INTIMACY

There are two kinds of close relationships. The one is existing upon the level of Soul and requires neither words, nor touch nor even physical companionship in order to be consummated and enjoyed. It does not even require a personal liking between the two parties involved and neither do they both have to be living in a human body at the same time. This kind of intimacy is a fulfilling and inspiring experience with the potential of deepening your realization and understanding of your True Self. It does not matter what gender the partners are although depending upon whether they are of the same or different sex the inner experience can be slightly different. In the first instance the proximity and the presence of the other is making you feel like a mother/daughter/sister or like a father/son/brother. If your opposite is of the other sex you may feel their presence in the same way or you will feel that their proximity is quickening your heartbeat and making your skin finely tingle with a sensation of pulsating life.
The second kind of close relationship is a personal closeness and as such requires physical proximity, regular meetings and exchanges in thought, word and depending upon the sexes involved, it cannot exist satisfactorily without physical touch. But in any case it is a temporary experience, tainted by changes and periodical uncertainty. And it is ultimately a cause for sorrow unless it is backed up and thus rendered complete, by the kind of intimacy of Soul that has been mentioned first.