf, we can lift them off their treadmill through our compassion. Life will now allow them to move on to solving other parts of the mystery rather than repeat the same experiences over and over. Relationship is the primary tool in the evolution of awareness. When a relationship stagnates, forced change breaks the stalemate. The two primary causes of this stagnation are: 1), when relationship does not evolve through its stages of growth, and 2) when an imbalance exists within its polarity, when its masculine and feminine components persist in being grossly imbalanced. The gift of imbalance is growth. If all things are in perfect balance, there is no movement in awareness. The evolutionary stages of relationship are the same for interpersonal or cultural relationships. 1. Dependence: In this stage similarities are stressed. Couples experience this as their initial stage of being ‘in love’. They feel euphoric because they see themselves in the mirror of the other person. Culturally this manifests as tribal life where the individual is expected to behave in a certain way in exchange for the tribe’s support. 2. Co-dependence: Some individuality is expressed, but there is still a strong desire to identify with each other and no-one steps too far out of ‘the box’. Many tribal members in North America are in this stage, where they live in the city, but retain strong ties of dependence with the tribe.	3. Independence: In personal interaction each individual becomes almost desperate to find his or her own identity. Differences now become emphasized. In the modern, mechanized societies all types of insurance are needed since there is no tribal support. Many people live without knowing their neighbor’s name. 4. Interdependence: If stage 3 can be survived, this stage brings more stability. The individuals are secure in their relationships, and supportive of each others’ differences. This is the template for communal living for the future: a group lives together because of a common goal, voluntarily commits certain contributions and is free to express and grow in diversity. These stages lead from uniformity to unity within diversity. Uniformity cannot fully embody the will of the Infinite to explore beingness through its creations. In the stage of unity within diversity the chances are maximized for individual growth to contribute to the growth of the group within a stable environment. Tribal societies that remaining in sameness are painfully pushed into change. Diversity produces more chances of exploring the unknown. When partners do not bring an inner balance of masculine and feminine to a relationship, but rely instead on the other partner to provide the missing piece, the relationship is at risk. The minute one partner gains better inner balance, the other partner no longer knows how to relate. In the same way nations and races become vulnerable when the feminine within them isn’t allowed full, proper expression. There are feminine cultures on earth that have deep intrinsic spirituality that permeates everyday life and masculine societies where logic, science, and materialism pervade. Conquered Cultures such as Tibet, indigenous peoples in North and South America, the Jewish, Armenian and others, epitomize the feminine conquered by the masculine. Relationship is part of the most powerful force in existence: the desire of the Infinite to evolve its awareness. As such, it is unstoppable in its purpose to promote growth. We can either honor it, co-operating with its divine mission to explore consciousness, or become its casualty. We are never a victim; the choice always has been and always will be ours. Almine teaches the birthright of every human to live a life of mastery, God- consciousness, and love. Books and CDs may be ordered from the website, wwwspiritualjourneys.com . Contact information: Spiritual Journeys, PMB#136, 974 Breckinridge Lane, Louisville, KY; phone 502-499-0016; email angelbiz@spiritualjourneys.com