By Awaken — 2018
“You can open to God through sex. By learning to open your heart and body while embracing and trusting all energies from rough ravishment to sublime gentleness, you can open to be lived by the mystery that lives the entire universe. - David Deida
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There is one way to reach altered states of consciousness that is related to the heights of spiritual love. It is healthy for body and mind by all means and can be shared with a partner. I am writing about sex.
Learning to express anger in a healthy way will help couples resolve conflicts, instead of letting them simmer.
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Emotion coaching is the practice of talking with children about their feelings, and offering kids strategies for coping with emotionally difficult situations. The goal is to empathize, reassure, and teach. Does it make a difference? Yes.
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