Let's Learn Greek

Yesterday class was very interesting.  Mr Storyteller did warned us that the whole class would be rather confused as there would be lotsa biological terms mentioned (FYI, Mr Storyteller teaches me Leadership Life Skills so biological terms in this class would be so...out of mind I guess). However, interestingly, out of so many bombastic words mentioned, I attracted to one. L.O.V.E. I know, I know, some of you will go "Enough already Aida! This is your 3rd post on the topic!!" Well, guess what? It's my blog, and I'm the one in control of whatever thoughts that I jotted in. As adult, I take full responsibility of every word written.

Back to the word LOVE, I think Hollywood has made the word become too commercialized. Why did I say so? Just take a look at any Hollywood movies. Whatever the genre is, there surely will be love element in the story as well. For example, Transformer: Revenge of the Fallen. I'm sure the genre of this movie is Adventure/Action/Sci-Fi but Hollywood never fails to include the steamy element in it. Perhaps it's one of the way to sell the movie (the other way is to get hot, sexy, almost slutty-like actresses). As far as I know, the real Transformers (the cartoon version back in the 80's) never had this kind of thing. Perhaps the robots got caught with the Hollywood bug as well. It just so unrealistic to me when you're in the midst of war and were so busy trying to save your life, you still have time for a long, deep, horny kiss?? Perhaps Sam thought he would never have a chance to live to experience another kiss. Duh. See how Hollywood interpret the word love = sensual feelings and that makes common people like us fool by this misinterpret word and thought that love = sex. Which means that if you love someone, you gotta sleep with him. I have nothing against those who are in love and sleep with their partners, it's up to you guys whatever you wanna do. As adults, you should know what is best for you. Whatever you do, don't forget the rubber yea!

Geez, I almost forget the best part about the class. Mr Storyteller said that English only have one word to describe the various types of love and he later then shared with us his knowledge of Greek language regarding the concept of love, which I guess he found out from Bible. There are 5 words which are :

1. Phileo : or philia, is the dispassionate virtuous love, a concept developed by Aristotle. It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community, and requires virtue, equality and familiarity.
2. Eros : is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. It can be interpreted as a love for someone whom you love more than the philia. It can also apply to dating relationships as well as marriage.
3. Agape : is general affection for someone or something. It can be described as the feeling of being content or holding one in high regard. For example love for good food, or children.
4. Storge : is natural affection, like that felt by parents for offspring. Often use as as a descriptor of relationships within the family. It is also known to express mere acceptance or putting up with situations.
5. Thelema : means "desire". It is the desire to do something, to be occupied, or to be in prominence.

So now, boys and girls (heheh), I hope we all have a clear understanding of the types of love. Even though the feeling 'love' can be differed as five separate feelings, but I think it is possible for us to have few of these so-called types of love towards one particular thing. LOVE. Whatever names people want to call it, just be glad that at least you were given the chance by the Mighty one to experience the joy and pain of love.