2007-10-05 03:55:31 · 20 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
the question is interesting because the definition of "insatiable" is incapable of being satisfied.
What is this "fire" that is insatiable? when i researched this i was lead to the Greek myth of Icarus and the "sublime or fire within" feeling he had that overpowered him and caused his death. Then looking at "sublime" from a philosophical sense, i found that it denotes "greatness,lofty, elevated, exalted, a greatness with which nothing else can be compared and which is beyond all possibility of calculation, measurement or imitation." (note that it is often used when referring to nature and its vastness.)
In respects to your question, "That feeling can be incapable of being satisfied and depending on the "desire" can lead to destruction such as in the myth of Icarus who didnt heed the warning of his father and succumbed to the "fire within" or
it can be that which makes YOU great."
2007-10-05 04:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by smfaph 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The fire that burns within me appears to me to be describing something called passion. Passion is a higher emotion, the doorway to Joy, Knowledge, Empowerment, Love, Freedom and Appreciation. To say that it is insatiable or not does not actually fit. One travels up and down that emotional scale all the time and that is perfect. Going down lets one know that something is not wanted or leads to something that is not wanted and going up feels like one is going in the right direction in order to attain whatever it is that is desired all the way up to extreme bliss.
The expression is poetic and is likely meant to express an extreme of sorts. All is well. Cheers!
2007-10-05 12:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by canron4peace 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Rena: Indeed the flame of fire within me that continues to burn is a satisfaction my partner desires. It will only be insatiable when then flame of love burnt out.
Interesting question! Have a great day.
Third P
2007-10-05 11:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by Third P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From hell to Enlightenment includes the state of hunger. Hunger is an insatiable fire for whatever. It is only one step above hell.
The states are, hell, hunger, animality, anger, humanity, rapture, learning, realization, bodhisattva, buddhahood.
Ones life states swisches back and forth. The first four are called the lower worlds. The first six are environmental input dependent.
2007-10-05 12:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swedenborg says that we have a ruling love. This is our motivational love and rules all others. We need to evaluate ourselves and see where our loves and desires are taking us. If they are really out of control then we are sliding down the shoot of the crashed jet liner but only into the fire below...
2007-10-05 12:18:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Rena, The fire which burns deep within my soul is passion.I need it to live and love.A desire to love within all the different levels of love.And to drive me forward.The hunger is never fed.
2007-10-05 13:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a given amount of time, such a fire can be sated. However, once the effect wears off, the fire tends to "rekindle" itself.
2007-10-05 13:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not really.
It is actually excruciating with pain knowing that the fire inside is just an obscure concept, untouchable, and imposible to ignite up.
2007-10-05 11:02:01 · answer #8 · answered by oscar c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I put it out whenever I want. This nonsense about burning desires is just an excuse to exploit others and the planet into ruin.
2007-10-05 11:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by St.Anger 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Thank God it is insatiable, or else death would devour life before it is due.
2007-10-05 11:04:38 · answer #10 · answered by small 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋