Peter Crone

And so in the absence of the idea of oneself, which I know can sound very esoteric, but it's a literal experience. you get to truly be, fully be with another person. And that to me is true intimacy. That's the beautiful, pure line of connection that is always there underneath the static that is our egos trying to be right or connect.

And that's what I experienced was the opportunity to be fully present with another being.

And that's what I experienced was the opportunity to be fully present with another being.

And that's what I experienced was the opportunity to be fully present with another being.

No, it's beautiful because I think it also appeals to the fact that, again, without sounding too poetic, that our nature is to love. And so when we see a part of us that's not doing that, it hurts because we're in denial of our true self. It's like we're disappointed in who we know we are, who we can be. But it's such a magical mechanism to discover more love, in this case of self-love, right?

No, it's beautiful because I think it also appeals to the fact that, again, without sounding too poetic, that our nature is to love. And so when we see a part of us that's not doing that, it hurts because we're in denial of our true self. It's like we're disappointed in who we know we are, who we can be. But it's such a magical mechanism to discover more love, in this case of self-love, right?

No, it's beautiful because I think it also appeals to the fact that, again, without sounding too poetic, that our nature is to love. And so when we see a part of us that's not doing that, it hurts because we're in denial of our true self. It's like we're disappointed in who we know we are, who we can be. But it's such a magical mechanism to discover more love, in this case of self-love, right?

So compassion to self of like, oh, even though I was playing the role of the perfect boyfriend, which was my way of strategizing to not lose something that was of value to me, It was so well intended and innocent, you know, even to the point where sometimes, okay, there's really horrific things that happen in relationships that I don't condone.

So compassion to self of like, oh, even though I was playing the role of the perfect boyfriend, which was my way of strategizing to not lose something that was of value to me, It was so well intended and innocent, you know, even to the point where sometimes, okay, there's really horrific things that happen in relationships that I don't condone.

So compassion to self of like, oh, even though I was playing the role of the perfect boyfriend, which was my way of strategizing to not lose something that was of value to me, It was so well intended and innocent, you know, even to the point where sometimes, okay, there's really horrific things that happen in relationships that I don't condone.

I mean, people go through horrible forms of harm and abuse. But, you know, underneath it all, I really feel there's just a little boy or a little girl that just wants to connect. You know, I always talk about these three qualities I feel every human being wants, which is to be seen, heard, and held. And in the absence of the idea of ourself, we get to...

I mean, people go through horrible forms of harm and abuse. But, you know, underneath it all, I really feel there's just a little boy or a little girl that just wants to connect. You know, I always talk about these three qualities I feel every human being wants, which is to be seen, heard, and held. And in the absence of the idea of ourself, we get to...

I mean, people go through horrible forms of harm and abuse. But, you know, underneath it all, I really feel there's just a little boy or a little girl that just wants to connect. You know, I always talk about these three qualities I feel every human being wants, which is to be seen, heard, and held. And in the absence of the idea of ourself, we get to...

join in union there, which ironically is not to join, but really to reveal, right? Like I often joke with friends, as you know, because I can be a bit of a smart ass, but when people say, oh, wow, dude, I really connected with this chick. I'm like, well, no shit. You're already connected. You just got rid of the illusion that you're not.

join in union there, which ironically is not to join, but really to reveal, right? Like I often joke with friends, as you know, because I can be a bit of a smart ass, but when people say, oh, wow, dude, I really connected with this chick. I'm like, well, no shit. You're already connected. You just got rid of the illusion that you're not.

join in union there, which ironically is not to join, but really to reveal, right? Like I often joke with friends, as you know, because I can be a bit of a smart ass, but when people say, oh, wow, dude, I really connected with this chick. I'm like, well, no shit. You're already connected. You just got rid of the illusion that you're not.

So it's really just, it's that dissolution process again, right? It's the revelation of the fact that there is nothing but love and unity, but we have this sort of preconceived idea that has us think that we're in this dangerous world where we have to present ourself in a way so that we get loved and accepted. And it's so convoluted and exhausting.

So it's really just, it's that dissolution process again, right? It's the revelation of the fact that there is nothing but love and unity, but we have this sort of preconceived idea that has us think that we're in this dangerous world where we have to present ourself in a way so that we get loved and accepted. And it's so convoluted and exhausting.

So it's really just, it's that dissolution process again, right? It's the revelation of the fact that there is nothing but love and unity, but we have this sort of preconceived idea that has us think that we're in this dangerous world where we have to present ourself in a way so that we get loved and accepted. And it's so convoluted and exhausting.

And in the absence of all of that, you just get to truly be with another human.