The Surreal Concept of a Soul Mate
We’re never satisfied with the idea that we’re good enough for ourselves.
I think a lot. These days I’m pondering over the nature of men and women. Human beings are social. We operate in societies. Every religion and every law revolves around societies. It’s an effort to make people more civilized so that humanity co-exists.
Let’s talk about human nature. Life is hard. Both for men and women. When you’re struggling too hard, having someone with whom you can share a cup of coffee after work is nice. One smile, one gesture makes you forget all the pain you’ve put yourself through.
But my soulmate is nowhere to be found.
If the lack of physical intimacy won’t kill me, the lack of companionship will. After all, human beings are meant to live together.
When you’ve grown up watching Pakistani dramas and Indian movies, the urge to find a soulmate evolves to the next level.
My thought process is conditioned to believe that I’m lonely and insufficient due to a South Asian media overdose.
How will you not be influenced by characters like Paro from Devdas when you’ve watched the movie 1 Billion times?
I know Paro (shown in the feature image) doesn't exist in the 21st century. She hails from a remote village. She’s uneducated and her only hobby is to light up a candle lamp for her beloved. The lamp signifies hope that her beloved (Devdas) will come back from England and take her in his arms.
Sounds familiar?
This is an Indian fairy tale. And who doesn’t love fairy tales?
These fairy tales are the foundation of all the modern love stories.
Fairy tales are the reason why dating apps, Facebook groups and traditional matchmakers thrive. The hope to find that one man/woman with whom you’ll forget all the discomforts of life makes you sign up to one of these platforms.
But how often do you connect to the right person?
Do we have too many options to confuse us? Are the right people already taken? How do we judge other people in the first meeting?
There are so many questions that need answers.
Let me know your story. Have you found your soulmate? Do you even believe in the concept of a soulmate?
