As I understand it, sublimation means channeling sexual energy into non-sexual projects. If that’s possible–in fact, if that’s what I’ve been doing with my songs all these years–I really should thank my wife for not having sex with me. Darling, if you are reading this, thank you. I couldn’t have done it without you.
My wife doesn’t read my blog, thank goodness.
But, seriously, the energy to create–as opposed to the energy to survive–that is what gives us quality of life, as opposed to mere survival. Funny concept: quality of life. When so many people in the world struggle for survival. Is quality of life a null concept for them?
Perhaps not. Thinking about it, it’s possible that a starving person might crave comfort as much, and even more, than survival. They might hunt for flowers for the dinner table as hard as they hunt for food. If you are dying–if survival is no longer an option–won’t you cast about for ways to make your world more beautiful?
Sublimation. Sexual energy. Creation.