December 11

December 11 – AM          Page 28, There Is A Solution, Chapter 2

The distinguished American psychologist, William James, in his book “Varieties of Religious Experience,” indicates a multitude of ways in which men have discovered God.  We have no desire to convince anyone that there is only one way by which faith can be acquired.  If what we have learned and felt and seen means anything at all, it means that all of us, whatever our race, creed, or color are the children of a living Creator with whom we may form a relationship upon simple and understandable terms as soon as we are willing and honest enough to try.  Those having religious affiliations will find here nothing disturbing to their beliefs or ceremonies.  There is no friction among us over such matters.

December 11 – PM          Page 134, The Family Afterward, Chapter 9

A word about sex relations.  Alcohol is so sexually stimulating to some men that they have over-indulged.  Couples are occasionally dismayed to find that when drinking is stopped the man tends to be impotent.  Unless the reason is understood, there may be an emotional upset.  Some of us had this experience, only to enjoy, in a few months, a finer intimacy than ever.  There should be no hesitancy in consulting a doctor or psychologist if the condition persists.  We do not know of many cases where this difficulty lasted long.