Chapter 3: On Marriage ~ Gibran’s The Prophet with Journaling Prompts
Then Almitra spoke again and said,
And what of Marriage master?
And he answered saying:
You were born together, and together you
shall be forevermore.
You shall be together when the white
wings of death scatter your days.
Aye, you shall be together even in the
silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your
togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance
between you.
*****
Love one another, but make not a bond of
love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between
the shores of your souls.
Fill each other’s cup but drink not from
one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat
not from the same loaf.
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let
each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone
though they quiver with the same music.
*****
Give your hearts, but not into each
other’s keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain
your hearts.
And stand together yet not too near
together:
For the pillars of the temple stand
apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow
not in each other’s shadow.
***** *****
~ Chapter 3: "On Marriage” from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
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Journaling Prompts for Self-Reflection
Sacred Togetherness
Gibran speaks of an eternal marriage bond while emphasizing space’s importance. How do you balance intimacy and individuality in your relationships?
Interdependence vs. Dependence
The passage suggests sharing without possession. How do you practice giving in relationships while honouring personal autonomy?
Harmonious Solitude
“Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each of you be alone.” How can solitude enhance the depth and harmony of a relationship rather than create distance?
Standing as Pillars
Gibran compares lovers to the pillars of a temple, standing apart yet supporting the same structure. How do you cultivate a love that uplifts without overshadowing the other’s growth?
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