Woman as Guardian of Love: Holding the Sacred Place Inside
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The Authority of the Feminine in Spiritual Union
Barry Long addresses the dangers of mistaking physical attraction or ‘beautiful love’ for genuine spiritual union between man and woman, warning both parties not to be deceived by fleeting euphoria or misquotations of his teachings.
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LENGTH: 1 HOURS AND 48 MINUTES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
YEAR RECORDED: 1995
PLACE RECORDED: CABARITA, AUSTRALIA
MAIN TOPICS
Woman as guardian of love, Myth of primordial swamp, Attraction and love, Mans love for woman, Man abusing teaching on love and sex, Wooing, Practical advice for relationships, Man and woman in love
SUMMARY
Emphasising the theme of personal responsibility in relationship, Barry Long urges both men and women to rise above doubt and emotional turmoil, maintaining clarity and honesty in their partnerships.
Barry describes the subtlety of true love and the presence of the divine as 'it', encouraging listeners to focus inward, letting go of self-consideration and the compulsion to understand love intellectually.
Throughout the talk, Barry affirms woman's authority and spiritual guardianship in love, urging woman not to compromise herself but to insist on being truly wooed and respected by man.
The talk intersperses letters and audience sharing to illustrate real transformations and challenges, pointing to the importance of honesty, presence, and surrender in both spiritual growth and partnership.