Radically Happy

Sequel to Lecherio’s Prayer

Uh, this is Lecherio again. And, um, I feel like I need to admit something.

I’ve never really been that big a fan of the law. I always felt like it was really hypocritical and about creating shame.

But I’ve come to realize that I can do things that seem good to me, yet I end up at a place that I don’t want to be. And that maybe there is a place for some guardrails.

Or at least…

You know — in all honesty — a big part of sex is the friction, the resistance; even the transgression, of breaking through. And maybe someone like me really needs there to be law, to have a thing bump up against.

And seeing that as a good thing (not as fixed and rigid), it changed me.

For if the Law is there for a reason, then I need to earn my way past it — by finding the deeper purpose. And not resenting it.

Then it becomes a thing to rejoice in — like, frankly, seduction. Since it’s the hardest challenges that are the most rewarding.

And seeing the Law that way, as a thing that is a barrier; that keeps me from cheating — from cheating myself of the things that I deeply want.

Not as an idol to be worshipped. But a challenge to be overcome.

And if that’s what you were getting at, then I, I’m sorry for misjudging you.

And, um, I appreciate your willingness to listen. Thank you.