Carnality
June 26th, 2025
Well, I am not going to be a fully-fledged gnostic. I will still read and think, using the Gnostics' writings as an intellectual exercise and a springboard for new discoveries. But I cannot be one, even in the privacy of my own mind. The reason is simple — I like my body as it is. I will not abuse it either by extreme asceticism, or by extreme debauchery — as it is required by gnosis. There are only those two options — either a complete and abject rejection of carnality, or a complete acceptance of carnality as the only path to salvation. Even though I do deal with absolute values and opinions within all I do, I cannot accept either one of those two options.
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My body is mine and mine only. I know that is only a temporary and fragile vessel for my consciousness, but it is still all I have. And I know I can work with it and on it. I can shape it (or let it go) in a way I want to. All that I need is some willpower to persevere with exercise and a proper diet, and to listen to medical professionals. It is my choice and my reward, the same way. And after decades of my life, which I spent abusing my body, the last five years were a relief. And I think I've built a good foundation in my physical body that, in turn, helps me maintain a proper mental shape and sharpness. I know I can still do more, but I don't have to. It will be my choice — based on circumstances and my internal desire.
