Big Hormone Enneagram BHE 004 - Let’s Talk About SEX. The Sexual Instinct and the Function of the Centers. Libidinal Energy
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Jan 20, 2020 AI Snips
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Emeka's Attachment Woes
- Emeka yearns for meaningless sex without emotional entanglement, but always gets attached.
- He envies his friend's ability to have multiple partners without attachment, wishing he could emulate that detachment.
Sexual Instinct Attachment Surprise
- Nancy is surprised that sexual instinct can lead to strong attachments, initially believing it fostered detachment.
- The speakers clarify it's not connection but chemical addiction, like a drug.
Gurdjieff on Sexual Stagnancy
- Gurdjieff believed that sexual energy stagnation can leak into other centers, causing imbalances.
- He advocated for healthy sexual expression, or celibacy when appropriate, to maintain balance.