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Adrienne Rich says an honorable human relationship–that is, one in which two people have the right to use the word “love”…

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Attempted Love

“An honorable human relationship – that is, one in which two people have the right to use the word “love” – is a process, delicate, violent, often terrifying to both persons involved, a process of refining the truths they can … Continue reading →

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Adrienne Rich says I choose to love this time for once…

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Attempted Love

“I choose to love this time for once with all my intelligence.” – Adrienne Rich, “Splittings”, The Dream of a Common Language

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Rumi says the intelligent person sees with the heart…

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Attempted Love

“The intelligent person sees with the heart the result from the beginning; the one lacking in knowledge only discovers it at the end.” – Rumi

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Rumi says fall in love in such a way…

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Attempted Love

“Fall in love in such a way that it frees you from any connecting.” – Rumi

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Rumi says isn’t it time…

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Attempted Love

“Isn’t it time to turn your heart into a temple of fire?” – Rumi

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Ricky Nelson sings a heart that’s true and longs for you is all I have to give…

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Attempted Love

 

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C. JoyBell C. says before, I wanted to say I found love…

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Attempted Love

“Before, I wanted to say: “I found love!” But now, I want to say: “I found a person. And he belongs to me and I belong to him.” – C. JoyBell C.  

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