Bringing Presence to Tough Moments

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Episode 2786:

Vironika Tugaleva shares a transformative perspective on romantic relationships by revealing how our emotional baggage often drives conflict, not our partners' actions. Through deep self-awareness and compassion, she invites us to stop blaming and start healing, offering insight that empowers genuine intimacy.

Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://www.vironika.org/important-relationship-advice/⁠

Quotes to ponder:

"Most of our relationship problems are not about the relationship at all. They're about our own unresolved issues."

"When we are in pain, we lash out. We blame, we attack, we defend."

"Blame is a lazy substitute for introspection."

Episode references:

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg:⁠ https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/⁠

The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Love-Practical-Relationship-Toltec/dp/1878424424⁠

The Untethered Soul:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379⁠