Third Heart [BBS]

[feedmyglitch]

Once there was a man who claimed that all hearts began in darkness, and all ended there as well. When one considers the nature of birth, this is perhaps true. Physically, we all begin and end in darkness. But that tells me little about what the heart is. In all of my sweeps over the data, I have been unable to discern this. Sources conflict, contradict and often don't agree on what a heart is. While it is obviously physical, is there, indeed, more to the heart than what is seen when the chest is cracked open for surgery? The information is incomplete. The data is easily corruptable.

So, then, is there more to it than a simple organ beating in the chest? This is the answer I seek in all my sweeps. It seems the opinions are varied. It is relatively hard for my kind to understand humans, to that I admit. However, it is not impossible. We see little importance to the "heart" beyond a source of food. I would like to understand why humans hold it in such high regard. So, to digress.

1. What is the heart? A simple organ? The soul? Emotion?

2. Why is the heart so important?

3. If you were told that it's possible to somehow lose your heart but still "live," what would your reaction be?

-Unsigned

[And with that, "Sora" will sit back and await the answers. Maybe he can finally understand this "heart" business and move on from that.]

Comments

[redcinemareel]

Haven't we had this conversation before~?

-Grell ♥

[feedmyglitch]

Indeed we have. And I thank you for the input at that time. The data was and still is valuable.

[redcinemareel]

You're unsatisfied, though.

[feedmyglitch]

It is difficult to understand something you lack. I am therefore seeking as much data as possible so as to reach my own conclusions.

[redcinemareel]

I'll add to your data gathering, then.

It's entirely possible to live without your heart, but it will only be a miserable experience. A fate worse than DEATH. I wouldn't recommend it. But there are those that find their heart again, or revive their broken one. It really depends on the situation.

The importance of a heart is subjective. Some people simply do not wish to have one. Some people are greedy and want all hearts. Some are content with what they have.

[feedmyglitch]

Thank you.

Though I find your observations about the loss of a heart to be amusing. That is something quite common in my home. Quite literally, in fact. And there are those who have been restored, as well.

[redcinemareel]

I always did like being right.

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

[feedmyglitch]

We devour the figurative heart. The seat of emotion, I guess you could say.

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

Ffff, notif got lost.

[feedmyglitch]

No. I am not a vampire.

no worries o/

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

[feedmyglitch]

I am afraid I cannot mention my race without possibly outing myself.

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]