A Vocabulary Lesson
Main Entry: 1sub·li·mate  Pronunciation: 's&-bl&-"mAt Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -mat·ed; -mat·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin sublimatus, past participle of sublimare 1 a : SUBLIME 1 b archaic : to improve or refine as if by subliming 2 : to divert the expression of (an instinctual desire or impulse) from its primitive form to one that is considered more socially or culturally acceptable - sub·li·ma·tion /"s&-bl&-'mA-sh&n/ nounI am particularly concerned with the second definition--the more common variety--as it pertains to the replacement of one of my more basic instincts with food. I know I'm not alone in this particular behavior, nevertheless it's beginning to disturb me. However, I still cannot express the "primitive" forms that I am endeavoring to replace, so what to do? Mastery of instincts is what yoga is all about. So I should be able to master this without supression, subjugation, shame or sublimation. I'll let you know how it all works out. Smile. |  |
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