Spiritual Alphabet -- Celibacy... from "incel" to "soulcel"? (conscious / soulful celibate)

A controversial topic that should be talked about more openly these days -- a choice for conscious celibacy and how that benefits personal creativity and spiritual growth...
Quotes mentioned in the video:
"Chastity is the flowering of man; and what are called Genius, Heroism, Holiness, and the like, are but various fruits which succeed it." - Henry David Thoreau, American essayist
"In order to achieve true spiritual illumination, one must extinguish the false light of sexual desire." - Samael Aun Weor, Colombian spiritual teacher
"The foundation of the spiritual life is chastity, and the light of chastity is the perception of God." - St. John of Kronstadt, Russian Orthodox priest
"The practice of celibacy is the supreme conduct. It is the most exalted of all austerities." - Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism
"Chastity is the cement of civilization and progress. Without it there would be no stability in society, and without it one cannot attain the Science of Life." - Mahatma Gandhi, Indian spiritual and political leader
"Celibacy is a means of purification of mind and attainment of spiritual enlightenment. It is a means, not an end in itself." - Swami Sivananda, Hindu spiritual teacher
"Sublimation is a way of dealing with the anxieties and tensions of reality by finding an outlet for them in creative activity." - Sigmund Freud

[@ShimmerBodyCream]

Happy to have stumbled upon your channel. I think we are seeing a resurgence of positive celibacy, especially in response to the commodification and exploitation of sexuality.

[@goodnessthentruth]

Very edgy!! In yoga, Brahmacharya (walking with god) can also mean celibacy. Most of us reinterpret it as purity of intention…. but this is another way to think about it thank you 😊👏