Tag: Desire

My Desire to Have a Child Showed me that I Needed Anger Management

Most people who know me would probably describe me as a laid-back person. I value harmony. I’m calm and patient. I’m nurturing. And not to brag, but I’m an excellent peacekeeper. I consider myself to be a gentle person. As such, I thought all of these things meant that I didn&rsquo...

Love, attachment, and desire in Buddhism

Attachment is all about me and what I can get from you, and love is all about what I can give or do for you. There are three kinds or levels of love, affectionate love, cherishing love, and wishing love. Briefly, affectionate loveis just liking people, having a warm, fuzzy feeling, the way...

Gender Desire vs. Gender Identity

It’s difficult because buried inside that question is an assumption — that I somehow knew I was a woman and transitioned so I could live according to that identity. But that isn’t always true. I, like so many other trans people, grew up experiencing gender not as an identity so muc...

Virgo Man Sexuality: Unveiling His Intimate Desires

Virgo Man Sexuality, my dear seeker, is a world of precision, devotion, and a quest for perfection that distinguishes this zodiac sign in matters of intimacy. When we delve into the realm of Virgo Man Sexuality, we uncover a captivating journey of meticulous care and deep emotional connection that d...

Libra Man Sexuality: Unveiling His Intimate Desires

Libra Man Sexuality, my dear seeker, is a world of harmony, sensuality, and a deep appreciation for aesthetics that distinguishes this zodiac sign in matters of passion. When we step into the realm of Libra Man Sexuality, we uncover a captivating journey of balance and a quest for beauty that define...

The summary of The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan

The book is divided into four main sections, each dedicated to a specific plant — the apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato — and a corresponding human desire — sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control, respectively. Pollan argues that these plants have evolved to satisfy...

Give me Fuel, Give me Fire, Give me That Which I Desire

Today’s menu includes the all-time classics: “It feels like I lucked into taking the place of someone who deserves to be here” with a side of “I have no idea what I am doing” and closing out the meal with a beautifully baked “They just haven’t...