Your Body Is Sacred

This is something that I forget about all the time.  It ties into a lot of my personal spiritual beliefs as I believe that my body is the physical home for my Spirit, however even if you don't hold that belief... your body is still the home for your mind/intellect/character/personality.  As such if and when we treat our bodies poorly we are treating our Sacred Selves poorly as well.  I need to remember this .. maybe I should tattoo it on my hand or something LOL

It's really hard though, especially when you have other emotional/physical issues, plus it's complex.  There's so much more than bathing regularly, or eating well, or sleeping well.  This can involve simply shaving (seriously if I don't shave regularly I feel all sorts of out of sorts...), being physically active (or not!) having sex and/or masturbating (or not), coloring your hair (or not!) it is wholly unique for each person. 

But, the point I want to make is that your body is yours.  You are the one who is in charge of it, and you are the one who gets to say what happens to it.  But this is also a sacred responsibility; if you are in a physical relationship with someone and you are not telling them that you like this but not that... That is totally on you; how are they to know?  Sure there are subtle signs and stuff but all you need to do is say something.  And if that partner is judgmental/rude about it that's not your problem, it's totally theirs. 

Further, your sacred responsibility means that you must accept whatever consequences happen because of your behavior.  Be as safe as you can about things.  Research your body modification artists.  Use safer sex practices.  Drink water.  Sleep regularly.  Listen to the advice of your physician(s) but also seek a second (or third!) opinion if you feel it's appropriate.

This goes for people of all sexes and genders in all types of relationships.  It is your body and you have the sacred right to determine what happens, and doesn't happen, to it.  So in a few bullet points:

• You can say no after saying yes!
• You can engage in body modification!
• You can cover as much skin as you want!
• You can have as many sexual partners as you want!
• You can have as few sexual partners as you want!