I have admitted this before, and I anticipate this blog to be slightly controversial. One of my biggest social media irks is people flaunting their sexuality on social media, the hot body selfies and the semi-nude pictures, some of which is used to demonstrate their liberation and their free-spiritedness. I have no problem with this, although I have to question, is flaunting one’s body a sign of a free mind, heart and soul? I don’t know. It would depend on the person. Being liberated and free-spirited doesn’t necessarily require sexuality and dancing naked around bonfires.
In fact, in some instances, it falls into the old patriarchal expectation of sexual liberation. Many of whom prefer we liberate our bodies and not our hearts, minds and souls, simply because that is the best way to control the population and the powers above us get perverse satisfaction by the exploitations of our own bodies. It seems at times we unwittingly continue down the path of those who want to control us. A free heart, mind and soul are far more dangerous, than the exposing our bodies, which I contend is not liberating, but redefining our prison.
Secondly, what does it say for the youth of the world to suggest to be of value to society we must sexualize ourselves – men and women. What message are we sending to children? Do we want to empower their hearts, minds and souls, or tell them in order to gain recognition they must be sexy and hot? Think about our actions and what we are saying not just to other adults, but to the children watching us. Yes, we do want to have healthy body images, but is it always healthy to express ourselves through our bodies?
Not to be taken for a prude, this is where it comes to my own personal opinion. Whereas, I find the body (male and female) beautiful, I value the heart, mind and soul more. All bodies are beautiful. All of us, well, most of us are sexual creatures. Many don’t feel the need to exploit something that is so distinctly human. Congratulations. You have a body. You are a sexual person. So is nearly every person on the face the Earth. This is why I find hot, sexy selfie pictures antiquated and over-played. Yawn. We get it. You think you’re hot. Show is something more. As the Red Hot Chili Peppers sang, “Show me your soul.”
In a world so full of hate, when leaders of all kind – political and religious tell us who we should love and who we should hate, loving all is a total act of free-wheeling rebellion, and yes, we can love all people completely clothed. (Sorry for sarcasm)
A simple acknowledgement of someone can be all the difference, a hug or a hello. “I see you there. I feel you there,” may be enough to make not just a person’s day, but their year. It is telling someone good job for the work they created, or buying some poor struggling author’s book. (I know. I tried.) It is simply reaching out one’s hand beyond our immediate circle. This acceptance isn’t at all based on what we look like, who we are and what we do. We all deserve the same love and understanding. It is the basis for human connectedness.
Imagine a world of free minds. Hmm. Where have we heard that before? Imagine all the people, living life in peace…ooh…hooo. You may say, I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. Today, there is even a divide as to what is a “free mind.” With so many versions of the truth (another blog), how can we truly assess someone’s mind? Is it free, have they attached to some idea or ideology? What is having a free mind?
A free mind is one that has no attachments. When we align ourselves with a political ideology or religious dogma, our mind is not free. It doesn’t matter what side of the political spectrum we live or what our religious affiliation is, if we are too attached, and spend our time trying either to defend ourselves or impress our part, our mind is not free. A free mind is able to walk away from any discussion with the complete confidence it doesn’t fucking matter. In the grand scheme of all the universe, our little inklings and pondering, doesn’t mean a whole hell of lot. It only means something to us. So, we can speak our truth and have complete acceptance of someone else’s truth, even if we completely disagree. How this frees us, is those in power cannot control us. When our mind is freed, we can be of acceptance of others who have different thoughts and perspectives. They can only control us if we believe their dogma or get trapped in the division. This is freedom.
The soul is a little trickier. We all have one, the issue becomes have people lost touch with theirs? Is it completely gone, or screaming to come out, hoping for us to start listening the them? The soul too is not of the body, it is a spirit. So sorry, good cinematography and lighting enhancement cannot bring out the soul. I apologize again for the sarcasm. It comes out naturally. I can be a volcano of sarcasm. But I digress. Many can “look” soulful, but are they really? Pictures can be deceiving.
How do we set the soul free? Simple, by getting in touch with it through meditation, prayer, singing, dancing, painting, etc. etc. The soul is freed by doing what it is called to do, which could be anything from several hours of meditation to baking cupcakes. From the soulful output we can see and feel its effects. It may not be a masterpiece to others, but it speaks volumes to us. It frees us of past karma, transforming our present.
This is my soul’s wish for all people…to free themselves beyond the superficial. And I hate the word superficial. It sounds so superficial and judgmental. It’s just my desire to relate at different levels, and my disappointment when I don’t see us, humanity, moving forward into a more heart-centered, mindful and soulful existence. Like John Lennon, perhaps I am just a dreamer, but I know I am not the only one. Peace.
In fact, in some instances, it falls into the old patriarchal expectation of sexual liberation. Many of whom prefer we liberate our bodies and not our hearts, minds and souls, simply because that is the best way to control the population and the powers above us get perverse satisfaction by the exploitations of our own bodies. It seems at times we unwittingly continue down the path of those who want to control us. A free heart, mind and soul are far more dangerous, than the exposing our bodies, which I contend is not liberating, but redefining our prison.
Secondly, what does it say for the youth of the world to suggest to be of value to society we must sexualize ourselves – men and women. What message are we sending to children? Do we want to empower their hearts, minds and souls, or tell them in order to gain recognition they must be sexy and hot? Think about our actions and what we are saying not just to other adults, but to the children watching us. Yes, we do want to have healthy body images, but is it always healthy to express ourselves through our bodies?
Not to be taken for a prude, this is where it comes to my own personal opinion. Whereas, I find the body (male and female) beautiful, I value the heart, mind and soul more. All bodies are beautiful. All of us, well, most of us are sexual creatures. Many don’t feel the need to exploit something that is so distinctly human. Congratulations. You have a body. You are a sexual person. So is nearly every person on the face the Earth. This is why I find hot, sexy selfie pictures antiquated and over-played. Yawn. We get it. You think you’re hot. Show is something more. As the Red Hot Chili Peppers sang, “Show me your soul.”
In a world so full of hate, when leaders of all kind – political and religious tell us who we should love and who we should hate, loving all is a total act of free-wheeling rebellion, and yes, we can love all people completely clothed. (Sorry for sarcasm)
A simple acknowledgement of someone can be all the difference, a hug or a hello. “I see you there. I feel you there,” may be enough to make not just a person’s day, but their year. It is telling someone good job for the work they created, or buying some poor struggling author’s book. (I know. I tried.) It is simply reaching out one’s hand beyond our immediate circle. This acceptance isn’t at all based on what we look like, who we are and what we do. We all deserve the same love and understanding. It is the basis for human connectedness.
Imagine a world of free minds. Hmm. Where have we heard that before? Imagine all the people, living life in peace…ooh…hooo. You may say, I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. Today, there is even a divide as to what is a “free mind.” With so many versions of the truth (another blog), how can we truly assess someone’s mind? Is it free, have they attached to some idea or ideology? What is having a free mind?
A free mind is one that has no attachments. When we align ourselves with a political ideology or religious dogma, our mind is not free. It doesn’t matter what side of the political spectrum we live or what our religious affiliation is, if we are too attached, and spend our time trying either to defend ourselves or impress our part, our mind is not free. A free mind is able to walk away from any discussion with the complete confidence it doesn’t fucking matter. In the grand scheme of all the universe, our little inklings and pondering, doesn’t mean a whole hell of lot. It only means something to us. So, we can speak our truth and have complete acceptance of someone else’s truth, even if we completely disagree. How this frees us, is those in power cannot control us. When our mind is freed, we can be of acceptance of others who have different thoughts and perspectives. They can only control us if we believe their dogma or get trapped in the division. This is freedom.
The soul is a little trickier. We all have one, the issue becomes have people lost touch with theirs? Is it completely gone, or screaming to come out, hoping for us to start listening the them? The soul too is not of the body, it is a spirit. So sorry, good cinematography and lighting enhancement cannot bring out the soul. I apologize again for the sarcasm. It comes out naturally. I can be a volcano of sarcasm. But I digress. Many can “look” soulful, but are they really? Pictures can be deceiving.
How do we set the soul free? Simple, by getting in touch with it through meditation, prayer, singing, dancing, painting, etc. etc. The soul is freed by doing what it is called to do, which could be anything from several hours of meditation to baking cupcakes. From the soulful output we can see and feel its effects. It may not be a masterpiece to others, but it speaks volumes to us. It frees us of past karma, transforming our present.
This is my soul’s wish for all people…to free themselves beyond the superficial. And I hate the word superficial. It sounds so superficial and judgmental. It’s just my desire to relate at different levels, and my disappointment when I don’t see us, humanity, moving forward into a more heart-centered, mindful and soulful existence. Like John Lennon, perhaps I am just a dreamer, but I know I am not the only one. Peace.
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