Saturday, January 31, 2009
If we believe that the deepest satisfaction possible in life comes from loving and being loved, we need to redeem the notion of care and understand its relationship to the other elements of love. Love without care is reduced to a trivial sentiment or a momentary lust. Sam Keen
All showing care requires is a little bit of time, effort, and imagination which can be a challenge in our busy schedules but the potential rewards are huge if it results in our partners feeling loved.
All showing care requires is a little bit of time, effort, and imagination which can be a challenge in our busy schedules but the potential rewards are huge if it results in our partners feeling loved.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
My conversation with Julie in my previous post reminded me of a couple of quotes by Sam Keen from his books "Fire in the Belly" and "To love and be Loved"
There are two questions we must ask ourselves. The first is, where am I going and the second is who will go with me. If we ever get these questions in the wrong order then we are in trouble...and...How do I choose my rightful partner before I ask how do I become a loving person the result will be disaster because I will fail to focus my attention on acquiring and developing the skills necessary for becoming a loving human being. First cultivate a life filled with compassion and passion will be added to it. Search only for great passion and you will finally despair of life.
There are two questions we must ask ourselves. The first is, where am I going and the second is who will go with me. If we ever get these questions in the wrong order then we are in trouble...and...How do I choose my rightful partner before I ask how do I become a loving person the result will be disaster because I will fail to focus my attention on acquiring and developing the skills necessary for becoming a loving human being. First cultivate a life filled with compassion and passion will be added to it. Search only for great passion and you will finally despair of life.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
It's been over four months since I posted anything here on this blog but I feel inspired to start posting here again on a more regular basis. Most of my previous posts on this particular blog have been quotes from some of my favorite authors who write about relationships. This time I am going to post more of my thoughts, feelings, and musings about relationships. I have been pondering lately about my relationship experiences and I hope to share some of my thoughts here for anyone's consideration who might happens to wander into this space.
Here is my first thought. Many people are looking for love or a mate but if we lose sight of first being a good partner than we are putting the cart before the horse aren't we? If one can master what is means to be a good partner and how to love others than finding a partner or a mate will take care of itself.
Here is my first thought. Many people are looking for love or a mate but if we lose sight of first being a good partner than we are putting the cart before the horse aren't we? If one can master what is means to be a good partner and how to love others than finding a partner or a mate will take care of itself.
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