What a amazing story. You chose your subjects very well. BTW, one of my classes in divinity school was Christian Mysticism, and Simone Weil was one of the mystics we studied.
I don't say this lightly, but you really seem to be a polymath. I haven't met too many of those in 75 years on this planet.
Thank you for the kind words, Frederick. My dad used to always tell me that in order to learn something new, you have to teach it. So I tackle these subjects (even when they are out of my wheelhouse) because I believe he was right. You can't truly learn anything until you teach it to others. And then others will explain where you are wrong and you will learn even more.
I loved this post. I would be curious to see how you would "cobble" these philosophies together and turn them into practical "love/relationship" advice - seeing the congruences, and resolving (or not) some of the paradoxes. Actually, I may do this myself. It is a big compliment to you that you have piqued my exploration of an integration. Schopenhauer's choice of platonic love has merit, except we are truly built to have a "chemical brew that causes to get naked." (What a great line.) Sexual energy is evolution's design and it is divine. Reproducing the human race depends upon it. Weil is so wise. Paying attention (which we lack so much today) requires patience and "patience requires suffering." But perhaps she suffered too much and just needed someone to attend to her more completely. Men know about the fear of rejection (and repeated actual rejection) deep in their bones -- in their DNA. But if you can find a relationship, John Gottman is a great go-to guy. Shared interests, yes. I went to a thing recently with Maria Popova and her science, literary, and musical friends. You remind me of her. She practices intellectual consilience like she breathes. What man or woman is up to being her lover - having those shared interests at that level? I wonder if you have the same problem. Few men can match you. I have that problem. Once again, your artwork is compelling, beautiful, and entertaining. Thank you for the quality of your mind and creativity. Steven
What a amazing story. You chose your subjects very well. BTW, one of my classes in divinity school was Christian Mysticism, and Simone Weil was one of the mystics we studied.
I don't say this lightly, but you really seem to be a polymath. I haven't met too many of those in 75 years on this planet.
You're very talented and wise.
Best,
Fred
Thank you for the kind words, Frederick. My dad used to always tell me that in order to learn something new, you have to teach it. So I tackle these subjects (even when they are out of my wheelhouse) because I believe he was right. You can't truly learn anything until you teach it to others. And then others will explain where you are wrong and you will learn even more.
I loved this post. I would be curious to see how you would "cobble" these philosophies together and turn them into practical "love/relationship" advice - seeing the congruences, and resolving (or not) some of the paradoxes. Actually, I may do this myself. It is a big compliment to you that you have piqued my exploration of an integration. Schopenhauer's choice of platonic love has merit, except we are truly built to have a "chemical brew that causes to get naked." (What a great line.) Sexual energy is evolution's design and it is divine. Reproducing the human race depends upon it. Weil is so wise. Paying attention (which we lack so much today) requires patience and "patience requires suffering." But perhaps she suffered too much and just needed someone to attend to her more completely. Men know about the fear of rejection (and repeated actual rejection) deep in their bones -- in their DNA. But if you can find a relationship, John Gottman is a great go-to guy. Shared interests, yes. I went to a thing recently with Maria Popova and her science, literary, and musical friends. You remind me of her. She practices intellectual consilience like she breathes. What man or woman is up to being her lover - having those shared interests at that level? I wonder if you have the same problem. Few men can match you. I have that problem. Once again, your artwork is compelling, beautiful, and entertaining. Thank you for the quality of your mind and creativity. Steven