Ram Dass delves deep into the topic of relationships. He discusses the yoga of relationships, appreciation versus judging, soulmates and "falling into love". He touches on the topic of marriage // monasticism, the spiritual meanings of commitment, overcoming the limitations of deep expression, and much more. Recorded in the Summer of 1989 as apart of 'The Listening Heart' retreat series.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Maintaining integrity and identity in a relationship
15:10 Belief in soulmates
32:01 Avoiding manipulating others
36:47 Student surrendering to teacher
50:31 “Do I have a soulmate?”
54:11 Difference between marriage and living together
59:54 Conscious and Supportive Relationships on the Path to God
1:07:34 “Is our inability to express internal impulses inherent or culturally informed?”
1:13:52 The similar challenges men and women face today
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