What does pleasure mean to you? To me, pleasure is like art. You can pass by the beautiful painting and feel nothing, or not even notice it, whilst another person will freeze in an ecstatic admiration in front of it, savoring every color's hue, depth, the refined vibrancy of someone's creative expression. the same happens with pleasure. pleasure is very subjective. despite the fact that we all share the basic pleasure principles - the ones coming from satisfying our main biological drives: hygiene, sleep, sex, eating, exercise, we feel the depth, intensity, effect of it on different levels. Not to mention some more subtle levels of "pleasure triggers" like art or literature, for example. Nevertheless, I am very confident that enhancing pleasure by staying mindful is a skill to be learned and it is available to everyone. I also deeply believe that pleasure has a very healing effect on our body and mind but when used mindfully, of course. Especially that kind of pleasure that cultivates in the soil of our inner perception of fulfillment, gratitude, and self-acceptance. I significantly cherish the pleasure that comes from my sensuality. It is a great platform to start learning about "sensual intelligence". It is always there. You don't need a partner, loads of money, and other outside components that we, people, give so much attention to when seeking pleasure and fulfillment. For me, pleasure is a special practice which requires full commitment and attention. As my business and message currently focus on these two important pillars: sensuality and creativity I am being very lucky as it helps me to develop my sensual intelligence more profoundly and serves as a constant reminder to go back being sensually mindful and enjoy all that I can feel and sense in my body. One of my recent visits to a massage parlor was a very interesting experience. I intentionally decided to stay present in all the sensations I felt during the massage. I welcomed each sensation, sometimes two faces of it, actually: pleasure, and sometimes a bit painful appearance (Thai people call it "sweet pain": if you ever tried a real Thai massage, you know what I am talking about). Then I floated alongside each and every sensation until it started fading. Some people would think that it is quite tiresome to stay mindful when you are supposed to get into a full "switch off" mode. Funny enough sometimes during massages despite its obvious relaxing effect I still was super occupied with the thinking process: analyzing, strategizing, being completely lost in the "mental" jungle. But this time it was different. I wasn't thinking about my next post, or what to eat for dinner, I fully surrendered all my attention to the inner exploration of everything I felt during the massage. It was fucking magical. I was smiling for 60 minutes in a row. I felt so much pleasure. I could fully rest, recharge, let go. And as a bonus, I felt so sexy, beautiful, sensual, soft, slow, glowing afterward. A.m.a.z.i.n.g. Today's visit to beauty parlor surprised me as well. I had manicure/pedicure treatments being performed by 3 different women. For the majority of women, the time at a beauty parlor itself can be quite pleasant but as we do it quite regularly it somehow turns into something ordinary. Can you really discover new shades and enhance pleasure from this process? Absolutely. I did the same "sensual intelligence" practice as when receiving a Thai massage. I focused on each stimulus I sensed in my feet and hands. Simultaneously. I also stayed attentive to the touch received from these women. Scrubbing, rubbing, slight massaging, cuticle removing, polishing, filling, shaping. I stayed present at each stage of the treatments. After several minutes the waves of pleasure embraced my whole body. And then again I was leaving a salon feeling fresh, playful, fully rested, full of desire to create. For me, it was a great proof that practicing a sensual intelligence has a great power to change the whole quality of life, letting us participate in the exclusive alchemy happening within our bodies, and making us more susceptible to the little and mundane things around us. So, I am inviting you to choose one pleasant activity that you consider quite "ordinary" and try to research and discover a new side of it by practicing "sensual intelligence". I'd also love to hear some of your stories of how maybe you enhance your daily pleasures.
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