Preserving one’s qi (life force) through sexual abstinence is a well-established principle of traditional Chinese medicine:
The wisdom from ancient traditions is consistent in advising us that there is a time for sowing and a time for cultivating. We might say, there is a time for “sowing our oats” and a time for cultivating our higher nature. It is evident from the popularity of Viagra, and Cialis that even when the time for sowing is over, many of us seek to extend certain faculties beyond their natural sunset rather than cultivating inner wisdom. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) suggests a formula for the amount of “sowing” men should be engaging in at different ages in their life. The general idea is to decrease sexual activity to preserve qi or vital force as one advances in age. Our reproductive force is the same as our life force and can be cultivated by circulating it around through the body rather than expending it during sex. Maintaining energy for daily bodily functions keeps us more healthy and vital.
Many of the ancient Eastern traditions have practices for transmuting our vital force by directing it toward the quest for higher consciousness. The belief is that once we have enjoyed this force in our earlier years for pleasure and propagation, it is wise to direct it in an even more meaningful way toward the elevation of our consciousness. When we raise our own consciousness, we do our part for planetary evolution. In other words, if you are taking Viagra or Cialis, you might not be doing your part! Just kidding. Sort of…
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