Balancing the "Absolute" with the Relational:

If one has had a long term dedicated practice they know there are 2 main elements that require attention:

Alignment with principle and understanding of the practical.

Whether it be the dance between the esoteric and the mundane or the theoretical and the functional, the most challenging practice is to maintain a realistic and functional balance while living in the world of feelings, emotions, and the human condition.

This is not an easy balance to maintain consistently.

As humans, we not only have higher spiritual aspirations but we have deep and tender hearts, as well.

This deeper practice is tested most in relationships.

One has to maintain an aligned and grounded energetic state while also being emotionally balanced, receptive and flexible.

In this practice flexibility is key, as is the clarity to adapt accordingly.

There is no ONE mindset other than clarity, kindness, and the intention to have skill-full response to all that arises.

If one always falls back on seeing clearly to have a full understanding and then kindness and mutual benefit for all concerned, the Universe will orchestrate the rest.

At that point, we just have to let go of the consequences and have faith in the practice.