Real intimacy is a sacred experience. It never exposes its secret trust and belonging to the voyeuristic eye of a neon culture. Real intimacy is of the soul, and the soul is reserved.

About This Quote

Let me explain for those who are not familiar with the concept of intimacy. Intimacy is a state of being, a condition in which two people are so close that they can share their innermost thoughts and feelings with each other. They forget about time and space, and they have the feeling of being so close to each other that they can feel each other’s heartbeat. It is an intense, absolute state of being in which two people are united into one body.

Source: Anam Cara: A Book Of Celtic Wisdom

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