In contemplating the intertwining of spirituality and sexuality, we are drawn into one of the deepest mysteries of existence — where the pulse of life itself speaks through both longing and devotion. Here, the sacred and the sensual are not opposites, but mirrors, each reflecting the infinite desire for union, presence, and transcendence. To honor both is to recognize the holy artistry of being human: vessels of both stardust and soul, bearing the luminous tension of spirit embodied.
May this exploration remind us that true sacredness does not deny the body but blesses it — inviting every breath, every touch, every prayer into the great dance of becoming. What new wholeness might emerge when we no longer fear the places where divinity and desire meet? ♾️
The luminous tension of embodied spirit—between the sacred plan of reproduction and its pleasures and the divine offer of transformation. They are not naturally in tension, but how few of us are enlightened young enough to avoid the tension passed down to us through the generations.
Whether we answer the duty of reproduction or simply choose its pleasures, we still must decide whether to accept the offer of transformation—no matter how much our stardust and soul intertwine.
Our stardust embodied spirit will disembody either way, with or without a soul transformed. May we accept the offer of transformation above all the fleeting moments the earth has to offer, for such moments cannot transform the essence of our eternal being.
Help me here. I tend to sort of skim over ideas because I rush. I attempted to go slowly and reread your post, your article.
I was at first like the one who seemed critical of your use of sexuality as the identity of each of us. Being brought up in a kind of puritanical family/society I do not consciously consider the influence of sexuality on my thinking or other’s thinking.
So both trumps and so many others’ personal sexual blindness causes us to be unable to love each other as leader, constituents - or anyone else really.
Because of our similarity of conscience we are mor able to share ideas, disagreement and some respect. Therefore we more nearly can love one another as Word wants us to do.
Sexual blindness causes people to frequently over react to so many thoughts and ideas leading to misunderstandings leading to hate/murder.
People who can move to agapé must first move from their blindness. Breathing air into their consciences and finally recognizing the agapé names of others, names of light of others.
It’s transforming from the physical reality of our sex. Then our spirituality in us will rise making it possible to come to Word as the children and learn our own identity.?
You sound like those of us who see themselves as spiritual beings with a sexual/gender body who believe their soul/identity cannot transform until their body dies. Yes?
If so, the reason you cannot love those who see themselves as sexual beings with a spirit is that you’re still working from the same untransformed soul as they are. We are closer to transforming because we want to love them, but still need to realize that we are agape names in Word before Name.
You probably know that Greek has four words for love, agape being the unconditional love. Love in English can be for God, life or a pizza. Doesn't really matter in the end though since it only matters what is in the heart, which does not use Greek or English. But it can help explain things quicker in writing sometimes.
Very deep and spiritually said and may I add though, that in the body politics, too often one's sex is used as weapon, he who is perfect, may he or she caste the first stone and at the recent passing of the much beloved Pope, he had said things like, who am I to criticize.
There are many a vice, drugs, alcohol, so why as to you chose Sex, as a topic to perhaps single out, does make me ponder🤔
I chose to focus on sexuality because it is an essential issue for Democrats and Republicans to discuss when we build the bridge of reconciliation.
Evangelicals follow one moral standard and believe all else is decadence. But when Jesus was asked by two of his disciples if they should bring down those who wouldn’t follow him, he simply said no. For his teaching is about choice, making democracy the perfect place for his teaching.
But democracy is also about consensus, so we need to show them the maturity of a moral standard different than theirs and show them that we can love them despite their different standard—with or without being Christians ourselves.
I see, thanks for that clarification, what you seek is a high road to expect to see happen, especially in today's climate and coming from the evangelical right, their rigidness against differences and yet, they embrace someone as Trump, who is so Anti ethical to anything of Nobleses, of good will, of quite simply empathy, that the far right, would embrace such a man, leaves me with such aversion to them all
Think about it. They are so offended by other moral standards that they will tolerate Trump’s moral standard to outlaw all others. It’s repeated throughout history. The only way to resist it is to rise above all moral standards and practice the principle of loving the enemies of conscience, those who use moral standards to judge others.
A deeply thoughtful piece, George. Your reflections on conscience (suneidesis), spiritual blindness, and transformative love resonate strongly.
I embody both masculine and feminine energies naturally and authentically, and I've experienced firsthand the judgments that come from society’s blindness. Yet, as you beautifully highlighted, genuine spiritual love rises above such limitations.
Thank you for offering such deep insights. Your writing is healing and inspiring.
In contemplating the intertwining of spirituality and sexuality, we are drawn into one of the deepest mysteries of existence — where the pulse of life itself speaks through both longing and devotion. Here, the sacred and the sensual are not opposites, but mirrors, each reflecting the infinite desire for union, presence, and transcendence. To honor both is to recognize the holy artistry of being human: vessels of both stardust and soul, bearing the luminous tension of spirit embodied.
May this exploration remind us that true sacredness does not deny the body but blesses it — inviting every breath, every touch, every prayer into the great dance of becoming. What new wholeness might emerge when we no longer fear the places where divinity and desire meet? ♾️
The luminous tension of embodied spirit—between the sacred plan of reproduction and its pleasures and the divine offer of transformation. They are not naturally in tension, but how few of us are enlightened young enough to avoid the tension passed down to us through the generations.
Whether we answer the duty of reproduction or simply choose its pleasures, we still must decide whether to accept the offer of transformation—no matter how much our stardust and soul intertwine.
Our stardust embodied spirit will disembody either way, with or without a soul transformed. May we accept the offer of transformation above all the fleeting moments the earth has to offer, for such moments cannot transform the essence of our eternal being.
Help me here. I tend to sort of skim over ideas because I rush. I attempted to go slowly and reread your post, your article.
I was at first like the one who seemed critical of your use of sexuality as the identity of each of us. Being brought up in a kind of puritanical family/society I do not consciously consider the influence of sexuality on my thinking or other’s thinking.
So both trumps and so many others’ personal sexual blindness causes us to be unable to love each other as leader, constituents - or anyone else really.
Because of our similarity of conscience we are mor able to share ideas, disagreement and some respect. Therefore we more nearly can love one another as Word wants us to do.
Sexual blindness causes people to frequently over react to so many thoughts and ideas leading to misunderstandings leading to hate/murder.
People who can move to agapé must first move from their blindness. Breathing air into their consciences and finally recognizing the agapé names of others, names of light of others.
It’s transforming from the physical reality of our sex. Then our spirituality in us will rise making it possible to come to Word as the children and learn our own identity.?
You sound like those of us who see themselves as spiritual beings with a sexual/gender body who believe their soul/identity cannot transform until their body dies. Yes?
If so, the reason you cannot love those who see themselves as sexual beings with a spirit is that you’re still working from the same untransformed soul as they are. We are closer to transforming because we want to love them, but still need to realize that we are agape names in Word before Name.
And since Word told us to be like Name and love the enemies of our conscience, we must be able to transform in this lifetime.
It’s not often I hear the word agape used!
You probably know that Greek has four words for love, agape being the unconditional love. Love in English can be for God, life or a pizza. Doesn't really matter in the end though since it only matters what is in the heart, which does not use Greek or English. But it can help explain things quicker in writing sometimes.
I do know that, which is why I liked your use of the word
Very deep and spiritually said and may I add though, that in the body politics, too often one's sex is used as weapon, he who is perfect, may he or she caste the first stone and at the recent passing of the much beloved Pope, he had said things like, who am I to criticize.
There are many a vice, drugs, alcohol, so why as to you chose Sex, as a topic to perhaps single out, does make me ponder🤔
Thanks for caring, John.
I chose to focus on sexuality because it is an essential issue for Democrats and Republicans to discuss when we build the bridge of reconciliation.
Evangelicals follow one moral standard and believe all else is decadence. But when Jesus was asked by two of his disciples if they should bring down those who wouldn’t follow him, he simply said no. For his teaching is about choice, making democracy the perfect place for his teaching.
But democracy is also about consensus, so we need to show them the maturity of a moral standard different than theirs and show them that we can love them despite their different standard—with or without being Christians ourselves.
I see, thanks for that clarification, what you seek is a high road to expect to see happen, especially in today's climate and coming from the evangelical right, their rigidness against differences and yet, they embrace someone as Trump, who is so Anti ethical to anything of Nobleses, of good will, of quite simply empathy, that the far right, would embrace such a man, leaves me with such aversion to them all
Think about it. They are so offended by other moral standards that they will tolerate Trump’s moral standard to outlaw all others. It’s repeated throughout history. The only way to resist it is to rise above all moral standards and practice the principle of loving the enemies of conscience, those who use moral standards to judge others.
A deeply thoughtful piece, George. Your reflections on conscience (suneidesis), spiritual blindness, and transformative love resonate strongly.
I embody both masculine and feminine energies naturally and authentically, and I've experienced firsthand the judgments that come from society’s blindness. Yet, as you beautifully highlighted, genuine spiritual love rises above such limitations.
Thank you for offering such deep insights. Your writing is healing and inspiring.
in quiet strength and sound,
Afterforever ✨🎵
I humble myself before your beauty in Name.
Deep gratitude to you, George.
in quiet strength and sound,
Afterforever ✨🎵