Power of Now; Step-8
Published: 1997 & Pages: 236
11x Steps
Step-8
Living in Present is good for Relationships
After following the earlier steps, you can now live in the present and not rely entirely on your mind.
But how does this affect your daily life and relationships?
It’s tough for a ‘normal’ person to be with someone fully in the present. The non-present person’s ego thrives on problems, feeling threatened by the calm and peaceful presence of the other. This leads to the non-present person creating more problems, like insulting or causing disruptions.
Why do they do that?
Think of it like this: darkness can’t survive near light, and it’s hard for someone controlled by the ego to be near a person living in the present. Strong opposites can’t coexist closely. Just as darkness disappears near a candle, living in the present can disrupt the ego-controlled person.
However, living in the present can improve relationships. You’ll stop judging or trying to change your partner and instead see them as an independent person.
The insight gained from living in the present can break endless cycles, like debates. Being present brings inner peace, allowing you to hear your partner without judgment.
Living with someone in the present might be difficult for your partner at first, even testing your relationship. But in the long run, it can bring positive change for both your partner and your relationship.
بسم اللہ الرحمان الرحیم
اردو ترجمہ جلد اپ لوڈ کیا جاےَگا، انشاءاللہ
10x Short Questions
1. What can you do after following the previous steps mentioned in the paragraph?
Live in the present and not depend entirely on your mind.
2. Why might it be difficult for a "normal" person to share life with someone fully in the present?
The non-present person’s ego sees the present person as a threat.
3. How does the ego of a non-present person react to someone living in the present?
It creates further problems, like insulting, debating trivial issues, or referring to past incidents.
4. Why is it challenging for a person controlled by the ego to be near someone living in the present?
Strong opposites cannot exist in close proximity.
5. What analogy is used to explain the difficulty of coexistence between ego-controlled and present individuals?
Darkness cannot survive near the light.
6. How does living in the present impact relationships positively, according to the paragraph?
It helps stop judging or trying to change your partner, seeing them as an independent person.
7. What insight can disrupt endless cycles in a relationship, as mentioned in the paragraph?
The insight gained from living in the present.
8. How does being present enable you to interact with your partner?
It allows you to hear your partner without judging.
9. Why might living with someone in the present be difficult for a partner initially?
It tests the relationship, and the partner may find it challenging.
10. What is the long-term opportunity that living in the present offers for a relationship?
It can bring positive change for both partners and the relationship.
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