Companionship in the spiritual sense

In my life certain synchronicities have appeared that have guided me here and there. Recently an old friend of mine has returned from a break seeing family and friends, and both of us, although having little contact, have suddenly decided to give up carbohydrates in our diets. 

Not only that, as I have in the last few months kicked myself of certain vices he is also doing the same, and yesterday we had a discussion about yet another area of life we have both been renovating in our selves, our understanding of love and sex.

I do not personally condemn homosexuality in itself, although I do see hookup culture and subsequently alcohol and drug culture deeply rooted with homosexuality and hedonistic, un-responsible sex, perpetuated by Hollywood and the music industry at large. 

However there is a difference between heterosexuality versus homosexuality and material lust and philosophical motivation. In the case of being straight or being gay, it is purely materialistic, focuses on physical attraction.

But my friend, who for a long time believed he was bisexual, has realized that he no longer seeks physical pleasure, but instead is now looking for companionship, something he had only ever found in the opposite sex.

I do not however deny that homosexual relationships cannot find true companionship, but is that what  our modern hookup culture teach us? Beings are meant to be loved, tools where meant to be used. I believe our culture in some ways have lost and confused this value. 

A.R.


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