Love: The Big Foo

Growing love in the world whilst growing a business

[Webwork]

Some of you may recall that in the context of a thread about Web 2.0's plethora of new methods or systems for human connection (social networking) I asked a question along these lines: "For all new and improved channels, systems and methods of connecting with other human beings has anyone noticed a greater experience of love in the world?"

We may say we are not up to the task of saying what love is - reaching agreement as to a definition - but it is not uncommon for us to speak of and reach agreement about love made manifest:

• "That was an act of love."
  
• "They are in love."
  
• "He really loved her."
  
• "I love him/her/my children/another."

So, to take a somewhat different tack to the eternal question "what is love" allow me to ask you to draw from your personal experience (no textbook answers):

1) Is there a common nucleus to what many would say are manifestations of love?

2) What is the common nucleus of the many manifestations of love?

3) Is it possible that if we speak with knowledge of that about which we speak of (love) that that knowledge (or shared insight or perspective) might lend to the propogation of love in this world?

Whilst we toil in the fields of ecommece and creating content and making ends meet I would suggest we do so with placards mounted around us that confront us with the fundamental questions of life. Not that the questions or notecards should distract us from the important work of feeding our families or paying the bills. Just that we should not forget that there is or may be something at work on this planet that might shape the future for all of us.

Now, back to work, and don't forget to propogate love in this world whilst you're interacting and encountering the world today and today and today . . :)

[ken_b]

I don't know Webwork, but I have noticed that "love" frequently precedes divorce. Which makes me wonder if "love" causes divorce.

If so, is the best way to avoid divorce avoiding "love"?

Interestingly enough, the above almost seems equally applicable in both romantic and vocational settings.

If so, is avoiding a vocation you love the best way to avoid vocational divorce?

(The bar is closed today so I'm left to think for myself, obviously not the best of situations)

[Essex_boy]

It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, but when you add up all those losses theres no profit at all. - Del amitri from Hatful of rain