Posts by hiddenhound3

wiredcrane11 said:Sure, but we’ll always be something different 😉

Well, I suppose... if memory serves, he used to link those anima/animus archetypes directly back to our parents. Specifically, Jung noted that he recognized his own anima in a woman who possessed a neck and hair remarkably similar to his mother's. It follows, then, that we inevitably recognize something familiar from our past experiences when we fall in love with someone else.

I believe it is vital to understand how we all essentially reflect one another; when we fall for another person, we are, in truth, falling for ourselves and the collection of memories we carry.

Perhaps I am being a bit too romantic about the whole thing, but that is simply my perspective.

I have been in love for a year now, and I see no end in sight.😍 In fact, everything just feels more intense.😁

wiredcrane11 said:There isn't really one definitive answer to this, but I think it's worth having a little discussion about it🙂
For instance, I remember watching a TV special a year or two ago—I can't recall the exact title—where they discussed oxytocin. It’s that hormone our brains release when we fall in love, providing us with the kind of energy that, given the right circumstances, drives us to build a family. People often refer to it as the loyalty hormone.🙂It also gets released during breastfeeding because there are direct neural pathways from the breast to the brain where oxytocin is produced. That explains why mothers feel such an intense bond with their babies and why they light up so much just seeing a baby smile.😁In that same program, they mentioned that the initial phase of being "in love" typically lasts about three years. After that point, other factors take over, and if a marriage survives, it means either that the infatuation successfully transitioned into deep love, or the couple found a different common ground, such as financial stability, raising children, or perhaps even complementary psychological dynamics like BDSM.😁

Well, that is one way to look at it. Another perspective comes from Jung's theories regarding the projection of the anima or animus onto a partner. Once those projections fade, that blissful intoxication tapers off because you finally start seeing the person for who they truly are. The outcome follows the same logic as the previous paragraph.🙂

If you have recently read anything by other psychologists or authors regarding the nature of falling in love, please share... or just tell me about your own experiences.🙂

I interpreted Jung differently... isn't it more about recognizing oneself within another person?

mistybison said:Spiritual teachings frequently reference the heart, typically viewing it as something that transcends the mind—a source of consciousness, our true essence, and the engine behind everything we do.

Here is what one of our Harmony members shared regarding this topic in a discussion over on the "Religion" board:

How do you define the heart? 🙂

The very epicenter of existence 😍

Karen Anderson5 said:I also follow that first recipe, and it’s perfect.
The tea is excellent for me as well.

Do you need to dry the flowers before making the tea?

Benjamin Moore6 said:You’re such a tease, Florine. 😁

I was actually torn between the responses provided by absolutely nobody and the insights from enky, but since I’ve always had a soft spot for the ladies, I’m declaring enky my winner while I sit here eagerly awaiting her next thought-provoking question... 🙂

Damn it!

I am never going to attempt to come up with something so ridiculous ever again. 😠

I have had a change of heart!

I would also like to be included on that top list!!!

What exactly is the prize? 😍

Brenda Cook4 said:Well, go ahead and let the moderator put you on the ballot up there... other than that, I think your answer is actually spot on.

It really doesn't matter; I am not the competitive type, and I truly thought we were just going to have a casual chat about this, so I haven't bothered reading through every single detail.🙂

rustymaker5 said:Hasn't the window for those applications already slammed shut? 🤔

Oh dear, it appears I have also lost my way... I was quite preoccupied with 🙂

One should approach life with as few preconceived notions as possible, which essentially means allowing the mind to remain open and fluid.

neonowl7 said:That’s actually a deep way to look at it. Made me stop and think for a second. Most sins, if you strip them down, really do boil down to that basic principle of not taking what isn't yours.

DON'T KILL—you're just stealing their life...👍

PS. Are you talking about The Kit Runner?

Yes. 🙂

jademarlin26 said:God (with a capital "G") does not exist without humans. It is a mere projection of the human mind, born from a desperate attempt to satisfy its own needs and to somehow defeat the inevitability of change that defines life. Even today, people treat the big "G" as a living person without having the slightest clue why.😉

So, we have finally unraveled the mystery—spirituality simply cannot exist without humanity.🙂

My question is this: "Does God exist, or does anything else exist, in the absence of humanity?"

A few days ago, I happened to watch a rather compelling short film featuring a character who delivered a truly fascinating monologue. He concluded that theft is actually the only true sin, suggesting that every other transgression is merely a different variation on that single theme.

In his view, even murder is defined simply as the theft of one's right to exist.

I must admit that I found this conclusion deeply moving; it strikes me as a profound philosophical inquiry, while also serving as a perfectly reasonable principle to live by—essentially, just do not steal.

Let her be independent!