Serenade ~ by Djuna Barnes – 1892-1982 Three paces down the shore, low sounds the lute, The better that my longing you may know; I’m not asking you to come, But—can’t you go? Three words, “I love you,” and the whole is said— The greatness of it throbs from sun to sun; I’m not asking …Read More
Tag: Love
Hair Love ~ Animated Story
“Life is too short to have boring hair.” Storytelling is a powerful vehicle to convey emotion. Matthew A. Cherry goes beyond words with a short animated film that is virtually silent. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart” ― Helen …Read More
It Ain’t Love It’s Dopamine ~ Natalie Wilson
As we gamify our lives, even love has become a game. The chemical of addiction is dopamine. The reward that our brain receives is a hit of dopamine when we win the lottery, win the video game, win at blackjack, win the girl or guy, win … win … win … This brain neurotransmitter makes us …Read More
Story: Legacy of Love
Today’s story is called, “Legacy of Love.” It is the final story in a set of stories, and it gives the whole set its title. When I was gathering stories into a theme, I realized that all my stories were in some way about love, the many forms of love, and perhaps all stories at …Read More
#11: Love, Sex, & Intimacy (Ana of AnaSpeaks.com)
Interview by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living the present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Ana hosts “The Radio Show with Sex Appeal.” You can listen to her LIVE online radio show on Wednesdays at 9pm Eastern Time. You can even call in to join the conversation. Find her online at AnaSpeaks.com. Her …Read More
Poem: Derek Walcott – “Love After Love”
Love After Love ~ by Derek Walcott The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was yourself. Give wine. Give bread. Give back …Read More
Poet: Debra Hiers begins with Love
“If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.” ~ Emily Dickinson Every now and then, a poem captures my attention. This poem came to me from a friend at the start of 2017. So commanding is the poem, that I have committed it to …Read More
Love is not an emotion
“When an emotion is healthy, it arises only when it’s needed, it shifts and changes in response to its environment, and it recedes willingly once it has addressed an issue. When love is healthy, it does none of those things…. Love is not an emotion; it doesn’t behave the way emotions do. Real love is …Read More
C. S. Lewis: The Four Loves
“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up …Read More
Poem: Loving Fiercely
Loving Fiercely There was a Master once Who taught me how to love Love fully, love completely Love yourself, love others, love God She left me here to finish what she started Some people love gently Caressing the thing that they love Spreading their love out wide Others love fiercely Holding and protecting Love can …Read More