Humanity in #leadership matters. #caring #love #community #pragma #philia #philautia #agape
Last night at the DNC, as President Biden finished his extraordinary speech, he was warmly embraced by Vice President Harris, who looked him directly in the eyes and said, "I love you so much,” while a packed arena continued their rousing sendoff for him.
“Self-love is a journey that requires patience, courage, and vulnerability.”
#Love #SelfLove #Philautia https://alecludus.medium.com/the-power-of-self-love-714dddb1603b
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“Self-love is not selfish, nor is it arrogant or narcissistic. It is a humble recognition of our own worthiness and a commitment to treating ourselves with the love and respect we deserve.”
#Love #SelfLove #Philautia https://alecludus.medium.com/the-power-of-self-love-714dddb1603b
Philautía Grounded in Agápē
Self-Compassion Grounded in the Beloved Divine
I’m up at the wonderful Grünewald Guild in Plain, Washington, this week at a contemplative retreat with one of my core yoga teachers. It just happens to be held at a contemplative artists community so in addition to the splendor of nature, there’s art everywhere!
This morning we were discussing the different kinds of love defined by ancient Greek philosophers. Then we were to make a response, part of the Lectio Divina practice we’ve been doing.
#ArtistsOfMastodon #art #PNWCollageCollective #collage #AnalogCollage #HandCutCollage #ArtJournal #love #agápē #LoveOfTheDivine #Philautía #SelfCompassion #AncientGreekPhilosophy #GroundedIove #watercolor #AcrylicInk #acrylic #ink
Diana Larsen
Alec Ludus
Sherri Koehler (she/her)