As explored in an earlier blog, it can be seen how the collective subconscious mind of man can reveal its inner secrets and obstacles in the form of art and fiction. This can be seen with pornography as well.
Pornography (literally meaning ‘writing about prostitutes) is a broad term used today to describe a phenomenon, which is essentially a revelation of mankind’s obsession with its own darker side of sexuality. A study in history reveals that, art in the form of paintings and sculptures, has depicted this obsession exploring from mild erotic events in the past to the disturbing ‘hard core’ pornography of today and especially more disturbing, child pornography. If one reaches beyond the very graphic nature of especially modern day pornography, will one notice the deeper symbology reflecting mankind’s dilemma:
‘Sex’ is the word subscribed to the reproductive duality of many living organisms. In plain reductionist terms, it is a mere natural process of evolution. But this duality has very strong psycho-sociological implications, especially so in our species.
Sexuality has a very broad spectrum of ‘being’, and is different to everyone on the planet, as well as different epochs of our existence. To some, sexuality is a mere form of recreation (especially current western culture); to others seen as something ‘unclean’ (as by some religious sects) and to ancient scholars of Tantra, it was seen as a way for man and woman – thus the masculine and feminine counterparts of the dualistic nature of the Universe – to unite, and reach a state of Oneness with the Universe. Sexuality, expressed in a balanced and ‘spiritual’ way (as in Tantra), is then an ode to the time before creation, when all was One.
It is sad then to see the darker symbols of current sexuality – expressed as pornography – revealing our shallow existence: an essentially male dominated billion-dollar industry showing graphic images of the female form being violated by means that cannot be discussed in this blog. It is even more sad and alarming to see this same industry growing in the child aspect.
Pornography is the reflection of an imbalance in the masculine and feminine aspects of our society. As the feminine aspect gains ground, so in reaction, the pornography becomes more abusively violent and graphic; spreading its horrendous tentacles into the younger ages, depicting the rape of innocence as well.
If we can recognize that pornography is the reflection, symptom and symbol of our own unbalanced collective dark side – our lost connection to our own duality, each other and the One – then we can change from within, and seek a more balanced and ‘spiritual’ way of re-uniting the sexual duality within. We can then – using our balanced male/ female sensual energy - find sensual peace, escape this destructive obsession and move on to greater things.
Pornography (literally meaning ‘writing about prostitutes) is a broad term used today to describe a phenomenon, which is essentially a revelation of mankind’s obsession with its own darker side of sexuality. A study in history reveals that, art in the form of paintings and sculptures, has depicted this obsession exploring from mild erotic events in the past to the disturbing ‘hard core’ pornography of today and especially more disturbing, child pornography. If one reaches beyond the very graphic nature of especially modern day pornography, will one notice the deeper symbology reflecting mankind’s dilemma:
‘Sex’ is the word subscribed to the reproductive duality of many living organisms. In plain reductionist terms, it is a mere natural process of evolution. But this duality has very strong psycho-sociological implications, especially so in our species.
Sexuality has a very broad spectrum of ‘being’, and is different to everyone on the planet, as well as different epochs of our existence. To some, sexuality is a mere form of recreation (especially current western culture); to others seen as something ‘unclean’ (as by some religious sects) and to ancient scholars of Tantra, it was seen as a way for man and woman – thus the masculine and feminine counterparts of the dualistic nature of the Universe – to unite, and reach a state of Oneness with the Universe. Sexuality, expressed in a balanced and ‘spiritual’ way (as in Tantra), is then an ode to the time before creation, when all was One.
It is sad then to see the darker symbols of current sexuality – expressed as pornography – revealing our shallow existence: an essentially male dominated billion-dollar industry showing graphic images of the female form being violated by means that cannot be discussed in this blog. It is even more sad and alarming to see this same industry growing in the child aspect.
Pornography is the reflection of an imbalance in the masculine and feminine aspects of our society. As the feminine aspect gains ground, so in reaction, the pornography becomes more abusively violent and graphic; spreading its horrendous tentacles into the younger ages, depicting the rape of innocence as well.
If we can recognize that pornography is the reflection, symptom and symbol of our own unbalanced collective dark side – our lost connection to our own duality, each other and the One – then we can change from within, and seek a more balanced and ‘spiritual’ way of re-uniting the sexual duality within. We can then – using our balanced male/ female sensual energy - find sensual peace, escape this destructive obsession and move on to greater things.
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