Sexuality & Spirituality
I spent 30 years of my life chasing after an orgasm like the ones I saw and read about in books and movies. You know the orgasm I mean - when the earth moves, when you are transported into an alternate reality, when you laugh and cry, when you feel “at one” with the universe. I looked for that orgasm in choosing partners. I looked for it in trying to act like I already had found it. I looked for the “how-to” book that would explain it step by step.
And I gave up looking for it. I decided it was a lie, that no one really had orgasms like that. So I stopped looking and nursed my disappointment.
And then, in my forties, I participated in an extraordinary weekend workshop produced by the Human Awareness Institute and lead by Stan Dale, its founder. Stan didn’t teach sexual technique. Stan didn’t talk about orgasm. The workshop was an experiential exploration of love, intimacy and sexuality.
And somewhere in that weekend I began to discover that the goal of my search, that elusive earth-shaking orgasm was, in fact, something about integrating spirituality with sexuality. I found myself looking into my heart and soul, nurturing and honoring my deep need to feel connected. I opened to the reality that I had been searching in all the wrong places. And I began to discover and explore the wonders of my loving heart.
For 18 years I have followed this path inward. I have been an ardent student and a humble teacher. And this month I have the unique opportunity to join 7 other teachers in the 2008 Lotus Conference and Workshop: Reuniting Sexuality and Spirituality, October 17, 18 & 19, in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What a wonderful weekend awaits you in the form of a conference Reuniting Spirituality and Sexuality. The experience that we as couples and individuals have been awaiting, now in Minneapolis for the very first time. Women, be the best and incredibly empowered being. Raise your awareness of self and be confident in both mind and body, with the help of therapists and teachers, who guide you gently and well within your comfort zone. Men, there is a way to communicate with women and have the best possible relationship. For singles and couples, this conference is a must.
Eight experts in relationship, sexuality, and sacred sexuality will be revealing the tips, practices, and secrets of intimate relating from ancient cultures, and modern science.
Including - Deborah Sundahl, Mary Zalmanek, Chip August, Francesca Gentille,
Ina Mlekush, Harold Taitt, Ann Maxwell and Deborah Adele.
I hope I see you there.


Jason Weston said,
October 4, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
Beautiful piece Chip. I think Stan would be smiling.