***Soul Freedom Exercise (12): Sacraments of Our Lives

SOUL FREEDOM EXERCISES Exercises To Do Togethe by Al Link and Pala CopelandnnSACRAMENTS OF OUR LIVESn Traditionally defined as the outward and visible sign of an inner and invisible grace, a sacrament is something you elevate to the status of holy or sacred. You elevate it to this status by your choice and intention. You don’t need any one else’s permission to do this.nnTime for Exercise: 15 minutes to one hou nProperties Required: nonenn Steps:n

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1. Describe to each other examples of events or experiences that are sacraments in your relationship together.nn
2. Discuss what makes them worthy of their status as a sacrament. Are they one-time events or do you repeat any of them occasionally or regularly? n

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Marriage is widely recognized and treated as a sacrament. Have you considered renewing your vows in an annual ceremony to honor this sacrament? A vows ceremony, whether you are legally married or living common-law, is a wonderful sacrament for lovers (see Vows). Lovemaking itself is a joyous, holy sacrament, if you treat it that way. Start by declaring your intention to elevate your lovemaking to sacred sex. Proceed to create a sacred loving space (see Sacred Space). Follow any of the many excellent Tantric or Taoist sacred loving guides, for example, Pala and Al’s book Soul Sex: Tantra for Two.n

An act of forgiveness to your love can be a sacrament as well as an act of kind generosity in which you make great personal sacrifice for the well-being of your love and your relationship.n n Excerpted from our new book Sensual Love Secrets for Couples: The Four Freedoms of Body, Mind, Heart and Soul, by Al Link and Pala Copeland, Llewellyn, 2007