Do you think friends are one soul in two bodies?

Greek philosopher Aristotle said: “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” According to Greek legend, by the story based on mythology written by Aristotle’s mentor, Plato in his work, Symposium, humans originally were half male and half female. After conspiring to climb Mount Olympus, Zeus ordered them cut in half. Since that day, every human spends their life searching for their other half.

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Miram · 31-35, F

I see a bit of me in every other seemingly distinct life form and inorganic phenomena I experience . We are all aspects of a single integrated process and meanings can never be effectively grasped without being negotiated between those aspects. Meanings; feelings like love or actions.

I think friends are those who were/are able to establish a consistent and mutual realization. It can be strictly emotional.

CopperCicada · M

@Miram [i]bows deeply with respect[/i]

Miram · 31-35, F

@CopperCicada [i]bows too and smiles[/i]

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi Darkcosmos
I concur.
Best wishes
:)

LordSillio · 36-40, M

Never have I viewed either of them writing myths. They were brilliant philosophers, writing in poetry and wisdom. Though the Greeks are rich with myths, their myths didn't come from imagination. Always a void inside of us searching for something, sometimes it is felt but not known. I believe we are made in pieces, and always in search to feel complete

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi LordSillio
haha English is full of Greek words and in the same way many Greek ideas are internalised in our culture - so naturally it feels natural to us!
I also love this idea of friendship being one soul in two bodies. Feels like that!
best wishes
:)

Cierzo · M

Plato is one of the greatest minds in human story, and the Symposium myth is pure beauty. Like all myths, it should not be taken at face value, but I don't think there is a better feeling than meeting the other half soul.

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi Cierzo
haha what a couple of old romantics we both are!
Best wishes
:)

Deadcutie · 18-21, F

No.. my soul would be pretty watered down if that were true..

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Deadcutie · 18-21, F

@sogdianrock if a soul was divided amongst friends, your individual part would be minuscule.. you learned math in the 3rd grade right?
Cheers

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi Deadcutie
Zeus could divide a soul because Zeus was a a God but otherwise souls re impermeable to water and indivisible. You learned soul craft at Hogwarts right?
Best wishes
:)

Deadcutie · 18-21, F

@sogdianrock and Hense the answer to the question is no... Watson

SW-User

No ,we have our own souls.
think what we search for is companionship, but it is a beautiful story.

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi justmerae
haha the ripping people in half bit is sweet!
well I do not believe in souls but it is an idea which resonates!
best wishes
:)

SW-User

No I think we are different souls that are more like magnets to each other

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi TheCaterpillar
that is clever. It does have that feel of being snapped together doesn't it.
B est wishes
:)

SW-User

Totally agree. Makes perfect sense. Live it, feel it

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi Literaturegirl
I do my friend.
best wishes
:)

SW-User

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi Chernobylplayground
what about Zeus?
Best wishes
:)

Underconstruction · F

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