A Table for Two is a Table for more

A Table for Two is a Table for More

Do we ever truly know the ideal cinematic setting we dare to say is our favorite? Perhaps not, but I believe I've stumbled upon mine: a table for two. This seemingly mundane furniture, a stage for countless meals and fleeting conversations, can invite two souls to merge entirely. 

The universe, in its grand design, seems to favor number two. From the yin and yang of ancient philosophy to the duality of nature – light and dark, hot and cold, life and death. But why, then, is two the perfect number for a table? Is it merely a matter of practicality, or does it hold a deeper, more profound significance?

The start of something beautiful does not start with one, but two. 

A table for two, in its essence, is a microcosm of the universe itself. It represents the coming together of two distinct entities, two unique individuals, each a universe unto themselves. Yet, when they sit at this table, something raw and pure happens, a conversation begins, where ideas and emotions unfold. 

This conversation, this communion, is the alchemy of intimacy. It transforms two separate beings into something greater than the sum of their parts. It finds resonance, discovers shared values and dreams, and unveils hidden depths and vulnerabilities. It is the slow peeling behind the back of layers that reveals the true essence of each soul.

The beauty of this is that it is purely real. And I’m not referring to cinematic scenes anymore, but when you actually get to experience it yourself —getting the chance to talk about everything and nothing, about the weather, about the music playing in the background, about the dreams that are still dared to be dreamed. 

And then and only then, the ordinary food on that table tasted extraordinary, nourishing not just the body but the soul. 

Written by Nada