A Mystic's Drift in Societal Whoas

Why do we need a Mystic’s perspective on society ever-changing, or amid change? Mystics are here and part of society’s culture and from one perspective a substantial mark on the fabric of time. As society changes so do people that make it up and so Mystics are part of that reflection. Therefore this writing offers that perspective, perhaps in a world view. Why is it important? To provide a newer avenue of thought for those not branched in mysticism or grounded in systems of reason and to consider independent thinking as meaning striving for the best.

Regarding society (not the spirit-world however, ahem, they can be the same but in this particular article are not) from a middle perspective (what’s left or right ?) around the world in various perspectives, this is an essay style prerogative to be considered as a philosophically based viewpoint, never a criticism. An inspired preamble from a spiritualist. Not to challenge nor support things I don’t understand, nor critique. Just some thoughts.

Water’s circling, I continue my thinking, whoa about relationships between men and women. Relationships as a human institution represent harmony in spirit. As a mystic, I begin with a better question, are relationships a social institution anymore? (Who has time for one?) More and more people are considering being single for a longer time. To know what they want. Extending the exploration process. Putting off marriage and children has become more popular over the past decade, even into the 40s of age.

I remember going to the beach one day with friends when we were all in our late 20's. One was lamenting how long it took her to find a boyfriend. She spoke gently to her daughter half-jokingly, "when you grow up you don't want to be an old maid like me, just settle and don't be so picky." The other two of us chimed simultaneously, "don't settle," and we all laughed. Some people are lucky and they meet the right person, where everything clicks. Others marry for security and yet others because it is the expectation at a certain age. Don't make it all about sex and maintain your interests throughout are the keys to happiness.

Does a relationship enhance individuality? For a mystic, I use the term for an explanation. My answer is in either regard, a loving bond could be the better choice spiritually, with a higher power. To channel the greatest light, what’s better than this? Is spirituality a relationship with God? Yes, it should be. Is that then a relationship? Yes, one that forgoes the physical aspects of a loving bond with not only the greatest but highest mind. Loving your mind can first make possible a clear path to that bond or person.

Today is a day for options for relationships, sexual choices abound. Aromantic, Alloromantic, Agender, Asexual, Sex-repulsed, Cupiosexual, Greysexuality, Greyromantic. The list goes on but what changes in terms of two people relating to one another? Nothing really, perhaps what is important is to recognize the common bond that makes us all human is love.

As for the issue of celibacy. It’s not an issue, it’s also a choice, mine. I'm saving it and I am worth it. Life is much simpler. A better choice for a Mystic who is spiritual IN choice not by choice (choice as a better “c” word). Am I in love with myself? Am not. Do I love myself? I do. Is that the best choice? You bet. Now you got it. Perhaps not your choice but still a choice.

We’re all humans, aren’t we? Perhaps the word human-est is better. Per to est, the lattice swells when society’s heart grows large in structures both material and spiritual. What is the best human but human-est. Perhaps a free-love movement meaning love without sex would restore some meaning to our choices. Be rebels with a cause because the earth and nature might be eroding people, but let not our hearts.

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