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Closeness – The Thread That Binds Souls

Ilija Šaula

Closeness between people is not merely the meeting of bodies and words, but a delicate web that intertwines inner worlds, an unbreakable thread that weaves souls into a single fabric. In the whirlwind of modern life, where moments scatter like playful children's toys, where gazes are obscured by the glow of phone screens and electronic devices, we must relearn the art of closeness, the touch of the heart.

Closeness begins with sincerity, the act of opening doors to oneself and others. It is not mere communication but the sharing of essence, the recognition of the being behind the words. There is a unique silence shared by those who understand each other without explanation a silence that does not suffocate but embraces.

Yet closeness is not just a fleeting spark of realization; it is a flame sustained by attention. It flourishes through shared moments, hand in hand beneath the moonlight, laughter carried by the wind. At its core lies selflessness, being there when silence becomes too heavy, when words lose their power, and when the heart seeks refuge.

Some wander, searching for closeness in distant lands, unaware that it is not bound by space but by the rhythm of the soul. For closeness does not rely on physical proximity; it is found in the recognition of truth within another.

Perhaps words are too feeble to capture the essence of closeness, but if anything comes close, it is the feeling of belonging, the knowledge that somewhere, a hand will reach for us if we fall, a gaze will remain unwavering even when the light fades.

Closeness – A Beacon in Dark Times

When dark clouds loom over the horizon, when the ground trembles beneath our feet, and hope shrinks into its smallest flicker, closeness among people becomes a guiding light, the only true compass through uncertainty. In those moments, it is not just solace, closeness is an anchor, a gentle voice calling us from the darkness, reminding us that, despite the chaos of the world, we are not alone.

In times of prosperity, closeness is quiet, almost imperceptible, present in a friend’s smile, in spontaneous touches that speak louder than words. But in moments of hardship, it becomes essential, shaping destinies, saving, and transforming the world.

We recall wars, exiles, and oppression, when people, instead of fleeing from one another, stood side by side, extending their hands in times when all seemed lost. We remember families who, in the depths of hunger, shared their last piece of bread, understanding the unspoken rule of the universe, that nothing holds value unless it is shared.

Yet fear does not forge the deepest bonds between people. Love is the force that binds existence, weaving security into daily life and ensuring that life is not just a sequence of fleeting moments but a harmonious song of the heart. Love is the gentle whisper on the edge of sleep, the hand that never let's go even when the storm threatens to take it away.

Closeness is not merely a need; it is the essence of existence. If people only come together in times of misfortune, there remains the bitter taste of lost time, thus, closeness must be nurtured while the world is still bathed in sunlight, for when darkness falls, it will be the only light guiding us home.

In a world that swiftly forgets the value of touch, in times when love is often measured by distance and the speed of messages, we must pause and listen to the silence between words, for it is within that silence that what makes us human truly resides.

Closeness is not a moment; it is a presence woven into every glance, every smile, every thought resting in the tenderness of another soul.

Do not think of closeness only in moments of parting, embrace it as an inevitability.

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