Pleasure is an essential part of human life, enhancing our physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Through pleasure, we experience positive sensations, feelings, and experiences that bring...
I will discuss how radical self-expression can foster psychological resilience, moral insight, and spiritual development. Radical self-expression is the act of expressing oneself fully and...
Can pleasure be considered a legitimate source of moral and philosophical insight, and under what conditions?
The question of whether pleasure can be a reliable guide to making ethical decisions...
Mystical and contemplative practices such as meditation, prayer, mindfulness, and yoga have been shown to promote positive outcomes in many areas of life, including physical and mental wellbeing,...
Can queer aesthetics reconcile the tension between desire and ethics by redefining pleasure as moral insight?
Queer aesthetics is a theoretical framework that explores how art can challenge...
What is Radical Self-Expression and Why Is It Important?
Radical self-expression refers to the practice of expressing one's innermost thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and desires freely and...
In a world where social norms are often unjust, queer people experience unique forms of suffering due to their nonconforming gender identity and/or sexual orientation. This can manifest in various...
Sacred suffering refers to the concept of using painful experiences or trials to gain personal and spiritual growth. It is often associated with religious or spiritual belief systems, but it can also...
How does queer suffering illuminate the interplay between social oppression, ethical reflection, and moral insight?
We will explore how queer suffering can shed light on the relationship between...
Sacred eroticism is a form of spiritual practice that involves the exploration and expression of one's innermost sexual desires and needs through a conscious connection with the divine. It is an...