Soulmate

Plato invented the concept of soul mate in his Symposium that humans have been looking for their soul mate ever since Zeus cut them in half. In his mythic story, Plato describes a world where there were men, women and people who were both men and women. Apparently, humans began discussing how they could climb up to heaven and replace the gods. The gods were upset by this and discussed what should be done. The simplest solution would be to destroy mankind, but Zeus came up with a better idea. He suggested cutting all human beings in half. This would serve two purposes. First, it would immediately double the number of people making offerings to the gods. Second, it would weaken the humans, so they would not be able to carry out their plan. Zeus’ idea was accepted, and the humans were all divided into two. Ever since then, humans are in the search of their soul mates.

I believe in beauty and mystery of soul mates, but not determined for the search. If soul mates are destined to join each other, their path will meet one day. Because in my mind, soul mates will meet driven by karma, like everything else in life. It should be, how shall I say, effortless?

“A soul mate, is someone to whom we feel profoundly connected, as though the communication and communing that take place between us were not the product of intentional efforts, but rather a divine grace. This kind of relationship is so important to the soul that many have said there is nothing more precious in life,”

- Thomas Moore

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