Alyson and I have some exciting news to share with you—we’ve recently got engaged! We’ve been on an evolutionary journey to this point for some time, and we’re both excited to shift into this next adventure in our life. We recorded this co-host conversation in the mountains of Aspen, Colorado, sitting next to a river at the foot of the grottos. This is a special couples episode all about conscious relationships. If you’re someone who seeks to improve the relationship you’re in or find the one that you deserve, this is the episode for you. If we can do it, anyone can.   07:55 — An update: We’re engaged! Spilling the secret on Instagram Making the engagement ceremony special The emotions Luke felt at that moment Being your full self with each other   23:18 — Doing the work Mutual, radical acceptance Gravitating towards different environments Not being too reactive to the moment and being present Things are not perfect but they are almost always positive   33:47 — Returning to your center We all need more self-awareness How to return to center when you feel removed from reality Spending years facing uncomfortability   42:05 — The futility of perfectionism You get closer to perfection the less you try Sharing how we met in Episode 275 Feeling survivors guilt for having a good relationship Finding the fine line between having compassion and empathy or allowing someone to take responsibility   53:05 — Noticing your dysfunctional patterns How two people on different paths can come together through a shared purpose Examining your dysfunctional patterns from past relationships How addiction damages families When a relationship feels “right” because it’s familiar… to your previous dysfunction. Having someone on the outside to notice blind spots   01:00:42 — Healthy boundaries Knowing how to hold healthy boundaries is the key to any healthy relationship Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is remove yourself from a situation Don’t cosign people’s bullshit When boundaries are crossed as a kid, they don’t learn how to apply boundaries Figuring out who you need to be in order to be in a relationship   01:13:00 — Learning different lessons Doing the work yourself or while in relationships Feeling what comes up through Source or through experience Uncovering lessons through the use of plant medicine Finding your personal value and what you have to bring to the relationship Knowing who you are, your strengths and weaknesses   01:29:12 — Our need to be respected We need to be respected by others, but it can’t happen until we respect ourselves Knowing what it takes to put in the work Not allowing others to disrespect you Learning to value yourself and have the capacity to value others Falling in love with yourself   01:39:59 — Higher Power Couples Helping people find love or deepen love in their relationship Finding faith Follow us on Instagram at @higherpowercouple Feeling the call to share more expression about love We need one another Alyson’s Spirit School course: A Life-Changing + Healing Shamanic Journeying Online Course Tools to clear anxiety & stress Blessed healing energies that serve your greatest good Eight very different guided shamanic journeys where all you have to do is relax & let yourself receive   More about this episode. Watch it on YouTube.   JOIN MY NEW ONLINE EMF HOME SAFETY MASTERCLASS! Visit www.lukestorey.com/emfmasterclass to join. Only $149! Are you aware of the dangers of EMF exposure in your home, but have no idea where to start when it comes to finding, and fixing them?  Are you concerned about your exposure to the current 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless networks now activated in most major cities? Have you attempted to test the levels yourself using EMF meters you found online and ended up confused and frustrated? EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) are one of the most toxic elements in our living and work environments. Due to the technical nature of accurately testing for them—and the training req