the joy of finding kindred spirits
I recently realized just how happy and joyful I get when I find people that feel like "kindred spirit".
So far in my life, it happened when authors and their works find me. It's funny to notice that what they believe aligns with what I know to be true. This definitely reminds me of the law of attraction or resonance? it's as if, as i unlock a new level of inner knowing within me, they knock at my door and say "welcome aboard!". One day, sooner than I imagine, I may meet kindred spirits in real life too, not just through books and that's gonna be amazing. I was wondering if I should write a list of all the authors that left a great impression on me. For example, I came across this unique individual called Erich Fromm and I am mesmerized by his works, writings and overrall perspective/philosophy. What a brilliant human being.
Here few quotes:
"Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is."
“What does one person give to another? He gives of himself, of the most precious he has, he gives of his life. This does not necessarily mean that he sacrifices his life for the other—but that he gives him of that which is alive in him; he gives him of his joy, of his interest, of his understanding, of his knowledge, of his humor, of his sadness—of all expressions and manifestations of that which is alive in him. In thus giving of his life, he enriches the other person, he enhances the other's sense of aliveness by enhancing his own sense of aliveness. He does not give in order to receive; giving is in itself exquisite joy. But in giving he cannot help bringing something to life in the other person, and this which is brought to life reflects back to him.”
“The mature response to the problem of existence is love.”
“The real opposition is that between the ego-bound man, whose existence is structured by the principle of having, and the free man, who has overcome his egocentricity.”