the right time and place for Love ( Archived) (16)

Continued ......

Again, at one point or another, the soul mate
becomes centric in a person's inner nucleus. The
term one point or another is used because it is
not predetermined that the soul mate necessarily
will stay for long periods of time. Sometimes the
soul mate in question is too passionate, too
reckless, too distracted by karmic issues. The
other soul cannot navigate around them, yet they
love them always, despite being unable to abide
their presence (or vice verse). The connection
never dies, however. The relief comes in knowing
that the love for the other soul will travel into the
next life, and into all shared lives after that.
There is hope that enlightenment and progression
will occur, and that perhaps in a life yet to come
both souls can share a better experience.

It is interesting to note, as well, that one of the
soul mates can refuse incarnation, while the other
one chooses to go forward. In this scenario the
soul mate that remains behind is a constant
guiding force to the one who has incarnated,
often visiting in dreams and at meditation times,
as well as offering advice and counsel such as a
spirit guide would. The soul mate on the "other
side" takes a vested, proactive interest in the
incarnated partner, and often is much more
present and accessible than a standard spirit
guide might be.

One should not lament the fact that they have
not yet encountered their soul mate. It will
happen, if it hasn't already. The most telling clue
in recognizing your soul mate is the frenetic
psychic activity that accompanies the
experience. Thinking the other's thoughts.
Finishing their sentences. Intuiting their moods.
Always thinking of them. Thinking of them when
they are thinking of you. A passionate,
unstoppable need which is hard to be explained,
yet a very distinct and magnetic urge.

On the other hand, it may be that you have
already encountered your soul mate, but did not
recognize the experience. If this might be you,
try to sit down and contemplate your life a bit.
Think back to when you were a child, in school,
and to when you were an adolescent. Think of all
the friends you made, the romantic partnerships
you encountered. Write down these names and
any compelling attributes to the relationship
which you still remember. Then think further to
your early adult life and beyond, continuing to
write all the names, considering them carefully.
Does any person stand out? Is there a fluttering
in your chest when your eyes skip over a
particular name? If so, attempt to meditate on
the name of that person, on the attributes and
facets of him or her which you remember. What
made the connection so profound? Do any of the
examples given above (on how to recognize your
soul mate) apply to the relationship in question?
It could be that you have known and loved your
soul mate already. This can be a relief for many,
giving them permission to stop the search and be
content with their life.