This article presents evidence of a cause for addiction that isn't typically validated as being fundamental where we tend to focus on the symptoms of addictions, such as drug abuse and other addictive, compulsive and repetitive behaviors such as are associated with gambling, nail biting, hair twirling, eating, sex, and a slew of other creative expressions rather than focus on a cure.

Metaphysically, it appears that we're inclined to become attracted or attached to whatever gives us immediate gratification when we are subject to limited opportunities to engage with each other and/or with our inherent passions. This precept is rooted in the premise that energy vibration is flowing to achieve balance or wholeness, similar to how water flows to balance when spilled.

I believe that fulfillment, gratification, joy, love, etc. are found in the engagements between us. In a manner of speaking, we're the conduits of the love that flows. When we tap into it, what we traditionally call "addictions" tend to drop off by default, another spot where love heals. The healing is the allowing of the flow of love through us, rather than being at the effect of a restricted/resisted flow of love that causes dis-ease. Thanks for the opportunity to look and remember. 

Namaste,

Joe Simmons
Metaphysical Visionary

We are all accountable for our behavior and for the consequences of our actions. This blog post is not about whether a person is responsible for his or her actions. It's about a perspective and approach to prevent people from being inclined to choose rape as an option.

I have never met anyone who told me that they didn't know rape is not legal, that it is not a lawful option. We have pretty much figured out that laws aren't effective at stopping rape. It might be a minor deterrent, and the fact that a deterrent is needed tells us that we're on the wrong track. The opportunity and cure is to address the dis-ease that might trigger a human being to pursue to violate another human being.

Rape is an outcry, a symptom of the condition of a human being.

We all know that rape is not about sex. It's about feeling powerless, as if we don't make a difference, that we are not appreciated, not valued, and not respected. Rape is a tantrum and futile desperate pursuit to feel powerful, accepted, appreciated, loved and respected by force.

The question is, "How do we teach 'young boys' that rape is not an option?" Answer: Love and respect our children, acknowledge and inspire the contributions they make. Demonstrate that they are great and that they make a difference with you and the world.

Love causes love. Love and rape can't happen in the same time and space. When we love our children and each other, we humans are less likely to become rapists and rape each other. 

Namaste,

Joe Simmons
Metaphysical Visionary and Public Speaker

The following quote was celebrated on Facebook:

I'm happy to say that this is inaccurate, in my humble opinion. Forgiving doesn't equal "tolerating" or "letting off the hook". To forgive is to choose love. It's a gift we give to everyone and ourselves. There's relief, freedom and celebration in it. You might ask, "Well, how is that true, Joe?"

The problem is that we don't forget - not even when we have ADHD, Alzheimer's, dementia or something like that; because, the vibration of the experience becomes a part of us and causes dis-ease. Forgiveness transforms the vibration and causes healing. Love heals. Therefore, forgiveness rules! <3

Lovingly Namaste, 

Joe  

Metaphysical Visionary & Speaker