Fifth Way Love: The Spiritual Alchemy of Pleasure, Passion, and the Beloved

There is a level of partnership that goes beyond what we typically think of as soulmates. This is what author Cynthia Bourgeault discusses as Fifth Way Love, and once you understand it, you may never see intimate partnership the same way again. The territory we are entering is intimate partnership as a path of spiritual alchemy. There is a dimension of pleasure available within a sacred relationship that goes so far beyond the physical, it has the potential to dissolve the ego entirely and birth something neither partner could create alone.

The Constant Critic: How to Alchemize the Dynamic That’s Draining You (Part 1)

Critical people can feel like some of the most draining relationships to navigate. They have a knack for picking at the smallest things, and suddenly you find yourself filled with self-doubt — either shrinking in shame or defensive and angry at being so misunderstood. But what if there’s another way to address the criticism you’re facing?

This week, we’re diving deep into the psychology behind the constant critic, what is really driving their behavior, and what you can do to completely change the way you respond.