PATHWAY TO JOY AND HEALING

Recently, I have had to look into the idea of attachment or emotional dependency, and how it really works in real life.  In spiritual practice, we seek non-attachment where we do not control or possess those we love.  In many of our relationships, we face jealousy, envy, and resentment. These negative emotions create conflicts and discord in our relationships with others.

Many say that in order to have true non-attachment, we must be willing to allow those we love to engage in emotional intimacy and sexual relationships with others or what we understand as co-creation with others outside of our marriage or long term relationship if our partners wish to do so.  For those of us who choose monogamy, what happens then?  Is monogamy counter to spiritual practice?

I believe that monogamy and polyamorus relationships are values, not attachment.  When both people share the same value, both make a free choice to stay monogamous, not out of forced control or possession by their partner, but based on each partner’s free will.  When both decide they want to cease this monogamous relationship with each other, they both may move onto other monogamous relationships.

As with the Bible, the interpretation of spiritual practice may be interpreted in many different ways by many different people. So as with the concept of non-attachment, we can lose our values in the mist of trying to meet these interpretations.  My guidance is following my own beliefs and trying to act within my highest potential during my spiritual journey.  Blessings on your journey, Brooke (Copyright 2013 Kundalini Spirit with All Rights Reserved)