Peevananda, thanks for your executive summary on American truckers. Here in Italy it's more or less the same, although American truckers remain mythical figures.
In your report you probably forgot about Steve's arrangement of the cockpit to clear out a meditation corner. And, I believe Steve is not interested with the lizards and other reptiles, if not to allow'em and share some meditation time, if they are up to it.
yes... i put a wool blanket down (it helps keep the earth currents to a minimal)and face the east or north if possible. Have not risen above the physical apparatus but would need something much more interesting spiritually speaking. So when these things arrise it usually is followed by a question about meditation or coming on this site for a visit or if those things don't work... just.. i need to rest now...
I believe that most of us are still working with physical desire depending on the degree of drive involved. Sex often gives us more understanding and appreciation towards others. That is one good side of it. I can't imagine paying for sex like you would appliances. There has to be a mutual attraction. Most people do not even have the capacity to understand the spiritual side of our physical expression. It often falls on deaf ears. So i would not say i am a celibate by personal choice as much as by a lack of compatibility in spiritual and physical attraction. Physical attraction having more than an animal magnetism. There are human beings that have an unearthly attraction. Perhaps most of you here understand. Human beings can have a very attractive power that sets them apart from others. A sensitivity, compassion, spiritual interests and...yes physical attraction as well. But to me just animal magnetism never really interested me.
Attraction is something that puts me in a state of awe and wonder. What is it about that soul that is so attractive? How are they able to shine so brightly?