Soul Mates Part II

[Eva Libre]

 

Shirley MacLaine

 

In the early 1980s, Shirley MacLaine described her profound spiritual awakening in a book called, Out on a Limb. I have always admired her courage in describing her experience because she had everything to lose and nothing to gain by going public with it. Since then, millions of people have benefited from her books and speaking engagements. 

 

When Ms. MacLaine was going through the early part of her spiritual awakening, she had a private session with Kevin Ryerson, who was well-known for his ability to channel several different discarnate spirits including one called John. During the session, which was taped recorded, one of the spirits told Ms. MacLaine several things, which only she could know. Supported by these revelations she asked the spirit, John, about her past lives and someone whom she was having a love affair with. 

 

Part of the answers given by John concerned twin souls and soul mates. Interestingly John reverses the definition of the soul mate and twin soul phrases, as I understand them and how they have been described within this web page. However, it does not diminish the concept that each of us has another half. Here is the dialogue between Ms. MacLaine and "John"...

 

"So, who was I in my previous lives?"

 

"According to the Akashic Records, you were incarnate with a twin soul."

 

"Oh, what exactly is a twin soul?"

 

"That question takes a great deal of explanation which I will endeavor to accomplish later. For now, let me begin by explaining soul mates."

 

"Soul Mates?" I asked. I had heard the term from time to time, usually in reference to people who said they had found their other half.

 

"Soul mates," John continued, "were actually created for one another at the beginning of time, or what you call at the moment of the Big Bang. They vibrate at exactly the same electromagnetic frequency because they are identical counterparts of one another. Twin souls are more common to find because they have experienced many lifetimes together in one form or another. But soul mates were actually created at the beginning of time as pairs who belonged together... So you see, there is more to your Big Bang theory than you imagine... and quite romantic at that, wouldn't you say?"

 

Messages from Heaven

 

I recently read a wonderful book titled, Messages from Heaven, by Patricia Kirmond. The author is a woman whose husband passed away at the age of 80, during April of 1995. Shortly after his death, he contacted his wife, to whom he was married for over 50 years, and gave her many messages over a 3-year period. Some of those insights concerned their twin soul relationship, as well as other references to the twin flame concept...

 

"Several months after his death my husband told me that we were twin flames, individual souls who were created together in the beginning as one spirit."

 

"I think that if any aspect of the violet flame is neglected, it is the flame of opportunity which Portia, St. Germain's twin flame, sponsors."

 

"People feel that finding their twin flame - their divine counterpart who was conceived out of the same white-fire of God - is the answer. But really, finding your true self and resolving your psychology is the greatest gift you can give to your twin flame."

 

"Ascended twin flames cannot interfere with the free will of their counterparts who are still in embodiment... The twin flame longs for the return and the victory of the divine compliment, but not in any human sense... The one in embodiment may feel a profound loneliness, a sense that something cannot be found on this earth. This one can be married and still sense that something intangible is missing. The solution is to become the Christ, to fulfill your dharma. For every act of good and love you render others, you serve your twin flame as well."

 

"Everyone seems to search for a twin flame in embodiment. It is important to remember that many twin flames are ascended, waiting for their divine counterparts to join them. The best favor you can offer your twin flame is your willingness to face and conquer your human self."

 

"If your twin flame is ascended, you are never alone."

 

"The twin flame is far more apt to find you or appear to you if you place the (spiritual) path before all else." 

Brian Weiss, M.D.

 

Dr. Weiss, a highly renowned psychiatrist and graduate of Yale Medical School, has written several books, the most notable being, Many Lives, Many Masters and Only Love is Real. The former book has sold more than 2 million copies and has been translated into 26 different languages. 

 

Based upon his extensive research and experiences, Dr. Weiss also believes in the concept of twin souls and soul mates. Here are two answers to questions asked of him in his web site...

 

"Do we have twin soulmates?

 

I do think we have a twin soulmate but (twin) soulmates are not always in body at the same time. This does not mean other relationships are not very important for learning.

 

What if my (twin) soul mate is no longer in my life?

 

Having a (twin) soul mate connection does not mean that one is obligated to spend a lifetime together. One has many (non-twin) soul mates in one's lifetime. Often when the lessons to be learned in the relationship are completed, the relationship has a natural ending and the two souls move on. Also, there are many types of love and many types of soul relationships. Romantic love is only one of these types."

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All of the above information supports the notion that a separation of twin souls occurred at some point during our distant past. Since that time, we've apparently lost our way in this material world and are trying to remember who we really are and reconnect with our other soul-half. When we do, our cosmic adventure within the universe can continue where it left off ages ago.

More than likely you and your twin have come together in previous lives and may have touched at some point during this lifetime. However, if one or both of you were not spiritually ready and mature enough when it happened, the experience will have been very intense and electrifying, but short-lived.

What's the most important starting point for a twin soul reunion? How do we prepare ourselves for it? It begins with the desire to love yourself and others without any conditions attached and without judgments. Although desire is the starting point, it is not enough. One has to live it day in and day out as best as possible. 

 

Even though our efforts to live it may not be at the level of a Master at this time, we need to be well on our way towards doing so or the twin relationship will suffer. In short, unconditional love is the magical ingredient for building a twin relationship and making it work. Resisting that effort will be the ego, which is the relationship ender.

When two twins are to ready to reunite as spiritual partners, the Universe will create the special forces necessary to bring them together for another moment in time. However, the search for the other must first begin, as a search within each of the twins themselves before lasting reunion is possible. Each has to discover his or her individual spiritual nature and God-centeredness. Then they must do their best to live it on a daily basis and foster one another's spiritual growth and evolution.

There are no dependencies in a twin soul relationship because the sense of identity has been developed within each of the partners. To reach that point, a strong sense of self and a certain degree of internal balance and happiness must first be nurtured and achieved. Then, during reunion, the essence of one simply flows into the essence of the other to create the completeness. There is no effort involved. 

It is also impossible for twin souls to remain separated on any kind of permanent basis. When in relationship, they will continue to have conflicts. However, they will be driven to resolve these conflicts and any past karma as quickly as possible. Nothing is left unsaid. Nothing is left to chance. Assumptions never enter their minds. All is out in the open. Neither sits, pouts and wonders who will make the first move at "making up." There are no games, no secrets, no clinging to the other. There is no pretending. There is no deception. There is no fear of reprisal for anything they do or say, because unconditional love is the foundation upon which their relationship has been built.

 

In essence, twin souls can just be their open, honest selves with minimal influence from the ego. And as each conflict resolves, the bond of love between them takes on renewed meaning and strength. 

How will you know you have met your twin? Here are some of the symptoms given by others who have had the experience...

 

Chances are you've met through a set of unusual circumstances that were totally unplanned and unexpected.

 

There is a powerful, instantaneous feeling that you have known the other before.

 

You felt an immediate and deep connection for one another.

There is an electrifying feeling between the two of you that words cannot describe.

 

The relationship is immediate, as though no time had been lost since you were last together.

 

It feels as though you had never really lived before the reunion occurred.

 

You feel a deep sense of sacredness and unity with God that you've have never known before.

 

It brings on feelings you never thought possible.

 

The two of you are inseparable.

 

When you look into each other's eyes, time and space have no meaning.

 

There are no barriers between the two of you. The relationship is a totally open one.

 

Your conversations seem to go on forever.

 

The two of you have a strong urge to serve humanity in a deep and meaningful way.

 

You give to the other and never think of receiving in return.

 

There is a special sacredness to your relationship that transcends anything you've ever experienced before.

 

You still have karma with your twin from previous lives, but the two of you resolve it all with total forgiveness and unconditional love.

 

Neither one of you are dependent on the other for your sense of self.

 

There is a strong sense of unlimitedness eternity to your feelings.

 

Your feelings for each other are very spiritual.

 

There are no restrictions within the relationship. All is freedom without the need for ownership or control.

 

The two of you know without doubt that you have been brought together for a reason.

 

You do not compete with one another nor do you pretend to be other than who you are.

 

In spite of your sameness, there is no doubt you feel a sense of completion through the other.

Trust, patience and acceptance of each other's weaknesses happen automatically.

 

There is a great sense of purpose and meaning to the relationship.

 

Your sexuality with one another is a sacred act that celebrates the unconditional love you have for one another.

 

The two of you become more and more one, without losing your individual identities.

 

When you look into the other's eyes, you see yourself.

 

You experience a sense of completeness that is without comparison.

 

The degree of intimacy and friendship the two of you develop is without parallel.

 

You recognize that the two of you are Godmates.

 

 There is no doubt that some of the symptoms described above are also common tosoul mate relationships. What really sets the twin soul union apart from all the rest is the profound degree of completeness experienced and the overwhelming sense of spirituality unique to these partnerships. Two other powerful symptoms of spiritually mature twins is their powerful connection to God and their desire to serve humanity in some meaningful way.

There is also a very sacred sense of intimacy and feeling of divinely inspired wholeness that one finds within a twin soul relationship. It is not by accident nor is it without purpose. Rather, it is a magnificent and loving part of our Creator's plan for us. There is no doubt that the intensity behind the twin union is more than enough to jump start the journey that will lead us back to our Source, which will happen someday.

 

In closing, I want to emphasize that anyone who exposes themselves to these basic thoughts on soul mates and twin souls do so with a sense of caution. My thoughts and the writings of others mentioned herein are meant to create a sense of wonder. Please review the resource materials for this topic in this site. And always reach your own final decisions on this or any other spiritual subject by going to your heart for the final answers. It will never lie to you. The real God made it that way.

 

If you'd like to watch an excellent movie that describes the profoundness of the twin soul union and the passion for soul completion when two twins meet, rent the movie, Somewhere in Time, with Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve.

"The supreme state of human love is the
unity of one soul within two bodies" 

~ Sri Aurobindo