I have been learning about love and relationships through a German philosopher named Rilke....His ideas are born out of the early 1900's, and are quite revolutionary for his time, and ours......He reminds us not to lose ourselves in a vain attempt at togetherness but would rather us be the "guardian of each other's solitude" and learn to live side by side maintaining individuality.....

According to him, a person should also refrain from attempts at love, until they have fully explored their own development and potential....otherwise they are bound to be influenced by their desire to comply. I think idealic look at love is logical, but I don't know how practical. How can you dictate when and with whom you will fall in love? And in what fashion?

I seem to be catching up on all the lost sleep I've ever had lately.....I'm put to bed by the warning birds before dawn and do not rise until well after the sunset....Which, during summer hours means quite a bit of rest....But I cannot seem to drag my weary body out of bed sooner...hmmm. I'm aware I'm a night owl, I just wish I could apply this to everyday living!

I've been developing quite the passion for opera .....from Verdi to Puccini to Bizet....each soprano and tenor seem to speak singularly to me...

Particularly Mozart.....I practically melt into subconsciouseness at Voi che sapete from The Marriage of Figaro...and both Carmen and Aida are all I care to hear lately...much to the chagrin of my faithful feline.....*wink*

Well, that is all that is really happening in my world....

Please feel free to email me and let me peek into yours...

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