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Loving Cynicism

Posted on April 24, 2012 by ehurst

There is a holiness in cynicism. The art of love expects trouble. It’s not enough a genuine loving disposition makes you seem crazy to the world, but the whole world makes it a strong habit to forget love even when … Continue reading →

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Agape Banking

Posted on April 23, 2012 by ehurst

So we have been discussing the art of love/agape, and I wanted to introduce a critical principle. Agape banking is preparing yourself to love, in the sense of making ready to exert yourself on behalf of the welfare of others. … Continue reading →

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Peace, Love and Madness

Posted on April 22, 2012 by ehurst

Love makes you crazy. Regular readers recall I warned cathexis is not real love. “Don’t fall in love; it sticks to your face.” That is, you’ll always come away embarrassed when you follow the siren song of infatuation. Hormones are … Continue reading →

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Agape Art

Posted on April 21, 2012 by ehurst

In the minds of many, great art comes from deep passions. What if love itself is the art? There is no pretense here of moral superiority, only an unquenchable desire to seek the moral fabric of the universe. I write … Continue reading →

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