Eros

Sexual identity and discovery is a process that can take a toll on an individual emotionally, physically and spiritually if not handled in the proper fashion. Since sexuality is a part of our being as humans, each human must discover a way in which they would want to handle their sexuality. When sexual identity is expressed, it can range from the way in which you give pleasure, the way in which you want or may not want to receive pleasure, from who you may want it from, etc. These criteria…

According to the Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, “The theme – Carpe Diem—is best exemplified by a familiar stanza from Robert Herrick’s To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time.” While “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time” can be classified under an Eros type of love, the love portrayed in this poem is more serious. The speaker is not trying to seduce any woman; he is just trying to warn every woman that one’s youth is the best time of their life and to enjoy it. This worried approach is far…

Music is an important activity in most people’s lives, so why not write about it? There are many themes prevalent throughout all of Walt Whitman’s poetry. Nature is a large theme, as is unity, music, and the soul. Walt Whitman even tries to connect all of these themes together at some point or another. Whitman’s unique ideology of unification allows his easy access to unify people, topics, and ideas. “Proud Music of the Storm” is a good example of Whitman’s works. In this poem, there are…

GODS AND MORTALS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY The Greek mythology has been one of the most complicated subjects in the field of religion and mythology. This is due to the complex relations and interactions which exists in the history of the gods of Greece and the mortal humans who lived in ancient Greece. Different versions of the existence and the establishment of the superior beings which existed on the face of the earth were developed which at times create suspense to the readers on the way they…

model of consciousness and also the defences against anxiety, and lastly Freud's theory of psychosexual development, Freud was also known as a psychiatrist who discovered psychoanalysis. Sigmund Freud understood the human drive as the life drive (Eros) and the death drive (Thanatos). he (saw) the two drives as impetus, which are forces or an energy source that could cause excitation or tension which could also cause biological and psychological demand on the mind. (Feist, Feist and Roberts…

Chapter 3: Searching for the Ideal Match for Empaths An empath is a people pleaser, natural nurturer, friend, counselor, and healer. He/she is soft spoken, gentle, and caring. Moreover, an empath can give unselfishly, even if he/she suffers from it. If you are an empath, you are hypersensitive and observant to the desires, needs, and wants of other people. You try to use mediation to avoid conflict. Yet, aside from these behaviors, empaths also have low self-esteem. Thus, they are prone to…

A primary cause is the Googleplex, which may be regarded as one of the most intriguing company offices in the world. Google always holds employee morale highly and the on-site services are proof of that belief. Eros Hoagland took a vivid look at the best parts of the Googleplex in a Time magazine photo article and captures World class chefs that provide exquisite complimentary cuisine in three different cafeterias to all employees, on-site daycare for those with…

not really in control anymore, his desire for revenge is. Drawing from our past lecture on Immanuel Kant’s “What is Enlightenment” we discussed the three main concepts of what made up the ancient Greek soul. Logos represented pursuit of knowledge, Eros represented pursuit of worldly pleasures, and Thumos represented Emotion. It was also discussed that too much of one in the soul was never a good thing and always had negative effects on the person. Well Prospero is no exception to this rule, for…

“Psyche enduring Aphrodite’s impossible tests to prove her love for Eros.” Many teenage girls relate to psyche thinking impressing their boyfriend’s parents will create a strong relationship. Teenage boys desire to please their girlfriend’s father to the same degree the girlfriend desires to pleasure his mother. True love…

Prior to the 1917 Russian Revolution, the majority of women were regarded as the property of men. Alexandra Kollontai forced politicial and civil change upon Russia, for both women and the working class, making her a significantly influential individual during that time. Alexandra Kollontai was a feminist and a socialist woman who passionately defended a vision of emancipation premised on equality, comradeship and personal autonomy liberating women from the constraints set upon them. Kollontai…