The Chinese word for "soulmate" is 知音。It's a shortened form of the title of this post--roughly translated into English, it's "know music." Soulmate in Chinese has a different connotation. It's not necessarily romantic, it can just mean friends. The story goes that this one guy was playing the gu zheng (it's a Chinese instrument) and another person commented, "Oh, great portrayal of the sea right after a storm!" or something like that. The point is, he understood the music.
I have a few soulmates. The people who really get me. I am eternally grateful for them, because without them, life would be so empty. I don't really define myself as a social person, but there are people who I honestly cannot live without.
The ones I don't have to explain everything to. The ones who understand things about me that I don't even know. The ones who I can be me with, and not worry about looking stupid. The ones who love me unconditionally and yet continually inspire me to be better.
(The ones who read this blog :P)
You know who you are.
Thank you.
Writing helps me think. It allows me to keep track of and develop thoughts I have, so here's some of my random musings on life, the universe, and everything. This blog, along with my journal, keeps me sane. I hope it helps you in some way!
:)
ReplyDeleteaw! Miranda, you're freaking awesome. Any people that know you and don't love you unconditionally are crazy! :)
ReplyDeleteHave you watched any of the drama's I sent you? :)
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