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Dildos
What They
Are And What Factors To Consider In Choosing One
Intimate Shaving
The Best Tools For Getting Those Sensitive Areas!
Female
Ejaculation
One Couple's Story
When
Is Infidelity Okay?
Our Perspective
The Holistic Wisdom Reader's Forum
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How
To Choose A Dildo
What
They Are
And What Factors To Consider In Choosing
One
Lisa
S. Lawless, Ph.D., C.E.O.
Holistic Wisdom Founder
The
question of what exactly constitutes a dildo is pretty common,
as there are so many variations of sex toys and accessories these
days that seem close. Dildos go back to ancient times, used by
men and women for sexual pleasure. Simply put, they are objects
that in some way represent the male penis and are used for penetration.
Traditional
Dildos-
These
are basic solid penis shaped items; and no, a hairbrush handle
or cucumber is not considered a dildo. Traditional dildos can
even go so far as to have balls (or "the step children" as some
call them).
Dildos
range in size and shape, and can be realistic or unrealistic with
artistic and modern styles. They can be smooth, lovingly bumpy,
ridged, multicolored, and even made out of glass. They can have
suction cups or handles that allow for sexy positioning, as well
as various textures that are so realistic you would not know the
difference between it and a real cock if you closed your eyes.
Certainly made me blush when I felt one such wonder in an adult
toy store!
Traditional
dildos differ from other dildos as they are solid and do not vibrate,
move, dance or wiggle, they just fit well in the hand and in whatever
orifice you choose to pleasure with them.
Nontraditional
Dildos-
These
dildos incorporate technological advances that have allowed us
to create such masterpieces that rotate, vibrate, thrust, jiggle,
wiggle, squirt, and simply bring out a wilder side to anyone who
uses them.
Choosing
Your Dildo(s)-
Determining
Size
Sometimes it is hard to gage what is the best size. I remember
ordering my first dildo online and then getting one that was supposed
to be "realistic" and ended up thinking that King Kong himself
would be envious when I saw how big it actually was!
May
I suggest using a simple test of finger width or vegetable testing
before deciding on a width or length. Using your fingers or a
vegetable like a carrot or cucumber may help you decide what width
and length to get.
You
should certainly wash anything you insert in any orifice of your
body prior and then take some time to determine what will bring
you the most pleasure. You can also have a partner assist in either
exercise for a fun sexual adventure!
Length-
Dildos can range in length from 4 inches to more than a foot and
a half or more!
Width-
Dildos can also range in width from 1" to 3" or more!
Smooth-
Often
seamless, these are usually made from silicone, plastic, rubber
or jelly. You may be wondering why would anyone want a smooth
dildo when they can have a ridged or bumpy shaft. Yet, many enjoy
these dildos as they are used primarily for g-spot stimulation
and allow for an easy glide that other more heavily textured dildos
cannot mimic.
Shape
Curved G-spot and Prostate Dildos-
These dildos are a huge success with individuals and couples because
they hit the sweet spots! They are perfectly angled to stimulate
the g-spot or prostate and are highly effective toys for bringing
orgasms quickly.
Anal
Dildos-
These may be shaped to stimulate the prostate in males or simply
offer various sizes and textures that provide just the right stimulation
for its user. Although some are not comfortable with the idea
of anal stimulation, many enjoy the sensitive nerve endings being
stimulated through anal play.
Whether
one chooses a thick and bumpy model or a slim, sleek one always
look for one that will not easily be lost inside the rectum if
inserted fully. A flared base may be a good style for anal play.
In addition, don't forget the lubricant
as the anus has sensitive and soft tissue that can easily be damaged.
(For
article on lubricants CLICK
HERE)
Double-ended
Dildos-
These dildos can be bent in a c-shape for double penetration on
one person or shared between partners vaginally and anally. If
using a double ended dildo for vagina-to-vagina, strong Kegel
muscles will make it easier to maneuver.
Celebrity
Molds-
If you have a favorite adult star that you would like to
mimic while using a dildo on your lover or experience it yourself
through solo or play with a partner than this is a great way to
do that.
There
are many adult celebs that have had exact molds made of their
genitals and dildos made from your favorite male porn star is
a nice way to "feel the love."
Dildo
Jealousy-
Many people hesitate to mention to their partner that they would
like to purchase a dildo for fear that their partner may become
jealous or insulted that they want to use one. With the issue
of penis size so out
of proportion as well as feeling "replaced" by a toy it is easy
to understand why a partner may indeed feel jealous or upset.
Yet,
the truth is that no matter how skilled we get at creating toys
that provide sexual pleasure, nothing can replace the feeling
of arousal and intimacy that a partner can. Whether you use a
toy with your partner or without, a partner can rest assured that
they can never be replaced by a piece or rubber, glass, etc...
What
To Watch Out For-
There
are a lot of vibrators that are made as a novelty and break easily
so it is important to choose wisely, selecting from a reputable
store with high quality products like ours. The most important
thing when buying a vibrator online is knowing the SIZE. Please
refer to our measurements outlined by each of the products so
that you do not get something that is too big or small.
Dildos-
The
question of what exactly constitutes a dildo is pretty common,
as there are so many variations of sex toys and accessories these
days that seem close. Dildos go back to ancient times, used by
men and women for sexual pleasure. Simply put, they are objects
that in some way represent the male penis and are used for penetration.
Dildos
range in size and shape, and can be realistic or unrealistic with
artistic and modern styles. They can be smooth, lovingly bumpy,
ridged, multicolored, and even made out of glass. They can have
suction cups or handles that allow for sexy positioning, as well
as various textures that are so realistic you would not know the
difference between it and a real cock if you closed your eyes.

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Does
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These
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This product is very high quality!
Is
there a way to clean or replace the blade or do you just have
to buy a new shaver?
Yes.
There is a way to clean the blade and head of the shaver. We recommend
cleaning the shaver after each use with the proper brush. Each
shaver comes with a cleaning brush which is used for the head
and the blades. The shaver will last a very long time and most
people never need new blades.
How
long will the battery last?
The
personal shaver uses a "C" cell battery which is included in the
purchase. The battery in the shaver will last about 20-30 days
with regular use.
Does
the shaver come with instructions?
Yes.
The shaver comes with directions on use, cleaning instructions,
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Is
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Yes.
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Female
Ejaculation Story
As
you may imagine, I get an abundance of eMails from visitors
to our sites. From time to time a letter will really move me
and encourage me to share it. The letter below was most certainly
one that I enjoyed. It was moving to hear how many couples like
the one below are working at their relationship and sharing
a beautiful connection.
In a world that can be so challenging, it is reassuring that
we can still find comfort in love and intimacy. What you will
find below is simply a beautiful thank you letter as well as
an example of a couple that loves and nurtures each other and
whom have tapped into the sensual pleasure and joy of being
human.
Thank
you Rowan & Simone for sending this to me and for sharing
it with others.
Written
By Rowan
Holistic Wisdom Customer
Melbourne-Australia
Hi
Lisa,
I
wanted to give you some feedback on the purchase of the Female
Ejaculation E-book that I bought on line last month. Thank you
so much.
After
many months of talking with my partner about the myths and fallacies
of this topic and getting nowhere we finally decided to purchase
your eBook. What a great read!! To my surprise, what I found
was not a car manual type of instructions, but a comprehensive
guide to exploring sexuality and empowering women to embrace
their sexuality and unlock the powers that this can bring.
The
fact that this has been written by a woman, I found, led to
my partner finally dispelling many of the myths that had bound
her sexuality (Like many, many individuals in this world we
are conditioned to believe), and likewise, this topic. I could
quite clearly evidence a change in her whole persona after her
hour or so of reading. She reread the whole book again a week
or so later and still rereads certain sections!
Oh
and the orgasms-
After
reading your book comprehensively my partner decided that the
best start was for her to try and ejaculate alone. She went
upstairs and was gone most of the night, but appeared in the
lounge two hours or so later. When she entered the room I could
sense that her presence had changed somewhat. She also had a
glow on her gorgeous face that extended down her chest and she
almost radiated. In a quiet almost astonished voice she exclaimed,
"I did it".
We
sat and talked about her experience for some time and she explained
that after playing with a bullet on her clit (and several orgasms),
she proceeded to some G-Spot play. She started first with a
dildo and then with a specific G-Spot vibe and finally both
at once. She described that although she had a vaginal orgasm
that felt fantastic, there was no ejaculation. She was very
persistent though, and kept stimulating her G-Spot with her
fingers, and after a few minutes she felt an intense desire
to pee and then it happened. She exclaimed, "It just kept coming
out-I didn't think it was going to stop-It felt so good. It
feels as though your whole body is having an orgasm and the
pleasure is unbelievable."
Later
in the night we both headed upstairs and in the middle of the
bed was a wet spot slightly larger than a basketball, that had
completely soaked the sheet, comforter, right through to the
mattress. What was overwhelming was the sweet smell that lingered
in the room! It certainly smelt great-Really different.
A
few days later after having several days of hot, hot sex my
partner was lying next to me after one particular interlude
when she started to masturbate by fingering herself quite rapidly,
but at the same time only in a very shallow manner. I held her
and we talked as she lay there hot, sweaty and quivering to
several small vaginal orgasms. She started to shake quite uncontrollably.
The
red hot glow that had been on her face started to extend down
her chest, on to her breasts and now hard swollen nipples. She
just managed to get out the words-"I am going to squirt" between
very short gasping breaths. I looked down to see her thrusting
fingers slow down for a second and then increase in intensity
again-she just started to squirt out this amazing stream of
sweet smelling hot ejaculate.
She
kept pumping her fingers in and out and with each outward stroke
she would squirt again. It would have been (as per your book),
at least two cups, lasted about 20 seconds (I think)
and once again left the mattress soaked. It splashed off her
hand with such force that it started spraying her shaking legs
and beyond. It was totally amazing to witness this and to see
her face, her response and the pure pleasure that was behind
her eyes.
A
few nights later my partner came home from work kissed me passionately
and went about her nightly activities. After about an hour or
so later she approached me, and once again kissed me passionately
and longingly. She looked into my eyes with pure lust in hers,
and uttered, "I want you to make me come- Make me squirt".
That was all I needed and we spent the next 30 minutes tearing
each others clothes off and me giving her oral sex-She had several
Clitoral orgasms.
I
started to massage her G-Spot like she had several nights before.
I was surprised how large her G-Spot had become and how engorged
it could be. She started to grind against my wet fingers and
would push out every now and then so that her hard swollen G
was almost parallel to the entrance of her vagina.
Although
this felt very unusual I rubbed this area slowly and with great
pressure in a motion that was almost like running my to outstretched
fingers from back to front along the entrance of her vagina
-I would take my fingers out lick them and gently insert them
back in and rub the area again. And then it happened-she squirted
a small single stream of sweet smelling and tasting ejaculate
that sprayed up my forearm.
I
continued my technique-with some guidance-increasing the intensity
of my thrusting and varied the pressure. It happened again slightly
smaller this time and then again a short time later again with
the original intensity. I started to tongue her sweet pussy
and clit and she had another orgasm-I tongued her vagina and
to her surprise/delight I could actually caress her G-Spot with
my tongue-It had swollen so much. With my two fingers I gently
made a motion that poked her G-Spot and then with the back of
my out stretched fingers lowered to touch the entrance to her
vagina at the back-As if you are flipping the bird with your
fingers together. I gradually increased the intensity of this
motion to the point where she was shaking from the intensity
of my motions-not only the pleasure that it was bringing. I
would stop and lick my fingers and then stroke her G-Spot slowly
and build up the intensity again.
I
looked up to see that look on her face. She just screamed, "Oh
fuck, I am going to come", and then there was a waterfall. She
sprayed my arm, my chest, all over the bed, , and it did not
stop for about 30 seconds. Not that I was counting but I think
that there must have been about 15 separate squirts, uncontrollably
without any further stimulation. It did "keep coming" and now
I thought that it wasn't going to stop. She just lay there with
a content satisfied smile on her face, her whole body twitching
to each squirt.
I
continued to rub her g-spot in with a "come here" motion feeling
her now golf ball size G and with each outward motion she squirted
a little single stream on to me. I was able to feel her G-Spot
so well that I could actually make her squirt by the particular
slow pressure and technique that I applied-That was amazing!
She just kept having more and more orgasms and squirting on
me.
After
some time she grabbed me in her arms and whispered "Thank you
for the biggest squirting orgasm I have ever had-It felt awesome".
It certainly did feel awesome!
What
I would like to say thank you for is unlocking the sexual being
that is (and always was) my partner. After reading the eBook.
And having the experiences above my partner-Well, is more aware
of her sexuality. She re-counts sexy, hot dreams that recur
for her (Where before they did not), and talks about how she
would like to fulfill the fantasies that bring her to orgasm-even
in her sleep. She is more creative, imaginative and attentive
not only to her own needs but also mine.
I guess what happened was that after accepting her own desires
and having those affirmed in a book like yours made her accept
who she was (As being normal), and has since given the time
to attend to her needs (and hence our sexuality).
It
is amazing that in a fast, fast world that acceptance of ones
inner soul, leads to (making) time for discovery of ones true
self. The truism of quality over quantity leads to a more fulfilling,
caring, understanding and therefore healthier existence and
relationship-
SINCERELY
THANK YOU.
My
partner believes that all women should know about this and hence
as told several of her close friends and colleagues about FE-another
example of the amazing awakening that I owe to you Lisa.
Best
Regards,
Rowan
Melbourne-Australia
P.S.
We would really like you to publish this story. For all you
guys out there I know that it may sound unbelievable, but it
is very, very real. My partner and I can hardly believe that
is real- IT IS SOOOOOOO GOOD!!
All
stories in The Art of Female Ejaculation Movie &
Book were submitted by real couples about their experiences
and fantasies, however the names have been omitted or changed
to allow the couples' their anonymity. This is a small taste
of what is in the erotic stories in the female ejaculation movie
and in the eBook/Book!

My
Gushing Female Ejaculation Orgasm
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"
I worked myself really quickly to the point of no return.
Thad was absolutely in awe as I started to
cum. I bucked my hips and just started to gush all
over the place, it felt like a hot, waterfall rushing
out of my cunt. Thad couldn't contain himself as my juice
splashed on my thighs, and even splashed his hard
cock, now rock hard and in between my legs. He was so
aroused that he began to furiously work his cock now wet
from being splashed from my squirting."
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I had noticed
over the last few months that Thad, my husband, had been spending
time on the web looking up female ejaculation pics. Normally
Thad's interest in adult sites hadn't bothered me, I mean, I
look at Mel Gibson movies whenever I get a chance! :-) This
got to me though, because it was something he seemed to really
find erotic and I thought I was unable to do it. I felt really
self conscious about the whole thing.
I decided
to do a little research of my own, and looked it up on the Internet.
I found your wonderful Female Ejaculation movie after hours
of looking at other sites that did not answer my questions!
I ordered your movie right away, and found so much incredible
information, that I watched it three times! I wanted to be able
to do this for Thad, and now I felt that I could. The following
is the story of the first time I ejaculated, not to mention
had the best orgasm of my life with Thad. Needless to say, since
then we have had many wet and wild times and your female ejaculation
movie is to credit!
The house
was quiet as the kids were spending the weekend with their friends,
and Thad and I had the house to ourselves. It had been a hard
week for both of us and this time alone was something we really
needed. I was eager to show Thad the wonderful tricks I had
learned from the eBook. After a quiet dinner, and a glass of
wine, we sat on the couch and cuddled. Something that's hard
to do with kids running around and demanding attention.
Thad started
kissing me slowly and deeply, I love the way his lips feel against
mine. I stood up from the couch and took his hand. I led him
into the bedroom, and slowly undressed him. He was getting quite
aroused by this and his cock was now standing at attention.
We both like the use of toys. I especially have always loved
my g-spot vibrator, but my toy was about to help make something
very amazing happen for me tonight, something neither Thad or
the vibrator had ever done before.
Tonight
was going to be very different, VERY EXCITING! I pushed Thad
down on the bed and slowly undressed myself. Thad watched with
a smile, and I could tell he really enjoyed the sight of my
body by the way he was staring at me. When I was fully nude,
I reached into the night stand and pulled out my vibrator. Thad
had a questioning look on his face, after all this was a little
early to be reaching for the big guns! I pushed him back on
the bed and straddled him. I moved up to his face and let him
take in the scent of my pussy... I was already dripping.
I had spent
the last few days while he was at work practicing the female
ejaculation techniques, and tonight I was going to give Thad
the surprise of his life. The thought of this had me wet since
he had come home from work. I asked Thad to go down on me; I
loved the feeling of his tongue on my pussy. He slid his tongue
back and forth along my wet slit and I shivered with excitement.
I told Thad
I wanted to change positions. I lay on the bed with my legs
hanging off the side as Thad moved onto the floor and in-between
my legs. His warm, strong mouth went right to my cunt, I was
in heaven! He was really making me squirm. His mouth sucked
on my clit and I shook as sexual electrical surges shot from
my clit through the rest of my body.
I instructed
him on some of the techniques I had just learned, and felt the
tell tale signs as described in the eBook! I was so excited,
because I knew what was coming next! I knew this was going to
rock my husband's world, and that made me even more excited!
Thad worked
me with until I was about to explode. I pushed him back and
continued to masturbate in front of him showing him all the
new things I had just learned. He was surprised, but soon he
was watching me work my pussy with complete sexual surrender.
I worked
myself really quickly to the point of no return. Thad was absolutely
in awe as I started to cum. I bucked my hips and just started
to gush all over the place, it felt like a hot, waterfall rushing
out of my squirting cunt. Thad couldn't contain himself as my
juice splashed on my thighs, and even splashed his hard cock,
now rock hard and in between my legs. He was so aroused that
he began to furiously work his cock now wet from being splashed
from my gushing, spraying and squirting. His body glistened
in the light, as my cum had soaked him! He came so hard, and
said it was the most intense orgasm he had ever had too!
You
Are Welcome!
Thank you
for the great story!
- Lisa
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Needless
to say my husband does not look at female ejaculation on the
Internet anymore, because he has more than he can handle at
home thanks to your incredibly informative and erotic female
ejaculation movie! I cannot begin to tell you how exciting it
is to have your husband watch in awe as you have one of these
gushing orgasms.
Thank You Lisa!
- C.K.,
Denver, Colorado
More
Erotic Sex Stories
If
you think it is urine you're mistaken!
Learn
The Facts
If
you have seen web sites or videos with female ejaculation
that looks like watery or thick milk in large amounts
(1 cup), they are faking it. Female ejaculation comes
from the Paraurethral Glands (that make up the g-spot)
and bladder. The fluid is CLEAR and similar to prostate
fluid in males in it's chemical make up. Find out about
real female ejaculation-
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ALL
Women Can Female Ejaculate, This Is Real. Once
You Learn How It Works You Will Be Amazed At How Simple
It Is To Do! |
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It
Is Not Urine. Female
Ejaculate Is Similar To Prostate Fluid In Men.
Learn Exactly What It Is Through Our Site & Resources. |
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Learn Step-by-step Techniques
How To Do It And
Control It And The Psychological Inhibitors That Can
Also Influence It Through Our Movie
& Book
The Art of Female Ejaculation. |
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It
Does Not Just Come From The Bladder, It Also Comes
From The Paraurethral/Skenes Glands Also Known
As The Glands That Create The G-spot. |
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As
Much As Two Cups Can Spray Or Gush Out! |
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This
Information Is Clinically Accurate And Scientifically
Proven. |
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Female
Ejaculation Intensifies Orgasms In Women. Women
Can Ejaculate Multiple Times Within A Short Period,
Which We Teach In Our Our Site & Resources. |
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It
Is Not Urinary Incontinence Because It Is Not
Urine. It Is Clear In Color, And Usually Smells
Like Nothing Or Has A Slight Sweet Scent. |
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There
Are Porn Actresses That Fake It Via
Douches Or Urinating; Learn How To Identify The Real
Thing! |
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Female
Ejaculation Is Not Contingent Upon G-Spot
Orgasms; It Can Be Achieved Through Clitoral And
Other Stimulation. Learn How Through Our Site &
Resources. |
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Women
Often Do Not Realize That They Can Ejaculate Because
They Are Not Aware Of The Simple Cues Of When
They Can Do It, Which We Teach Through Our Movie &
Book. |
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The
General Public Often Does Not Fully Understand Female
Ejaculation As Women's Sexuality Is Often Neglected
In Our Society. |
Is
Female
Ejaculation Real?
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I
can't tell you how many times web site visitors
call and ask the same question... "Is this
for real?" Yes,
it is!
Having
been a psychotherapist for years I decided to teach
what I knew of female ejaculation to the public
as I was shocked to find that most people are not
educated about it, including physicians. It was
incredible to me that in this day and age people
still think it is urine or fake!
It
was during my research for my book and video The
Art of Female Ejaculation, that I developed
unique theories as to how ALL women could
easily achieve it through specific techniques
alone or with a partner.
My
book and video are the ONLY places you will
find everything about it- from what it is, how it
works, as well as techniques to achieve it. The
reason is that not only do we provide the physical
aspects of this beautiful sexual experience, but
we also review the psychological aspects of inhibitors
that can keep a women from fully exploring her sexuality
as well as experiencing female ejaculation.
Too
often those who make Better Sex Videos forget to
look at the "whole" person when teaching
sexual techniques and neglect that things like performance
anxiety, perceptions and attitudes toward one's
body and sexuality can impact sexual functioning.
We
address it all and thus is why we call our company...
Holistic Wisdom as we see that you are more than
your genitals... you are a whole person that needs
to have ALL of your sexuality addressed, not just
the physical part.
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Lisa
S. Lawless, Ph.D., CEO
Author & Sexologist
Psychotherapist
Founder Of Holistic Wisdom

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Female Ejaculation Expert
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When
Is Infidelity Okay?
Our
Perspective

By Lisa & John Lawless
Holistic Wisdom Founders

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We believe that all people have the right to experience a loving
relationship, good sex and passionate experiences. We also believe
that if you and your significant other have an agreement that
your relationship is an open one that is your choice.
Personally,
we have a monogamous relationship that includes only one another
and are perfectly happy with that. We are also accepting that
others are happier with open relationships. In fact many of our
friends have open relationships and we embrace their decisions
for them.
Yet,
we believe that there is NEVER a time when cheating on your spouse
or significant other is healthy, noble, good for your integrity,
or the right thing to do. Sorry, we know we may offend some people
here, but we believe there is never a reasonable excuse for it
under any circumstance.
What
prompted this article was when we were watching a show that discussed
web sites that market to those looking for extramarital affairs.
The man running one was in silhouette as he did not want his wife
to learn of the long term affair he had or his secret web site
business promoting others to do the same. We were appalled that
anyone could justify a web site promoting extramarital affairs.
We
believe that if a person is unhappy in their marriage that they
should try to work it out (via: communication, counseling, etc.)
or leave the marriage by having the courage to say to their spouse
their reasons for doing so.
When
we lower our integrity, lie and cheat to avoid dealing with emotional
challenges then there are more serious issues at hand then having
an affair. A person who cheats on their significant other is really
cheating themselves as well.
This
is because the "cheater" is not standing up for themselves.
They are not expressing their true feelings, they are hiding who
they are, they are unable to live their life in a manner that
shows respect not only for themselves but to others by being upfront
about their feelings and needs.
Oh,
many will say well... my significant other will leave me if I
said this... or did this... Yes, that may be true, but then why
are you with them? Why would you deceive someone so that you can
"get away" with lowering your integrity? Is integrity
that easy to compromise? At what point do we just say "to
hell" with trying to be a decent and respectable person?
At what point do we think it is not damaging us emotionally and
mentally to do that?
If
a cheater thinks they will have no repercussions if they do not
get caught, they are wrong. The simple fact remains that they
have resigned themselves into believing the lies that come from
having low self esteem. Such lies include that they must be dishonest
to get their needs met, that they can not be loved for who they
really are, that they can not be respectful to others or themselves
to be happy, that they can not stand up for themselves, that they
must sacrifice their integrity to get what they want. How can
we honestly have a chance at loving and respecting ourselves completely
when we violate our integrity like that?
We
are not saying that in order to have self love or respect for
ourselves that we must be perfect saints. But we are saying it
is worth striving to be a good person every day, even when some
days we feel like we did a miserable job, we get up the next and
try again having learned from our past mistakes.
It
is when we hide from consequences behind lies, manipulation and
cheating that we are acting as a coward. Whether you believe in
karma or not, it seems very interesting the way that issues in
people's lives are cyclical and will come back to haunt you if
you have not dealt with them.
It
is somewhat like an analogy to a wall. A person's issue can be
seen as an obstacle, one that they must overcome to grow emotionally
and mentally much like a wall that must be scaled to get over
it. However, most issues don't start off being a large wall, usually
they are a small little "flower-bed" wall that can easily
be overcome with some integrity and courage.
For
example, a woman who feels she is not getting her needs met in
her marriage begins to find herself attracted to a coworker and
begins flirting with him at work. It seems harmless at first,
but then she begins to find herself constantly thinking of this
coworker.
Here
she can step over her "flower bed" sized wall if she
acknowledges her feelings and tries to communicate them to her
husband by letting him know that she is not feeling her needs
are being met in the marriage and it is making it more difficult
for her to put her energy into the marriage. She can explain that
she is finding herself attracted to other men and she does not
want this to go any further. She can suggest that they communicate
about ways that she can feel more satisfied in her marriage or
even go to counseling to see if that helps.
So,
our hypothetical woman ignores the opportunity to face this issue
with honesty and integrity and continues on her current path.
She continues to flirt, and fantasize about how much more fulfilled
she would be if she were with her handsome coworker (usually a
huge let down in reality over the long-term because unlike her
fantasy he is human with warts and all). She even begins to think
of how she might ask him out for drinks.
A
couple of weeks later, she does just that and during their evening
out she finds herself giving her male coworker the typical "poor
me" talk about how terrible her marriage is and how here
husband does not meet her needs. Yet she has done nothing to try
and correct this and still she takes no responsibility for her
own contribution to the problem. Also, drinking alcohol is a common
way many people allow themselves to lower their inhibitions and
numb themselves to all the warning signs that they need to address
an emotional issue.
Soon
an affair begins and she finds herself torn as she still loves
her husband, but now she is having feelings for her coworker and
feels like she is trapped. Could she end the affair, until she
figures out what she should do for her highest good? Yes, she
has opportunities every step of the way to deal with this in a
honest and courageous manner, but she does not and the wall has
now grown to be 20 feet high.
What
is remarkable is that people actually think that they don't have
to deal with their issues... that if they numb themselves enough
through denial or a coping skill like drinking, drugs, compulsive
eating, etc. that their problems will just go away.
We
all know they don't, yet like an ostrich we often want to stick
our head in the sand and hope that maybe this time we will get
to be excused from our life lessons. Yet, isn't that why we are
here? Isn't that the whole point of our existence... to evolve?
Not just in a physical or mental sense, but in an emotional one
too?
In
order to evolve we must live by a code of ethics, and when we
stray from that we must ask ourselves how we can learn from our
mistakes. We believe there in one very simple rule in life that
must always be held up and strived for.
The
Golden Rule-
Treat others as you would want
to be treated.
After
all, if you treat others with disrespect, dishonesty, and infidelity
what does that mean you believe yourself to be worthy of?
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