The true nature of love extends far beyond what we see on the surface of relationships. In a world where connections are often built on superficial feelings, it’s important to look deeper and understand what draws souls together. What happens when two souls are drawn to each other? Why do some couples feel an inexplicable connection? Let’s explore this mysterious phenomenon together.
Exploring the Hidden Nature of Love in Our Soul
The human soul is like an iceberg. We see only a small part, while the main mass remains hidden beneath the surface. But unlike conventional psychological concepts that only speak of the subconscious, the Kabbalistic tradition tells us about the existence of the superconscious.
If the subconscious contains our earthly desires and fears, then the superconscious is a repository of high spiritual qualities. It’s a source of inspiration, wisdom, and the deep properties of our personality, having divine origin.
The superconscious is not just located “under” the mind, it’s positioned “above” it. We cannot directly connect to this part of the soul, but sometimes it penetrates our consciousness in the form of insights and inspiration.
The Crown as a Symbol
In Kabbalah, the superconscious is reflected through the concept of “keter” (crown). Have you ever wondered why people of high status in different cultures wear crowns or special headgear? This symbolic increase in human height is a reminder that besides the physical body, we have something more—a spiritual dimension that rises above corporeality.
The Mysterious Connection: The Dual Nature of Love
Most interestingly, through our superconscious, we are connected to other people, especially to our soulmate. An ancient midrash tells us that originally Adam and Hava (Eve) were a single being that the Almighty divided into two parts. Since then, these parts have been searching for each other to reunite.
This is not just a beautiful metaphor. At the level of the superconscious, we are always connected with our future spouse, even if we have never met them in the physical world. At a high spiritual level, we already form a whole with our soulmate.
Attraction—Understanding the Divine Nature of Love
The spiritual connection between souls is called “zika”—attraction or bond. This is the first stage of real and strong love, existing even before love manifests in the physical world.
Imagine: you haven’t met your soulmate yet, maybe you’re not even thinking about love, but there’s already a deep connection between your souls. They are created for each other, like a seal and its imprint.
Why Do We Feel the Inexplicable Nature of Love?
Soul attraction is an inner impulse that makes us search for our other half, and once found—not let go. It’s the feeling when you can’t live without another person, even if you don’t understand the reason yourself.
The word “zika” (attraction) is related to the concepts of “spark” and “need.” Love ignites in our souls as a deep awareness of our own incompleteness and the need for another person to achieve wholeness.
How to Build a Deep Connection
The main question of the superconscious is “where?” Where is the source of our happiness? Where is the half that will make us whole? Another person, like the Almighty, is not fully comprehensible to us. How is a genuine deep connection possible?
Kabbalah provides the answer: such a connection can only be based on mutual trust. When we trust another person, we open the way for real, unceasing love that exists regardless of external qualities or circumstances.
Practical Application of Understanding the Nature of Love
Understanding the concept of soul attraction can help us:
- Realize that true love begins not with physical attraction, but with a deep spiritual connection
- Learn to trust our inner feelings when choosing a partner
- Build relationships based on mutual trust, not just external qualities
- Maintain love even during difficult periods by connecting to this deep bond
- Understand that love is not just a feeling, but a manifestation of our spiritual nature
Knowing about this spiritual connection, we can understand ourselves and our relationships more deeply, learn to value the invisible thread that connects us with our loved ones.
Source: “Anatomy of Reciprocity – Man and Woman” By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh
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