Personality: Destiny

Many of us believe we possess a destiny. Destiny suggests an important purpose to our lives. The belief in destiny helps provide a roadmap through the chaos and confusion of our daily living. It infuses meaning into our experiences as our life path discovers the twists and turns of existence.


However, there are destructive impulses within and outside that interfere with destiny. Excessive anger, sexual repression, depression, and addictions are but a few. They rob us of authentic purpose, detach us from others, obstruct pleasure and take away from meaning. We live for about 80 years, generally leave a legacy of offspring, and our influences live on. During our youth we enjoy the process of growing up and during adulthood we find satisfaction in growing wisdom. Destructive habits and behaviors shorten our ability to achieve and enjoy our unique destinies

Personality: Sexual Repression

By their very nature psychological concepts are abstract and difficult to define and measure. In this like manner, sexual repression is vague and hard to quantify. In general though, sexual repression refers to the inability or prevention of sexual expression and behavior. Sexual energy, or libido, becomes stymied and the life giving drive is forced from mind and body. Instead of just going away, however, symptoms develop such as mental and physical tension, a general sense of frustration and an over-controlled personality.


Another outcome of sexual repression is sadism. People who suppress their libido tend to be critical people who use a great deal of sarcasm. They may take joy in the bad luck of people and do not rejoice in the success of others. They are often unwilling to share or reciprocate unless it is mandatory or expected of them. Spontaneity is lacking in their speech and their feelings are kept hidden. They are equally stingy with money and their emotions.