Effortless love

The talk distinguishes love from sex: love is present, effortless, uninterruptible; sex is effort, excitement, blame, and end-seeking. The work is to live love now, clearing emotion and restoring true union.

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LANGUAGE: English
PLACE RECORDED: Bristol
DURATION: 1 hours and 19 minutes

MAIN TOPICS

Lovemaking, Corruption of the world, The flesh, Union in love, Love and sex, Practical advice for relationships, fulfilment in love

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