Cosmic Awareness - 1977 27 - bisexuality

Magazine Overview

Title: Revelations of Awareness
Issue: #77-27
Publisher: Cosmic Awareness Communications
Date: Undetermined, but issue number suggests a 1977 publication.
Content Focus: This issue delves into the topic of bisexuality, exploring its perceived rise among youth and its implications for personal and societal values. It features an interpretation by Paul Shockley, identified as a Trance-Interpreter.

Concerning Bi-sexuality: Is it Really the Coming Thing?

The central article addresses a question posed to Ann Landers by a 19-year-old college sophomore who observes a significant increase in bisexuality among his peers. The student notes that male students, previously perceived as straight, are now dating members of their own sex as frequently as the opposite sex. He expresses confusion and internal conflict, as his childhood moral values deem bisexuality wrong, yet its acceptance by peers and lack of perceived personal harm prompt him to question whether experimentation is warranted.

Cosmic Awareness's Interpretation

Cosmic Awareness posits that the issue is not the act of bisexuality itself, but the attitudes and values that arise from it. It describes a societal shift where barriers and walls are breaking down, which is necessary but can lead to insecurity if entities are not yet sensitive to each other's needs or their own inner spiritual requirements. The analogy of removing railings from a bridge is used to illustrate the potential danger of removing all barriers prematurely.

The Awareness suggests that the bi-sexual movement, as described, is a manifestation of entities 'groping for meaning' and seeking pleasure. It notes that previous generations may have experienced too much physical gratification at a young age, leading to burnout and a search for novel thrills. This search, while seeking something more, can lead to a state of being more open but without clear direction or values. While pleasure-seeking can have its own values, these do not necessarily contribute to character building, honorable living, or sensitivity towards others.

The values being pursued are described as shallow and temporary, part of a changing scene that will eventually pass. Entities will move on to new levels, forming values based on sensitivity, affection, relationship, and communication, which may not be solely oriented toward sexual gratification.

Personal Psychology and Values

Cosmic Awareness states that while changing consciousness and breaking down barriers is not inherently sinful, it can affect an individual's psychology and self-image, depending on their value system. The critical question for an individual is: "If I indulge in this kind of activity, what values do I have left which I can build my character on, and what affect will this indulgence have upon my self-image and upon any image others may have of me, and does this matter what they think of me"?

The Awareness observes that the questioner appears to have inherited a set of values from parents and past experiences, which are now in conflict with his peer group's values. It strongly advises the individual to determine his own values independently, not from his peers or parents, but from "inner meditations of spiritual laws, of universal forces, of the Laws of Love, Mercy, and the Law of One."

Closing Message

In conclusion, Cosmic Awareness offers a single word of advice for navigating these times of value turmoil: "patience."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue reflects a recurring theme within publications associated with Cosmic Awareness Communications: the exploration of societal shifts through a spiritual or metaphysical lens. The editorial stance, as channeled through Cosmic Awareness, is one of detached observation and guidance, emphasizing inner spiritual development and personal value systems over external societal trends or peer influence. While acknowledging the breakdown of traditional barriers, it cautions against a premature abandonment of all structure, advocating for sensitivity and self-awareness as prerequisites for genuine progress. The publication promotes a non-judgmental yet discerning approach to evolving human behaviors and values, rooted in universal spiritual principles.