#72 - Leah & Dr. Willow: From Eros to Mania - The Spectrum of Ancient Greek Love Types
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.
TIME STAMPS:
2:49 Eros - Sexual Love
6:53 Philia - Soulful Friendship Love
9:23 Storge - Familial Love
10:52 Pragma - Longstanding Love
12:56 Ludus - Playful Love
15:01 Mania - Obsessive Love
21:23 Meraki - Wholehearted Creativity
27:17 Philautia - Love of Self
34:56 Agape - Unconditional Love
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 [email protected] 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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