Delphi Effect | Wes Kussmaul | Activity https://delphieffect.org/members/wkussmaul/activity/ Activity feed for Wes Kussmaul. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:03:23 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3d71566e8240932f238ef42d77ba842a Wes Kussmaul posted a new activity comment https://delphieffect.org/activity/p/38/#acomment-58 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:15:30 +0000 The seal is asking itself "What are Ryan's intentions here…"

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]]> 60dd6c16b0df750c0018231a7cd6e229 Wes Kussmaul changed the description of the Club House Diotima’s Ladder of Love from "Overview of Diotima's Ladder of Love Diotima's Ladder of Love is a philosophical concept introduced in Plato's dialogue, Symposium. It describes the progression of love from physical attraction to a deeper understanding of beauty and wisdom. The Stages of the Ladder Six Stages of Love Stage Number Description 1 Love for a Particular Body: Initial attraction to an individual’s physical features. 2 Love for All Bodies: Recognition of beauty in all physical forms, moving beyond individual attraction. 3 Love for Souls: Appreciation of spiritual and moral beauty, valuing character over appearance. 4 Love for Laws and Institutions: Admiration for creations that reflect beautiful souls, such as art and societal structures. 5 Love of Knowledge: Desire to acquire knowledge and wisdom, recognizing its beauty and importance. 6 Love for Beauty Itself: Understanding and embracing the concept of beauty in its purest form, leading to a connection with all existence. Significance of the Ladder Diotima, a priestess in the Symposium, teaches that love is not merely about physical attraction but is a journey toward higher understanding and virtue. This ascent reflects a transformation from carnal desires to a pursuit of wisdom and the divine. The concept emphasizes that true love inspires personal growth and a deeper connection to the world." to "Diotima's Ladder of Love Diotima's Ladder of Love is a philosophical concept introduced in Plato's dialogue, Symposium. It describes the progression of love from physical attraction to a deeper understanding of beauty and wisdom. The Stages of the Ladder Six Stages of Love Stage Number Description 1 Love for a Particular Body: Initial attraction to an individual’s physical features. 2 Love for All Bodies: Recognition of beauty in all physical forms, moving beyond individual attraction. 3 Love for Souls: Appreciation of spiritual and moral beauty, valuing character over appearance. 4 Love for Laws and Institutions: Admiration for creations that reflect beautiful souls, such as art and societal structures. 5 Love of Knowledge: Desire to acquire knowledge and wisdom, recognizing its beauty and importance. 6 Love for Beauty Itself: Understanding and embracing the concept of beauty in its purest form, leading to a connection with all existence. Significance of the Ladder Diotima, a priestess in the Symposium, teaches that love is not merely about physical attraction but is a journey toward higher understanding and virtue. This ascent reflects a transformation from carnal desires to a pursuit of wisdom and the divine. The concept emphasizes that true love inspires personal growth and a deeper connection to the world." https://delphieffect.org/activity/p/52/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:57:02 +0000 0 3447e60da360f5805b3d8f04bc51c0fb Wes Kussmaul created the Club House Diotima’s Ladder of Love https://delphieffect.org/activity/p/51/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:54:42 +0000 0 c434d0e87216a96fbba2db8313077664 Wes Kussmaul became a registered member https://delphieffect.org/activity/p/34/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:47:15 +0000 0