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Is it harmful to imagine yourself having sex with someone you know? Some say sexual fantasizing is a healthy and natural part of being human, others call it astral rape. What do you think??

No, none of those are my intent. However, as I had mentionned in another thread, I have a strange disposition about worrying that my thoughts are affecting others. I worry essentially because I am somewhat paranoid in the sense that I dont know if I am unconsciosuly projecting an subconscious intent that might be harmful, without my even knowing it. As far as conscious intent goes, I only project the very best and most loving and respectful that I possibly can, but I never feel 100% sure.

Ive tried to commit myself to many spiritual practices over the years, but my libido is now pretty high. It's a dirty privilege indeed to indulge myself with a quick hit of fantasy derived dopamine. I m far from advanced. I don't yet see how I would want to part with my libido! Kar3n, how would I know the difference between just fantasizing and energetically connecting?? Of course, I set my intention, but I can't know what happens beyond that, and it just makes me worry about it like I am doing something wrong. Ocfcourse, Id rather evolve, but for the time being, seems like it is what it is

Fair enough, so what about the person on the receiving end, will their life be impacted in any way? Karmically? I am of course assuming a fairly healthy fantasy (although that would be quite debatable, wouldn't it? LOL) Let's speak as adults here, I mean most of us with libidos do have naughty minds Ps: I have to admit I do feel like a child asking this question, but I sometimes get the image of an über feminist type putting her clothes back on and whacking me over the face for my mental sin!

Hi guys, I just began studying Acupuncture at University and although I've been a huge fan and practitioner of Taoism since 2012, I'm starting to get a bit "oversaturated" with Chinese medicine and the sheer amount of theoretical knowledge in our curriculum. I'm halfway through my first semester and I'm starting to get sick to the stomach at the thought of having to memorize all the theory. With all due respect, a lot of it (TCM) seems to be slapped together in a kind of non-chalant way, is completely subjective and is at the end of the day, moderately effective at best. I find it bland and boring as hell. At least with science you get the excitement of discovering something new, but with TCM it's like studying religion. Yes, I'm viewing the pessimistic side of the coin, but I am wondering if I should just commit and/or revivify my relationship with TCM or choose another career path altogether... This is coming together with a deeper longing of abandoning all these so-called ancient traditions; ALL the religions, all philosophies, and dream up something much bigger and more embracing of our current times.

http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2013/10/25/chairman-mao-inventor-of-traditional-chinese-medicine/ Is this true ?

Glad to be a part of the community. Thanks for being there! I look forward to exchanging ideas, giving and receiving.