Ordinary Love
“The myth of romantic love is a dreadful lie. Perhaps it is a necessary lie in that it assures the ‘falling in love’- experience that traps us into marriage. But as a psychiatrist I weep in my heart almost daily for the ghastly confusion and suffering that this myth fosters. Millions of people waste vast amounts of energy desperately in an attempt to make the reality of their lives conform to the unreality of the myth.”
~ M. Scott Peck, from his book A Road Less Travelled.
Of course this piqued my curiosity, extremely, and so I ordered myself a copy with a free credit on PaperBackSwap.com. As usual, just going along with my gut instincts…
Martha E Fay
This is so very very true.
Ms. Wakame
and that’s exactly what I’m feeling, and getting. Its a happy cycle. Positive, real, compassionate, honestly loving people all coming together.
Karen
I so agree, it was great talking to you too. I really think you’ve begun an incredible voyage of boundless opportunities. Keep fostering your positive feelings, let them emanate. They will attract positive things and people to you. That’s exactly what you need.
Ms. Wakame
It was SO great talking to you on the phone today Karen. You’re right – that is exactly what I’m looking for. That emotional and spiritual connection is incredibly important to me. I’m really looking forward to being steeped in all of that deliciousness.
Karen
Ah, but Sweetie, the swooning first blush of love can, over time, evolve into a comfortable, deep, knowing, loving friendship (with fringe benefits, of course!) that is far better than the frenetic obsessive early stages of romance. Romance does not die, it simply adapts itself to day to day living.