The most important relationship in your life is you. Learn about it in an Individual Retreat.
The most important relationship we have is the one with ourselves. We are the only ones that witnesses our life every step of the way. The relationship we have with ourselves is the most intimate relationship we will ever have. There is not going to be anyone else that will know you as well as you know yourself. So why is it so hard to develop a close relationship with ourselves?
We tend to look outside for happiness. We were trained as children to search for happiness in others and in things. Look how our culture puts romantic relationships before the relationship with self.
Until we really get to know ourselves and love ourselves we can’t possibly create a romantic relationship that aligns with our higher purpose. Until we learn how to be alone and love ourselves as we are, it will be difficult for us to bring in a partner that will support our dreams and desires. Getting to know yourself is the focus of the individual retreats I lead.
In order to develop a relationship with ourselves, we need to spend a fair amount of time alone.
Why is being alone so difficult for some?
I used to have anxiety around being alone. I started looking at where that came from and why it was so difficult for me. It definitely came from my childhood.. When I started looking at my feelings and anxiety around this aloneness, it brought me closer to myself. My discomforts lead me to knowing myself and loving myself. Now, I can say that I actually enjoy the time I spend alone. Every time I do, I get to know myself better and develop a deeper love for who I am.
If we are not connected to ourselves it will be hard for us to bring in a primary partnership that is in alignment with who we are. If we do not know who we are, how will we know someone else? So it is only through self-exploration and self-love that we can be in a partnership that is truly nourishing and loving.
