Eroticism

I recently read an article by Esther Perel (my favourite ‘Relationship Philosopher’ as she terms herself), about Eroticism. Her definition is beautiful: “… qualities of vitality, curiosity and spontaneity that makes us feel alive… moments of happenstance that knock our routines”.

Moments in our life that cause a frisson – an unexpected connection with another, being in awe of a perfect rainbow, sunset, stillness of a bay, delighting in the pure, unadulterated giggle of a child.

Precious incidental time snips that stir our souls. Some would say this is ‘mindfulness’. I would agree and add that it is mindfulness on another level. We assign certain meanings to words that may preclude what they potentially offer from our lives because we don’t identify with them. It’s nice when we can give ourselves permission to experience more.

We don’t need a partner to enjoy eroticism, but it can certainly be shared if we do. Invite more eroticism into your life and enjoy all your moments of happenstance.