Hi, im new here and i have a thing for thinking. I write sometimes but i am unable to discuss maturity and ability to convey my thoughts on paper with anyone. — ahmad bilal
Just like we are unaware of our soul when we are occupied by worldy matters but as soon as we are in darkness and despair it guides us through it. It draws its light from the devine as the moon draws its light from the sun. Our soul has significant role in each moment of our life but we are unaware of its presence because it is present in the void and it is communicating with body through the void. — ahmad bilal
yes im talking about that same bubbling up..
Its like we have something innate to pick ourselves up and make us do what is required..
Not everything, but where our hearts go our will follows... — ahmad bilal
However, as with all such metaphors, there is a temptation to over extend and mix them, beyond the simple allegory they are intended to convey. As such, you lost me with the last part, when you ventured into the void, so to speak. Maybe leave out the last three sentences. — snowleopard
If you are saying that you have trouble expressing yourself in words, all I can say is you've expressed yourself very clearly in what you've written here. — T Clark
It's as clear as mud. Let's start with: what's a soul? Something like the moon that guides you, and so on, is hardly the stuff of clarity. — Sapientia
Ahmad, I'd like to introduce you to one of our resident ....well, maybe I won't introduce you to the forum with an example of the types of insults that get passed around here, much as Sapientia deserves them. — T Clark
I interpret your reply as an expression of approval more than anything else. Sure, you could shoot back with the comment that I disapprove, but the difference is that I'm speaking the truth and not just paying lip service. — Sapientia
thank you, this is first review of my writing. Im open to criticism, it will only help me improve. — ahmad bilal
I believe that strength lies in differences, not in similarities. So, from your point of view, I understood that we have to be careful when writing, because one cannot comprehend every abstract idea one reads. Is that true or false? — ahmad bilal
As for any question about "soul", great minds have been exhausted in search of their linguistics answers. So my thought might not have any significance, but here is what i think soul is: "Soul is the life inside this body, the most complex and engineered form of life that exist. It creates joy where mind create happiness. It creates love where mind can only create affection. It creates pain while mind work too hard with its defence mechanisms to fight it. It is something that you identify in the state of flow or mindfulness when your brain is on standby." I can go on but again I don't think it will make any difference.
What say you? — ahmad bilal
I say that we'd be better off dispensing with the word "soul" altogether, as in my assessment it is rarely helpful in getting to the crux of the matter. And I say that metaphors and poetic language are not always the best tools at our disposal. I prefer precision to rough comparisons or examples. — Sapientia
It's hard to explain such an experience to someone. And I believe that soul is something that everyone has to find for themselves. I was just saying where to look for it... — ahmad bilal
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