Curious fact: when we say "a part" of something, we imply that the two entities are together in some manner or form. Conversely, the word "apart" implies the opposite. Curious that the structure of the two terms is opposite in terms of meaning - "a part" is separated while "apart" is together!
So, could togetherness and separation actually work in the same way? When "together" we may feel the need to assert our individual entities - fearful, really, of becoming lost in the other. And while separated by time, distance, circumstances, we could actually be thinking continuously of the other so much so that living itself ceases and the mind and soul are away from the body and in effect "with" the other!
Such is human nature and from it springs human language - full of confusion and contradictions that, in direct opposition to its stated purpose, muddies communication between individuals and groups.
So, could togetherness and separation actually work in the same way? When "together" we may feel the need to assert our individual entities - fearful, really, of becoming lost in the other. And while separated by time, distance, circumstances, we could actually be thinking continuously of the other so much so that living itself ceases and the mind and soul are away from the body and in effect "with" the other!
Such is human nature and from it springs human language - full of confusion and contradictions that, in direct opposition to its stated purpose, muddies communication between individuals and groups.
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