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To what extent can spouses influence one another throughout their lives? Which has a greater influence on the other, and how can they increase their positive influence?
From the beginning to the end of their lives, spouses influence one another. The extent of this influence depends on how closely their souls are connected to the Source of all being. To increase their positive influence, they should move forward in harmony and with a shared sense of purpose, so that their journey of devotion does not falter. Their respective levels of faith and God-consciousness also play a role.
Each spouse, by virtue of being a sign of the Most Exalted, plays an influential role throughout the whole of life.
When emotions distract a person from the One to whom the sign points, they are liable to lose momentum and become sluggish on the path of servitude.
The path of servitude must be travelled together, in step and according to a shared order and rhythm; otherwise, any form of companionship will weaken their spiritual progress.
Whichever spouse is more deeply connected in spirit to the centre and source of existence will, accordingly, have a greater influence on the other’s journey of servitude.
Positive influence grows with increasing faith and piety.