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Ancient Archetypes of Mars & Venus
Men and women can be so completely opposite sometimes in how they think, act and communicate. They might as well be from different planets! We’ve all heard the old saying, Women are from Venus. Men are from Mars. Well there is a lot more to that aphorism that dates back several centuries – not suggesting that we come from other planets, rather our universal gender traits stem from ancient archetypes from Greek mythology; the goddess Venus and the god Mars.
Actually his name was Ares, god of War in Greek Mythology. His Roman name was Mars, in which the planet was named after since the fourth planet shines with a red color, resembling blood. Ares, god of war, represented brutal force, as he enjoyed the battles and the bloodshed and he didn’t really care about fighting for a good cause – and he wasn’t always the winner. He is characterized as the god who took a savage delight in slaughter, and the hordes of slain upon the battlefield filled him with a fierce joy. Even being rough and aggressive, he was quite handsome and had many love affairs with goddesses or with mortals. Ares most famous love was Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love, (also known as Venus).
Vacation to Revitalize Your Soul and Your Relationships
It is time to start planning your summer vacation! Have you thought about taking some time off to enjoy some fun in the sun? Whether you choose to escape for the weekend, or spend several weeks at some exotic retreat, it is so important to enjoy a fun vacation from time to time. Taking some time off from the same old daily grind is an excellent way to recharge your batteries and can greatly improve your wellbeing. By getting some much needed rest and relaxation, you can reduce your stress levels and stay healthier.
The proverbial saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” – is so true, as without time off from work, we may become bored with life, and also boring to be around. With many employers, it is mandatory to take vacation, as it actually improves productivity and moral. In most European countries it is quite common to take a month off at a time to go on an elaborate holiday, usually touring other countries to visit family and friends.
Overcoming Fear of Commitment and Creating a Long-Lasting, Healthy, Happy Partnership
So how do you feel about the “C” word? – no, not THAT one. I’m talking about commitment. It is one thing to choose to date someone exclusively, as you both may agree to be monogamous and fully committed to one another – until you get bored with it and move on to someone else. But to level up and commit to marriage? Now that is a BIG step!
Dating is like a weekend in Vegas, as you enjoy sampling the extensive buffets, throw down what you’ve got on the table, and hope for the best possible outcome. Yes, dating is a gamble and you have to be prepared for getting your heart broken, or being the heart-breaker.
Feeling Twitterpated… Enjoying Love, Life and Springtime!
In many parts of the northern hemisphere, signs of spring are beginning to appear all around us. Trees are budding, birds are signing, flowers are blooming, and the animals (including humans) are… well… twitterpated.
Do you remember in the classic cartoon movie Bambi, when the young animal friends learn about what being “twitterpated” is? It is not about posting comments on Twitter, or any other social network. However many couples do find love connections and practice plenty of flirting on social media sites. What I am referring to here is the feeling of excitement and arousal when we are sexually attracted to another. After a long dreary winter, springtime brings forth a freshness of new life, passion and desire.
10 Creative Valentine’s Gift Ideas
The Quickest Way to Your Man’s Heart, is Through His Stomach!
Even though it is always fun to enjoy a special date out on the town with your sweetie pie, most nice restaurants are extremely busy and outrageously expensive on Valentine’s Day. Rather than dealing with traffic, parking, long waits and overpriced menus; stay home for a romantic dinner you both will cherish forever more. With a little preparation and creativity, you can put together a fabulous Valentine’s feast that will far exceed what any restaurant could ever offer.
Avoiding the Rut of Boring Relationships
A standard routine is often a good thing, as a familiar schedule regulates activities, tasks and responsibilities, as well as instills discipline and organization. However the same old routine in your relationships and especially with intimacy may become a bit boring after a while. It is important to keep it fresh with unique experiences to add richness, excitement and variety to your partnerships and sex lives. Sometimes couples fall into a repetitive program that seems like they’re reliving the same habitual scene every day like a sitcom rerun.
Far too often couples get stuck in a rut of always doing the same ol’ thing, never having anything new and interesting to talk about. They always eat at the same restaurant, walk their dog on the exact same route, maintain the same boring schedule, and have sex the exact same way every time (if at all). Where’s all the fun and the excitement?
Improve Your Health and Your Relationship with Yoga
Yoga is an excellent way to increase strength, agility and blood flow to all parts of the body. You can be any age, shape or size to enjoy the benefits of yoga. There are hundreds of styles and various levels to explore from gentle stretching and breathing exercises for the physically challenged – to advanced power yoga for an incredibly intense workout. Consistency is essential for maintaining peace, focus, agility, and optimum health and well-being.
Yoga is especially beneficial for reducing stress and anxiety, calming the mind and gaining more focus and clarity. By combining meditative deep breathing with physical movement and stretching out your muscles, yoga offers a holistic approach to exercise in nourishing the body, mind and soul.
Give the Gift of Therapeutic Massage
One of the best gifts you could give to partner is the exhilarating experience of a full-body massage. In addition to immense therapeutic value, a professional massage is your one-way ticket to Pleasureville. Massage uses touch through rubbing or kneading of parts of the body to aid circulation, relax the muscles, or provide sensual stimulation. Touch is a very important part of human development, as it helps us feel connected, loved and acknowledged. When we allow ourselves to be touched and receive pleasure from another person, it is not only physically healing and incredibly soothing; touch can also help process distressing emotional issues.
Fighting Fair ~ Sustaining Relationships Through Conflict
Contrast and conflict is an inevitable part of a personal relationship, but it need not be malicious or agonizing. In fact, we all have within us the ability to sustain relationships, even when we deeply disagree. When we reach our breaking point (as we all do), and need to walk away, we can do so in ways that make it more likely that we will come back together.
Initially, the best thing to do is distance yourself from the situation and take some time to cool off. It’s best to take a walk or go for a drive alone to reflect and consider all perspectives of the argument. Search within to find common ground for compromise or forgiveness. A brief ‘time out’ can be greatly beneficial, as long as it is intended for you both to regain clarity and composure.
Fighting fair has obvious ethical guidelines such as having respect for the other person’s dignity. The one whom you are in conflict with should never lose their value as a human being. No matter how right you think you are and how wrong they may be, don’t deny their dignity; you will do more harm than good. Keep your drama private and stay away from name calling or publicly condemning one another, especially on social media sites. It is truly indecent and disgraceful to attack another person or broadcast your disapproval on the internet, as it may permanently damage their character as well as your own. Avoid involving others, as it can get messy and confusing when you complain to someone who may distort the situation with their limited awareness and biased opinions. Also consider how arguments may affect those around you, especially children, extended family and mutual friends.
