The Significance of Libido: Life Force & Psychic Energy

Libido as a Life Force

Human sexuality is not synonymous with the act of sex; sex is the biological attribute; sexuality is multi-dimensional aspect of our identity that contains our inner personal desires, specific sexual attraction, emotional and romantic aspects, the way we behave, and therefore a shape factor of our life experiences.

We may think, based on your oversexualized culture, that sexuality is about seeking pleasure, performing well, and having multiple orgasms.

When you accept your sexuality as a state of mind and an integral part of who you are, beyond what society expects, you can express yourself in a more genuine and connected way.

We can recover the true meaning of sexuality and inspire others to do the same by redefining it as a contemplative experience that invites us to fully appreciate our most genuine selves as well as the diversity and beauty of human connection.

Tantra and other ancient philosophies believed that sexual energy had the power to transform people's lives. The idea that libido is a fundamental force that transcends sexual desire comes from their perception of it as a holy and life-affirming force.

Libido originates from the groundbreaking theory of Sigmund Freud.

It is viewed as a life force and mental energy that drives us to fulfill our desires, realize our goals, and maintain our general health as well as to serving as sexual energy.

Since libido is a form of mental energy, it has a lot of power and if we can learn how to channel it, we can live our life to the fullest.

Using libido to get personal momentum

Discovering what really drives and interests you is the first thing that you require in order to channel your inner energy for personal growth.

Take some time off to think about what you're passionate about and how your energy shows up in different ways. If you don’t know, you can create space to learn about yourself. Taking a break is vital for filling up our energy tank if we feel empty. To discover and check your emotions and overall energy, you need to actively give yourself permission.

Pay attention to the times when you feel like you're enjoying your best life.

My artistic pursuits that give me energy (not take) are writing, drawing, and dancing. On the other hand, my main job as a photographer, while rewarding, takes a lot of mental and emotional work. That's why I think it's important to take some time to unwind and refuel after a day of editing or taking pictures.

Sometimes you don't have to give up when you feel stuck; maybe you just need to figure out what gives you energy (or you just need a nap).

When you move (no matter the direction), life will move along with you, and new doors will open.

Engaging in physical exercise is an effective strategy to boost libido and personal drive.

Moving is a natural part of our bodies

We can't just rely on our brains all day everyday. Even though our minds help us understand things, make money, and pay our bills, life isn't just in our thoughts.

Life's real energy moves when we move, go outside, see water, feel the earth, or watch a fire. These real things make us feel better both physically and mentally, which creates a smooth flow of spiritual energy.

Getting through grief, release stuck energy

A significant amount of energy involves letting go of stored stress or sometimes addressing traumatic events.

Grief is a complicated set of feelings that isn't just about losing a loved one. It can also be about losing hopes, dreams, or the life you had envisioned. You may need to grieve in order to move on and build a new life when you aren't living the life you wanted, when your dreams aren't coming true, when you break up with someone, or when your feelings don't match up with the truth of your life.

Dealing with and handling this kind of sadness is an important step toward freeing the powerful energy that is stuck inside.

When we let ourselves recognize and deal with the complicated feelings of loss, we open up the opportunity to change.

"The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion really helped me understand what grief is all about from a human perspective not a professional perspective. It's not just about her experience; it's about how everyone feels when they lose someone and try to figure out what happened.

Being human and getting through hard times are talked about in this book. It made me think a lot about how we all feel these things and how we feel so lonely when we grief.

After reading this book and cried most of the time while reading it (the power of literature is underrated) was the first time in a long time that I could really move on with my life.

When you don't let your sadness come to the surface, it can take up a lot of space.

Losing my mother when I was just a child was one of the most painful experience for me. I started psychological therapy as young adult and I've talked about her sudden death a lot, I tried rationalized my traumatic experience, but it took me years of reading and self-improvement to break free from the dissociation and understand that all I needed to do was cry myself out.

That's why I'll always highlight how important grief is: it takes a lot of strength to fight not to feel what hurts so much.

Once you feel that energy and let it go, you can use it for creating yourself again and again.

There is a magical change in how we see the world when energy moves easily.

People often use the word "libido" only sex related.

We can use libido in different areas of our lives if we remember what it really means and understand the importance of mental energy, dealing with past pain, sharing our experiences, and figuring out how to handle loss and big changes.

If we can pay attention to our feelings, which comes from the root word meaning "to move or stir up", we can make life flow by taking small steps or actions that build up our energy.

Our view of the world changes in a wonderful way when energy moves easily.

The ordinary becomes magical, and the things we do every day take on a new life.

This rebirth of magic isn't just something that happens in fairy tales; it's a shift in our awareness that lets us see the special in the everyday.

In conclusion:

Sexuality is a complete experience that links the mind and body. Techniques and performance are important in expressing your sexuality, but what makes expression truly rich is the real connection that exists between people, the emotional closeness and safe space. Using your libido as momentum enhances and directs your life in a meaningful, purposeful way.

By observing how and when your energy shifts and what gives or takes energy, you can create a new flow and therefore move closer to your dream life.

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