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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection "his love for his work" "children need a lot of love" any object of warm affection or devotion "the theater was her first love" "he has a passion for cock fighting" a beloved person used as terms of endearment a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction "their love left them indifferent to their surroundings" "she was his first love" a score of zero in tennis or squash "it was 40 love" sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people "his lovemaking disgusted her" "he hadn't had any love in months" "he has a very complicated love life" have a great affection or liking for "I love French food" "She loves her boss and works hard for him" get pleasure from "I love cooking" be enamored or in love with "She loves her husband deeply" have sexual intercourse with "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm" "Adam knew Eve" "Were you ever intimate with this man?"
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dablink For the 1960s band, see Love (band)Love. The term is also used in Tennis#Historytennis. , a frequent modern symbol of love]]Love has many different meanings in English languageEnglish, from something that gives a little pleasure ("I loved that meal") to something one would die for (patriotism, pairbonding). It can describe an intense feeling of affection, an emotion or an emotional state. In ordinary use, it usually refers to interpersonal love. Probably due to its psychological relevance, love is one of the most common themes in art. Just as there are many types of lovers, there are many kinds of love. Love is inherent in all human cultures. It is precisely these cultural differences that make any universal definition of love difficult to establish. See the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.Expressions of love may include the love for a "soul" or mind, the love of laws and organizations, love for a body, love for nature, love of food, love of money, love for learning, love of power, love of fame, love for the respect of others, et cetera. Different people place varying degrees of importance on the kinds of love they receive. Love is essentially an abstract concept, easier to experience than to explain.emotion
Impersonal love - A person can be said to love a country, principle, or goal if they value it greatly and are deeply committed to it. Similarly, compassionate outreach and volunteer workers 'love' of their cause may be borne not of interpersonal love, but impersonal love coupled with altruism and strong political convictions. People can also 'love' material objects, animals, or activities if they invest themselves in bonding their identity with that item. In these cases, if sexual passion is actually felt, it is typically considered abnormal or unhealthy, and called paraphilia.
Religious love - Whether religious love can be expressed in similar terms to interpersonal love is a matter for philosophical debate. Religious 'love' might be considered a euphemistic term, more closely describing feelings of deference or acquiescence. Most religions use the term love to express the devotion the follower has to their deity, who may be a living guru or religious teacher. This love can be expressed by prayer, service, good deeds, and personal sacrifice. Reciprocally, the followers may believe that the deity loves the followers and all of creation. Some traditions encourage the development of passionate love in the believer for the deity. Refer to ''#Religious ViewsReligious Views'' below.
Scientific models - Biological models of love tend to see it as a mammalian drive, just like hunger or thirst. Psychology sees love as more of a social and cultural phenomenon. There are probably elements of truth in both views — certainly love is influenced by hormones (such as oxytocin) and pheromones, and how people think and behave in love is influenced by their conceptions of love.
Attraction and attachment - The conventional view in biology is that there are two major drives in love — sexual attraction and attachment theoryattachment. Attachment between adults is presumed to work on the same principles that lead an infant to become attached to its mother.
Companionate vs. passionate - The traditional psychological view sees love as being a combination of companionate love and passionate love. Passionate love is intense longing, and is often accompanied by physiological arousal (shortness of breath, rapid heart rate). Companionate love is affection and a feeling of intimacy not accompanied by physiological arousal.
Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love - mergefromtriangular theory of love In the triangular theory of love, love is characterized by three elements: intimacy, passion (emotion)passion and commitment. Each of these elements can be present in a relationship, producing the following combinations: # ''Liking'' includes only one of the love components - intimacy. In this case, liking is not used in a trivial sense. Sternberg says that this intimate liking characterizes true friendships, in which a person feels a bondedness, a warmth, and a closeness with another but not intense passion or long-term commitment.# ''Infatuated love'' consists solely of passion and is often what is felt as "love at first sight." But without the intimacy and the commitment components of love, infatuated love may disappear suddenly.# ''Empty love'' consists of the commitment component without intimacy or passion. Sometimes, a stronger love deteriorates into empty love, in which the commitment remains, but the intimacy and passion have died. In cultures in which arranged marriages are common, relationships often begin as empty love.# ''Romantic love'' is a combination of intimacy and passion. Romantic lovers are bonded emotionally (as in liking) and physically through passionate arousal.# ''Companionate love'' consists of intimacy and commitment. This type of love is often found in marriages in which the passion has gone out of the relationship, but a deep affection and commitment remain.# ''Fatuous love'' has the passion and the commitment components but not the intimacy component. This type of love can be exemplified by a whirlwind courtship and marriage in which a commitment is motivated largely by passion, without the stabilizing influence of intimacy.# ''Consummate love'' is the only type of love that includes all three components--intimacy, passion and commitment. ''Consummate love'' is the most complete form of love, and it represents the ideal love relationship for which many people strive but which apparently few achieve. Sternberg cautions that maintaining a consummate love may be even harder than achieving it. He stresses the importance of translating the components of love into action. "Without expression," he warns, "even the greatest of loves can die" (1987, p.341). Sternberg is currently married to his third wife.
Love styles - Susan Hendrick and Clyde Hendrick developed a Loves Attitude Scale based on John Alan Lee's theory called Love styles. Lee identified six basic theories that people use in their interpersonal relationships:Eros — a passionate physical love based on physical appearanceLudus — love is played as a game; love is playfulStorge — an affectionate love that slowly develops, based on similarity (psychology)similarityPragma (love)Pragma — pragmatic loveMania — highly emotional love; unstable; the stereotype of romantic loveAgapē — selfless altruistic love; spiritualHendrick and Hendrick found men tend to be more ludic and manic, whereas women tend to be storgic and pragmatic. Relationships based on similar love styles were found to last longer.
Phases - Helen Fisher suggests three main phases of love: lust, attraction, and attachment. Generally love will start off in the ''lust'' phase, strong in passion but weak in the other elements. The primary motivator at this stage is the basic sexual instinct. Appearance, smells, and other similar factors play a decisive role in screening potential mates. However, as time passes, the other elements may grow and passion may shrink — this depends upon the individual. So what starts as infatuation or empty love may well develop into one of the fuller types of love. At the ''attraction'' stage the person concentrates their affection on a single mate and fidelity becomes important.Likewise, when a person has known a loved one for a long time, they develop a deeper attachment to their partner. According to current scientific understanding of love, this transition from the attraction to the ''attachment'' phase usually happens in about 30 months. After that time, the passion fades, changing love from consummate to companionate, or from romantic love to liking.
Love vs. Insanity? - Studies have shown that mental scans of those in love show a striking resemblance to those with a mental illness. Love creates activity in the same area of the brain that hunger, thirst, and drug cravings create activity in. New love, therefore, could possibly be more physical than emotional (though drawing a clear line between ''physical'' and ''emotional'' is difficult when discussing the brain).Over time, this reaction to love mellows, & different areas of the brain are activated, primarily ones involving long-term commitments.Andrew NewbergDr. Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist, suggests that this reaction to love is so similar to that of drugs because without love, humanity would die out.
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Chinese - In contemporary llChinese language and Chinese cultureculture, several terms or root words are used for the concept of "love":''Ai'' (愛) is used as a verb (e.g. ''Wo ai ni'', "I love you") or as a noun, especially in ''aiqing'' (愛情), "love" or "romance." In mainland China since 1949, ''airen'' (愛人, originally "lover," or more literally, "love person") is the dominant word for "spouse" (with separate terms for "wife" and "husband" originally being de-emphasized); the word once had a negative connotation, which it retains among many on Taiwan.''Lian'' (戀) is not generally used alone, but instead as part of such terms as "being in love" (談戀愛, ''tan lian'ai''—also containing ''ai''), "lover" (戀人, ''lianren'') or "homosexuality" (同性戀, ''tongxinglian'').''Qing'' (情), commonly meaning "feeling" or "emotion," often indicates "love" in several terms. It is contained in the word ''aiqing'' (愛情); ''qingren'' (情人) is a term for "lover".In Confucianism, ''lian'' is a virtuous benevolent love. Lian should be pursued by all human beings, and reflects a moral life. The Chinese philosopher Mozi developed the concept of ''ai'' (愛) in reaction to Confucian ''lian''. ''Ai'', in Mohism, is universal love towards all beings, not just towards friends or family, without regard to reciprocation. Extravagance and offensive war are inimical to ''ai''. Although Mozi's thought was influential, the Confucian ''lian'' is how most Chinese conceive of love. ''Gănqíng'' (感情), the feeling of a relationship. A person will express love by building good gănqíng, accomplished through helping or working for another. Emotional attachment toward another person or anything.''Yuanfen'' (緣份) is a connection of bound destinies. A meaningful relationship is often conceived of as dependent strong yuanfen. It is very similar to serendipity. A similar conceptualization in English is, "They were made for each other," "fate," or !"destiny".''Zaolian' '? (Simplified ChineseSimplified: 早恋, Traditional ChineseTraditional: 早戀, pinyin: ''zǎoliàn''), literally, "early love," is a contemporary term in frequent use for romantic feelings or attachments among children or adolescents. ''Zaolian'' describes both relationships among a teenaged boyfriend and girlfriend, as well as the "crushes" of early adolescence or childhood. The concept essentially indicates a prevalent belief in contemporary Chinese culture that due to the demands of their studies (especially true in the highly competitive educational system of China), youth should not form romantic attachments lest their jeopardize their chances for success in the future. Reports have appeared in Chinese newspapers and other media detailing the prevalence of the phenomenon and its perceived dangers to students and the fears of parents.
Japanese - In Japanese Buddhism, ''ai'' (愛) is passionate caring love, and a fundamental desire. It can develop towards either selfishness or selflessness and enlightenment.''Amae'' (甘え), a Japanese word meaning "indulgent dependence", is part of the child-rearing culture of Japan. Japanese mothers are expected to hug and indulge their children, and children are expected to reward their mothers by clinging and serving. Some sociologists have suggested that Japanese social interactions in later life are modeled on the mother-child amae.
Ancient Greek - Greek languageGreek distinguishes several different senses in which the word ''love'' is used. For example, ancient Greek has the words ''philia'', ''eros'', ''agape'', ''storge'' and ''xenia''. However, with Greek as with many other languages, it has been historically difficult to separate the meanings of these words totally. At the same time the ancient Greek text of the Bible has examples of the verb ''agapo'' being used with the same meaning as ''phileo''.''AgapēAgape'' (polytonic!ἀγά< 0;η? !''agáp&# x0113;'')? means ''love'' in modern day Greek. The term ''s'agapo'' means ''I love you'' in Greek. The word ''agapo'' is the verb ''I love''. It generally refers to a "pure", ideal type of love rather than the physical attraction suggested by ''eros''. However, there are some examples of ''agape'' used to mean the same as ''eros''. It has also been translated as "love of the soul".''Eros (love)Eros'' (polytonic!ἔρω< 2;? !''érōs '')? is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. The Greek word ''erota'' means ''in love''. Plato refined his own definition. Although eros is initially felt for a person, with contemplation it becomes an appreciation of the beauty within that person, or even becomes appreciation of beauty itself. Eros helps the soul recall knowledge of beauty, and contributes to an understanding of spiritual truth. Lovers and philosophers are all inspired to seek truth by eros. Some translations list it as "love of the body".''Philia'' (polytonic!φιλǷ 7;α? !''phil� 0ed;a''),? means friendship in modern Greek, a dispassionate virtuous love, was a concept developed by Aristotle. It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community, and requires virtue, equality and familiarity. Philia is motivated by practical reasons; one or both of the parties benefit from the relationship. ''Storge'' (polytonic!στοργ ή? ''storgē'') means affection in modern Greek; it is natural affection, like that felt by parents for offspring.''Philoxenia (Greek)Xenia'' !(ξενία ;? ''philoxenía''), means hospitality in modern Greek, was an extremely important practice in ancient Greece. It was an almost ritualized friendship formed between a host and their guest, who could previously be strangers. The host fed and provided quarters for the guest, who was only expected to repay with gratitude. The importance of this can be seen throughout Greek mythology, in particular Homer's ''Iliad'' and ''Odyssey''. Greeks are known for their warm hospitality up to nowadays.
Ancient Roman (Latin) - The Latin language has several different verbs corresponding to the English word 'love'.''Amare'' is the basic word for ''to love'', as it still is in Italian today. The Romans used it both in an affectionate sense, as well as in a Romantic or sexual sense. From this verb come ''amans'', a lover, amator, 'professional lover', often with the accessory notion of lechery, and ''amica'', 'girlfriend' in the English sense, often as well being applied euphemistically to a prostitute. The corresponding noun is ''amor'', which is also used in the plural form to indicate 'love affairs' or 'sexual adventures'. This same root also produces ''amicus'', 'friend', and ''amicitia'', 'friendship' (often based on mutual advantage, and corresponding sometimes more closely to 'indebtedness' or 'influence'). Cicero wrote a treatise called ''On Friendship'' (''de Amicitia'') which discusses the notion at some length. Ovid wrote a guide to dating called ''Ars Amatoria'' (''The Art of Lovers''), which addresses in depth everything from extramarital affairs to overprotective parents.Complicating the picture somewhat, Latin sometimes uses ''amare'' where English would simply say ''to like''; this notion, however, is much more generally expressed in Latin by ''placere'' or ''delectare'', which are used more colloquially, and the latter of which is used frequently in the love poetry of Catullus.''Diligere'' often has the notion 'to be affectionate for', 'to esteem', and rarely if ever is used of romantic love. This word would be appropriate to describe the friendship of two men. The corresponding noun ''diligentia'', however, has the meaning 'diligence' 'carefulness' and has little semantic overlap with the verb.''Observare'' is a synonym for 'diligere'; despite the cognate with English, this verb and its corresponding noun 'observantia' often denote 'esteem' or 'affection'.''Caritas'' is used in Latin translations of the Christian Bible to mean 'charitable love'. This meaning, however, is not found in Classical pagan Roman literature. As it arises from a conflation with a Greek word, there is no corresponding verb.
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Christian - There are several Greek words for Love that are regularly referred to in Christian circles. Agape - In the New Testament, ''agapē'' is charitable, selfless, altruistic, and unconditional. It is parental love seen as creating goodness in the world, it is the way God is seen to love humanity, and it is seen as the kind of love that Christians aspire to have for one another. Phileo - Also used in the New Testament, ''Phileo'' is a human response to something that is found to be delightful. Also known as "brotherly love". Two other words for love in the Greek language -- Eros (sexual love) and storge (needy child-to parent love) were never used in the New Testament.C.S. Lewis, an influential Christian Theologytheologian, wrote a book called The Four Loves.ChristianityChristians believe that to love of God with all your heart, mind, and strength and Love your neighbor as yourself are the two most important things in life (the greatest commandment of God, according to Jesus). See The Gospel of Mark chapter 12, verses 28-34). Augustine of HippoSaint Augustine summarised this when he wrote "Love God, and do as thou wilt". Paul of TarsusSaint Paul glorified agape love as the most important virtue of all in 1 Corinthians, chapter 13. Attempting to define it he wrote, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres." (NIV 13:4-7)Christians also believe that God felt so much agape love for man that he sacrificed his son for them. John the Apostle wrote, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but the save the world through him." (NIV John 3:16-17)Many Christians Theologytheologians see God as the source of love, which is mirrored in humans and their relationships.
Buddhist - In Buddhism, ''Kāma'' is sensuous, sexual love. It is an obstacle on the path to enlightenment (Buddhism)enlightenment, since it is selfish.''Karuṇā'' is compassion and mercy, which reduces the suffering of others. It is complementary to wisdom, and is necessary for enlightenment.''Adveṣa'' and ''mettamaitrī'' are benevolent love. This love is unconditional and requires considerable self-acceptance. This is quite different from the ordinary love, which is usually about attachment and sex, which rarely occur without self-interest. Instead, in Buddhism it refers to detachment and unselfish interest in others' welfare.The Bodhisattva ideal in Tibetan Buddhism involves the complete renunciation of oneself in order to take on the burden of a suffering world. The strongest motivation one has in order to take the path of the Bodhisattva is the idea of salvation within unselfish love for others.
Hindu - In Hinduism ''kāma'' is pleasurable, sexual love, personified by the god Kama (Hinduism)Kama. For many Hindu schools it is the third end in life (''artha'').In contrast to ''kāma'', ''prema'' or ''prem'' refers to elevated love.''Karuna'' is compassion and mercy, which reduces the suffering of others.''Bhakti'' is a Sanskrit term from Hinduism meaning 'loving devotion to the supreme God'. A person who practices bhakti is called ''bhakta''. Hindu writers, theologians, and philosophers have distinguished nine forms of devotion that they call bhakti, for example in the Bhagavatha-Purana and according to Tulsidas. The booklet ''Narada bhakti sutra'' written by an unknown author distinguishes eleven forms of love.
Islamic - In a sense, love does encompass the Islamic view of life as universal brotherhood which applies to all who hold the faith. There are no direct references stating that God is love, but amongst the 99 names of God (Allah), there is the name ''Al-Wadud'' or 'the Loving One', which is found in Surah 11:90 as well as Surah 85:14. It refers to God as being "full of loving kindness". In Islam, love is more often than not used as an incentive for sinners to aspire to be as worthy of God's love as they may. One still has God's love, but how the person evaluates his own worth is to his own and God's own counsel. All who hold the faith have God's love, but to what degree or effort he has pleased God depends on the individual itself. ''Ishq'', or divine love, is the emphasis of Sufism. Sufis believe that love is a projection of the essence of God to the universe. God desires to recognize beauty, and as if one looks at a mirror to see oneself, God "looks" at itself within the dynamics of nature. Since everything is a reflection of God, the school of Sufism practices to see the beauty inside the apparently ugly. Sufism is oftentimes referred to as the religion of Love. God in Sufism is referred to in three main terms which are the Lover, Loved, and Beloved with the last of these terms being often seen in Sufi poetry. A common viewpoint of Sufism is that through Love humankind can get back to its inherent purity and grace. The saints of Sufism are infamous for being "drunk" due to their Love of God, hence the constant reference to wine in Sufi poetry and music.
Jewish - In Hebrew languageHebrew ''Ahava'' is the most commonly-used term for both interpersonal love and love of God. Other related but dissimilar terms are ''Chen'' (grace) and ''Hesed'', which basically combines the meaning of "affection" and "compassion" and is sometimes rendered in English as !"loving-kindness".Ju daism? employs a wide definition of love, both between people and between man and the Deity. As for the former, the Torah states: "Love your neighbor like yourself" (Leviticus 19:18). As for the latter, one is commanded to love God "with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your might" (Deuteronomy 6:5), taken by the Mishnah (a central text of the Jewish oral law) to refer to good deeds, willingness to sacrifice one's life rather than commit certain serious transgressions, willingness to sacrifice all one's possessions and being grateful to the Lord despite adversity (tractate Berachoth 9:5). Rabbinic literature differs how this love can be developed, e.g. by contemplating Divine deeds or witnessing the marvels of nature.As for love between marital partners, this is deemed an essential ingredient to life: "See life with the wife you love" (Ecclesiastes 9:9). The Biblical book Song of SolomonSong of Songs is a considered a romantically-phrased metaphor of love between God and his people, but in its plain reading reads like a love song.The 20th century Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler is frequently quoted as defining love from the Jewish point-of-view as "giving without expecting to take" (from his ''Michtav me-Eliyahu'', vol. I). Romantic love ''per se'' has few echoes in Jewish literature, although the Medieval Rabbi Judah Halevi wrote romantic poetry in Arabic in his younger years (he appears to have regretted this later).
Mythological - Different cultures have deified love, typically in both male and female form. Here is a list of the gods and goddesses of love in different mythologies. Áine; goddess of fertility and passionate love in Irish mythology Amor or Cupid — god of passionate love in Roman mythology Aonghus or ''Aengus''; god of beauty, youth, and sensual love in Irish mythology Aphrodite — goddess of beauty and passionate love in Greek mythology Eros (god)Eros — god of passionate love in Greek mythology Freya — goddess in Norse mythology Kama_%28Hinduism%29Kama — god of sensual love in Hindu mythology Rati — goddess of passionate love in Hindu mythology Venus (mythology)Venus — goddess of beauty and passionate love in Roman mythology Xochipilli — god in Aztec mythology
See also -
Human love - Affectional orientation Emotion Greek words for love Historical pederastic couples Limerence — the "in love" state Crush Puppy love Love-Hate relationships Love-shyness Personal relationship Erich Fromm's view of human love Love letter Love sickness Platonic love
Other types of love (philias) - List of philias — list of words with ''philia'' or ''phile'' suffix
References - R. J. Sternberg. ''A triangular theory of love''. 1986. Psychological Review, 93, 119–135 R. J. Sternberg. ''Liking versus loving: A comparative evaluation of theories''. 1987. Psychological Bulletin, 102, 331–345 Dorothy Tennov. ''Love and Limerence: the Experience of Being in Love''. New York: Stein and Day, 1979. ISBN 0812861345 Helen Fisher. ''Why We Love: the Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love'' Wood, Wood and Boyd. ''The World of Psychology''. 5th edition. 2005. Pearson Education, 402–403
External links - wikiquote wiktionaryparlove Wiktionary:I love you"I love you" in various languages!iserver.saddleback.cc.ca.us - The Science of Lovehumanthermodynamics.com - Top 150 Definitions of Love:zh:早恋''Zaolian'' (早恋) on Chinese !WikipediaCategory:LoveCategory :EmotionCategory:Personal? !lifeca:Amorcs:Láskada:Kærlig hedde:Liebeet:Armastuses:Amore o:Amofr:Amourgd:Gràdhgl:Amori d:Cintaia:Amorit:Amorehe:אה הla:Amorli:Leefdenl:Liefdeja :愛pl:Miłośćpt:Amor? !(sentimento)ru:Любовьsr: Љубавfi:Rakkaussv:Kärlek tl:Pag-ibig
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Dr. Holt provides one-on-one consultations (in-person and over the phone) for individuals interested in transforming their lives. Specialties include relationships, PTSD, abuse, trauma, self-esteem, grief, loss, GLBT, anger, anxiety, depression, spiritual shifts. Techniques include EMDR, NLP, TFT, hypnosis, short-term goal-setting.
http://www.drjenniferholt.com/
The Sunshine
Official website for the Swedish rock band The Sunshine.
http://www.thesunshine.se/
White Line Monthly Motorcycle Magazine
World's first online monthly motorcycle magazine in a home printable format! This monthly magazine is FREE for all motorcycle enthusiasts from the casual rider to the hard core biker. We have articles, babe of the month, jokes and more, in a true magazine format that you can print from home ANYTIME!!
http://www.whitelinemagazine.com/
A Traveller's Paradise -book travel, cruises, fly, hotels, cars, adventure
A Traveller’s Paradise for online travel bookings. Cruises, hotels, flights, car rentals, vacations, adventure travel, insurance, cheap tickets.
http://www.atravellersparadise.com
Middleport Church of Christ
A place where old and new meet. We believe that God's Son Jesus is THE answer to the problems we all struggle with. And we believe that God's Word, the Bible, contains those answers. So that's where we center everything we do, on Jesus and God's Word. Let me quickly say that there aren't any perfect people at the Middleport Church of Christ. Well, only One attends here regularly and His name is Jesus. The rest of us are works in progress that haven't been completed yet. Our motto has been for a number of years The church that loves you because you're you. That's the way Christ loves each of us and that's the way we're trying to love each other. We don't always get it right, but when we do, WOW - it's great!
http://www.middleportchurch.org/
Art of Twan de Vos
Twan,s work is always about people, their feelings, but primarily their underlying relationships. The subjects are commonplace and are illustrated in an open humorous manner. He makes colorful paintings, linocus, silkscreens and sculptures. Each painting is a collage of diary pages from different periodes. Motto's inspired by the 1970's appear on current issues. He says on this ...feelings are timeless.
http://www.twandevos.nl
Alternative Thinking Institute Self Help Philosophy
An alternative thinking program that will bring more truth and create more love and happiness in your life.
http://www.rogerbondy.net/
art of love
Gallery of fine art nudes done in oil monochrome by rieke berg
http://www.art-of-love.net/
Official Shades of Dawn Homepage
This progressive rock band from Düsseldorf devotes to a soundscape of sound fantasies on the edge of reality. SHADES OF DAWN have cultivated artrock influenced by the third division such as YES, PINK FLOYD, CAMEL, KANSAS, SAGA, ELOY and others. Their music impresses by sure instinct on catchy melodies, atmospheric arrangements and extensive instrumental parts. Accordingly their music consists of many moody works of artistry covering a broad musical spectrum. From vocal arrangements accompanying magnificent keyboards and powerful guitars through to filigree instrumental elaborations. These divine tones will take the open-minded listener into a great world of events and sound.
http://www.shades-of-dawn.de/
TalkDoctors.com: Phone Counseling and On-Line Advice
TalkDoctors.com provides phone and e-mail counseling for dating, relationship problems, family development, and parent-child concerns. TalkDoctors.com also helps with stress management, depression, anxiety, and personal growth.
http://www.talkdoctors.com/
Discover Timeless Truths for successful living
A bilingual resource center of free graded materials for use by anyone wanting to study the Bible in a systematic way. Diplomas sent over the internet.
http://www.ednetusa.com/
Good Vibes For You
GOOD VIBES FOR YOU….. Is about creating more happiness on this planet. It's about empowering you to know what you know! Are you willing to be more conscious in everything that you are? We create products that not only look great, but uplift your soul. Play the GAME and play it with PASSION. All of our products are designed to make you think, smile, react, love, change, shift consciousness and create good energy from one person to another. Brighten up your fridge and kitchen with some magnets. Enlighten your fellow drivers or make someone smile with some bumper stickers. Stay in touch with those who touch your life with love and friendship through greeting cards.
http://www.goodvibesforyou.com/
Love Tur
Love Tur Turkey sgl tour + hotels + tour operation make.
http://www.lovetur.com
Wedding / Hochzeit in Germany
Wedding planning in Germany - many tips and ideas.
http://www.unsertag.de
On My Path Music
Sky was musically and spiritually trained in the Native American and Tibetan Buddhist traditions - and is a sound healer. “My music is but a reflection of compassion, equanimity, joy, and love. We have need for potent healing music, which is a timely refuge for the world - because we are living in degenerate, highly stressful times. Our bodies have need to hear the benevolent ancient healing sound memories because the traumas we are experiencing today are effecting our bodies in ways that need support and healing through the application of this ancient music. Traditional allopathic testing, treatments and medicines alone are not resolving these traumas. Here are a few reports of Sky's music: the healing qualities of your music is incomparable and I encouraged you to reach much larger audiences * your healing music has greatly eased the symptoms of my bipolar depressive disorder. * my children's fussiness is stopped with your music, and they become relaxed and soothed - no more problems with bedtime: they ask me to put on your music then quickly fall into calm sleep. * “I play your music in my medical office because it produces a calm soothing environment. – I feel better, am more productive, my patients are more relaxed and enjoy the music as well.”
http://www.skyhawksmusic.com/
Architettura Organica - Organic Architecture
Il portale web internazionale della Architettura Organica - The international web portal of Organic Architecture
http://www.architetturaorganica.org
Personal Development - Yes Factor - Ivan Burnell - Self Improvement Books and Courses
A list of seminars/workshops for both personal and professional fulfillment and enrichment. Also offering books and tapes on subject for order.
http://www.yesfactor.com/
Truly Plumptious
A dating website for the more Plumptious of the population
http://www.trulyplumptious.com/
www.WritingResource.org/
This non-profit is a primary resource for writers, readers, teachers, students, and professionals. It is dedicated to rhetoric, the art of communication. For those with a passion for language, reading, stories, poetry, drama, and literature, this is the place. We provide sources and resources for grammar, style, tutoring, quotations, dictionaries, proofreading, esl, ennl, creative writing, translation, publishing, journalism, and editing. Portals to activism, civic commitment, and social change are included. Welcome and enjoy!
http://www.WritingResource.org/
LA Pride
Christopher Street West produces that annual LA Pride celebration.
http://www.lapride.org/
The Little Things
Positive thinking quotes, motivations and inspirations about the little things in life that keep us going and make us smile. Keep smiling. Be happy. Love yourself, love your family. Smile.
http://www.chench.com/thelittlethings/
Central Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church - Maysville, Ky. - Faithfully serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ since 1931
http://www.central-baptistchurch.org/
National and International Prayer Ministry
lambministries.net is a webbased media outlet of MAPLES MINISTRIES INTL. Prayer is often the most overlooked and least esteemed ministry in the Church of Jesus Christ, and ironically probably the most important ministry of all.
http://www.lambministries.net/
Christian Moms of Many Blessings
Our goal is to encourage and strengthen Christian stay at home moms, particularly those with many blessings (children) in their day to day walk. Our desire is that we will all submit, obey, and grow closer to our Lord Jesus Christ so He may say, Well done good and faithful servant. And as scripture says, we need to be like iron sharpening iron. Whether you have one or 21 children, we warmly welcome you! Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; they shall not be ashamed, when they speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:3-5
http://www.cmomb.com/
Safe Online Dating for Singles and Personals - IWant2MeetYou.com
Premier online dating site for singles and online personals - IWant2MeetYou.com. 1000s of members waiting to meet you! Register now, start dating for FREE! Meet your match, find a date!!
http://www.iwant2meetyou.com
Chandra Bindu Tantra Institute
Tantra is an ancient path of self discovery. A meditation practice that centers around the wisdom of the body. For thousands of years seekers have found the techniques of Tantra to be empowering and liberating. A path with heart. Of the 112 Tantric meditations, 6 of these address the spiritual aspects of lovemaking. Tantra includes sexuality as a part of the awakening process. Couples and singles find a great deal of support in deepening intimacy and openness in lovemaking through this practice. There can be a total transformation from repressed or blocked sexuality to free flowing authenticity and deep love in the realm of lovemaking. Tantra retreats, workshops and sessions with Dawn Cartwright, Chandra Bindu Tantra Institute.
http://www.dakinimoon.com/
R. K. College of Systems & Management
Creating a niche in IT education in New Delhi since 1997
http://www.rkcsm.com/
Hand Painted Custom Furniture - Kids!
J & J gifts of Hand Painted Furniture offers themes of you choice! Products include (all hand painted and custom made) toychests, blanket chests, dressers, armoires, children's table and chair sets, night stands, beds, cupboards, children's furniture, baby furniture, and much more. Themes range from cartoon favorites, sports, animals, ballerinas, antique, Victorian, country, and whatever you would like!
http://www.toyboxdirect.com/
C u t e f u n p a g e s . c o m
Free Animated & Musical Greeting Cards, Fun Pages, Jokes, Games!
http://www.cutefunpages.com
Partners for Parents.com
An interactive online dating service for People with Kids and the responsiblilities that come with it.
http://www.partnersforparents.com/
Virg0.org : Alternate Reality
A place where reality splits mentality
http://www.virg0.org/
The Esoteric Philosophy Homepage
A comprehensive collection of articles on Esoteric Philosophy from various sources. Includes a great links page to sites on esotericism.
http://www.esoteric-philosophy.net/
Nudges from the Universe!
A humerous path to enlightenment and expanded understanding of how our quantum universe works. Explore and integrate the core universal energies, increase intuition, positive intention and aligned action to create your dreams. Join us for fun and fortune!
http://www.nudgez.com/
Papachunks.com
Need something big and heavy!? Check papachunks.com for all your entertainment needs!
http://www.papachunks.com/
Free community and social networking site.
Waive.com is completely and absolutely 100% FREE! The goal of waive.com is to allow people from all around the globe to connect with each other, embrace diversity, honor other cultures, engage in valuable discussions, talk, music, meet, date, and visit others; and most of all, have a great time and a lot of fun!
http://www.waive.com/
Jewish Dating Site for Jewish Singles. Love & friends on JewishClub.com
Online Jewish Dating Service for English-Russian speaking Jewish Singles. JewishClub.com - Dating Site for Jewish Personals seeking for love, romance, friendship, matchmaking & relationships
http://www.jewishclub.com/
eleonas apartments
elonas apartment is a family comlex of 24 apatrments, with a big swiming pool, full of trees and green, for relaxing vacation.
http://www.eleonas.net/
Vicente Reyes: American Romantic Poet, 21st Century
The romantic poetry of New Age 21st Century poet Vicente Reyes, dramatized with graphics and midi music. The work of this modern poet is both complex yet easy to comprehend, for he writes about universal values common to all societies and times in the history of mankind.
http://www.thepoetsdiary.com/
Panama Intros, Dating, Introductions
Panama Intros, meet your loved one with our FREE search. Your love is waiting for you now in Panama.
http://www.panamaintros.com
The Human-Languages Page
The Human-Languages Page is a comprehensive catalog of language-related Internet resources. The over 1900 links in the HLP database have been hand-reviewed to bring the best language links the Web has to offer.
http://www.ilovelanguages.com/
I-Love-Dogs.com
Dog resources including email, web sites, chat, and other associated information.
http://www.i-love-dogs.com
I-Love-Cats.com
Free cat resources such as email, picture posting, and bulletin boards.
http://www.i-love-cats.com/
Locks of Love
Provides hair prosthetics for children with long-term medical hair loss, free of charge or on a sliding scale. Includes information on donating human hair and fundraising.
http://www.locksoflove.org/
Labor of Love
Pregnancy articles, message boards, birth stories, and childbirth search engine.
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/
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