Calling All Dreamers, Lovers and Linguists
For years there has been controversy and debate over the claim that Eskimos have numerous words for snow. I have read anything from four to nine to four hundred. I’m not interested in engaging in a linguistic debate. What I am interested in is the following quote from novelist Margaret Atwood: “The Eskimos had 52 names for snow because it was important to them. There ought to be as many for love.” I have no idea as to the accuracy of her claim, but I do feel drawn to exploring her second statement. In fact, one of my favorite astrologers, writers and proclaimers of the wondrous abundance of life and human divinity, Rob Brezny issued an assignment in a weekly forecast not too long ago inviting the coining of nine new names for love in the year 2008. So far I have two and continue to dream and seek experiences which will bring the other seven into creation.
But why stop at nine? I am looking for fellow dreamers. Those who are actively creating and seeking to know love in expanded form. Join this interactive experiment with me by sending comments or emailing me with your newly coined words describing an altered state of love which you have experienced, are experiencing or wish to experience. Brezny advises, “…you’ll have to put aside your habitual expectations and standard definitions of what constitutes love so that you can explore an amazing array of nuances.”
I will create a running list of words which will be updated on this blog as they come in. This list of words which will then be compiled onto a display which will be taken to Burning Man this year and will include room for those at the Burn to make additions.
This year’s theme at the Burn is “American Dream.” Is it your dream to see this country fueled more by the passion for love manifest? If yes, then bring your dreams to the virtual table and send me your words. I’ll start it off…
You that love lovers, this is your home. Welcome! ~Rumi
1.Polyasana: the love of all yoga postures
2. Dogape: the experience of expansive and unconditional love from dogs
3. Lithadore: the infatuation with fondling rocks Contributed by Michael Dewey
4. Audioblisstonic: the experience of ecstasy while dancing to music that gives you permagrin.
5. Your word here!
Lithadore: the infatuation with fondling rocks