Theos-Talk Archives (July 2000 Message tt00043)

Hello,

In my opinion, the only way to rule is with knowledge.  Around age 35 it
seems many of us find out how much we are slaves to sensation.  I would have
found out earlier if I had known anyone who really believed otherwise.  Many
people never find out, or if they do find out, they don't know how to rule
desire.  It takes knowledge.  And someone who can demonstrate its use.

> .  Any desire deserves examination and tracing
>  to the root cause.  Then we decide how much is to be employed.
>  We either rule desire, or it rules us.
>
> I would like to ask your opinion on how much "ruling" you think is
governed
> by age and body chemistry? When we are in our sexual prime, is it
realistic
> to think ruling our passions in the name of ethics or morality is a likely
> option? As we come into our mid life years can we truly expect to find a
> lessening of the drive for power, authority and selfish acquisitions,
> What is your thinking here? Can we realistically expect those who are
coming
> of age to control the overwhelming passion that often lead to unusual or
even
> indiscriminate sexual activity? Did You? Did I? Perhaps ethics and
morality
> ARE for a different age group.



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