Cultural Wholeness and Divine Sensations

This chapter examines the contrasting Western and Chinese interpretations of language and the psychological concept of wholeness, highlighting the challenges of recognizing gaps in one's life. It reflects on the historical and cultural influences on sensation and intimacy, particularly between Christian and Muslim practices, and explores the archetype of Dionysus as a symbol of ecstasy. The narrative weaves together mythological insights, such as Semele's tragic fate and a sculpture dedicated to the god Gomata, to emphasize the fragile nature of human experiences with the divine.