Desire

[novapsyche]

We humans think we are so special because, for us, copulation is pleasurable. (I'm sure other sentient species, were they to discover this, would be envious.)

However--and this is just a fleeting thought, I haven't fleshed it out quite yet--what if that is the reason that our lives are consumed by desire? Here, I'm defining desire as a mere want. Buddhism, as a system, turns on this definition; behaviorism does as well.

I'm not trying to retell the story of Original Sin (if only because I've thrown that out of my belief system). I guess I'm just engaging in mental masturbation as to whether the quality of desire is or could be considered to be transferred upon conception. (In other words, I think I comprehend the strange logic that must have required of Protestantism to promote cheerless reproduction.)

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random hello...

[marienkafer.livejournal.com]

i came across your journal through your post on grammarpolice. your userinfo page and a cursory glance at your journal makes you seem like a very interesting person. i'd like to add you if you'll add me back, etc etc... if not, just let me know, of course. nice to meet you :) staralfurinn

Re: random hello...

[marienkafer.livejournal.com]

p.s. beautiful icon...