The Paradox of Self-Realization

"...Sex and sexuality are topics that reveal unfounded beliefs and it's a touchy subject. Being both fact-based and intense, sexuality itself often shatters the delusions we have about it. Again, I suggest that moving closer to the truth is the only thing worthy of the name 'sacred' and that makes the shattering of delusions sacred. Anything that prevents the reality loss we call delusion also deserves the name 'sacred.' Sex is one of the big three illusion killers. The others being death and money. Other minor disappointments like losing a competition or the destruction of some valued object or other shocks to our expectations also pose challenges to our beliefs. We can consciously choose to welcome the truth instead of being blindsided by brutal facts contrary to our beliefs when life forces those facts upon us. Many people talk about sexual anxiety, pain, and disappointment. Often, this pain rests on real or imagined deprivation. Sexuality is not wrong. I don't believe sexuality is responsible for any mistakes of judgment and it's unfair to fault sex for our dubious beliefs. However, it's important to criticize beliefs about sexuality and any irresponsible behavior that involves violence, coercion, recklessness, or deceit..."