The Soulmate Theory

Oddly enough, discussing the concept of the 'soulmate' was never on any of my 'things to do' lists... But then one day, I felt I needed to probe the theory. Let's just say to get a better perspective on Love, and 'matches made in Heaven'... It's revoltingly interesting- the soulmate theory, not love. As far as my encounter with 'Love' goes... I'll write another day! For now, read on...

The Soulmate Theory has captivated the world since long ago. Movies like 'Titanic', 'Serendipity', 'Point Break', and many television shows and song lyrics have presented circumstances where soulmates exist in a variety of contexts- as friends, as lovers, and as companions, with an unbreakable bond.

Classically speaking, with specific reference to Greek mythology, originally humans were combined of four arms, four legs, and a single head made of two faces; but Zeus feared their 'double' power and split them all in half, condemning them to spending their lives searching for the other half to complete them.

(I'm sure that the majority of people will be unable to digest this!)

On a spiritual level, the concept of the Soulmate exists within 'reincarnation' and 'karma'- leading to the idea that soulmates have in fact shared previous lifetimes together. Suggesting, that the 'karmic' soulmate has a special influence on one's life. A companion with whom a special, 'beyond-this-world' connection is made.

The concept of the soulmate is primarily a romantic belief that there is only one true soul that completes and shares the other to become 'one', 'whole' soul. This is called the 'Twin Flame'.

Although popularly used in a romantic way, the concept of the soulmate is not reserved just for Love, but in fact also for the deep bond of friendship; Where the 'Twin' soulmates are the best of friends with the strongest of bonds.

Well, in this Age of Science, some theorists have come up with a formula that IF a relationship can be judged as per one's internal happiness, then one can possibly calculate which person in their life would be their 'soulmate'. Accordingly this, one person should, scientifically speaking, make you absolutely euphoric, and chances are you will not be content existing with any other person in life, except the 'one'.

Ultimately the consequence of the soulmate theory is the terrifying reality that soulmates often possess the ability to inflict serious emotional and spiritual injury unto their twin flame, greater than any other person on Earth could. Most people are destined for the eternal search of their soulmate. Few are lucky enough to actually find the 'one'.

According to staunch believers of the soulmate theory- "the initial encounter is often analogous to the collision of matter and antimatter, a violent explosive reaction will occur, but if held through to completion only pure energy, and thus harmony, will result."

I feel that it is then fair to say that if one does find his/ her soulmate, and the match is not acceptable as per the rules of society we live in, and are judged by, the encounter will leave us with a lifetime of profound sadness and depression as there is no possibility of resolution.

So tell me my dear reader, what would you do if you found the 'one', your soulmate, the one person on this Earth who possesses the inborn potentials that accurately match and complete your own?

It is believed also, that your soulmate is joined eternally to your actual soul, by a signature in your heart at the dimension of your spirit.

Will you ever believe?
I do.

-JB