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"The Beauty Case"

Since we have adopted that our "raison d'etre" is that we make the best pursuit of our ultimate ambitions in life that we are able to, we feel it should be no different in the quest for life partners and the closest relationships we dream of.

Sihpria is the construct of this for us. Our vision of what would be ideal life partners. Make note of "ideal" vs "perfect'. Meaning those embodying Sihpria would prove realistically suited to a relationship with us vs our, potentially, unrealistic visions of perfect partners. The distinction between ideal and perfect for us is that ideal would begin with a vision of perfection, but is then tempered with acceptable factors of compromise in consideration that we are, after all, engaging other individuals with their own unique nature, as opposed to androids constructed to fulfill our desires. Our expectation in this practice is to contemplate what are the dynamics of a partner relationship which are essential or fundamental, for us, in nurturing successful and fulfilling partnerships. It should also identify the dynamics which would undermine or destroy the potential for harmony, happiness and fulfillment, as well as familiarize us with the spectrum in between these. Hopefully, enough so that we are more able to recognized both the beneficial natures, as well as the potential handicaps, in our choices of life partners. We make no claims that this is the best way of prospecting close relationships, but merely offer that we choose it to be consistent with our approach to life and to comply with the mandate of this approach that we take as much control of our lives as we are able. We prefer to be directed by self-awareness and identification with our natures in the choices we make toward living fulfilling and satisfying lives. We remain open to the consideration of unanticipated opportunities in these respects, but shall not rely on them. We seek to recognize and avoid their pitfalls while taking advantage of their gains when presented. But in the context of at least having some idea of what would be satisfying and fulfilling, and what to avoid that may undermine these.

 

LAST UPDATED: 09/08/02