The Pull

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Relationships are the most beautiful, challenging and growth-producing venture there is. When we lean into them, they can become the doorway through which we come to know ourselves and another soul—and ultimately God—a little better. Yet even though we all feel that pull to connect, we shy away. Now, supported by these wise teachings, we can learn to follow our heart and get the most out of our relationships, stepping more fully into life. The Pull podcasts address age-old tensions between men and women, between pleasure and frustration, and between sexuality and spirituality. Once we liberate ourselves by learning to understand ourselves better, we’ll intuitively find the right people to share ourselves with in the right way.

  1. ÉPISODE 1

    1 The cosmic pull toward union

    Life, pleasure and union are the same force The Pathwork Guide explores a powerful idea: there is a force in life pulling us toward connection. Toward each other. Toward unity. This pull is not optional. It is built into who we are. But we resist it. We fear that closeness will cost us something. That we will lose ourselves. So we hold back. We split from our own instincts. We distrust pleasure and connection. This creates conflict inside us. The result is pain. We move toward others, then pull away. We want closeness, but fear it. Over time, this creates tension, confusion, and repeating patterns in relationships. Healing begins when we see this clearly. Our instincts are not the enemy. The pull toward connection is not dangerous—it is life itself. When we stop fighting it, we begin to feel more whole. More alive. More ourselves. The Pull, Chapter 1: The Cosmic Pull Toward Union Read Original Pathwork® Lecture: #149 Cosmic Pull Toward Union – Frustration

    12 min

  2. ÉPISODE 2

    2 The counter-pull: Frustration

    Frustration begins in early life The Pathwork Guide explores the other side of the pull toward connection: frustration. We all want pleasure. We want fulfillment. But we often demand it in ways that make it impossible to receive. This pattern begins early. As children, we struggle to tolerate delay. As adults, that same pattern shows up as tension, impatience, and emotional pressure. The more we insist, the less we enjoy. Even when we get what we want. The way forward is not giving up. It is letting go. Relaxing the inner grip. Allowing life to move. When we release tension, we reconnect with the natural flow of pleasure and connection. Frustration is not the problem. Our reaction to it is. When we learn to soften instead of force, everything begins to change. The Pull, Chapter 2: The Counter-Pull: Frustration Read Original Pathwork® Lecture: #149 Cosmic Pull Toward Union – Frustration

    11 min

  3. ÉPISODE 3

    3 The importance of how we communicate

    The path to union: Cooperation and communication The Pathwork Guide explores how we move toward connection. Not through force. But through communication. Before we can experience real union, we must learn to relate in healthy ways. That means cooperation. And clear, balanced communication. But we often distort this process. When we become overly eager or needy, we push others away. When we withdraw, we shut life out. Most of us swing between these two extremes. Both block real connection. The key is awareness. When we see our hidden cravings and defenses, something shifts. We stop forcing. We stop hiding. And real communication becomes possible. The Pull, Chapter 3: The Importance of How we Communicate Read Original Pathwork® Lecture: #80 Cooperation, Communication, Union

    15 min

  4. ÉPISODE 4

    4 The spiritual significance of our relationships

    The Pathwork Guide explores the deeper purpose of human relationships. They are not random. They are mirrors. They show us what is unresolved within us. We often believe problems in relationships come from others. But in truth, relationships activate what already lives inside us. Conflict reveals inner division. Harmony reflects inner alignment. When we avoid relationships, we may feel peaceful—but that peace is often an illusion. Real growth happens in connection—especially in close, intimate relationships. They challenge us. They expose our patterns. They invite us to take responsibility for our part instead of blaming others. The key is self-responsibility. Not self-blame. When we look within, we begin to untangle conflict. We stop playing the blame game. And we open the door to real connection, deeper love, and lasting fulfillment. The Pull, Chapter 4: The Spiritual Significance of Human Relationship Read Original Pathwork® Lecture: #180 The Spiritual Significance of Human Relationship

    31 min

  5. ÉPISODE 5

    5 Pleasure: The full pulsation of life

    The Pathwork Guide explores the true nature of pleasure—and why it is far more important than we think. Pleasure is not opposed to spirituality—it is part of it. In fact, our ability to feel pleasure is directly connected to our connection with our deeper self. When we block pleasure, we block life itself. Yet we also fear pleasure. We chase it, but at the same time resist it. This inner conflict leads us to settle for substitutes—habits, dependencies, and patterns that imitate pleasure but ultimately create pain. The more we cling to these, the less we can experience real fulfillment. At the root of this struggle are pride, fear, and self-will, which keep us tense, guarded, and cut off from the natural flow of life. Real pleasure requires something very different. It requires letting go. Letting go of control, of fear, and of the tight grip of the ego. As we become more honest, more self-responsible, and more open, we begin to relax into life. In that state, pleasure can flow naturally—through the body, the heart, and the spirit. Pleasure, then, is not something we earn. It is our birthright. And as we release what blocks it, we move closer to a life that feels more alive, more connected, and more whole. The Pull, Chapter 5: Pleasure: The Full Pulsation of Life Read Original Pathwork® Lecture: #177 Pleasure – The Full Pulsation of Life

    27 min

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    6 The forces of love, eros and sex

    The Pathwork Guide explores the three forces that shape human connection: love, eros, and sex. Though often confused, they are distinct. Sex is the basic life force. Eros is the spark—the energy that draws us toward another. Love is the deeper state that can sustain true connection. When these three work together, relationships can thrive. When they don’t, confusion and dissatisfaction follow. Eros plays a special role. It gives us a glimpse of unity and awakens our longing for something deeper. But it is temporary. If we don’t grow into real love, the spark fades. This is why so many relationships lose their vitality. The problem is not that eros disappears—it’s that we fail to use it as a bridge to deeper connection. Real love requires effort, courage, and a willingness to reveal ourselves. Relationships—especially intimate ones—are meant to be a path of growth. They ask us to go beyond habit, beyond surface connection, and continue discovering one another. When we stop doing this, relationships stagnate. When we continue, they stay alive. In the end, lasting fulfillment depends on our willingness to grow, to communicate honestly, and to take responsibility for our part. When we do, love deepens, eros is renewed, and relationships become a living, evolving expression of something much greater. The Pull, Chapter 6: The Forces of Love, Eros and Sex Read Original Pathwork® Lecture: #44 The Forces of Love, Eros, and Sex

    36 min

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    7 The spiritual symbolism and significance of sexuality

    The Pathwork Guide explores the deeper spiritual meaning of sexuality. In short, sexual energy is not separate from spirituality, but an expression of the soul’s longing for unity. At its highest, sexual union offers a glimpse of oneness—of connection that goes beyond time, separation, and individuality. But true fulfillment requires more than physical attraction. Real union happens across all levels—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. When we avoid emotional honesty, cling to illusions, or resist vulnerability, the experience becomes limited. What we feel in our sexuality reflects what is happening inside us. It reveals both our openness and our blocks. A major obstacle is the “inner child” that wants to receive without giving. This creates imbalance and frustration. Real connection requires mutual exchange—giving and receiving as one. It also requires seeing the other person as they truly are, not as we wish them to be. This kind of love asks for courage, honesty, and a willingness to face discomfort. Ultimately, sexuality becomes a powerful mirror and a path for growth. It shows us where we are aligned and where we are divided. When we bring awareness to it—without judgment or denial—it can help us move toward deeper integration, real connection, and a more complete experience of love and unity. The Pull, Chapter 7: The Spiritual Symbolism and Significance of Sexuality Read Original Pathwork® Lecture: #207 The Spiritual Symbolism and Significance of Sexuality

    43 min

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    8 Mutuality: A cosmic principle and law

    The Pathwork Guide explores mutuality as a universal law of creation. Nothing meaningful can be created alone. True creation happens when two forces come together—giving and receiving, inspiration and effort, self and other. This applies to everything, including relationships. Attraction may come naturally, but lasting connection requires participation, commitment, and growth. Many of us struggle with mutuality because we fear opening up. We hold back, contract, and try to protect ourselves. At times, we long for connection—at other times, we avoid it. This creates a cycle of longing and disappointment. We may blame circumstances or the other person, but the real barrier lies within our own resistance to expansion. A deeper obstacle is our lack of awareness of our own negativity. The more we reject parts of ourselves, the more we create division within. And inner division makes true connection with others impossible. When we begin to face and accept all parts of ourselves—even the uncomfortable ones—we start to create inner unity. From there, real mutuality can grow. Mutuality is the bridge from separation to unity. It begins within and extends outward. As we learn to open, give, receive, and remain present, we align with a natural flow of life. In that flow, connection deepens, energy moves freely, and relationships become a path toward wholeness. The Pull, Chapter 8: Mutuality: A Cosmic Principle and Law Read Original Pathwork® Lecture: #185 Mutuality: A Cosmic Principle and Law

    24 min
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À propos

Relationships are the most beautiful, challenging and growth-producing venture there is. When we lean into them, they can become the doorway through which we come to know ourselves and another soul—and ultimately God—a little better. Yet even though we all feel that pull to connect, we shy away. Now, supported by these wise teachings, we can learn to follow our heart and get the most out of our relationships, stepping more fully into life. The Pull podcasts address age-old tensions between men and women, between pleasure and frustration, and between sexuality and spirituality. Once we liberate ourselves by learning to understand ourselves better, we’ll intuitively find the right people to share ourselves with in the right way.

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