How To Have A Conscious Relationship
“Know Thyself”
These are the words inscribed at the entrance of a temple home to an oracle in the ancient Greek city of Delphi. This oracle was said to channel Apollo, the god of prophecy and healing.
Stoicism and philosophies that prioritize truth highly revere Apollo.
This article explores the importance of deeply understanding yourself and your inner truth when seeking conscious relationships.
In the age we live in now, we have access to information that allows us to cultivate a connection with our own inner oracle to be divinely guided.
The Evolution of Relationships
Since ancient times, society has taken many turns regarding romantic relationships. Around 900 AD, marriage began to take hold as an institution. Patriarchy, extending into religion and family systems, was forming as a way to control the masses.
Even in patriarchal India, heteronormative marriage holds value.
The same area of the world where the left-handed tantric path was born, teaching deconditioning as a way to truth and liberation.
Only in the 13th century did either partner’s consent become important in marriage. The notion of being in love with one’s partner is a relatively recent…
