The Greeks perhaps best identified the many different kinds, or shades of love, which I describe this week along with images/expressions of each.
Eros: Romantic, physical love.
Ludus: Casual, uncommitted, uncomplicated love.
Philautia: Self Love.
Storge: The love between children and parents.
Pragma: Enduring love developed over time which can have practical aspects.
Philia: The love of affection between friends.
Agape: Universal, unconditional love, altruism, concern for others, compassion.
Of course, kinds of love can and do intersect or overlap with one another and can change over time. Love is not simplistic and can have many different meanings and changes over time.
How do these kinds of love relate to your life? What different kinds of love do you have in your life now, have you had in the past, and do you hope to have at some point?
I would love to have you ponder about love in your life, and what it means to you, in the next week. I will be sharing about these kinds of love from my own life, complete with images and expressions, next week, and invite you to share too!
Blessings,
Carolyn
