Natasha

This is something I need to contemplate more over. Thanks for the pointer.

@Skanzi Great observations, thanks for sharing!

Great insight. I noticed I do it all the time to keep balance in my life.

Thank you, and yes times like this is what helps one grow spiritually most <3

As I'm still processing my beloved dog's passing and after having listened to Leo's recent video on Love- Pt. 2, this makes perfect sense to me why I feel the way I do. All my nurturing and care of him in his health and then illness (feminine) lead me to face and endure his eminent end (masculine). The masculine part is what was the hardest to endure for both him and myself, and that's where the most healing has to slowly to take place for me. And I wonder if he also sensed the coming separation and instinctively accepted the masculine love even as he was dying. These are the things that have been on my mind lately.

I want to say they're two sides of the same coin.

I don't have a definite answer yet, that's why I created this thread.

@Aakash Both, but would be expressed in different ways. Nursing a wounded/dying (feminine) and later letting them move on (masculine). The latter would be much harder to endure emotionally, because of the act of detachment.

@Truth Addict Good one. Would you, guys, say that the masculine love would also require making tougher decisions? Like having to kill something in order to provide food for the offspring. Or to pull life support off a loved one at the hospital?

Sounds like another paradox of reality that the mind will try to make sense of. But it can't. I would say there is no clear distinction. Like a mother bear would give birth and nurture her cubs (feminine) and the next minute would be ready to fight off whatever can harm them (masculine).

@ElenaO Thank you for sharing and support! <3

Thank you, means a lot <3

@Surfingthewave Thank you so much for the love and support! <3 Max's passing has been the toughest thing I've ever had to endure. The emotions are still raw and I still cry often. The house seem quiet without him. I've been working on my art and am going back to my exercise routine this week. My appetite and sleeping are slowly improving. Talking it out with others has been quite therapeutical too. I don't think there can ever be closure with this. He's going to be with me forever.

Good one, very true

@mandyjw Thank you, Mandy <3 I feel his presence very strongly today. Like he's here to comfort me and take away the sadness. He was pure love, such a gentle and sweet being. I miss him so much.

@Serotoninluv Very insightful and contemplative. Thanks for sharing <3

I needed to hear that <3

@Inliytened1 I've been crying a lot these past few days, a mixture of love and sorrow. I allow this raw pain do its thing. It's so damn hard. And yes I feel his presence here within me. He will live on forever in me. Thanks for the comforting words <3

@studentofthegame Thank you <3

@Salvijus Yes, I feel too as though a part of me was ripped off. There is a void now that can never be filled again with anything or anyone else. Thanks for sharing the video <3

@DrewNows Thank you <3

@Rasheed And thank you for being a part of our community

@Aeris Thank you <3

@dpvifa Thank you for sharing and the insights, much appreciated.

Yes, I'm letting myself feel deeply whatever emotions arise. I'm consciously not distracting myself from the grieving process.