A third manifestation of the divine dance is the commitment of life to another.
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A person who meets your needs: mind (intellect), body (physical attraction), and spirit (values, vision).
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He offers his life, she says, “yes” and offers hers.
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A woman is able to surrender to his commitment and strength when she feels safe and treasured.
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This balance makes the divine dance possible.
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A mature man who has done his inner work, who joins with a mature woman who has done the same, establishes a life-giving partnership based on mutual trust and respect.
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Intimacy is balance, flow.
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On the masculine side it’s giving (offering),
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On the feminine side it’s receiving (accepting).
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Consider how an actual life is made:
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The man gives, the woman receives,
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the woman nurtures the life within.
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The woman gives, the man receives,
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the man nurtures the life without.
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Notice they are taking turns giving and receiving; in and out, back and forth.
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That is how life in a relationship is sustained: a continual, mutual giving and receiving.
If you are in a relationship that is far from this ideal, start with you (see previous post, Divine Dance Part I: Inner).
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Changing the dance can change everything. It only takes one person to change the dance.
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