Three Essential Aspects Of Sacred Relationships

"To encounter the sacred is to be alive at the deepest center of human existence."

- N. Scott Momaday

Sacred Relationships are inspired by seeing the divine through another person. Not necessarily a romantic partner. We experience these types of relationships with our parents, children, partners, co-workers, and friends. The list could go on and on.

In sacred relationships, we experience true oneness and are reminded of who we are at our core. We are love.

Here are three essential aspects of sacred relationships:

1. Responsibility

Responsibility is defined as having the authority to deal with or be accountable to or for something. In relationships, each partner is responsible for themselves as well as the relationship.

We are responsible for our challenges, triggers, goals, and gifts we bring to the relationship.

There is no room for blame or co-dependence (the need to be needed or fix others) in sacred relationships. We are responsible for coming together to find solutions to problems that arise in the connection.

2. Growth

Sacred relationships create room to grow. We've heard thousands of songs on the radio urging us not to change. To stay exactly how we are. However, we know that it is unrealistic.

We are in constant flux, and our lives are continuously evolving. Change is ongoing, and as we encounter each change, we grow and develop. It is impossible to stay the same.

Sacred relationships make room for and accommodate change. The past year and a half in the pandemic have shown us that change can be unexpected. When these types of changes occur, we have the opportunity to shift and adjust. Doing so requires change. Being unwilling to change keeps us stuck.

In growth-centered relationships, it's okay to change. Change is welcomed and expected. We can change our minds about what we like and don't like. We can change our career path, our hair, the way we dress, again the list could go on and on.

Change can create conflict in relationships. That's normal. In growth-centered relationships, we have tools to talk through and negotiate disputes that can arise from change. We arrive at a deeper understanding of one another and grow through making healthy compromises.

3. Acceptance

In Sacred relationships, we are accepted for being ourselves. We get the opportunity to bring our whole selves into the relationship. This starts first by accepting ourselves.

When we can accept ourselves, we then give ourselves full permission to be ourselves with another person. Because there are no discounted parts, we don't hide who we are, what we feel, or what we desire to experience in the relationship. We also get to accept our loved ones for being who they are as well. Acceptance builds a solid foundation in our relationships. It paves the way for trust and deeper intimacy.

I encourage you to embrace responsibility, growth, and acceptance in your relationship with yourself and others.

Love,

Danielle ❤️

P.S. Are you interested in learning how to create Sacred Relationships? There is still time to join our final Free Live Virtual Masterclass - Three Steps To Creating Sacred Relationships From The Inside Out. Our final one will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd, at 12:00 pm. Click here to sign up!