Are true relationships possible?
The way we have been trained to think of relationships is static, limited, fatal. Normal relationships, whether they are casual friendships or romantic love, are the pursuit of beings who are essentially alone. We never reach the core, and therefore we remain isolated.
What is real relationship? Visionary relationship is a response to the mystery of loss, mortality, isolation. It is recognition that we are on parallel paths, building a common visionary world. Relationship means mutuality. It requires more than a simple exchange. It means that we know something about each other. Relationship means that we are no longer alone in the world.
In this meeting we will engage in Reflect (Visionary meditation) to explore the quality of our existing relationships. We will review Martin Buber’s view of the I-you relationship, and Jiddu Krishnamurti's view that an ambitious person cannot love.
Finally, we will discuss a possible action, Friendshape. Friendshape is for those you want to keep alive in your heart, including an alternative marriage contract.