Ascension & Romantic Relationships

by Stone, Joshua David

• ISBN13: 9781891824166
• ISBN10: 1891824163
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Light Technology Pub

Author Biography

Dr. Joshua David Stone has a Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology and is a licensed marriage, family and child counselor in Los Angeles, California. On a spiritual level, he anchors the Melchizedek Synthesis Light Academy & Ashram, which is an integrated inner- and outer-plane ashram that seeks to represent all paths to God, and he serves as a spokesperson for the planetary ascension movement.

Table of Contents

Preface	xii
Introduction	xiii
Finding Your Mate	1	(8)
``Seek and Ye Shall Find''	1	(3)
The Four Lower Bodies	4	(1)
Your Physical Appearance	5	(2)
Your Emotional Appearance	7	(1)
Your Mental Appearance	7	(1)
Summary	8	(1)
Bonding Patterns	9	(12)
The Balance within Self	9	(1)
The Balance within the Relationship	9	(1)
The Controller and the Controlled	10	(1)
The Artist and Caretaker Trap	11	(2)
The Occultist and the Mystic	13	(3)
The Businesswoman and the House Husband	16	(2)
Relationships with the Same Sex	18	(1)
The Interracial Partnership	19	(1)
Summary	19	(2)
Unconditional Love and Commitment	21	(10)
Unconditional Love of Self	21	(1)
Never Use Love as a Weapon	22	(2)
Remaining Unconditionally Loving During Severe Testing	24	(1)
Unconditional Daily Living	25	(2)
Commitment	27	(1)
Forgiveness through Acceptance	27	(2)
When Forgiveness is Truly Necessary	29	(2)
Competition and the Path of Ascension	31	(8)
Doing Our Personal Best	31	(1)
Spiritual Support vs. Spiritual Competition	31	(1)
Fame and Recognition in the Spiritual Arena	32	(2)
Success in the Marketplace	34	(2)
Competition between Couples in the Same Line of Work	36	(3)
Our Sexual Selves	39	(10)
The Emotional Level	41	(1)
The Mental Level	41	(3)
The Spiritual Level	44	(1)
Pleasing Your Partner	44	(1)
Sex and Fun	45	(1)
Soul Passion and the Lightworker	46	(3)
The Differing Elevator Syndrome:	49	(6)
Being on the Path of Ascension When Your Partner Is Not	49	(1)
``Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged''	50	(1)
When Your Elevators Are at Opposite Ends of the Spectrum	51	(1)
Choosing to Stay Together	52	(3)
In Search of Your Soulmate: The Deeper Meaning	55	(16)
Soulmates and Twin Flames	56	(2)
Mission Mates	58	(1)
Monadic Mates	59	(1)
Group Monadic Mates	60	(1)
Sex on the Inner Planes	60	(1)
The Astral Realm	61	(1)
The Mental Realm	62	(1)
The Causal (Buddhic) Realm	63	(1)
The Atmic and Monadic Realms	64	(1)
The Logoic Realm	65	(1)
Merging with the Master	66	(1)
Bodies of the Masters	67	(1)
The Unique Accounts of Saint Germain	67	(1)
Splitting of Souls and Oversouls	68	(1)
Your Pet Mate	69	(2)
Spiritual Parenting	71	(20)
Choosing Your Parents	71	(1)
The Power of Parental Programming	72	(1)
The Importance of Self-Parenting	73	(1)
Parenting Our Children	74	(2)
Parenting the Infant	76	(1)
Parenting Your Unborn Child	76	(1)
Abortion	77	(1)
Late-Term Abortion	78	(1)
Prebirth Environment and Communication	79	(2)
Birthing in Water and Welcoming with Love	81	(1)
An Esoteric View of the Birth Process	82	(1)
Birth Bardo	82	(1)
Past-Life Effect on Infant and Parents	83	(1)
The Permanent Atoms	84	(1)
The Blank-Slate Theory	85	(1)
It Takes a Village	85	(1)
The Hierarchy's View on Spanking	86	(1)
Letting Go of Parenting Roles	86	(2)
The Mother/Son or Father/Daughter Relationship in Couples	88	(1)
God, the Ultimate Parent	88	(3)
The True Meaning of Marriage	91	(8)
Making a Commitment	91	(1)
Gay Marriages	91	(1)
``For Better or for Worse''	92	(2)
When a Relationship Ends	94	(1)
When Divorce is the Best Option	94	(1)
Recommitting to the Commitment	95	(2)
The Sexual Bond	97	(2)
God, the Consummate Union	99	(12)
Ecstasy	99	(2)
Lost in Love, Found in Love	101	(1)
The Marriage of Minds	102	(1)
Taking Time Alone	103	(2)
Your Alone Time Together	105	(1)
Experiences That Accompany Your Changing Frequencies	105	(2)
Other Symptoms of Spiritual Acceleration	107	(1)
Safe in God's Love and Light	108	(3)
Living the Spiritual Life Together	111	(24)
Maintaining Your Balance	111	(1)
Balance within the Relationship	112	(3)
Balancing the Extremes	115	(2)
Affairs vs. Communication	117	(2)
Stopping an Affair at the Mental Level	119	(2)
Affairs and Soul/Monadic Connections	121	(1)
Affairs of the Lower Nature	122	(1)
Living Together	123	(3)
The Traditional Way	126	(1)
Prenuptial Agreements	127	(1)
The Hierarchy's View of Multiple Spouses	128	(1)
The Effect of AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases	129	(3)
Celibacy and Marriage	132	(1)
Releasing All Judgments	133	(2)
The Golden Keys to Effective Romantic Relationships	135	(46)
Unconditional Love	135	(1)
Relationship to Self and to God	135	(1)
Forgiveness	136	(1)
Preferences, Not Attachments	136	(1)
Self-Actualization	136	(1)
Communication	136	(1)
Commitment	136	(1)
The Need to Be Right	137	(1)
Communicating through Ego	137	(1)
Anger	137	(1)
Primary vs. Secondary Communication	138	(1)
Arguments	138	(1)
The Difference between Spiritual Discernment, Observation, Judgment and Criticism	138	(1)
Timing	138	(1)
Honesty	139	(1)
Praying for Help	139	(1)
When Divorce is the Answer	139	(1)
Putting Your Spiritual Path First	139	(1)
Invulnerability	139	(1)
Maintaining the Romance	140	(1)
Sexuality	140	(1)
Finding Your Mate	141	(1)
Ending a Relationship	142	(1)
Balance in Selfishness/Selflessness	142	(1)
Balance in Self-Identity and Couple Identity	142	(1)
Complementation	142	(1)
Relationship as Spiritual Training	143	(1)
Trust	143	(1)
Understanding Your Types	144	(1)
Ego Battles	144	(1)
Staying Current	144	(1)
Feedback	145	(1)
The Homemaker Role	145	(1)
Independent Activities	146	(1)
Self-Worth	146	(1)
Counseling	146	(1)
Praying for Your Partner	146	(1)
A Nonspiritual Mate	146	(1)
Seeing the Best	147	(1)
Homosexuality	147	(1)
Harmlessness	147	(1)
Setting an Example	147	(1)
Differences of Opinion	148	(1)
Listening	148	(1)
Bad Moods	148	(1)
The Opposite Sex	149	(1)
The Sexual Bond	149	(1)
Jealousy	149	(1)
Letting Go	150	(1)
Understanding Your Purpose in Relationship	150	(1)
Loneliness vs. Being Alone	150	(1)
Defensiveness	150	(1)
The Inner Child	151	(1)
The Right to Say No	151	(1)
Taking Your Partner for Granted	151	(1)
Involved Detachment	152	(1)
Giving and Receiving Love	152	(1)
Sexual Stereotypes	152	(1)
Money	152	(1)
Causes of Divorce	153	(1)
Ascended-Master Relationships	154	(1)
Unfolding the Divine Plan	154	(1)
The Savior Complex	154	(1)
Asking/Demanding	155	(1)
Enjoying Your Partner's Growth	155	(1)
Fake It Until You Make It	155	(1)
Abandonment	155	(1)
Rejection	155	(1)
Breaking Up	156	(1)
Attacks and Hurt Feelings	156	(1)
Grief	157	(1)
Disappointment	157	(1)
Deciding to Pursue a Relationship	158	(1)
Journal-Writing for Clarification	159	(1)
Punctuality	159	(1)
The Relationship Function	159	(1)
Violence	159	(1)
Staying Present	160	(1)
Short Vacations	160	(1)
Money Problems	160	(1)
Giving Up Too Quickly	160	(1)
Self-Righteousness	160	(1)
Equal Power	161	(1)
Separate Social Activities	161	(1)
The Family as a System	161	(1)
Mind-Reading	161	(1)
Confrontation	161	(1)
Partner as Cheerleader	162	(1)
Open Marriage	162	(1)
A Balanced Life	162	(1)
Taking Time for Yourself	162	(1)
Affection	162	(1)
Optimism and Positivity	163	(1)
Progress Checks	163	(1)
Advice	163	(1)
Logic and Emotion	163	(1)
Holding a Grudge	164	(1)
Calling Time-Out	164	(1)
Cleanliness and Order	164	(1)
Sharing Dreams	164	(1)
Relationship Appointments	164	(1)
The Blame Game	165	(1)
Inner and Outer Union	165	(1)
Factors in Relationship	165	(2)
Delightful Surprises	167	(1)
Attractiveness	167	(1)
Planning Romantic Time	167	(1)
Noting Your Biorhythms	167	(1)
Affectionate Greetings	168	(1)
Resolving Disconnection	168	(1)
Go the Extra Mile	168	(1)
Courtesies	168	(1)
Issues Will Arise	169	(1)
Your Current Reasons for Relationship	169	(1)
Imperfection	169	(1)
Leaving	169	(1)
Outside Interests	169	(1)
Using Anger to Control	170	(1)
Express Love Verbally	170	(1)
Your Other Aspects in Sexual Activity	170	(1)
Letting Down Your Work/Social Persona	170	(1)
Outside Relationships	171	(1)
Morning Mood-Setting	171	(1)
Increasing Your Desire	171	(1)
Discretion	172	(1)
Affairs	172	(1)
Mixed Marriages	172	(1)
Weekly Sharing	172	(1)
Honoring Feelings	173	(1)
Keeping Silent or Speaking	173	(1)
Thanks and Appreciation	173	(1)
Pray for Success	173	(1)
Visualization for Rough Periods	173	(1)
After a Fight	173	(1)
Special Days	174	(1)
Consistent Thoughtfulness	174	(1)
One Rose	174	(1)
Back and Foot Rubs	174	(1)
Touching	174	(1)
Regular Arcturian Clearing	174	(1)
A Burning-Pot Clearing	175	(1)
Demonstrating Your Marriage's High Priority	175	(1)
Random Acts	175	(1)
Compliments	175	(1)
Asking for What You Want	176	(1)
The Top of Your Priority List	176	(1)
Repeating Your Marriage Vows	176	(1)
Using This Book Together	176	(1)
Balancing Power with Sensitivity	177	(1)
Openness with Power/Sensitivity	177	(1)
Experimentation	177	(1)
Independence vs. Neediness	178	(1)
Compromise	178	(1)
Sharing Personal Feelings and Secrets	178	(1)
Standards of Beauty	178	(1)
Consideration	179	(1)
Dividing Chores	179	(1)
A Relationship Prayer	179	(1)
Spiritual Tests	180	(1)
Frequency of Sex	180	(1)
Willingness to Show Desire	180	(1)
Play Days	180	(1)
Foreplay	181	(1)
Afterplay	181	(1)
Your Relationship with Self	181	(1)
Developing a Right Relationship to Self and God	181