How have any of your past sex relations caused you to feel shame due to “manipulation, ego, lust or false pride”?
Just Can’t Get Enough (The Saturdays)
Shame Can Hurt You More Than You Think
*Tiesto- Kaleidoscope
Rainforest Nature Meditation LP (8:04:03)
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4 responses to “Even if We Try to Pray it Away … Sex Lurks in the Undertow – Step 4”
Good morning everyone + happy Tuesday. Here is today’s thought. Give today your very best shot. Blessings. BB
I still feel shame about my past, but nothing lately. But I will be doing my inventory so I will be able to start dealing with it.
When I pursued sex it was to feed my inner need for intimacy. Today I know there are at least six types of intimacy and only one of them is sexual: physical, non-sexual intimacy, emotional intimacy, intellectual intimacy, financial intimacy, spiritual intimacy, and finally sexual intimacy. Intimacy requires my being trusting and trustworthy. Intimacy requires truth in communication. Intimacy requires conscious, mindful participation. Tall order!
I can’t think of anything lately. Throughout my drinking life, my lust and alcoholism combined to do things I was ashamed of. I’m sure I’ve hurt people, but lucky for them and I, I never manipulated or caused anyone serious harm.