 A
history of abuse and labeling has created a tremendous strain on the
sexual consciousness of certain peoples around the world. The
ancestral memory of being labeled as animals to be studded and bred has
made them fearful of sexuality. What must be accepted and learned
is the understanding that one can be sexual and
still be spiritual.
Even in the abuses of the past,
these people were capable of loving and
sharing that love. Although the abuses
have changed, much of the
fear has not. Right now, there are many who become anxious,
nervous and uncomfortable in conversations about sex. They do it,
but they hide it. They make jokes about it in private; they
tell
stories about it in secret; when it comes to talking and sharing openly
about sex, they shy away. Sex is wonderful. Sex is good.
I like sex. Sex likes me. But don't take my word for it; try
it for yourself - with the lights on.
-- Iyanla Vanzant
(paraphrased) |
