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What Does It Mean?
A conscious partner is someone who is actively involved in the relationship. Someone committed to the process and excited about understanding more about themselves and their partner. Someone who interacts with purpose and intention based on what is happening today, rather than on instincts from the past. |
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Being a conscious partner doesn't mean everything is perfect, or that it will be easy. It's about realizing that perfection isn't possible and understanding that the difficulties are a part of growth. For example, if you are angry, take the time to understand why you are angry and convey your message properly and fairly to your partner. |
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How Do I Become "Conscious"?
The 6 Conscious Principles are the key to becoming "conscious" in our lives and relationships. Becoming conscious will be a journey, but a journey that you will look back on and wonder why you didn't start sooner. There is a good chance that you already have many of the traits and skills of A Conscious Partner, as most of it is common sense. |
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The key is figuring out how to use your skills "consciously", while you learn some new skills and incorporate the whole package into your life. Just like learning any other skill or task, it is a little tougher in the beginning, but it gets easier with a little practice and will quickly become second nature. |
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1 - Is Committed to Growth
Is committed to their own personal growth and that of their partner. There are multiple ways we can grow: Physical Growth: a commitment to health and fitness. Intellectual Growth: a pursuit of learning and understanding. Emotional Growth: a commitment to patience and integrity. Spiritual Growth: a commitment to become a better person. Learn more about "Growth". |
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2 - Is Motivated
Is motivated to do what is necessary to make things happen. The desire to do what is necessary to foster growth, for the long term. Everything in life is constantly changing, and a relationship can be a bit of a roller coaster. A Conscious Partner will be ready to deal with the ups and downs and be prepared to make adjustments along the way. Learn more about "Motivation". |
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3 - Has Good Intentions
Someone who has positive intentions about their relationship and can express their wants and desires openly. Someone who understands that there is no specific level of perfection to achieve in order to be "ready" for a relationship. All that is needed is to have good intentions, vulnerability, and an open heart. Learn more about "Intentions". |
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4 - Communicates Honestly
Someone who both wants and engages in completely honest communication whether it is tender and compassionate or loud and emotional. It is essential that both extremes can be expressed sincerely without losing connection. When we communicate honestly, we're always reinforcing the strength of our connection with our partner, no matter the response. Learn more about "Communicating Honestly". |
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5 - Allows Space
Realizes that sometimes space may be required in a relationship, free from blame and judgement, so that the relationship doesn't "suffocate". The right partner will understand that spending some time apart is healthy and keeps some freshness in the relationship. It fosters independence and strength rather than neediness. Learn more about "Space". |
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6 - Goes Deep
Is willing to discover the darkest and deepest places in each other's souls, and who understands that although it might be a little scary, there is nothing to be afraid of. We all have those places. Embracing our dark side can support us to being a lighter, brighter and more authentic "ME". Learn more about embracing your "Dark Side". |
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7 - Doesn't Minimize
Understands that neither partner should have to minimize themselves to maintain the partnership. It is important to recognize that minimizing the negative consequences of our behaviors is unhealthy to our relationship. Learn more about "Minimizing". |
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8 - Identifies Triggers
Has the ability to identify personal triggers, where they come from and how to speak up when they occur. The reason we have these triggers is that at some point in our lives they served us. It's important to know what they are so that we can take control over them! Learn more about "Triggers". |
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9 - Defies Co-Dependency
Understands that codependency is not welcome and that both parties must be responsible for their own feelings. Co-Dependency is when we find ourselves dependent on approval from someone else for our self-worth and identity, when our sense of purpose in life revolves around sacrificing ourselves to meet our partner's needs. There should be no "obligation" to take care of our partner, but simply a desire to take care of them. Learn more about "Co-Dependency". |
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10 - Makes a Choice
Someone who will make a conscious decision to be in the agreed upon relationship, whatever that is, knowing that there is effort required in order to maintain the relationship. It's important to not only choose to be in the relationship, but also to choose to not stay in the relationship out of indebtedness or fear of being alone. Learn more about "Choosing" |
So What Does All This Mean?
A conscious person is one who has awareness of their emotions, actions and words. On the contrary, an unconscious person is wandering through life not exactly sure what is going on, just accepting whatever happens as fate.
Most likely, their reactions are based around past experiences without being fully aware of them. Everything we do in this life is either conscious or unconscious; especially when it comes to relationships.
Most likely, their reactions are based around past experiences without being fully aware of them. Everything we do in this life is either conscious or unconscious; especially when it comes to relationships.
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