Why is it that when we meet someone we connect instantly with, at a deep soul level, we automatically ASSUME that it’s for romantic purposes? Probably because this is how we’re wired – all those internal flurries surely only accompany a romantic potential, right? No.
It may take a few weeks to calm the MIND, but the spirit does not lie. Yes, it’s a soul mate of yours, but NOT a romantic soul mate – a teacher; which are what most of our soul mates are during our human experience. They connect and teach, push us to our limits, challenge us to higher aspirations and show us a bigger and brighter picture than what we currently face.
So, how does one clear the mindset that the connection is real; however the expectation needs to be downgraded to a friend’s only boundary? It’s quite easy to retrain your brain. Keep your ‘feelings’ and ‘emotions’ on hold, and shift focus to the circumstances surrounding you when you met. What was going on in your life at the time? Back track and trace the connection. When you do this, you see the picture: why you connected with this soul mate.
More than likely, you met under a condition of endings and new beginnings – a death and rebirth, if you will. This person confirmed your choices, but also lit up the inner you. This person gave you hope in a hopeless time. Held you when no one else would touch you. Reached in and hugged your soul at a time of transition. Validated your choice to embrace change and gave you the strength to act when you've been reluctant to act. THIS is what a soul mate is all about.
Because the Universe drops our soul mates on us at our most vulnerable time in life, we will initially misinterpret the intentions. As I said, MOST soul mates are here to teach us about love, not necessarily TO love. Keep your emotions in check, stay grounded, and pay attention to the circumstances.