Philae & pragma are among the more subtle, maybe even least glamorous Greek iterations of love.
Philae is the deep friendship borne from comeradery
e.g. when you commit yourself to help a friend get out of a place as shots explode nearby and your friend would do the same for you.
Pragma is the longstanding kind of love that often happens without explicit thanks or recognition.
e.g. a parent stays up late packing their child lunch hoping they'll have the best day possible at school, or works extra hours to save money in hopes that their child or partner can attend a special event.
Pistis
"In Greek mythology, Pistis (Πίστις) was the personification of good faith, trust and reliability." (thanks to Wikipedia)
Underlying all of these is the notion of commitment to help others even in the most challenging situations.
Note for making dynamic work cultures and more enriching friendships:
I believe knowing and practicing the various iterations of love articulated in this article (and its comments, good stuff there too!) can lead to more enriching and dynamic relationships--even at work (just put eros on hold or maybe make social dancing acceptable common practice).
Among friends, the question about "what's appropriate for my partner vs. where do I draw the line with others": I think the courageous choice is to do your best with all of it, and make it clear that you place commitment to your partner as priority for attention. Then, everyone can go forth and boldly love.
http://www.yesmagazine.org/happiness/the-ancient-greeks-6-words-for-love-and-why-knowing-them-can-change-your-life
Philae is the deep friendship borne from comeradery
e.g. when you commit yourself to help a friend get out of a place as shots explode nearby and your friend would do the same for you.
Pragma is the longstanding kind of love that often happens without explicit thanks or recognition.
e.g. a parent stays up late packing their child lunch hoping they'll have the best day possible at school, or works extra hours to save money in hopes that their child or partner can attend a special event.
Pistis
"In Greek mythology, Pistis (Πίστις) was the personification of good faith, trust and reliability." (thanks to Wikipedia)
Underlying all of these is the notion of commitment to help others even in the most challenging situations.
Note for making dynamic work cultures and more enriching friendships:
I believe knowing and practicing the various iterations of love articulated in this article (and its comments, good stuff there too!) can lead to more enriching and dynamic relationships--even at work (just put eros on hold or maybe make social dancing acceptable common practice).
Among friends, the question about "what's appropriate for my partner vs. where do I draw the line with others": I think the courageous choice is to do your best with all of it, and make it clear that you place commitment to your partner as priority for attention. Then, everyone can go forth and boldly love.
http://www.yesmagazine.org/happiness/the-ancient-greeks-6-words-for-love-and-why-knowing-them-can-change-your-life
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