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Montana, USA -- Morihei Ueshiba, author of The Art of Peace, has been one of my “book mentors.”
*This post began as a note reply to Emma @psychologyofdesire on Substack about a having a book mentor. She mentioned that most of her mentors had been found in books and asked if her readers had any. It inspired me to write, a little more than a simple reply, and as it was in a romantic and sensual space, I felt it would apply, here.
I am working on a longer format style for my Substack publication. I have a few pseudo fiction drafts offline that I hope will be ready to read, soon enough but, I am being extremely patient with them, as they reveal themselves to us. However, after being an active reader on Substack for a week, or so, I’ve been encouraged to write, and share, a little more unpolished.
From time to time, I will be inspired by a note and write more than few sentences on various areas of sensuality, romance, and desire. If I come up with more than a simple paragraph, perhaps I will use it to connect with you, in between scenes of fantasy and creative adventures. As fellow writers, I would appreciate your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Beau
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I was already leaning towards principles of peace but, discovering Aikido (in theory, anyway. It is also a form of martial arts that I have yet to participate in.) had a profound impact on the way I approach all things.
I was eying the music business, and researching strategies. I would often come across The Art of War by Sun Tsu. It seemed practical enough but, I found myself disagreeing or being conflicted and disappointed with what was being expected of me, if I was going to be successful in business. As an athlete, and history buff, I could appreciate military tactics but, I wanted something more.
In my search for a copy of the Art of War, I also found the Art of Peace. It encouraged me to maintain my ideals of non-violence alternatives without feeling powerless. I had some doubts, and would slowly begin to incorporate ideas into my daily life, at first but, to this day, I owe much of my peace, compassion, and understanding of the world to him, and his works.
In recognition of the space I’m in, it has also lent itself to my sensuality and romantic connection. What is love but to understand another and encourage their own feelings peace? As a man, I pride myself on my patience and compassion, and my willingness to put her at ease before exciting and pleasing her. Even for my own sake, I truly appreciate a long, slow burn in the bedroom. Learning to control my breathing, immerse myself into positive mindset, and allow the universe to participate through me has made me a better lover than I was as a hungry 20-something.
Writing poetry and diving deeper into my own understandings of intimacy and romance has led me down a path of discovery beyond my wildest dreams. I wanted to break into the world of erotic literature and found so much more. Now, I study sexual wellness, the psychology of erotica, divine feminine, and the mysticism of sensuality in this deeply personal journal.
This was originally posted to Sincerely, Beau on Substack on May 26, 2025: https://substack.com/home/post/p-164511772
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