GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY

Agape. The unconditional giving ingredient of loving; way of self-sacrifice; continuous action on the behalf of the other; highest appreciation of the other; relationship; experience of beauty; lifestyle of worship toward God. Expression: giving-of-ourselves. Danger: Self-righteousness.

Eros. The romantic ingredient of loving; deepest desire for the other; passion to be with the other. Expression: exaltation of the beloved. Danger: need to posses- pride.

Kardia. The “living organ”; thoughts or feelings; mind; emotions; heart; desires; passions; all that makes us come alive.

Philia. The physical ingredient of loving; common interest, similarities and knowledge of the familiar; fueled by one vision or goal; outcome of companionship; open to all of the same interest. Expression: appreciation of others in group, humility. Danger: it is unnatural, so selfishness.

Storge. The emotional ingredient of loving; need to be needed and need to be given to. Expression: physical touch. Danger: fear of the new - jealousy!

note: these are definitions created by the author, based on the long study.

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