From reading the article it seems like there are interesting connections to be drawn, such as the solar plexus having an association with sight and the throat having an association with listening. I don't go in for the woo, but there are connections throughout the body that we don't normally think of and which can perhaps deepen understanding of certain pleasures and pains in some instances.
Let's explore and reclaim pleasure
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Instead of a Buddhist wheel of Samsara, my next idea for a drawing is an Epicurean wheel of Pleasure!
Coming soon, and please enjoy your anticipation
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I guess that "the solar plexus having an association with sight and the throat having an association with listening" is rather a part of the woo-woo. Although the ancients did get quite some things right, most of those connections seem to be arbitrary and based on superstition.
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Instead of a Buddhist wheel of Samsara, my next idea for a drawing is an Epicurean wheel of Pleasure!
There seems to be Epicurean precedent for personal reinterpretation of established religious practices and symbols (per that paper recently re-posted by Cassius ). Look forward to seeing your work 
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As a starting point, I looked at Bentham's list of pleasures, but greatly modified the elements. This is just one conception. Not all of these will apply to everyone (nor appeal to everyone) and this is still a work in progress. Will appreciate any feedback.
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My list of pleasures is very different than Bentham's, and in case anyone is curious about Bentham's list, you can find it here:
An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation - EconlibThe First Edition of this work was printed in the year 1780; and first published in 1789. The present Edition is a careful reprint of ‘A New Edition, corrected…www.econlib.org -
I did not know Bentham had attempted such a list!
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So interesting thank you.
What do you think about Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
All of these seem to fall on some of those categories.
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Mathitis Kipouros regarding Maslow's hierarchy of needs, I found this article which gave some interesting points, as well as a revised pyramid which replaced self-actualization with parenting
The article says regarding the original pyramid:
QuoteThe needs described in Maslow's theory appear to be universal. However, research shows that the order in which these needs are met had little impact on people's satisfaction with life.
....The authors of the article suggested that while self-actualization is still significant and interesting, it is not an evolutionarily fundamental need.
Is Maslow's Famous Hierarchy of Needs Still Relevant Today?The hierarchy of needs has a history of wide acceptance despite little supporting evidence. Does the theory hold up or is it time for an update?www.verywellmind.comIt seems to me that Epicureanism goes beyond needs to put a value judgment on finding enjoyment in life -- we are out in the garden of the world actively looking for flowers and not for weeds. And the Tetrapharmakos says: "what is good is easy to get".
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Here is a quick sketch of something less "woo-woo" -- though it leaves a lot out and would be open to hearing feedback or additional ideas for labels, etc. And may need to show how to integrate of feelings, emotions, sensations, desires, etc.
Epicurean chakras!
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Along these lines, I have been thinking that a "spa day" is mostly a mindset, and it can be most days!
An electric kettle heats up water to boiling in a minute, add the hot water into a little tub, and soak your feet wherever you are.
Automatic back and foot massagers are a cheap investment and feel great.
Applying body oil after the shower is good for the skin and makes it feel more comfortable to wear.
