Let us talk, today, about sex.
You may be seeking a greater spiritual connection and sexual
activity would appear to be the antithesis of that.
Why do you believe this?
You seek enlightenment through controlled, repetitive,
directed activity, such as focused meditation, prayer or chanting. The purpose
of these activities is to move beyond the activity into a state of unrestrained
bliss and pleasure.
Sound familiar? A deliberate, directed action that erupts
into chaos.
Ancient societies incorporated sex into their spiritual
practices as it was thought to bring about a communion with the Divine. There are a few in your modern society that
still practice this.
So how did a holy act become a shameful abomination, used
only reluctantly for procreation?
Your judgment of sex comes from a primal fear of vulnerability.
A cave dweller enjoying an intimate evening with a mate, a tribal celebration
that erupts into group sex, set upon by an enemy or predator and unable to
defend themselves, would be a serious concern.
Ancient superstitions of “punishment” and “wrath of the gods” grew up
around these fears. They were picked up by societies and religions as a means
of controlling the population.
“But what about young people? What about sexual predators?”
you ask.
Your young ones have natural feelings that you fail to
explain to them, or convince them that they are unnatural. They rebel against
you and have sex because they cannot overcome these urges and because it is
forbidden.
Sexual predators do harm. That is never acceptable. Usually,
they operate from a sense of deep shame that was instilled in them through
humiliation or abuse.
Consensual, safe sex behind closed doors harms no one. The
only Divine hand at work is the one who gave you these urges that lead to
amazing pleasure.
What a generous gift to waste over guilt.
Enjoy your sexual pleasure. While you travel through your life,
on this planet, it is an experience not to be missed. ~Silas
