Marion introduces an interesting perspective in describing love and sexuality as an "[erotic phenomenon](https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Erotic_Phenomenon.html?id=a2wJSXggH_oC&redir_esc=y)." At first glance, his analysis seems counterintuitive - how can something so personal be stripped of individual subjectivities? Yet upon reflection, there is wisdom in Marion's assertion that true intimacy transcends the self by opening one up to the beloved in their pure givenness. Marion's view challenges the readers to move beyond superficial attractions driven by fleeting stimuli. It asks us to meet the beloved not just as a defined "other" but as a gateway into endless possibilities. *[I feel you](tab:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTKJ_itifQg)*
*Your sun it shines*
*I feel you*
*Within my mind*
*You take me there*
*You take me where*
*The kingdom comes*
*You take me to*
*And lead me through*
*Babylon*