TRUTH IN INTIMACY

Truth in Intimacy means choosing to be fully known rather than just being noticed.

As humans, we are designed to build and maintain relationships. Non-physical intimacy is a profound psychological and emotional connection that extends beyond sexual desires. It is the foundation of a profound bond where two people drop their emotional guards, share their authentic selves without fear of judgment, and feel entirely recognized, understood, and accepted for who they truly are.

Often stronger than some blood relations, their bonding’s survives arguments, differences, doubts, jealousy and distances. Silence over a period of time is well substituted in prayers for their wellness and acknowledging them being part of one’s life. Rare are souls who are blessed to associate in this purity. Non-physical intimacy fails where bonding is normally influenced by insecurity, doubts and egos.

As social beings we simply long for relationships and nothing beats that of the Divine.

Divine intimacy is the deeply personal, spiritual relationship between the human soul and God. It involves moving beyond basic religious rituals to experience a close, conversational, and trusting bond with the Divine, allowing God to be intimately involved in your daily thoughts, choices, and life.

Remember a time during childhood innocence when one prayed and wished you could speak with the Divine in person? Many of us want a deeper relationship with God, but we often feel unsure where to begin.

Divine Intimacy is living a relationship of being seen by the One who loves us. Try experience the feel of Divine’s connect “I want to reveal my Inner Life to you; will you reveal yours to me?”  This trust of Divine Intimacy binds the relationship.

A shabad in Gurbani is expressing this intimacy in relationship, bringing energy into one’s life. When recited it creates a longing to belong and bring reunion of the separated one.

“Ko-ee aan milaavai mayraa pi-aaraa. Hao tis peh aap vaychaa-ee ……SGGS Ang757. “If only someone would come, and lead me to meet my darling beloved; I would sell myself to him. I long for the blessed vision of the Lord’s Darshan. When the lord shows mercy unto me, then I meet the True Guru; I meditate on the Name of the lord, Har Har. If you will bless me the happiness, then I will worship and adore You. Even in pain, I will meditate on You. Even if you give hunger, I will still feel satisfied; I am joyful, even in the midst of sorrow…..

When there is hesitation by doubt in God’s goodness and in his unconditional love, intimacy is not happening. In the warped perception, we then think his gaze is one of condemnation instead of mercy. Because we have a misunderstanding of God’s identity, we’ll have a misunderstanding of how he will receive us.

Signs of Intimacy is when the seeker actively practices the Guru's wisdom, the illusion of separation dissolves. “Aisee preet karahu mun maerae, …” Enshrine such love, O my mind! That twenty-four hour a day, God will seem near to you) (SGGS Aang807)

It seems much love begins to grow within, when the seeker discovers that truth in intimacy is not the absence of differences, distance, or difficulties. It is the courage to remain genuine despite them.

In divine intimacy, truth begins when we stop hiding from God and stop hiding from ourselves. Deeper the truth deeper the Divine connection. Perhaps this is why the Gurus repeatedly guided us towards remembrance, humility and love- not merely as religious practices but as pathways to an intimate relationship with the One who already knows us completely and yet loves us unconditionally.