Cleanse Journal Day 14

Yogic principle for the day: the external discipline of SEXUAL INTEGRITY.

What does this principle mean to me?

See notes from Cleanse Day 4.

Every facet of human experience, including sex, offers the potential for personal transformation and self-actualization.

Commonly translated as celibacy, practicing brahmacharya means that we use our sexual energy to connect to spirit. It also means that we don't use this energy in any way that might harm another. Brahmacharya means merging one's energy with God.

How do I honour it on a daily basis? What could I improve?
I’m still thinking. It would be beneficial to experience the world sensually, such as enjoying more art. Most importantly, I am also discovering and being called to examine themes in my history and character of authenticity, risk, truth, tempo, tone, service versus debauchery.

Observations regarding the practice of my assignments:
Day 14 was, again, enjoyable. My body felt tremendously alive, once again, when I awoke. My skin is clear and glowing. I performed a neti-pot nasal cleanse.

Daily food/elimination comments:
I am on a liquid fast today to prepare for Varisar Dhauti tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m.

Sleep record:
I was not tired Thursday night, yet slept long, again.

Additional thoughts or feelings:
Otherwise, this is easy. Regretfully, I had to decline an attractive offer today and that hard decision has slightly shaken me. Shortly, thereafter a more favourable opportunity was cancelled, which really destabilized my morning. Otherwise, I continue to be generally quiet, at peace and optimistic about the future.