My dark thought 2: Another half?

When I was in university, I was required to read Plato's Symposium, a work that explores love and why we often feel more complete when we are with a lover.

One of the myths discussed in the text suggests that, due to humans' misbehavior towards the gods, Zeus decided to split each human in half, dividing one soul into two bodies. As a result, humans are destined to search for their other half to feel whole again, making love a "pursuit of wholeness." The idea is that we will be fulfilled when we finally reunite with our other half, as if ‘0.5 + 0.5 = 1’. This story portrays love as a quest for wholeness and implies that humans are born incomplete.

I believe we are not born as incomplete halves but rather with the potential to be whole on our own. While this myth presents a romantic view of love, it overlooks the importance of self-sufficiency and personal growth. I've seen many people, including clients, who feel an overwhelming need to be in a romantic relationship, believing that they are incomplete without a partner. I disagree with this notion. I believe we are all born with unlimited potential, and we should not be confined to the idea that we are merely halves. Instead, we should focus on self-growth, constantly working to enhance and expand ourselves. We can be happy with ourselves! STAY STRONG GUYS!

Even if we are really born as "0.5," our goal should be to grow and develop so that when we do meet someone, our combined total exceeds just being "complete." By investing in our own growth, we can maximize the potential of any relationship, creating a union that is far greater than the sum of its parts. It's always the case that when you start dedicating time to personal development, you enter relationships with a stronger sense of self-worth and contribute more meaningfully to your partnerships.

This topic can lead to a somewhat controversial discussion. The story from Plato aligns with the Bible, as both suggest that we are born with sin and a sense of incompleteness. I want to emphasize that I mean no disrespect to the Bible or any religion, so I won’t delve further into that comparison. However, I think it’s important for us to reflect on these ideas and consider them thoughtfully.