Message #39974

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Steve,

I am agreeing with you when you say that it can be dangerous to deny physical expression.

In my previous post I talked about carnal desires interfering with relationships and friendships.

You said nothing about sex work. I used it as an example saying there are ways to satisfy repressed urges but even then there are greater desires that might go unfulfilled.

The challenge with desire is this; Once the genie is let out of the bottle it is not satisfied with an inch and next wants to take a mile. It’s like corralling a wild horse. I suppose that’s why we have the convention of marriage. In many ways that has even proven ineffective. That is why we practice yoga; to gain some control.