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I thought the class’ discussion on Friday was really interesting and there are a couple of issues to address.
1) Can soulmates not require a romantic relationship?
Right off the bat I think they should, but I don’t want to rule it out because there are a lot of people out there who are closer to a passion than they are to a person. Likewise maybe a person’s soul-mate could be inanimate, a hobby or even an animal! The only thing I think you can do is classify them as such. They would fall in to one of four categories which would include subdivisions.
Human- Romantic, Platonic, Family,
Animal- Pet, Steed (cowboy’s horse), Wild Animals
Passion- Writing, Music, etc…
Inanimate Objects- Places, Cars,
Now some of these categories can transcend each other but I think it’s important to recognize all of them as distinct possibilities.
That being said I feel that a soul-mate is a romantically involved couple. They are two halves that make a whole. Their worlds are infinetlybetter for being with each-other. They challenge each other, but they also support each other. This is an ideal relationship however, humans are not ideal. I do not need to dwell on the imperfection of men (and women) but that in mind how are we supposed to be soulmates with anybody? The idea of a soulmate alone involves perfection, someone who fits you perfectly. I don’t think that happens though because not even we fit ourselves perfectly. So I don’t even think a soulmate is possible, but supposing there was someone out there who was perfect for you, you might not be perfect for them. So not only would you have to find the person who’s perfect for you but who you’re perfect for them. What it comes down to, is if you believe in a soulmate, good luck finding them.
This isn’t to say a healthy, loving, beneficial relationship isn’t possible; but you have to realize it won’t be perfect.
Well it’s time for class. See you there. I’ll pick this up afterwards.
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A hobby or a possession can’t be a soulmate because it doesn’t have a soul. If someone thinks their dog is their soulmate then they have other issues to discuss.
As for the perfection issue, nobody is perfect and I would not expect anyone to believe that another person is perfect. Like my mom said, “A soulmate is someone that completes you.” She didn’t know that it was an overused line from a movie. All she knows is what she feels for my deceased dad who was her soulmate. They had many years together and mom still loves him even though he’s been gone for almost seven years. She still wears her wedding ring and refuses to take it off.
I’m curious as to why you state, “The idea of a soulmate alone involves perfection, someone who fits you perfectly.” Maybe a lot of people think that they must have perfection in order to be happy. Is that what you meant? I see a soulmate as someone who complements you rather than one half of a perfect entity. Anyway, you bring up some very novel ideas.
Comment by Carmen 04.16.07 @ 3:09 pm