Awakened Soul

Even when you don’t say a word, other people can still learn a lot about what kind of person you are and what you are thinking and feeling. How do other people do this? By studying your body language. The term body language refers to the messages you send out with your body gestures and facial expressions. Some body language experts claim that only about 7% of our messages to other people are communicated through the words we speak. The rest of our messages are conveyed through our body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.  During your entire life you have been sending messages to others through your posture, gestures, and facial expressions. When you were an infant, before you learned to speak, people were peering into your little baby face, looking at your gestures, and listening to your little cries and gurgles, trying to decipher what kind of mood you were in, and what you were trying to say. And you have been reacting to the body language, voice tone, and facial ex...

It is often difficult to try and save the marriage when both parties feel they are hitting a brick wall with their perceived attempts to be reasonable. The marriage counselor is usually an individual who is not interested in taking sides but more interested in getting to the root of the problem and finding a workable solution to get the marriage back on the right track. These people are usually specifically trained to help any and all situations that are created within the marriage that has gone wrong. Couples seeking the help of a marriage counselor will usually come away quite surprised at what they learn from the sessions. The Basics The marriage counselor will be able to help the couple see things in a different light and then outline ways to help create a more conducive and workable situation where both parties can participate positively towards mending the relationship. In helping the couple identify the problem both honestly and clearly, the counselor will then be able to get bo...

There are many ways to express love to your partner other than quoting the actual words "I Love You." Usually the fire in relationships dies down after a while and the feeling of your heart pounding with the excitement of being with your significant other is not felt nearly as often, or even at all.  So, how do we get back that love, passion and warm feeling that wraps around us and penetrates our thoughts in the beginning of a relationship? Many say actions speak louder than words so below I have listed 5 secrets to help you show your partner how much you truly love them:  1. Flirt- This is a light-hearted seduction with the intent of conveying love! Why not send a sexy text message or email while you are at work? This reminds the other person that you are thinking about him or her. It also increases the intensity of love so that you actually look forward to seeing each other when you return home from work.  2. Candles- Light a few candles and enjoy quality time at h...

Ending a relationship is never easy. Actually, it is one of the hardest things to do since you will have to consider what your partner will feel. Oftentimes, you have sleepless nights thinking things over and over because you do not want to regret your decision in the end. So, ending a relationship becomes a challenge to you and you think of ways to do it in a way that you will not be able to hurt your partner too much. In ending a relationship, it is often as hard on the person who is ending the relationship as it is on the person who is being broken up with. For sure, you do not want to hurt your partner because he or she has been close to you for months or even years and you do not want to be guilty because of your actions. Therefore, you think of ways to do this as gracefully as possible.  The first thing that you have to keep in mind is that when ending a relationship, you have to do it in person. It is always better that you talk about it in person and you explain to him or h...

Dating can, and should be, a lot of fun, and most of the time things go pretty well on a date. However, there are a few mistakes that men just can’t seem to help making when entering the dating game. Following are some of the more important ones that you’re going to want to avoid:  Making negative first impressions: You may think there’s nothing you can do about this but you couldn’t be more wrong. The main rule of thumb here is to be yourself. Dress nicely and behave respectfully to her, of course, but don’t pretend to be something you’re not. That doesn’t give off naturalness and she’ll know you’re trying to fool her.  Don’t go too fast: If you’re using a first date with someone as a way to have sex, you’ll most likely be sorely disappointed. Any meaningful relationship isn’t going to be built on one date and instant sex. Not only that, if you push too hard, she’ll never want to see you again.  Leave the past in the past: If the girl you’re on a date with spent a signif...

Have you ever dreamed of having magic to make your love last longer? If there is magic, love will be all around, no more sorrow. Or maybe it’s just that some people learn secrets of success from their grandparents or other relatives or friends. And since the latter is probably more accurate, here are some tried and true tips from people who have enjoyed long, happy relationships.  Dates: Keep dating each other. Even if life seems too busy, meet at the end of the evening for something light and easy, like viewing your favourite sitcom (record it if necessary) together or playing a game of Euchre.  Space: Give each other some space. Either you trust or you don’t. Get on with life, though. People need time alone and time with their mates and other friends. Be sure to give and take your fair share of space.  Forget: No need to always remember the bad things that happened during an argument. Actively forget sometimes. Be the first to apologize and make up. Go for it!  Fun...

Our planet is brimming with a random lottery of people; undeniably though, finding true love can be considered a risky business. Love is supposed to be a beautiful feeling with lots of happy thoughts emanating from the whole package of being in love, so why is finding true love considered a difficult challenge? Is finding love really so hard though? Or do we just make it hard? Finding love is not hard, but sometimes it takes a long time. So if you are single now, and I assume that you are, then you are likely going to be single for a while.  Here are some advantages of being single:  ⦁ You are independent- Basically you can do what you want when you want. You don't have to wait, you don't have to ask, you can just go.  ⦁ You have more time- Want to go to the gym? Want to join the hiking club? Play an instrument? How about watching your favourite video for the 10th time? Want to take a course? Learn a new hobby? Who's stopping you?  ⦁ You don't have to deal with...

Katie had not been in a relationship in ten years, and she was scared to death. In her last relationship, she had lost herself completely and then felt devastated the relationship ended.  After working on herself emotionally and spiritually for a number of years, Katie, now 48, felt she was ready for a new relationship. So she joined an online dating service and promptly met Sean, who seemed too good to be true. Warm, compassionate, intelligent, and also on a personal and spiritual growth path, Sean, 55, was an available man! Now Katie’s fears that she would not meet someone turned to fears of being in a relationship again.  Katie had learned how to take loving care of herself when she was alone or with friends, but doing this with a man was another matter. She had never actually taken care of herself in any of her relationships, and she was very worried that she would let herself down again. Katie wanted some guidelines regarding loving actions she could take for herself as s...

Do you ever feel like you catch up with your partner infrequently, often late at night when you’re too tired to speak?  Or when your timetables happen to collide?  There are work dinners, school outings, sporting practice, dinners with friends, homework to supervise, household chores and so the list goes on.  Do you feel like you need to make a date night just to spend some one on one time with your other half?  Time when you’re not sleeping?  If this sounds like you then I'm sure you will enjoy these tips for keeping each other close at heart, even if you can't always be as physically close as you would like.   It's all about communicating and sharing the little things that make up our lives.  Here are ten easy ways to make your feelings known:  ⦁ Birthday Love Letter- There is something powerful about a letter.  Writing down all the things that you love about the other person and then giving it to them is a very personal and thoughtf...

Recognizing signs that someone is spiritually and/or emotionally interested in you can be nuanced and subtle. Here are some common indicators to look out for: Signs of Spiritual Interest Deep Conversations: They engage in meaningful discussions about life, values, and beliefs. They show a genuine interest in your spiritual views and are open to sharing their own. Shared Spiritual Practices: They invite you to participate in spiritual activities together, such as attending religious services, meditation sessions, or spiritual retreats. Support in Spiritual Growth: They encourage and support your spiritual journey, offering books, resources, or guidance that align with your spiritual path. Respect and Understanding: They respect your spiritual beliefs and practices, even if they differ from their own. They show a willingness to understand and appreciate your spiritual perspective. Intuitive Connection: There’s a sense of intuitive understanding and connection that goes beyond the ph...

 It should be obvious that there are basic differences between being in love or just obsessed. Sadly, that’s not always the case. Many people find themselves in relationships that they feel are loving when, in reality, it’s an unhealthy obsession. Even when these people are faced with the facts, they often refuse to admit that they’re more obsessed than in love. In fact, you may be one of those people who is obsessed, rather than in love. So if you haven’t gone completely round the bend, following are some signs that you may be obsessed rather than in love: You flake on responsibilities because of a chance that you’ll have of running into the object of your obsession. This includes missing work, school or other important appointments because they said they MIGHT call you, or there’s the off chance that if you stay in a certain location long enough, they’ll come in. When you miss commitments just because of your obsession, you’re only going to be sorry later in life when you don’t e...