Utilizing Lust?

[futurekill]

Hello, I am new here. In fact, this is my first post. I am so glad that I happened to find this forum. It seems that people who can seriously entertain such notions as, "the force," and especially any sort of, "dark side," are so few and far between that the chance of finding another are almost zero. Being the first to admit my lack of mastery over the force, having nowhere to go for guidance can make advancement along the dark path difficult and slow-going.

I think my question belongs in this sub-forum but it could possibly be more appropriate in Sith Philosophy. If so, forgive me. Anyway, on to the question...

As we are all aware, the essence of Sithhood lies in using ones emotions as a source of power. Even though it has been said that all Sith come to the dark side because of love, it is apparent that the, "darker emotions," are of more utility. Obviously, anger has the most obvious and widespread usability, with fear being a not-so-distant second. But I am left wondering: what about lust?

Lust certainly seems to fit the bill. It doesn't take a very impressive midichlorian count to understand the immense levels of passion that can drive feelings of lust. Furthermore, lust is not only just as results-oriented as anger (if not more so), but it is also fundamentally selfish.

It would seem to me that lust is a prime candidate for being a source of power. But, alas, I have absolutely no idea where to begin or what direction to go in. So, Masters of the Dark Side, be so kind as to share with me your wisdom!

[sciwiz12]

follow the sith code. Passion isn't allways something that will get you into trouble. The darkside is strength not just negative emotions. If you are goimg to go down that self destructive path, I suggest anger over lust.

[futurekill]

A few points of clarification...

Passion isn't allways something that will get you into trouble.

I'm not sure what you're getting at. What/How does this relate?

The darkside is strength not just negative emotions.

I never said it was. Perhaps I am misunderstanding which part of my post you are speaking to.

If you are goimg to go down that self destructive path, I suggest anger over lust.

First, when you say "self destructive path," do you mean lust or the darkside itself? Second, in lieu of answering my question, why exactly do you, "suggest anger over lust?"

[sciwiz12]

First off, Lust will get you into trouble, passion, which is for those who know the sith code, is a tool of the sith for strengthining our connection with the dark side, is not always lust or anger because happiness is a passionate emotion.

Secondly what you suggested was that lust was a good emotion to use because it is passionate but as I try to remind you, being a sith isn't all in the emotions, so don't meditate on lust, meditate on power.

Finally, by destructive path I mean negative emotions like lust, fear, and anger. However since I've never met a being who could be lustful but incapable of anger so I wouldn't worry so much about determining all of the negative emotions that you could use unless you are naturally a calm pervert. Just in case you need clarification, I mentioned the calm pervert part reffering to some one who could use lust but not anger.

Over all you would be greatly benefitted if you looked at my post as a helpful list of advisory comments instead of referencing your thread.

[futurekill]

Ok...

In retrospect, it was foolish of me to expect anything but mediocrity from your response. You needn't go to the trouble of writing another.