Thank you for your thoughtful comment. What we attract is exactly what we need. I am very thankful for many things that have not gone the way I had hoped. If I was really in charge of my life? I can’t imagine I would be half as happy as I am right now.

Yes, I guess they are all angels. I usually think of others as God hiding in a costume. The costume is the personality that create and wear that can sometimes hide the divine angel underneath it all.

Spirituality should be simple, because God is simple. What makes it all complicated is exactly what we will eventually have to be free of, to experience our own highest potential.
The more spiritual we are, the more we’ll be able to accept, enjoy and love our partners, even if they are not on the same path. It’s usually folly when one drags another into something they are not interested in themselves, and most often the one who feels spiritual and is dragging their partner with them is the one who might be much better off, just getting centered and listening more carefully to appreciate how good life is right now.

many blessings to you and those you serve!
turiya

I think what’s most significant about this subject is that we are charged to nurture our spiritual well-being no matter what. I am reminded of Don Miguel Ruiz’s book – THE FOUR AGREEMENTS – and the call not to take anything personally. It is precisely because we take others’ words and actions personally that we have a sense of going “off track” from our own spiritual journey. In truth, as you have so eloquently written, we do not ever leave our path. Our connection with the divine within draws us back to our truth when we forget (even if briefly) who we are.

Each relationship indeed holds a gift – a gift which will enhance our journey if we will allow it. I’m sure most of us are grateful for at least one time in life when we were not “given” what we thought we wanted…as what we had was truly what was needed, after all. We have been sent nothing but angels, yes?

I think also that many of us put so much effort into being spiritual, we think we need partners who are reading the same books and studying the same spiritual principles that we are. But surely there are more paths to enlightenment than ours. Peace, love, stillness can be found just as easily on a basketball court, for instance, as it can be found in a labyrinth. Who’s to say where the spirit of love will strike you? It’s all a matter of perspective anyway.

Thanks so much for being a light of hope and healing.

Melinda (@ButterflyMaven on Twitter)

You know what is best. If there is any way I can help to support you spiritually, just let me know.

many blessings,

turiya

Since my last comment, I have placed my spiritual well-being at the top of my lists of things to do every day.

I have come to a mutual agreement with my husband in that we both recognize that are paths are not aligned and staying together, for together sake, is unhealthy for all involved.

Have no fear. These posts were not the catalyst for me to see the light for I was already aware of the ending of this relationship.

However, I know with “death” comes life, and I am more hopeful today than I have been in quite some time. I am living for today and doing what I must to ensure that this life is a fulfilling one.

Your posts are always full of love and light!

Adonya