A Beginner’s Guide to Soul Mating

by Lesa Vivio

There is often a lingering question in romantic relationships of whether we have indeed found our soulmate. There has always been endless conjecture about what this means, but we tend only to imagine the sunshine and rainbows of the connection. We tend to miss the deeper part of the relationship, which is “the mirror”. This isn’t something that comes up in the beginning of the relationship, but over time. When making a soul connection, we sense an extraordinary link. A person calls to us in a way that transcends the practical aspects of our interactions. We feel drawn together in a significant and meaningful way, and this is valid. The reality is that we are ready to learn a lesson, and this person is here to offer some insight. The biggest human lesson is about moving from desirous love toward unconditional lov, and soulmates are individuals that help us learn about where we are in that journey. When it comes to long-term partnerships, it is important to find a person that we trust and respect enough to challenge each other in such a way that provokes inner growth by pushing boundaries and testing comfort zones safely. We agree to exercise patience and not run away on merely a whim or impulse. This is the conscious, soulmate relationship, where we learn to become polished because we care enough to endure the friction.

Lesa Vivio, MS, LPC, CMHIMP, DDiv, is a counselor and founder of Sacred Centered You who offers sessions on conscious relationships. For more information, visit SacredCenteredYou.com. See ad, page 23.