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Eros and You
January 14, 2014
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Eros Ramazzotti is my favorite Euro pop star and this song was his first giant hit in Europe. I had not seen this video story of his quest to find the love of his life. It is like a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt in which the destination is not known, but clues are gathered. This love story has dream qualities in which strong symbols compel him to continue the search. The Roman god Eros was involved with much mystery and trickery. Eros fell in love with Psyche but concealed his identity while he courted her nightly. His mother Aphrodite was jealous of Psyche’s beauty, and wished her harm. The story has many dramatic twists and turns but in the end the couple does marry and live happily.
Eros has a sexual spark, but it can represent beauty, vitality and flow of life. When a person place or thing turns you on it reminds you of the vital force within your own body. To be sexy or feel attracted is to confirm your own mysterious connection to love and your destiny as a lover. To follow each tiny vital impulse would prove too much, but how can we be sensitive and respond when true love calls? It is possible that only at the end of your life will you be able to look back and identify your true loves, your true dreams, and your true beliefs? Is the treasure hunt for love so subtle and full of mysterious layers that we can only understand in retrospect? What will you hunt for on Valentine’s Day? Where will you find Eros?
Revolution in Openness, @JasonSilva
August 7, 2013
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This is my first introduction to @JasonSilva. I lived in Venezuela in the 1960’s, which was a completely different era. He was born in 1982, when the country was undergoing rapid change and political upheaval. Some of my radical tendencies are a reaction to the petroleum princess lifestyle I enjoyed while living in a petroleum camp in eastern Venezuela. The imperialism of the situation became clear later when I became aware of politics.
His view on evolution is not only revolutionary, but very hopeful. I am glad I found him; I hope the gentle readers agree he is a gem to follow…brilliant in a brand new way:
Color Wheel Love
July 24, 2013
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A model exists to measure and quantify your style of love. Known as Color Wheel Model of Love, the theory posits that people with similar love styles form more lasting relationships. All relationships are subject to mixing and morphing of styles; it would be rare to find a single pure style in one person.
The primary styes are:
- Eros-love as romantic ideal
- Ludos-love as a game
- Storge-love as friendship
Secondary styles are:
- Pragma-practical choice
- Agape-spiritual selfless love
- Mania- dramatic ups and downs
color wheel love
Mixing the styles creates a full rainbow. Take this quiz if you are curious about your styes. This idea was published by John Lee in his book, The Colors of Love , available on Amazon. It makes sense to me. Do you identify with one or more of these styles?
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