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Sensuality is much more sexy than sex. With the help of Danielle Kershaw, "The Inner Bombshell Coach," we explain how to live your everyday life in a rich, delicious way that may even reduce your stress level. Read More
Why not?
"Espresso, silk pajamas, a five-minute kiss; the sleekest, thinnest cell phone; extremely smooth leather. Truffles. Yachts. Four-hour dinners".
You are SO right! Time for all of us to go out there and get a yacht, etc.
The authors obviously live in different economic zones than we poor peons.....
Yachts
Too funny - thanks for your comment Steve, I must say it made me smile. I was just quoting Doerr's list of sensual Italian-associated pleasures because I thought the list was quite evocative. We may not all be able to afford truffles or yachts, but the five-minute kiss or a four-hour dinner (no one said it had to be expensive) is probably within most of our reach. I would highly recommend both!
I don't know if you're referring to me as one of the "authors" but I live in a tiny little rented space in order to be able to "work" less and write/reflect more. I get really excited when someone invites me out for a "boat-ride", it's a rare treat that happens maybe once every few years if I'm lucky...
S.
Author economic zones
I forgot to mention - Anthony Doerr, author of Four Seasons in Rome (the book I excerpted), wrote the book while living in Rome for a year on a modest writer's grant. He lives in Boise, Idaho. Not exactly known for its yachts ; )
Thank you, Susan. Your last
Thank you, Susan. Your last paragraph in the article certainly brings it all down to reality, I figure. It's just that I find that soooo many articles about finance and lifestyle tend to be oriented toward the absurdly wealthy (in keeping with our fascination with wealth and celebrity).
And I do hope that you are maintaining your flamenco dancing passions. Truly sensual, for sure. There is so much out there in the world that can support an inexpensive sensual-living orientation (I love to learn passionate songs on guitar that I can sing to my wife). And I find that just seeing a passion for anything in others is wonderfully sensual for me.
Be well and flourish.
Thanks so much, Steve
Hi Steve,
Thanks so much for your kind words. I absolutely agree with you, there is way too much focus on wealth and consumption out there (which we know doesn't create more happiness anyway, once one has covered basic needs and has a little extra to enjoy). I don't have or buy many "things" and spend money more on experiences that I love and will always have with me.
That's why I liked this concept of simple sensuality; the small delights that Danielle talked about are accessible to most people in some form.
I sure am maintaining my flamenco, thanks for asking. I have a private class tomorrow afternoon with a local flamenco legend, really looking forward to it!
Sounds like your wife is a lucky girl! We need more men in the world who play guitar and sing.
Be well yourself, and thanks again...
Susan
I think I prefer high thread
I think I prefer high thread count sheets and NO pajamas. I'll trade the five minute kiss for some horseplay at the base pool. . .my husband hates kissing but loves trying to dunk me under the water!
high thread count sheets
I think I choose high thread count sheets and no pajamas over silk pajamas. Also, I am jealous because the last time I traveled in an airport I wore my ABUs (coming back from Kyrgyzstan) and I felt anything but beautiful. Then my husband was late picking me up from the airport but I had a nice chat with a psychologist who was speaking at a local college. My husband came and gave me a big hug (He is not much of a kisser so no five minute kiss for me!) and put my new diamonds on my finger.
double or triple posts
Why can't we delete comments on here? Ha. I thought my first comment didn't post so I tried again.
Jeremy Spielberg, MD is a
Jeremy Spielberg, MD is a psychiatrist and author of Art Healing: Visual Art for Emotional Insight and Well-Being
This is a nice for the blog
This is a nice for the blog for which is best known for her work on marital and family relationships and the psychology of women. Her books include The Dance of Anger and The Dance of Fear.
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