In The Lotus Of The Heart: The Essence Of Relationships

In the Lotus of the Heart: The Essence of Relationships

Vedanta teacher Shubhraji was moved to write In the Lotus of the Heart: The Essence of Relationships because, as she notes, "People everywhere talk to me about the same relationship issues. Many feel lonely; often they're cut off from loved ones because of seemingly unresolvable conflicts or communication problems, or they suffer in stale, loveless, or even abusive relationships. As a species, we're wired to reach out, connect, and relate to others, but we seek love or try to solve relationship problems using the same strategies that created the problems in the first place. Once we realize that our outer conflicts reflect our inner states, we can move toward greater integration internally and more loving, fulfilling relationships with others."

Inspired to fill that need, her first book addresses these issues with stunning clarity. "The image of the lotus flower informs this process," she explains. "Just as the budding lotus is nourished by the mud it grows from, our limitations and challenges fuel our journeys. Then, as we recognize our wholeness we experience greater harmony in our relationships, our core values become clearer, and deeper dimensions of our personality begin to bloom."

Accessible and practical, In the Lotus of the Heart not only illuminates how to connect more deeply with our beloveds, parents, children, and friends but also shows how relationships themselves are a vital tool for neutralizing the effects of past conditioning. Using examples we can all identify with, the book reveals how our outer conflicts reflect our inner struggles and how resolving these struggles propels us toward harmonious relations with others. Simple exercises at the conclusion of each chapter provide practice opportunities that anyone can benefit from.