This section is from the "Divinity, The Choice of God" book, by Jeffrey Edwin Edelheit.
The most important relationship we will ever experience, is the relationship we have with our selves. When two people come together, it is much more than just two physical beings, it is two different universes, each with its own needs and experiences and way of being. But somewhere within each there is a common denominator that creates an attraction or common bond. Thus the relationship begins, whether it is business, professional or intimate.
When we experience or perceive that our universe is lacking, it is like craving a special food or supplement, we will attract into our life something to fill the need or gap.
If we are to enter into a relationship, in which what is given and what is received is in balance and mutually respected, harmony and the making a good working relationships are the elements present. When the relationship is not in balance and mutual respect is not present, one or more of the parties will begin to and continue to, carry an extra burden. This will be necessary in order for an unbalanced relationship to continue. The burden will show up emotionally with eventual denial of self and potentially a total loss of self-love and self respect. Why, because we feel it is necessary to make this choice of sacrifice for the others chosen path. Do these choices really help the other with their chosen path, or does it, in the end create enablers creating a disability to all parties.
For any relationship to work, the key word is respect.
Add the word mutual and we have the foundation for completeness. We must have outward mutual consent on all level in order to dissipate the unknown.
The unknown or hidden agendas become the forerunners for manipulation. It is almost impossible for anyone to manipulate when clear communication is present. Using the tool of clear communication in any relationship can be threatening to some people.
In many of our experiences we felt compelled to manipulate words or situations in order to gain or be heard or for protection. This again goes back to the elements which we created, experienced, in order to form our personalities. In the case where we are part of an organization, having our own integrity, building relationships with other members, co-worker and customers, we anticipate that the organization places a priority on integrity and goodwill. If it does not and we find ourselves being comprised, a very difficult decision needs to be made. Especially if we have a vested interest in the organization. At some point within each of our paths decisions are made that force us to stay in line with our truth and allow us to declare "we will not be compromised. Our ethics, way of respecting and being is sacred."
This can be a double edge sword, if what we are really protecting is an old way of being and the group is moving to a new level which may facilitate growth. Many people fear growth, and I think most of us feel comfortable in familiar places. As the world continues to change so do we and the places that are comfortable today may not be so tomorrow. Change is inevitable. This holds true for all relationships.
As I wrote under relationship, change is inevitable. Everything changes in time. If we are not the creators of it, someone or something will be. Mother nature is the greatest facilitator of change. The weather continues to change, forcing us to change with it. It is usually in the garments we wear or plans to be inside or out or by the corresponding seasonal changes in our bodies. But changes internally become more difficult because it is not happening outside of ourselves, but within. We cannot run, even through we may try and find shelter. The shelter could be a change in our personality to avoid the feeling or finding a place to hide. We cannot hide from ourselves. Were can we go that our self is not included. We can meditate and stay in the ethereal, but the demands of the physical body will continue to remind us to come back home. So what is change and how do we face it. In my opinion it is the willingness to experience.
Do not fear new experiences but begin to learn how to embrace them as opportunities. Yes, not all experiences will be pleasant or even welcomed. At present there is good and bad in everything. To be more realistic one can make every situation good or bad depending on how we choose to see. Doing our homework prior to entering a new venture will greatly assist the transition. If you want to experience a new addition to your business do research, talk to other and begin the process going as far as possible until it is known to be right or we realize it is not to be. We benefit equally from both sides. When wanting to have a child we can read all the books and talk to parents, doctors etc., but in the end our experiences of birth will become unique to us. Another element is that just because one person failed does not mean failure for the second. Be willing to learn from the experience of others and then face your own. Remember what was shared of the energy called Love. It is forever in stages of growing. Without change there cannot be growth.
 
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