Of Eros and Erosion

And then there are movies like Before Sunset with Julie Delpy and her song An Ocean Apart and Closer with Jude Law...

Some persian poet talked about love as,

Thy spirit is mingled in my spirit even as
wine is mingled with pure water.
when anything touches thee, it touches me.
Lo, in every case thou art I !

Regarding a person`s better/higher/purer potential being tapped or as nargileh mentioned actualized after being coming across someone, there is a hymn to the effect.

I am a lamp to thee who beholdest me,
I am a mirror to thee who perceivest me,
I am a door to thee who knockest at me,
I am a way to thee a wayfarer.

``Lastly, what if love is not cherished and reciprocated to the same extent? Optimistic wisdom asserts that love is yours to give and feel, and nothing and no one can take that away from you, so no regrets.``

This was my favorite part. It reminds me of the quote ``It is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all``. It is definitely a worthwile experience even without reciprocation (I say this from subjective experience!).

A Viennesse Psychiatrist named Viktor Frankl said that one of the most valuable ways to find a purpose or a meaning in our life is by ``loving someone``.

His definition of love : Helping someone see their true potential....helping them actualize it.

I thought that had a interesting parallel to what you said here:
``The “new you” is actually the person’s own latent potential that got triggered due to the interaction and presence of the other person.``

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#1 by nikki7777

Good point.

nikki777

Sorry I didnt understand a word you said. Has your head waggling loosened your brain? ;-)

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nikki7777

I read somewhere that the greatest love is between a Tamil girl and her paternal Uncle. Is that true? Ask your mum to confirm. In the meantime, how are the arrangements for the mariage between your daughter and your brother going?

With a waggle of the head ;-)

Jamal: Imagine meeting you here! Assalamualaikum. Kaise ho? How`ve you been?

Aamir

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That is why Piaara (modern day Rumi) preaches Love. But none listens to him. Sigh!

Love, Love, love, love.....

Karo Piyar
Band Larai Maar,
Sohni Naar,
Kahe Bar Bar!

I didn`t know but I could be a poet. I just mumbled this piece effortlessly.....and it RHYMES!

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