A tale as old as time

"Where do I begin to tell the story of how great love can be. The sweet love story that is older than the sea, that sings the truth about the love he brings to me. Where do I start." , Carl Sigman, 1970

"Tale as old as time, true as it can be. Barely even friends then somebody bends unexpectedly. Just a little change, small to say the least. Both a little scared, neither one prepared ............",  Howard Ashman , 1991.

That strange fire between a man and a woman has been the bewilderment and enchantment of men from all races, religions and ethnics since the start of time. The oldest tale in our cultures is about a man and a woman. Love is the origin of our existence.

An old greek myth, says that man was first made with 2 heads, 4 hands and 4 legs and one big heart. But as he angered the ancient greek gods, he was punished by being split into two human beings, a man and a woman. And it was said that from that day on, each man and each woman born will be in search of his or her lost half. The myth says that man/woman will never know peace till he finds that lost half. And it is when they meet, that the man and the woman will let nothing take them apart again.

"How do I know that I have found my soulmate?", a question disturbing many men and women. Whereas indeed it is so much easier. You don't need a handbook or a checklist with items to fulfil to make sure it is your soulmate or missing half.

No, not at all. When it happens, you will just know.

It is not the quickened heart beat, or the blush. It is not the need to stay near, even if in the shadow of their  dog, as the song goes. No, not just that.

It is not the sexual attraction or the need to touch and kiss or even to make love.

Love is just something else.

It is the peaceful trance that you fall in when together.

It's the wordless understanding. Strange as it may sound, but you will instantaneously, without really studying or getting used to it, understand fully the facial expressions. You'll have this feeling of knowing each other for a life time, ever since you could remember and maybe way beyond that.

Time and space are no barrier anymore. It still gives tremendous pain to be apart but you carry the essence of your significant other in your soul all the way.

It is ecstasy not for your body alone, no. Yes, your bodies bonds on their own with no effort from either of you.  Pleasure just happens, because you instinctively know how to please. It is sheer joy to your soul and mind. Love is when your restless soul finally find a home, a place to rest. And your mind find the respect and appreciation that he needs to pretend no more, or exert an effort anymore to impress. You will be accepted with all your flaws and loved for them.

Love is when you find your place finally in this world.

It's a real pity that some people live and die without experiencing it. Some may settle for something less just because they are afraid of the risk.

Anyway, when you find it, NEVER LET IT GO, whatever the price you'll need to pay.

This was written 29th November 2014