w0rd. Solipsism.

The human soul.

I decided some years ago, because of my personal beliefs and for the purposes of such an occasion that may warrant a discussion on the matter, that the concept of the human soul is complicated, misunderstood and somewhat of a blurry concept. Yet I believe it is an intrinsic and real phenomenon, something tangible. For what it’s worth, I believe that the human soul is the complete collected experiences, interpretations and memories that every living creature, capable of such complex processes has gathered from the contact, be it small or large, insignificant or not, of a human being from the duration of his living life and in the legacy he or she leaves behind.

Everything from scratching an itch on a dogs ear, the camaraderie of childhood rivalries, the intangible feeling someone felt from a kiss, the admiration from a kind gesture, the relief from a helping hand, the pride felt in the accomplishment they created to the images, smells, touches and sounds of a brother or sister, son or daughter, nephew or niece, friend or foe, acquaintance or colleague, all coalesce in a living bubble of memories and experiences that is carried in the minds and hearts and stories of the literal thousands of people and living beings that came into contact with a human being. It is of course something that cannot last, but this is important to note, for like the whole, the sum of its parts are fleeting and each and every thought and memory should be cherished, held true and given meaning. Such is life, and in this day and age, it is important to understand the value of such a thing.