The fracture within

At the core of our being lies a fundamental fracture, a fissure that speaks to our inherent incompleteness. This crack in our existential foundation is not a flaw to be corrected, but a gateway through which the presence of others becomes essential. We are, by nature, insufficient unto ourselves, requiring the support, recognition, and connection of those around us to truly flourish.

This realization - that we are not self-contained units but interconnected beings - can be both humbling and liberating. It challenges our narcissistic tendencies, the illusion of self-sufficiency that often keeps us isolated and unfulfilled. By acknowledging our dependence on others, we open ourselves to a more authentic way of being, one that embraces vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness.

It is in this recognition of our fractured nature that the seeds of love are sown. As we relinquish the pursuit of an impossible wholeness, we create space for genuine connection. Love, in its purest form, emerges not from two complete individuals coming together, but from the mutual support and acceptance of our shared incompleteness. In this dance of reciprocal need and care, we find not just companionship, but a profound affirmation of our humanity.

References

Lacan, J. (2010). El Seminario 11: Los cuatro conceptos fundamentales del psicoanálisis. Paidós. (Seminario impartido en 1964)