The Way of the Superior Man by David Deidaby Parker on TwosDo not allow yourself to be swayed from your truth, from the direction of your heartThe money is secondary. If you were poor but totally conscious, happy, full of integrity, fearless, humorous, loving, and giving of your fullest gift to the world and to your woman, she wouldn’t complain about lack of moneyThe deeper issue is that you didn’t do what you said you would. You gave her your word, and you didn’t follow through. She can’t trust what you say. And this hurts her, deeplyYour word is a demonstration of your purposeAlthough she would never admit it, she wants to feel that her man would be willing to sacrifice their relationship for the sake of his highest powerWomen want to know why when you ask for somethingIf you have discovered the purpose springing from your deepest core, and if your entire life is aligned by this deep purpose, your woman will feel the truth of your choices. Though she may not always like your choices, she will love them, and she will love you for having the courage to live your truthRestore love and happiness in the present moment, don’t justify your little mistake by referring to your long line of successesYou become more responsible by knowing your deepest purpose, and then arranging your finances and spiritual life from that knowingnessIf your purpose is to become ever more free of your self-burdens and give your true gift to the world, then a spiritually mature woman—who won’t let you slather in your comfy habits of security and distraction—may be an excellent ally for your journeyThe superior man knows that he is only truly happy when giving his gift, fully and to the last dropThe principal bodily key to mastering the world and women is maintaining a full and open front of the body at all times. The best method is through full and relaxed breathing, drawing energy down the front, and freeing attention from neurotic self-concernIf the front of your body has accumulated tension, throughout the day and throughout the years, you will hardly be able to sit up straight. Your belly and chest will be tight. Your thoughts will center on yourself. Your energy will remain constrictive in your head and awareness limited to self-concernYour belly and lower abdomen are special places of power. If your breath does not reach these areas, you can’t recharge your batteries. You will feel weak and unsure of yourself. Your effect in the world will be minimal, less than your full potentialInhale deeply, through your nose, and breathe through whatever tensions you notice in your body. Inhale deeply into your lower belly. Then exhaleWhenever you notice that you are mulling over your own problems, knotting energy into your body as tension, take that energy and create a gift for others