Parmenides, an ancient Greek philosopher, used the concept of being vs. non-being to explain the nature of existence. What if we used this metaphor to think about the body and the mind? The body could be seen as “being”—a physical, tangible reality we live in every day. The mind, however, could represent “non-being”—an abstract, invisible force that controls and directs our actions.
The interconnectedness of the body and mind is like the relationship between being and non-being. They cannot exist without each other. Our physical existence influences our mental states, just as our thoughts and feelings shape how we experience the world. It’s a dance between two forces that are intertwined, yet distinct.