Utilizing the External for Personal Transformation
For those who don't have a sexual partner, which means not having a sexual outlet (masturbation just doesn't do the trick), unexpressed sexual energy results in various kinds of toxicity. Besides finding a sexual partner, another solution to this issue is to have a high level of activity. Basically, there needs to be something to do beyond meditations. This especially holds true for men.
By design, men are more action-oriented, and a lack of activity results in not just stagnation, but also vulnerability to lurker influence/possession. It's not when one is at a place of work or active in public when issues arise. It's instead when one is sitting around for long periods of time with nothing to do. It's fine to relax, but when there is only relaxation, the outcome can be catastrophic.
(Personally, I live in an isolated location. It's difficult to find steady work and so forth, and goofing off is highly encouraged. The state I live in encourages homelessness, stoners, and hard drug use. There is a constant vibe of stagnation and laziness to contend with, almost like an 'etheric fog.')
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy utilizes external action to alter internal states, which is a major breakthrough. Usually, we are told to only find the answers from within, and even to not engage much with the external world. This mentality can be found in various spiritual teachings, with a strong emphasis on being and a disregard for doing.
A phrase like "Nothing external can get to me" is half true. Yes, it's important to focus on inner being and to not allow undesired external circumstances to 'get under one's skin.' However, the external can be used as a powerful tool for growth and evolution.
Spiritual teachings give half of the equation. The other half is working with the external to elevate inner being. Just as the inner can influence the outer, so can the outer influence the inner. The outer can be a powerful tool for personal change and transformation.
I would like to thank an awesome commenter for having a conversation in the comments about this on my post, "It's For The Best."
Oh yeah!
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