Affairs – Who Is At Fault?

January 6, 2011 at 1:51 pm | Posted in gender/sexuality, love/relationship/marriage | Leave a comment
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Affairs are never pretty experiences, when they have to be dealt with in the primary relationship. So who is responsible? Who is at fault?

When Is It An Affair?

An affair, by definition, is a dishonest relationship with someone other than the partner you are in primary relationship with. This relationship usually involves strong feelings, affection, sexual desire, lust or love. It is dishonest because it is usually kept a secret, involves lying or deliberately leaving out details about your whereabouts.

Different people will have various definitions of what an affair is, often to justify their actions. If there is something involving a person of the opposite sex (or the gender you are sexually attracted to) that you don’t want your partner to know, then it is very likely to be part of an affair as it does not adhere to your spoken or unspoken couples agreement.

Emotional or physical

Affairs don’t necessarily have to include sex. There is intimacy between two people long before two bodies even touch. You can enter into a cyber or phone affair without even knowing or seeing the person. ‘We didn’t sleep with each other’ is therefore no excuse if you have had strong feelings, flirtations or other connections that involved dishonesty towards your primary partner.

Couples agreement Continue Reading Affairs – Who Is At Fault?…

Make Me Happy!

December 23, 2010 at 9:52 am | Posted in communication, love/relationship/marriage, self development/motivation | Leave a comment
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Are you wanting other people to make you happy?

Well I do, at times…

Have a look at this video:

Celebration “Puja” of the Heart ~ a Sacred Devotional Circle

November 19, 2010 at 6:25 pm | Posted in love/relationship/marriage, self development/motivation, spirituality | Leave a comment
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Please join us for this FREE evening gathering that will offer an opportunity for the renewal of body, mind, and spirit.

Come celebrate the Divine Presence that is in all of us in a gentle, interactive, fun and safe environment.

Throughout the evening’s sacred and playful interactions, you will learn how to bring Tantric love, joy and awakening into your everyday life.

We all deserve to feel fully alive, loved and connected with ourselves and others. By opening our hearts (even a little bit), we invite unconditional love to be present.

This is a not a fast paced activity, but an event that allows you to slow down and sink in. You will be guided the whole time.

Open to singles and couples please, no children under 14

Date: Monday 22nd November

Time: 7pm – 9:30pm ~ Because of the nature of the Puja doors will close at 7:20pm and no one will be allowed admittance after that.

Venue: Delmar Parade, Dee Why

Bring: Your friends along, wear comfy clothes, come with an open heart and willingness to enjoy the evening with people who savor life.

Presenters: Sharon & Kenneth Mauldin

What I have learnt from my clients…

November 15, 2010 at 3:17 pm | Posted in communication, love/relationship/marriage, self development/motivation | 2 Comments
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As many of you working with couples and individuals in relationships is my passion. Many of my clients come because they experience challenges and some are going through separation or divorce.
Through my work I also learn a lot FROM my clients, which in the end supports other clients. Thank you.

Transformation (picture by Berislava)

Here are some of the things I’ve learnt…

1. Things don’t always turn out the way we expect

While I was overseas, one particular couple who seemed to be heading in the direction of separation and divorce decided to give it another try. They had already convinced me, that they were better off alone…

2. Commitment can heal many hurts

Affairs, betrayal or secrets can leave a couple reeling and dealing with challenges. Couples have shown me that if there is commitment, dedication, acceptance and a willingness to grow and learn together many challenges can be met and dealt with.

3. It is not over ‘til the fat lady sings

I have worked with couples who went through separation only to come back together after experiencing each other from a distance and realising what actually connected them in the first place. I’m still smiling about one couple where she decided she couldn’t live with one of his habits (smoking) and after working through the whole issue they’ve now got married and committed to each other in an even deeper way.

4. Relationship is self-knowledge

Over and over I hear that my clients learn more about themselves through relationship. What really annoys them about their partner is what triggers core issues in themselves. Looking from a distance it is those gifts that help us heal unresolved past hurts.

5. I just want to know!

Personally I can so understand when clients say: I just want to know! I have come to observe over and over that as a generalization men tend to not want to hurt their partner and retract to not telling them (for example that they want to leave) where women just want to know and move on.

6. I’m right, you are wrong

The biggest learning will be that in any relationship there are usually two quite different viewpoints that each believe to be ‘right’. Only through acceptance of different perspectives and the ability to change perspective can we come to realise that this paradox of opposing opinions means that it is not ‘either / or’ but ‘and’.

So to all my clients who are also my teachers, Thank you!

Separation And Divorce – Pros And Cons

November 10, 2010 at 3:36 pm | Posted in love/relationship/marriage | Leave a comment
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Where is Dad?

Making a decision to separate or divorce has a major impact on your life, whether the decision is mutual or not. The ritual of marriage is a significant milestone in life and to undo or reverse this is similarly significant.

In a time of relationship crisis, separation and divorce might seem the only solution. Having said that, it is important to keep the whole picture, including all the different people affected, in mind. Continue Reading Separation And Divorce – Pros And Cons…

Sacred Loving for Couples – A Message From Sharon

October 1, 2010 at 1:32 pm | Posted in communication, gender/sexuality, love/relationship/marriage | Leave a comment
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We have planned 2 free conference calls with Sharon and Kenneth from the States.

Sharon and Kenneth

Saturday, 2 October, 10 am
Tuesday, 5 October, 7pm

Whether you are a couple or single, these calls are for everyone that is interested in their work.

Please let me know, if you want to take part: 0405 701 707 – spaces are limited to 15 participants.

Here is Sharon’s Message:

Several years ago when I met Nathalie and Chris in Greece and the dream to bring Sacred Loving to Oz was hatched, it was hard to imagine the day when this trip would be just around the corner.

Well, here we are, less than a month away and I am feeling the excitement and anticipation of sharing something that is so dear to my heart with sweet hearts on the other side of the globe.

A few weeks ago Kenneth and I were in the midst of a Sacred Loving weekend when one particular moment astonished me with sweetness. I looked around the circle at the couples who were attending the weekend.   One couple had only been together six weeks; they wanted Sacred Loving to be part of the foundation of their relationship. Another couple had been married 35 years and desired to re-invent their relationship now that their nest was empty. And there were several couples with young kiddos who were longing to re-ignite the connection and passion that disappeared after their kids arrived.  There were couples in their 60’s and couple’s in their 20’s.  Nine very diverse couples all gathering to explore ways to love, and be loved, more deeply.   And in that moment I was overwhelmed with the honor and joy of not only holding the space for these couples to explore deeper loving; but also, with the desire to share this experience with as many couple’s as possible when we are in Byron Bay and Sydney.

During the ten years that Kenneth and I have offered Sacred Loving we have been blessed that these workshops have filled up through word-of-mouth; friends telling friends.  Since this will be the first time we are bringing Sacred Loving to Australia we don’t have the luxury of word spreading from past participants to their circles of friends.

With that in mind, Kenneth and I would like to make ourselves more available to you.  If any of the information Nathalie or Tanya have shared with you has tickled your interest we’d love to answer your questions or get you any information you’d need before deciding if the Sacred Loving workshop is a match for you.   We’d be glad to meet you via Skype or answer any questions you have through email.

In the craziness of the financial challenges many of us are facing it can be a stretch to make an investment in something you don’t know too much about.    With that in mind we’ve come up with an offer that we hope will entice more of you to join us in either Byron Bay or Sydney.

Here’s our offer: register and pay the workshop deposit of $200 by the early registration deadline. At the end of the Sacred Loving weekend make another payment depending on the value you received and what you can afford.  If you have a longing to deepen your relationship and you’re curious about what Sacred Loving could hold for you, we don’t want finances to be the reason you don’t come play with us.

If you haven’t already please visit our website: www.stardancertantra.com .
Tantra.  That word has been used in so many ways that the true essence of tantra is often misunderstood.    Goggle “tantra” and you will find dozens of definitions and different expressions.  Today when someone hears the word “Tantra” what might come to mind is wild sexual positions that look extremely dangerous; to partner swapping and group sex; to workshops where naked participants chant their way to orgasms.

When I talk about MY practice of tantra I am referring to my journey into a fully enlivened life where every aspect of life is welcomed in sacredness; where every part of life can bring me more fully into my authentic life expression; that includes awakening and embracing my sexuality, along with every other part of myself.    As Rumi says  “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about.”

Because “tantra” has so many different associations, (and most of those associations have nothing to do with the workshop we lead)    Kenneth and I began calling our workshop “Sacred Loving” with the desire to capture the deep essence of what our weekend workshop offers; an invitation, through experiences, practices, ritual and discussion, that brings the quality of  sacredness into all part of life.

In the Sacred Loving workshop the group co-creates a safe space to explore relationship, love and sexuality. We explore the depths of these subjects with simple experiences where everyone is invited to participate within their own comfort level.  It might surprise you  that most of the practices we offer during the weekend you can share with your kids; but when you bring these same practices into the bedroom your love connection and passion will be ignited, expanded and deepened…. And, in case you are wondering, there is no nudity during the workshop.

Each evening we offer you some special exercises to do in the privacy of your home or hotel room.  So, we invite you to set the entire weekend aside and dedicate your evenings to these powerful homeplay exercises.

The Sacred Loving weekend is a rich journey of connection and intimacy where we learn to return to the joy of loving each other. I can promise that what you will bring away from this workshop will not only add more juiciness, passion and connection to your relationship;  but all parts of your life will be enlivened and blessed by your practice of Sacred Loving.  We hope to see you there.

With love,
Sharon

sharon@stardancertantra.com
Skype: sharonstardancer

Sacred Loving For Couples

September 29, 2010 at 3:49 pm | Posted in gender/sexuality, love/relationship/marriage | Leave a comment
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Are you ready for intimate connection with your beloved?

A Weekend Journey Of Joyful Intimacy and Connection with Sharon and Kenneth Mauldin ~ www.stardancertantra.com
‘The Sacred Loving Course grew out of our journey into sacred sexuality and the deepening of the relationship with ourselves and each other.
It is based in ancient tantric practices that bring consciousness to our sexuality. . . and conscious sexuality offers us some of the most blissful experiences we are capable of feeling. . . an opportunity to let go of ourselves and merge with our beloved.
During the Sacred Loving Weekend you will be offered a wellspring from which you can drink and open more deeply into love.
If you’ve ever longed for a deeper connection with yourself, If you’ve ever dreamed of sweeter intimacy with your partner, If you’ve ever thought there could be more to sexual loving…

What to Expect

The Sacred Loving course is a mixture of discussion, ritual and practical experiences.
There is no nudity or explicit sexual activity during class sessions.
But, there are very special homeplay assignments each evening, so please set the entire weekend aside for yourselves.’

Click here to visit Sharon and Kenneth’s You Tube Channel – you will find plenty of video testimonials of previous participants.

Venues and Dates
Byron Bay: 28 – 31 October 2010
Early Bird due date: 7 October 2010
No refunds after 14 October 2010

Sydney: 25 – 28 November 2010
Early Bird due date: 4 November 2010
No refunds after 11 November 2010

For additional information and to register please contact
Nathalie Himmelrich
0405 701 707
nathalie@achievementcoaching.com.au

Spring is in the Air!

September 7, 2010 at 5:24 pm | Posted in communication, love/relationship/marriage | Leave a comment
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A message from Sharon and Kenneth Mauldin, our ‘Sacred Loving’ workshop presenters:

This time of year new life is blossoming all over the place.

Blossoming...

Take time and look around at the rest of nature; remembering
you’re apart of the whole.  Can you see your own springtime
in the reflections around you?

This spring:
*  What’s blossoming in you?
*  What are you birthing in your life?
*  What’s pushing it’s way up out of your “ground”,
longing to be expressed?
*  Where can you plant more seeds of love?

Enjoy your blossoming!

Wishing you beautiful spring days,
Sharon & Kenneth

And what newness would you like to your relationship, the most precious intimate union in your life?

Have a look at the upcoming workshops in Byron Bay (end of October) and in Sydney (end of November) and let yourself be inspired…

Click here for more information on the workshops

Karma and Relationships

August 5, 2010 at 3:00 pm | Posted in love/relationship/marriage, self development/motivation | Leave a comment
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I’ve read the following description in the leaflet I received after a family constellation workshop with Yildiz Sethi from www.familyconstellations.com.au . Here is an explanation on ‘KARMA’ – see what you think about it:

Karma literally means action. According to Eastern philosophy we are in a cycle of reincarnation, so that our thoughts and actions come back to us, either in our present or future lives. There is a cause and effect relationship. Action – reaction.

around and around it goes...

Most of us experience mixed karma in many areas of our life, a mixture of pleasant and more challenging situations. Life is full of experiences. You may have a good job and valuable assets, but without good relationships it is likely that meaning, purpose, happiness or peace will be missing in for you.

The family you were born into is also part of your karma. Facing it and accepting it, as it is, is usually all that is required to release you from the karmic cycle and improve your relationships from now onwards. Not being connected or resolved with your roots, in terms of family, can be the cause of a wide range of difficulties, such as relationships to partners, children or in the work or business area.

Sacred Loving

July 22, 2010 at 8:58 pm | Posted in communication, gender/sexuality, love/relationship/marriage | Leave a comment
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In October and November of this year we will be running two events for couples: Sacred Loving.

Sharon & Kenneth Mauldin, who will run this weekend workshop, offer a safe space and loving guidance for couples and individuals to experience their sexuality as a sacred learning and healing ground while growing in trust and intimacy with themselves and others. We invite you to join us as ecstatic lovers of life.

Here is an ‘Introduction to SACRED LOVING’ written by Sharon Mauldin:

Our sexuality is core to how we interact with the ourselves, our lovers, our world.  When we open to the fullness of our enlivened sexuality we empower and enrich all parts of our life.   Unfortunately, many of us have been cut off from this natural  flow of essential creative life force.    We experience our sexuality through the veils of conditioning, beliefs and stories we’ve been told by society, our parents, churches, media etc.   Continue Reading Sacred Loving…

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