When I thought of a word to coin my entire agenda of self-knowledge, awareness and optimization, climax didn’t take a moment to come to mind. The word has always appealed to me.
Not as a static point at the top, day in and out; but as a way of being that is conscious of the commitment to such a point. Conscious enough to not expect that the rest of the world is working towards that agenda; and enough to understand that this is an active, not passive commitment.
To make a commitment to a climax of self is good for your body, and your soul and heart and mind.
Drinking water, eating healthy, and exercising are love languages to yourself that are not only triggered but also actively professed, when you make this commitment. Feeding your mind, keeping it alive and creative, all mean the same thing.
Training your emotions to be intelligent; and your heart to set a high standard by loving itself, are things that are good for you.
Just like orgasm is. After an enjoyable sexual experience, the surge of endorphins in your bloodstream lighten the mood, de-stress the body and energize your spirit. This is something that is good for your body. And to often and periodically do yourself this justice is an act of self love.
I would tell you something else that feeds the body. It is knowledge, literally. To be ignorant of self, of your environment, of purpose, of value and of the dynamics that govern life around you is to be unkind to your body.
How? Lack of health knowledge will land you with diseases you may have been able to prevent.
If you are unaware of your value, you will tolerate abuse, and physical, emotional, psychological and other situations or environments that devalue you.
If you are not sure who you are (identity), you wouldn’t be clear on why you’re here (purpose). Because who you are encompasses your roots (where you come from), your interests, abilities and passions. It is from exploring these things that you have an understanding of your purpose. That whose purpose we don’t know, we often misuse. Knowledge of self is thus a deep and true gift to yourself – one which the world will not give you, save erroneously. Because how are we to know and value your purpose if you don’t even do so yourself?
Now, I’m not sure where this write-up is going at this point, but I was trying to communicate that the commitment to a climax of self requires that our beings be deeply known, loved and catered for, but first by us. Always first by us. And somewhere scattered along these lines, I hope, are things you can do to show that you love yourself.
