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Ypunday ,
Thanks for making my point clear .
posted by
afzal50
on October 28, 2006 at 9:08 AM
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I agree w/ R sense that sexuality & spirtuality r connected.If partners R
right for each other, they will not have a perfect relationship as much as COMPLEMENT each others' energies, intentions and goals, including spiritual growth. The best of loves if only carnal, shall wither on the vines of a season that is transient after all.
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on October 28, 2006 at 9:06 AM
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Ypunday ,
Thanks.
posted by
afzal50
on October 28, 2006 at 9:02 AM
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Glad U liked Palms4Peace:"human hands unfurl flags of understanding now
we need agape" (that was another version of my original senryu paosted somewhere on a blogging site in the ether) Salaam--shanthi aum --ameen--amen
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on October 28, 2006 at 8:50 AM
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Ariala,
Thanks.
posted by
afzal50
on October 28, 2006 at 5:57 AM
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I agree with this...well said.
posted by
Ariala
on October 28, 2006 at 5:56 AM
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marieclaire66,
You have wonderfully understood and explained my point . Thanks.
posted by
afzal50
on October 28, 2006 at 1:36 AM
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Azfal...
the spiritual is no compensation for the physical, it holds the same importance whether you are in your prime or not. It is just that physical desires lust can masquerade as love. When you get old and wrinkly, you cannot rely on physical attraction anymore to rekindle love, this is love put to the test when difficulties of all kinds arise. Romantic love is no longer so important. The spiritual becomes more important than ever but it should always be there it just becomes more obvious and vital at that stage... Hope i made myself clear enough. it is my bedtime so I shall sleep on it.
posted by
marieclaire66
on October 28, 2006 at 1:30 AM
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Azfal...
I will let you know when I get to that point...The aging process is usually progressive, and love can be shown in affectionate non sexual ways too. Most people don't go out with a bang and lose their faculties like that, well hopefully not. I do take your point, the spiritual prevails over the physical. After the body is a temporary home for our soul. The body a mere temporary participant in our journey towards eternity.
posted by
marieclaire66
on October 28, 2006 at 1:25 AM
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Cunning Linguist ,
Thanks.
posted by
afzal50
on October 28, 2006 at 12:36 AM
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Interesting view
We are a mystery - unique day to day.
Melody
posted by
CunningLinguist
on October 28, 2006 at 12:34 AM
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star4you,
Thanks.
posted by
afzal50
on October 27, 2006 at 10:05 PM
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Sunny,
You are a greater lawyer now because you are a blogger and you are holding the brief of all emotionally deprived souls. Thanks.
posted by
afzal50
on October 27, 2006 at 10:05 PM
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marieclaire66,
I do agree with you but the realm of spiritual reality is greater than sexuality . What happens when you become old and your bodily desires are subdued , don't you rely on the spiritual relationship at that stage of life ?
posted by
afzal50
on October 27, 2006 at 10:04 PM
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Spiritual is always stronger, physical is momentary
posted by
star4sky5
on October 27, 2006 at 9:34 PM
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Afzal
Did you know that when I was younger....say aroung 14 or so, I had a desire to become a lawyer? I gave it up when they told me that in order to do it I would have to be able to interact with people.
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on October 27, 2006 at 9:19 PM
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Azfal.
Sex devoid of spirituality and love, soon dies, once satisfied. spirituality and love can survive and thrive without sex at least in theory. They are interdependent. Sex is the culmination of a spiritual union, not just a mere outlet to satisfy bodily needs, although it can stay at that level if there is no true spiritual connection in a couple. The realm of the physical and the spiritual are separate and yet part of the whole being. One should not be despised or denied or revered over the other.
posted by
marieclaire66
on October 27, 2006 at 9:12 PM
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Sunny,
You have sharp and analytical mind .Your thoughts always make sense .You have the ability to argue like a lawyer provided you hold the brief.Thanks.
posted by
afzal50
on October 27, 2006 at 9:05 PM
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Afzal
I mostly agree with your point. When you are in love with someone...sex, or lack of it, should not be a major issue.
However, it is natural, and as long as there is desire, and love in the relationship, sex becomes an outlet for sharing a lot of the emotions that are contained within. This can be a very fulfilling experience, as long as the sex drives are somewhat equal.
I guess I view it as two different parts of the whole. If that makes sense?
I guess if you looked at it from an astrological point of view... spirituality might be the "air sign" , where as sex may be the "fire" sign.
Maybe family and daily life would be the "earth sign" part of love.
Maybe the "water sign" would be the ability for love to "change" with circumstances.
Ok.... you probably think I'm a nut now. 
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on October 27, 2006 at 8:59 PM
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Moxie Maven,
I think you are absolutely right and I agree with you . Thanks for your brief and meaningful comment.
posted by
afzal50
on October 27, 2006 at 8:32 PM
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Passion ,
Great lovers have broken all barriers. Love is not made by size , weight , and colour , it is something which is felt in any form and shape provided you are in love .
posted by
afzal50
on October 27, 2006 at 8:31 PM
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Sunny,
May be I have not been able to put my point correctly . I was trying to say that sexuality is not that improtant if you are really in love with some one .I know than many here will not agree but that's how I see love to be more spiritual than sexual.
posted by
afzal50
on October 27, 2006 at 8:29 PM
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Some people's sex drive is naturally higher than others.
I can't recall ever being in a relationship where the sex died before the spiritual connection did.
posted by
Moxie_Maven
on October 27, 2006 at 8:18 PM
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I agree with some of this....
Your theory doesn't take into account the differences in us...social, cultural, physical....gender makes a huge difference. Age and many others affect the way we relate to one another and how we feel about love/sex/etc.
posted by
Passionflower
on October 27, 2006 at 8:15 PM
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Afzal
Interesting post, though somewhat confusing to me, in a way.
I guess it's because I view sexuality and spirituality as two completely different things. Though both can exist together, one is not really dependent on the other.
I do agree with some of your points though...as one's sexual needs can be temporarily satisfied, where one's spiritual needs.....well, I guess can be temporarily satisfied also, unless you're persistant. Hmmmm.....maybe I don't agree with your points? Maybe I'm not even sure what I'm talking about. 
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on October 27, 2006 at 8:07 PM
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