The Devil Inside wants to feel alive in its flesh.
Death is coming for you. When it arrives, you in your
entirety will feed (metaphorically) Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies. But until then, your blood is
pumping, your lungs are filling and emptying, your intestines are conducting
their relentless chemical and zoological experiments, and your brain is
producing a holographic, multi-sensual movie in the theater of your skull, for
no audience at all except itself. Why let all of this go to waste? Find the
activities that make you feel alive in your flesh – and do them!
You have five senses, hopefully all functional. To the
extent you can - Drink the world of phenomena like a fine elixir! Feast your eyes
on all the world’s splendor. Treat your ears to all that is musical. Indulge
your sense of touch with every shape and texture. Exhilarate your tongue with
every delicacy. Breathe into your nose all the fragrances of life. And get out
from under your own roof! The chaos of crowds is a sensual kaleidoscope.
Boardwalks, bazaars, malls, avenues, museums, zoos – seek out the commotion of
living things in motion! Even if part of you doesn’t want to. Even if it’s
hard. I promise you – You’ll come to enjoy it. I did. And I was always the
bookiest of worms.
I dearly hope you have functioning arms and legs. If
you don’t, I hope you have other ways to navigate the world, perhaps by the
gifts of technology. Try to make time each day to move around! Do whatever you
can do that gets your pulse rate up. Don’t do it as a punishment or a
self-flagellation. Find a physical activity you can accomplish and tailor to
your own enjoyment – and do it! Even if you have to do it in a wheelchair. You
evolved from creatures who survived through agility and strength. Your
biological legacy is one of movement. Make dynamism a centerpiece of your day!
Movement is life. I promise you – You’ll come to enjoy it. I did. And I was
always the couchiest of potatoes.
Incorporate sexuality into your existence. You might be
surprised at how many on the Left Hand Path are basically celibate. If you’re
one of them – as I am myself – then you may choose to make use of what has long
been the internet’s killer app: porn. Or you may choose to engage in very
casual hook-ups. Or frequent the local go-go bar or strip club. Or take part in
some fetish scene. Find what works for you, be mindful of your safety, avoid
unwanted consequences, protect your health – and get frisky! Every cell in your
nervous system wants you to.
Live until you die! ISCHYROS DIAVOLOS!

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