“When two human beings are attracted to each other, we might say, translating this manifestation into concise language, that the parties involved yearn for knowing each other, revealing themselves to each other, finding the other, letting themselves be known and found, finding the true being of the other person. By the revelation of itself to another being, this true being can enter the realm and circumference of the self that is thus seeking — and vice versa. This desire, that is energized by an involuntary force, creates the electrifying blissful feeling and longing.

Needless to say, if this attraction exists merely on the physical level, without the other levels entering into the expression as well (at least to some degree), the ensuing experience must be disappointing. It must leave a lot to be desired. It can never be more than the most infinitesimal and superficial representation or foretaste of what the soul really longs for but is too blind to understand and to pursue. The pursuing requires, of course, a purification and unification process such as your path.” (PL #207)