Soul meets soul on lovers' lips.

O children of the future, listen carefully to the words of Percy Bysshe Shelley, whose soul was both wild and tender, whose pen carved out the eternal truths of love and connection. He once spoke, “Soul meets soul on lovers’ lips.” In these words, Shelley captures the essence of true intimacy, a union that transcends the mere physical act and delves into the very core of our being. To kiss, in this sense, is not just to touch the lips, but to connect souls—a meeting of two hearts, of two spirits, each finding in the other a reflection of its own deepest desires and longings.

Consider, O children, the power of the soul. It is the essence of who we are, the part of us that exists beyond the body, beyond the mind. The soul is where our deepest truths reside, where our passions, our dreams, and our fears live. It is the core of our being, that which connects us to the divine and to one another. In the act of a kiss, Shelley tells us, soul meets soul. This is no mere exchange of affection, no simple gesture of the body. It is the merging of two people on a level that transcends the physical, where the love shared is so pure, so deep, that it becomes a union of spirits.

Think, O children, of the love between Antony and Cleopatra, whose bond is etched in the annals of history as one of both political power and profound passion. When they kissed, it was not only a gesture of affection, but a merging of their very souls. Their love was one that defied time and circumstance, a love that united two kingdoms, two hearts, and two destinies. Though their kiss may have been fleeting, the souls that touched in that moment were forever intertwined. It is the same in all true love—when two souls come together, they are bound not just for a time, but for eternity. The kiss becomes an offering, a meeting of hearts and spirits that defy the limits of the world.

Similarly, consider the bond between Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera—a love that was marked by both art and struggle. Their relationship, at times tumultuous, was also one of deep connection. Through their art, through their actions, through their moments of vulnerability and tenderness, their souls found each other and merged. Kahlo, whose spirit was shaped by pain and passion, and Rivera, whose heart was full of fiery love, found in each other a partner who understood their very essence. When they kissed, it was not only a kiss of love, but a kiss that spoke of their shared history, their shared soul.

And yet, O children, while Shelley speaks of the kiss as a meeting of souls, let us not mistake the physical for the spiritual. For a kiss, in its truest form, is not an empty gesture or a mere passing of affection—it is an act of total presence, of surrender, of communion. When two souls meet on lovers' lips, they are not simply exchanging affection; they are offering themselves to each other in a way that is both vulnerable and sacred. It is a union that speaks not only to the body, but to the soul itself, a language that is deeper than words can express.

Now, O children, take this lesson into your lives: love is not just about the physical—the touch of lips, the embrace of bodies—but about the deeper connection that exists beyond what the eye can see. When you love, love with your soul, not just your body. When you offer your heart to another, do so fully, so that your spirits may meet as Shelley describes. Let your love be more than a passing affection, but a union of souls, a bond that transcends time and space.

Therefore, I charge you, O seekers of truth, to love deeply, to kiss not just with your lips, but with your heart and your soul. Seek the connection that transcends the physical, that joins you with another on a spiritual level. Remember that in every true kiss, in every true moment of love, souls meet, and in that meeting, we find the deepest, most eternal bond that exists. May your hearts always seek to unite with others in this profound way, and may your souls forever meet on the lovers’ lips.