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Back into the Black Hole

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 admin

Cosmic dust is what we are,Remnants of an ancient star,Drifted to a distant shore,To dance a while in sunlight,Then slip away into the night,Back into

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Across a Field of Clover Running

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 admin

Across a field of clover running, Through the dew-wet sward I go, Laws of earth and heaven shunning, Through the streams of sunshine flow. Bees

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Where I am Sown

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 admin

Blessed be the flower of hope;That sprouts roots in any soil,With all weather willing to cope,To reap the reward of toil! I will feast on

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A Distant Rose

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

I sought a very exceptional rose;   A flower supreme in every way – Bloom that not age, nor blight, nor aphid knows,   Whose

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Sometimes Forever Never Comes

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

Autumn flower, in this remiss hour, sunset lingers, persevering! Bonny countenance, that dost almost entice winter to spare her frost! Winter whispers in the brisk

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Summer Portrait

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

No more tears! Save sorrow for later years    When no morrow comes with the setting sun. Being well enough cheers most mortal fears   

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Shadows and Sand

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

     We are only shadows and sand, Blending into deepening shades of dusk.      We are fire in mystery’s hand, Fragrance of bloom lost to

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Rose for a Nightingale

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

Nightingale, thou art not forlorn, Thy sacrifice not made in vain That hung thy life upon a thorn, And tempered true love with its stain.

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To Bathe in Eternal Rain

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

Do you fear to be free? Are you afraid to fly, To be, but not to be, To be born as you die, To bathe

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The Haunted House of Mink Creek

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

Below Mink Creek Steeps there is an old homestead,Or was – now just a square of foundation stonesThat ranging cattle sometimes use as a bed.There

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Anything Outdoors with Steve

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Why has religion often viewed sexuality as something to control, repress, or even fear? In Religion & Sexuality, Alan Watts explores the deep tension between spiritual traditions and human desire, questioning whether religious restrictions on sex come from true wisdom or from a need for institutional power.

Watts contrasts Western religious guilt with Eastern traditions like Tantra, which embrace sexuality as a sacred and transformative force. He invites us to see desire not as sinful but as a natural, even mystical, part of life. Can we move beyond outdated beliefs and embrace a more harmonious understanding of spirituality and sensuality?

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In Religion & Sexuality, Alan Watts explores the deep and often problematic relationship between religious teachings and human sexuality. He examines how different cultures and traditions have framed sexual desire—sometimes as sacred, other times as sinful—and questions whether these attitudes stem from genuine spiritual wisdom or from social control mechanisms.

Key Themes in Religion & Sexuality

1. Sexual Repression in Religious Traditions
o Many religious systems, especially in the West, have historically treated sexuality as something to be controlled or denied. Watts critiques how doctrines promoting celibacy, modesty, and guilt around sex are often more about maintaining institutional power than about true spiritual enlightenment.

2. Sex as a Spiritual Experience
o Watts contrasts Western religious repression with Eastern traditions, particularly Tantric Buddhism and Hinduism, where sexuality is not seen as an obstacle to spirituality but as a path toward higher consciousness. He suggests that, rather than denying desire, one can approach it with awareness and reverence.

3. The Fear of Pleasure and Control Over Desire
o Many religious teachings equate pleasure with temptation and sin, creating a deep-seated conflict in people’s minds. Watts argues that this fear-based approach can lead to guilt, shame, and psychological repression, rather than true moral or spiritual growth.

4. The Link Between Sexuality and Mysticism
o In contrast to restrictive religious dogma, Watts points out that deep spiritual experiences—whether through meditation, ecstatic states, or even sexuality—often share similar qualities. Both involve transcendence of the ego, surrender to a greater force, and a profound sense of unity.

5. Liberating Ourselves from Outdated Beliefs
o Watts encourages us to question inherited attitudes toward sex and spirituality. Instead of seeing them as opposing forces, he suggests embracing a more harmonious view—one that recognizes desire as a natural, beautiful, and even sacred part of existence.

Why Religion & Sexuality Matters Today

In a world still shaped by conflicting messages about sex, Watts’ insights remain highly relevant. His perspective challenges the notion that spirituality requires repression and invites individuals to reclaim a healthier, more enlightened relationship with both their bodies and their beliefs.

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