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A Brief History of Want: Longing and Its Place in Cosmos and Consciousness

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The Dynamic Action of the Mind and Heart

Longing is the foundation of the dynamic action of the mind and heart, from short-term, distracted ripples of want. Cultures who were paying attention saw this cycle of longing reflected in moons, in bellies, in harvests,. The universe is continually consummating, joining together and ripping itself apart, in a great festival of want. If we understand these tides and harness them, if we ritualize this want, it's less likely to express in unhealthy ways. Shed enough sweat and the online shopping seems less important. Sing enough and we no longer want to get up in someone's face on social media.

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