In today's episode, I am thrilled to welcome a dear friend and our first-ever returning guest, Prem Sadasivananda. Prem is a direct and long-term disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, the disciple of Swami Sivananda, and through his teachings of Yoga and Vedanta, he continues his service by helping others in their spiritual pursuits.

Together, we delve into the profound themes of tenderness, love, compatibility, and authenticity in relationships. Prem speaks on the significance of mutual respect and acceptance of each other's weaknesses as fundamental pillars for achieving success in relationships. We also navigate through the intricate dynamics of human connection, exploring the impact of fear of self-rejection on how others perceive us, often leading to feelings of loneliness and desperation.

Throughout the episode, we emphasize the importance of tenderness and highlight how embracing one's true self is the transformative key to overcoming loneliness and isolation. This journey toward self-acceptance paves the way to inner peace, profoundly impacting not just our lives but also enhancing the quality of our relationships.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

[10:42] - Tenderness in relationships

[31:18] - The role of tenderness in daily activities

[46:01] - The importance of compatibility in relationships

[47:32] - Maintaining a spark in relationships

[53:28] - The importance of respect in relationships

[59:56] - The importance of active listening in conflict resolution

[01:09:16] - The challenge of loneliness in modern society

[01:19:20] - The role of community in overcoming loneliness

[01:22:51] - The importance of self-acceptance in overcoming loneliness

Quotes from Episode:

“I think tenderness is an aspect of a personality that is very rarely practiced by anybody. Tenderness connects us to something deeper within ourselves, it’s like a form of giving love in a way that is unconditional. It's a pure way of connecting with somebody.”

“You don't want to be 100 percent compatible with somebody because then there's no contrast and there's nothing that you can really learn from other person.”

Links from the Episode:

Prem's Website

Prem’s book - Open Your Heart to Love

Prem’s book - Empower Your Life

Listen to Prem's first appearance on the A Way of Thinking podcast

Padre Pio - 100 Letters For You

Sherry Turkle - Alone Together

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Credits:

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)

Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind Productions