How To Find Your Soulmate - Plato (Platonic Idealism)

In this video we will be talking about how to find your soulmate from the philosophy of Plato. His philosophy is often referenced as Platonic idealism and he was one of the first thinkers who addressed the concept of soulmate.

For Plato, a soulmate is someone with whom we feel a very strong affinity, and the love we feel for that person goes beyond physical attraction. A soulmate is someone with whom we can be ourselves, in our complete nature. For Plato, romantic love is deemed to be of a higher metaphysical and ethical status than sexual or physical attractiveness alone. The idea of romantic love initially emerged from the Platonic concept of love as a deep affection, through which we can contemplate the real beauty of our being - and of the world. This beauty is not limited to physical beauty, but also involves a spiritual kind of beauty, Plato calling it “the Form of Beauty”. For Plato, the love of beauty culminates in the love of philosophy, the subject that pursues the highest capacity of thinking. So keeping his teachings in mind, in this video we bring you 5 ways to help you find your soulmate, from the philosophy of Plato:
01. Believe that there is a soulmate for you
02. Cultivate friendship
03. Feel safe, like you belong
04. Climb the ladder of love
05. Reignite the poetry in your relationships
I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 5 ways to help you find your soulmate from the philosophy of Plato will add value to your life.

Plato is one of the most famous philosophers of all time. He represented the philosophy of ancient Greece, belonging to its Classical Period. He was born into an aristocratic and influential family in Athens, where he founded the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the entire Western world. Along with his mentor Socrates, and his student Aristotle, Plato is one of the most influential individuals in the entire history of humankind. It can even be said that he is one of the pillars of Western civilisation. His philosophy is often referenced as Platonic idealism and his biggest contribution is the Theory of Forms or Doctrine of Ideas, which asserts that the physical world is not the real world. Instead, ultimate reality exists beyond our physical world, in the world of ideas. Plato was not only a prominent figure of philosophy, but also of religion and spirituality; so-called Neo-platonism deeply influenced Christian theology. Plato invented the written dialogue and dialectic form of philosophy. Some of his most famous books are The Republic, The Symposium, The Apology of Socrates, Allegory of the Cave and The Dialogues of Plato, in which the main character is Socrates, who influenced Plato’s philosophy to a great extent. His entire work has survived for more than 2,400 years and has remained very popular the entire time. Like his mentor, Plato was a practical philosopher and there are many life lessons to learn from his philosophy.

Research/Writing: Bianca-Adina Szasz

Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen

Music: Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment

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[Diana-gtrv]

I really like this concept of a soulmate. When you have found your soulmate, you love the soul instead of the body, you have love for knowledge and for love itself.

[maccybear]

Find yourself first, discover your goodness, and bad, and your soulmate will find you. It's all about understand self, which could take a lifetime.

[johnbyrne]

"If you want to be Loved, Love."

- Seneca.

[southern_gent]

if you watch this video listen to every word of it because it's all true. I found my soulmate five years ago and as I watched this video I realized that I went through every step that is explained in this video. Especially the part that says you don't want to ever be apart. I never knew a true love like I did when I met my best friend, my partner, my husband, MY SOULMATE!!!

[wunganayigrastianmasiyiwa]

“At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet”

[TheMarine]

"Most people think love is an emtion, but its a descion marked by action"

[doreenlane]

You suffer when you love a person who pretends to love you.

[shadowarena]

Friendship as a basis for romantic love is something that one would consider a common sense concept, but is often rejected by some (or ar least not welcomed).

[khojistan]

It is a surprise when people say 'i wish to fall in love someday'. You are taking away the most beautiful experience by telling yourself I will get this kind of happiness in the future.

[GrowthMindsetChannel]

"Love is a serious mental disease." ~ Plato 😂😂😂

[perfectstranger]

Sense of humour, honesty, loyal & emotionally intelligent... 💕💕💕

[AG-iowr]

Love is an emotional state enacted by the suspension of reality so the species can procreate without killing each other. Have a nice day🙂

[JamesJones-eerm]

True love is time less can not be bought and makes a person able to do things others only dream of a unbelievable power that can build and conquer many goals with a limit less energy this is why waiting and finding the person that gives you that incredible feeling is so devine

[sophiaschoice]

Love is the highest vibration you can experience in this body. Thank you I loved this video. X

[deadman]

At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet. At the touch of wisdom everyone becomes kind.❣️

[DarkGlass]

I know it sounds silly but this video may have changed my life. Everything in it addresses things I'm going through right now in life. I believe in soul mates. I'm not sure if that will ever happen for me but I guess I'll find out in time. Thank you for the video.

[CGMaat]

WOW . TODAY IS MY PARTNER’S BIRTHDAY AND THIS IS A GIFT TODAY . THANK YOU .
WE FOUND EACH OTHER, THANK YOU UNIVERSE. OUR SOUL THAT RISES, OUR LIFE’S STAR ⭐️ COMETH FROM AFAR .
WE CONJUGATED INTO.A MERKABA …….CHARIOT OF TRAVEL IN THE LIGHT…….LOVE

[FutureMindset]

The advice that Plato gives is no doubt very helpful and useful. However, the notion of there being 'the one' seems more like a wishful fantasy than something real. Even the idea is based on mythology.

In any case, it is important to ensure that you and your partner are compatible and you should definitely, under no circumstances, settle for a toxic partner. But you should also have realistic expectations of what real people are like and not have astronomically high standards.

[marcus]

Well this is great advice because i tend to rush into relationships and either scare the girl away or lower my standards and be unhappy myself :D thanks :)