Key 8: Respect
Respect is a cornerstone of any meaningful relationship, and in the context of your Twin Flame Union, it takes on an even deeper significance. Respect is not merely acknowledging the choices of your Twin Flame, but it extends to honoring your own choices and the choices of the Divine in your life circumstances. It's about understanding that every experience, whether painful or joyous, deserves your respect.
People know of the Aretha Franklin song, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, and the beautiful singer crones of the respect that should be shown to her. She’s right. However, many people don’t understand that respect first starts with one’s self and doesn’t come from others first. Starting with what you are experiencing. It means to honor its subjective truth, “why yes, I am experiencing this” rather than pretending things are not happening as they are.
When you respect what you are experiencing, you open the door to profound transformation and personal empowerment. If you find yourself in the throes of agonizing separation from your Twin Flame, it's crucial to understand that you cannot evade or manipulate this experience. Taunting or bargaining with the universe to change your circumstances will only keep you trapped in the same painful cycle. To move forward, you must respect and honor the experience as it is, acknowledging that it is a part of your journey.
On the flip side, when you find yourself immersed in a blissful period of love, success, and joy with your Twin Flame, it's equally important to respect that experience. The temptation to become fearful, controlling, or anxious about losing this happiness can inadvertently sabotage the love and joy you're currently enjoying. Control may provide the illusion of power, certainty, and security, but it ultimately leads to the loss of what truly matters. Control creates separation from your divine good, and it's a price too high to pay. Surrendering and authentically respecting your experience as it is, whether positive or challenging, is the path to genuine transformation.
Respect is not limited to external circumstances; it also extends to your Twin Flame's choices. Loving your Twin Flame unconditionally requires respecting their choices and having compassion for them. It means recognizing the truth in their experiences and not the lies or illusions. For instance, if your Twin Flame tells you they no longer love you and want nothing to do with you, it's essential to respect their experience. They are communicating their truth at that moment, and you can choose to accept that as their experience without making it your own. By respecting their experience and acknowledging the truth, you create a space for transformation.
Respect paves the way for transcending illusions and lies, allowing you to choose love over fear and separation. When you respect your Twin Flame's choices and experiences, you become a catalyst for their own growth and transformation. Respect is a powerful tool that not only strengthens your Twin Flame Union but also fosters love, compassion, and genuine understanding in your journey. It's a testament to the profound connection you share, where respect for one another's paths and choices becomes a beacon of light on your shared spiritual journey.
