Diamond Light Couple Sessions:
Awakening Together (Dialectic Inquiry)
Work with John Patrick Sullivan & Ayn Cates Sullivan who have spent the past 16 years in a Beloved marriage and partnership practicing the art of awakening together. Using inquiry, we truly can help each other in the spiritual awakening process.
Guidelines for Awakening Together Through Dialectic Inquiry
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Our main practice is Inquiry, the path that has been used for thousands of years for liberation and ultimately Self-Realization.
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The focus of this practice is on understanding and opening up to the divine within ourselves and discovering our True Nature.
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Adhering to a set time develops a strong container for relating. (Usually 15-20 minutes with 5-10 minutes sharing.)
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We are shifting focus away from personality towards an expanded sense of self. Meanwhile, honor what comes up.
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Trust creates openness, understanding and beautiful relationships.
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We promise to support our process and the unfolding True Nature of our partner.
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We commit to maintaining an open-minded curiosity.
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We take full responsibility for all of our thoughts, words and deeds.
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We never blame our partner for how we feel, for our feelings are our responsibility.
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We inquire into and explore the messages our feelings have for us.
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The words we use are vibrations that have enormous impact, and so we need to choose our words carefully.
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Our thoughts, our conversations and our actions inform and create the world we live into. Let’s be conscious creators.
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We all already have what we need within ourselves and our partners can help us remember what we may have forgotten.
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Practice listening to your partner with no agenda.
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Develop an attitude of neutral loving kindness.
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Do not interrupt another’s monologue.
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Ask questions, but do not interpret.
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Trust the process.
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NEVER physically act out on your self or your partner. No violence. Physical abuse ends relationships.
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NEVER verbally assault your partner. If you do, apologize immediately. Verbal abuse ends relationships.
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Stay clean and clear with all of your agreements, especially regarding sexuality and finances.
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Clean up all addictive or codependent behaviors with a therapist, mentor or 12 step program.
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When triggered let your partner know that you would like to find time to inquire to explore your feelings and insights later when you feel calm.
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Keep impeccable agreements with your partner.
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Show up on time. This shows that you respect your partner.
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Process difficult material with a therapist.
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Practice love, kindness and support with your partner.
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Set times aside for special dinners, walks and dates.
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Remember that your Inner Guidance and True Nature ultimately will reveal great wisdom, truth and love.
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Honor your partner and see the Light in them.
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Trust your inner guidance, it will lead you Home.
About John Patrick Sullivan: http://ayncatessullivan.com/jp-sullivan/
http://ayncatessullivan.com/mutual-blossoming/