Leah & Dr. Willow: From Eros to Mania - The Spectrum of Ancient Greek Love Types

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In this episode, Leah and Dr. Willow explore nine ancient Greek words for different types of love. They discuss the meanings and nuances of eros (sexual/passionate love), philia (soulful friendship), storge (familial love), pragma (longstanding love), ludus (playful/fun love), mania (obsessive love), meraki (wholehearted creativity), philiautia (self-love), and agape (unconditional love).

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

• Eros represents sexual desire and attraction while also encompassing a sense of aliveness and openness to what draws you in
• Philia refers to soul connections with friends, family, and romantic partners
• Storge describes the familial love & the natural devotion and care felt between family members.
• Pragma refers to mature, long-term love built on shared goals, compromise, and commitment
• Mania can manifest as obsessiveness and emotional instability in relationships
• Meraki involves doing something wholeheartedly and creatively with love and devotion
• Philiautia is described as self-love; it provides the foundation on which healthy love with others is built on.
• Agape refers to unconditional, spiritual love, often described as the ‘love for all’.
• Ludus represents a joyful, playful expression of love characterized by fun, laughter, casual connections, and sensory pleasures.

EPISODE LINKS *some links below may also be affiliate links

• Article by Andy Boyd - 9 Greek Words For Love You Should Know
• SxR Episode - Elayne Kalila Doughty: Eros - A Different Take on Love and Intimacy
• Loving Kindness Meditation Handout - Email [e-mail] for a free copy
• Ho'oponopono prayer goes like this: “I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you.”

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Capitoli

1. Leah & Dr. Willow: From Eros to Mania - The Spectrum of Ancient Greek Love Types (00:00:00)

2. Eros - Sexual Love (00:02:36)

3. Philia - Soulful Friendship Love (00:06:40)

4. Storge - Familial Love (00:09:10)

5. Pragma - Longstanding Love (00:10:39)

6. Ludus - Playful Love (00:12:43)

7. Mania - Obsessive Love (00:14:48)

8. Meraki - Wholehearted Creativity (00:21:10)

9. Philautia - Love of Self (00:28:14)

10. Agape - Unconditional Love (00:35:53)