A meditation practice gives rise to compassion, wisdom, and confidence, all of which may seem to disappear when we enter into, seek to establish, or need to exit from a relationship. Relationships present our deepest challenges along the spiritual path. This four-week course will explore it all via talks from Susan, suggested readings, contemplations, and supporting materials. You will gain insights and learn on-the-spot practices to bring mindfulness off the cushion and into your love life.
Susan explains what the course includes and its intention:
We will explore:
How to bring the fruits of spiritual practice into our love life to deepen affection, passion, and kindness
How to fall in love without grasping
How to let go when it is called for
What Buddhism can offer when it comes to working with the pain of heartbreak
How to remain open to love
Complete the course in 4 weeks with 90 minutes per week or download to go at your own pace.
The full course can be completed in 30 days with about an hour and a half a week. All materials are yours to access online for the 4 weeks of the course and are also downloadable for you to access indefinitely.
THE 4-WEEK CURRICULUM
SESSION ONE: RELAX
Discussion of the first noble truth: Relationships are Uncomfortable
The value of discomfort when falling in love; being in love; losing love; longing for love
How to work with it to keep your heart open
Techniques for what to do when it is too much
How meditation creates a foundation for it all
Group meditation practice and discussion
SESSION TWO: SEE WHERE YOU ARE
Discussion of the second noble truth: Thinking they Should be Comfortable Makes Them Uncomfortable
What is the true power of relationships? (Spoiler alert: it’s not about safety)
What can you actually commit to and what can you ask another to commit to?
Deepening your capacity to stay
The types of problems you can work with and the types you should not work with
Group meditation practice and discussion
SESSION THREE: BE WHERE YOU ARE
Discussion of the third noble truth: Meeting the Discomfort Together is Love
Becoming a spiritual love warrior
Practices for opening and stabilizing your heart
When you are open to this work but your partner is not
Group meditation practice and discussion
SESSION FOUR: THE PATH
Discussion of the fourth noble truth: The 3-Fold Path of Love
The three qualities to cultivate that make love your super power
The sure-fire way to bring more love into your life
Going forward with these teachings and practices
Group meditation practice and discussion
YOU ALSO GET FREE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING BONUS RESOURCES
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart: a 60-minute audio talk on working with love and loss.
Loving Kindness for Yourself: an audio talk and practice with Susan.
The Five Commitments: a PDF guide with five commitments you can say YES to in romantic relationships.
10 Minute Guided Meditation Video for finding tranquility and bringing your mindfulness practice into your relationships.
A Celebration of Love, Mindfulness, and Passion: Susan’s full video session from the Mindful Relationship Summit.
Behind-The-Scenes Interview with Susan on her own relationship, the importance of contentment, heartbreak and more.
FREE MONTH in the Susan’s Open Heart Project Sangha. Includes continuous support in the form of video lessons, daily practice support, and a wildly supportive 24/7 community in which you may participate or lurk as much as you like!
We’re so happy to be able to offer this course with Susan Piver and want you to benefit from it. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase this course is covered under our unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee. Just send your request to community@theawakenetwork.com.
When you enroll in Susan’s Online Course a portion of the proceeds will go to support the production of The Awake Network’s next free online event. That’s right! It’s coming…
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