Embarking on a journey of discovery can often feel like tiptoeing across stepping stones in a vast, mystical river. Each stone represents a new truth or practice that, once stepped upon, can never be unseen or unlearned. This is how I feel about the fusion of non-negotiables, the animalistic essence within us, the pulsing of the heart, the vast expanse of consciousness, and the profound intimacy of tantric relating.
As I delve deeper into the wellspring of knowledge that is tantric philosophy, I sense an alignment, a coming home to truths that have always been encoded within my being, just as they exist within the tapestry of the universe. It’s akin to the profound resonance I discovered when I first encountered Ayurveda, that ancient yet timeless science of life which speaks to the elemental dance within each of us.
In my book series From Slow to Flow, I aim to unfurl these concepts, hoping to provide a map for others to navigate the currents of their inner landscapes. To live with non-negotiables is to honor our personal boundaries, to recognize what is most crucial to our wellbeing and to assert it with the gentle firmness of a heart that knows its worth.
To reconnect with our animal nature is to rekindle the raw, primal energy that is inherent in all living creatures – the untamed strength, the instinctual wisdom, the fervor for life that fuels our every action.
The heart, that ceaseless drum within, is more than an organ; it is the seat of our passions, the crucible of compassion, and the sanctuary of our deepest connections. It is through the heart that we experience the world in its most vibrant hues.
Consciousness then, is the infinite sky in which every star of thought, every constellation of emotion, and every comet of intuition finds its place. It is the witness, the silent observer of the magnificent drama of existence, the thread that weaves through every aspect of our being.
Lastly, tantric relating invites us into a sacred dance with another, where the fusion of energies transcends the physical and ushers us into realms of ecstasy and profound union. It is a meeting of souls, a mutual journey towards enlightenment through the portal of shared experience.
My gratitude extends like roots into the fertile soil of knowledge cultivated by Tara Megan and the Embodied Awakening Academy. They have been the gardeners who have helped to nurture my understanding, allowing me to grow, branch out, and bear fruit in ways I could have never imagined.
As we continue to unravel the layers of our existence, let us do so with the reverence of a seeker treading upon sacred ground. For each revelation, each moment of understanding is a step closer to the flow of universal harmony, where we become one with the slow, eternal pulse of all that is.
With love and light,
Julie Spark
