Why The Global Oh!?

Wow, the response to the Global Oh! is enormous. We're on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle today
in a great article by Joe Garofoli. The Blogosphere is buzzing and we've
had plenty of emails. While most are very supportive, there have been a
couple from people who are concerned that we are wasting time that could be spent in tackling the problems of the world in more acceptable ways.

I can understand how the connection between sexuality and the problems of the human race might seem tenuous, frivolous or in bad taste. But when you understand that most male human behavior, from violence and war to generosity and kindness, is a form of sexual display, the whole perspective changes. What better way to bring attention to, and perhaps
make less acceptable, the kinds of displays that are threatening us and
every other organism on the planet than the root cause of all the
displays - the orgasm?

Is the Global Orgasm frivolous? If you're staring up the barrel of a
gun, of course it is. And who knows if human consciousness can make a difference in the way the human race runs its world? But religions have been founded on such a notion (and some have been corrupted by the same patriarchal power structure that is killing the planet; where peace was the guiding principle, now violence is the way one proves one's faith).

So, here's something that might make people think about the world, that will draw attention to the all-pervading aura of violence, that may even give a few moments of personal peace to those who are doing the hard and dangerous work of creating a better society.

Can nobody read a novel or watch a film as long as torture exists in the world? Can nobody smile and have an evening with friends as long as
people are dying of starvation? Can nobody listen to music or whistle a
tune as long as the USA is in Iraq? Can nobody make love as long as
people are strapping explosives to their bodies?

A moment of peace, solidarity and enjoyment is something the torturers, terrorists and warmongers do not want to allow us. The message of conscious intent is the important thing here, using that meditative, clear-minded period of resolution following the energy wave of orgasm to
wish for peace.