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Loss. Love. Learning.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 77 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Life Love Learning
  1. Loss is a central part of the human experience in different ways, from losing promotions to facing the loss of loved ones and ultimately losing ourselves.
  2. Love plays a crucial role in making life meaningful despite inevitable losses, and it is intertwined with feelings of attachment and purpose.
  3. Learning is a continuous process that involves building knowledge, skills, understanding, and eventually wisdom, with love, loss, and learning influencing and resonating with each other.

A Valentine Gush

The False Consensus Effect • 78 implied HN points • 14 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Painting Love Music Video
  1. The author reflects on their relationship with their partner and the love that has grown over time.
  2. The post includes personal elements like songs and a love letter from the past, showcasing the depth of their connection.
  3. There's a theme of enduring love and appreciation for their partner, demonstrated through art and memories shared in the post.

Love song

Who is Robert Malone • 58 implied HN points • 13 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Love Marriage
  1. The author describes feeling peaceful and content in the company of their lifelong partner during a drive from Simi Valley to LAX.
  2. The post is intended for paid subscribers only.
  3. The content revolves around love and the author's reflections on their loving marriage.

"The Painted Veil" (W. Somerset Maugham)

Outsider Art • 19 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
📚 Literature Love Betrayal Redemption
  1. The story of 'The Painted Veil' revolves around love, betrayal, and redemption in post-imperial China.
  2. The character transformation and self-discovery of Kitty Fane play a central role in the narrative, as she navigates relationships and societal expectations.
  3. The novel explores themes of forgiveness, sacrifice, and personal growth through the complex interactions of its characters.
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from paris with love

alice maz • 26 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Love Life Poetry Romance
  1. The story explores the passionate and tumultuous relationships between Renée Vivien and Natalie Clifford Barney, highlighting themes of love, poetry, jealousy, and growth.
  2. Renée Vivien and Natalie Clifford Barney had a complex, star-crossed love affair filled with intense emotions, struggles with fidelity, and conflicting desires for spiritual and physical union.
  3. Natalie's evolving relationships and life at 20 rue Jacob became a central hub of lesbian culture and art, illustrating her journey from turbulent affairs to stable connections and artistic fulfillment.

The Haves and the Havents: Interlude

Carefree Sketches • 19 implied HN points • 22 Jul 22
📖 Philosophy Love Valuation Understanding Human nature
  1. When we say 'I like you' to someone, it involves a certain conceit and value judgment based on rational parameters.
  2. Liking someone involves weighing various values such as amenity, rank, purpose, and affinity, and assigning them a value.
  3. Contrasting 'I like you' with 'I love you,' love is seen as irrational, residing in the heart, while liking is a more reasoned and intellectual process.

what's going on in the world?

the rohn report • 39 implied HN points • 17 Mar 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Life Love God
  1. The things we are told are important in the news might not actually be the most crucial things in our lives. Keeping alive with breathing and heartbeat is what truly matters.
  2. Appreciating the simple things in life like breathing and a regular heartbeat is essential, but often overlooked. These basic functions are what keep us alive and define our existence.
  3. Amidst all the noise of world events, what truly matters is love - the love we have for ourselves and others. This love is more significant than worldly distractions and should be the focus of our attention.

Curiouser and curiouser

Charles Eisenstein • 5 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Authenticity Love Narrative Consciousness
  1. Reality can be perceived differently by different people - bifurcation of reality is a concept to consider.
  2. Beliefs and perceptions can shape the reality we experience - choosing the beliefs that resonate with the best parts of ourselves can be empowering.
  3. In times of societal fragmentation, creating pockets of coherence and love can help in reuniting fractured perspectives and narratives.

Economics of Love

Three quarks • 10 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
📚 Literature Love Economy Poetry Mysticism
  1. The poem highlights the complexity of love and how it cannot be reduced to economic or logical equations.
  2. Love is depicted as something that transcends material value and defies conventional understanding.
  3. The poem explores deeper themes of vulnerability, loss, and the mysteriously transformative nature of love.

Manifesto of the Armed Front of Love

Numb at the Lodge • 4 HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Manifesto Love Terrorism Relationships Identity
  1. The Armed Front of Love operates with the ideology of love, committing actions out of romantic love for one another, rather than larger political goals or affiliations.
  2. The writing explores the impact of societal norms and pressures on modern relationships, contrasting the idea of true love with the constraints of polyamory, self-sufficiency, and emotional boundaries.
  3. It delves into the complexity of individual identity within the context of love, suggesting that a deep connection with another person can provide a clearer understanding of oneself, contrasting with the isolation of a self-focused existence.

A Space Between Eras: 0

Bit Personality • 2 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🚌 Education Philosophy Theory Solutions Love Crisis
  1. There's a crisis in education - dropping test scores, teacher turnover, and school violence. Various solutions are proposed, highlighting the complexity of the issue.
  2. Galacto-Amorous Personism philosophy emphasizes the importance of love (_Amor_) in education. Lack of love in schools is seen as a root cause of the crisis.
  3. The presentation promises to delve into the theory of _Amor_, link it to learning and education woes, discuss its connection to the internet, and present solutions developed by the speaker and colleagues.

How to Give Good Advice

The Unabashed Observer • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Communication Persuasion Love Religion Advice
  1. Effective communication involves more than just the literal words spoken, and context and subtext play a significant role in conveying the true meaning.
  2. Persuasive communication, like giving good advice, is complex and requires considering factors like relationships, tone, setting, and identity.
  3. Using various forms of communication, such as images, actions, or charity, can be more persuasive and impactful than words alone.

tiễn người ra cửa rồi

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jul 10
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Reflection Love Loss Desire Emotions
  1. Ignoring those who adore us and loving those who ignore us can lead to loneliness and heartache.
  2. Rejection can make one understand and sympathize with others facing unreciprocated love.
  3. Loss of a cherished moment or relationship due to misunderstanding or inability to appreciate true feelings can create an unpayable emotional debt.

Why finding love is more complicated than ever

Tranquil Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Dating Relationships Society Expectations Love
  1. Finding love today is more complicated because there are many more choices but less societal structure to help make those choices. In the past, love was often found through arranged introductions and societal expectations.
  2. People now take longer to decide on a partner because they can explore many options. This leads them to expect love before committing, changing the traditional sequence of ritual coming before love.
  3. Modern relationships demand a lot more from partners, but people often try to achieve deep connections in a much shorter time. This makes the search for love feel harder and more rushed than it used to be.

Adam Smith on Loving Others

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosopher Kindness Relationships Success Love
  1. Adam Smith emphasizes the benefits of being kind and considerate towards others, highlighting that acting lovingly can bring joy, satisfaction, and positive feedback from those around us.
  2. Adam Smith underlines the importance of showing kindness not only to those close to us but also to strangers as a way to build meaningful relationships and create connections with people we may never have met otherwise.
  3. Adam Smith points out that being loving towards others can lead to success, as showing care and generosity can help us achieve our own goals, create positive relationships, and open up new opportunities.
  4. Adam Smith's ideas on being lovely still hold true today, showing that demonstrating love towards others can lead to personal fulfillment, meaningful connections, and unexpected opportunities.

Right Theology, and Radical Love

The Dissenting Opinion • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Faith Love Bible Theology Christianity
  1. Radical love involves loving even our enemies and going beyond loving only those who love us.
  2. Difficulty doesn't always equate to love; true love is demonstrated through patience, kindness, and not rejoicing in wrongdoing.
  3. Understanding and following the teachings of the Bible is essential in practicing radical love, as it defines what is truth and wrongdoing.