As well as a descriptor of how these elements might, potentially, impact our (a) spiritual development and (b) choices within our current incarnation
These will include my “definition” of things like “twin flames”, soul splits, soul “twins”, monads (you will find this one interesting, I think), “karma”, and several others, as well as possible “examples” from my own personal research on my own (potential) past life “history” . . . as well as the ways in which I went about trying to find “answers” to my many many questions
First up: SOULMATE
To me a soulmate is anyone with whom you interact that, due to the emotional “reaction” of your relationship, you see yourself differently and/or make decisions that set you off on a “different path”
As such, a soulmate is simply a person who shows up and influences you in a dramatic fashion. This might be a romantic partnership (although not all romantic partners, in my eyes, are soulmates), a mentor, or even a rival -- if the nature of your relationship and history with this person leads to a change in how you see yourself or what you ultimately “do”
You meet Sally, she shows up, you have a romantic relationship for a year, she leaves and you’re exactly the same as 18 months prior . . . Sally was a girl friend, not a soul mate
Then you meet Sarah . . . Sarah shows up, you date her for 3 weeks, but your memories of Sarah linger for 30 years . . . Sarah IS a soulmate
And then you meet Sadie and because of meeting Sadie you decide to transfer schools to be near her and even if you break up a week after going from Ohio State to the University of Illinois, the fact that a profound redirection in your course was “activated” by her presence (and all the new people and/or opportunities -- as well as possible “lost opportunities”) means (to me) that Sadie is most definitely a soul mate, even if you do everything in your power to avoid seeing her as soon as you break up
Mr. Jones was your high school English teacher; he points out your talents as a writer and helps nurture your talent . . . he is a soulmate
Mr. Smith was your high school football coach; he berates you and then kicks you off the football team . . . a move that has far reaching impacts for years to come in terms of self-esteem and future options (lost scholarship, etc). He, too, is a soul mate
Mr. Brown is a great teacher and you took a class with him every year but you are not fundamentally “changed” (other than an acquisition of knowledge) by attending his classes; Mr. Brown is a good teacher and a positive force in your life -- but NOT a soulmate