Do You Have a Soul Mate? Perhaps You Shouldn't Even Want One.

Shirley MacLaine, in Sage-ing While Age-ing, defines soul mate as the one person that is exactly like us. There is only one soul mate for each of us, but this person is often too intense to be around. Twin souls have been together before and find it easier to relate. Companion souls have not been together in many lifetimes but recognize one another immediately. How often do we meet a “soul mate” and find the relationship too hard? Perhaps her definition will help us understand that a “soul mate” may not be the right partner. Perhaps a “twin” or “companion” soul might be more compatible in this lifetime. Sometimes the person we initially believe is the "right" choice may not be the best choice.