It's said that relationship is the strongest mirror to the soul that we could ever find. For example, relating, on any level with another entity, is the fastest journey to the Self. This is why we grow fastest when we connect with others instead of in isolation. Even a spiritual hermit will relate with the Cosmos as a meditation tool. That said, in terms of sexuality, a spiritual hermit from most backgrounds will warn you that traditionally, masturbation is advised against as it can attract low-vibrational entities (ie "ghosts", or "gui" as they are called in Traditional Chinese Medicine terms) who are drawn toward the energy created by the masturbatory act. So be kindly reminded that if we choose to masturbate if considering the 'self' as the sexual target from a viewpoint of pure narcissism, we may accidentally be 'targeting' other 'partners' (gui/ghosts) who can sometimes enter our energy sphere and sap our vitality (and maybe worse.) This is why the union of two parties in human form is preferred to the masturbatory act and is also why masturbation is traditionally viewed by conservative parties as a one-way ticket to bad luck and insanity (if you read the ancient, unabridged Taoist texts, for example.) Damn! What a pity for those who love a good wank! So, that's all the more reason to join the fun of choosing a live-bodied partner in the flesh at Langtrees Perth! See you soon...Love, Sheldon. x