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In this world there are souls which are directly aligned with yours and those that are indirectly aligned. All souls, on a basic level, are aligned with each other. It is the interconnectedness of things. Souls wander in and out of your life at all times. Most of the time, I think, there is a reason for the crossing of paths. Every meeting, every event, presents opportunities and opens doors to learn new things. Of the souls that are aligned (ie: connected) directly with ours there are two that are very important. The first is the kindred spirit (KS).
Kindred spirits can be thought of, in a loose sense, as relatives, teachers or students. They have a high connection to you due to the intertwining of your soul's destiny with theirs. Often these souls come into your life because either you need their guidance or they need yours. Sometimes they are there to give or receive support. There are other reasons. Some of these Kindred Spirits will remain in your life for a very long time. Others pass through and you may only see them for months, weeks, days or even hours. Some will even cross paths with you life after life. KS's are, generally, people with whom you rapidly develop an affinity. After talking to them for a short while you feel as though you've known them your entire life. Some KS's can be a good mate for you. Unfortunately, because every soul has freedom of choice, sometimes when a KS comes into your life they may be way off their path and be in serious need of guidance. They may even try, in their misguided beliefs, to draw you away from your path. Don't let that happen. Know the difference between benevolent guidance and a misguided soul. Love them. Help them. KS's tend to appear in life after life, a recurring theme if you will, but some you won't encounter very often. I think part of the purpose of KS's is multifold: A KS may cross your path to A) teach you, B) be taught by you, C) to give or receive emotional support or spiritual guidance or D) even be guided to encounter you because they are in desperate need of help.
The second type of soul that is directly aligned with yours is the Soul Mate. Soul Mates are very special. For each soul there is only one Soul Mate (SM for short, apologies to those who think of something else! hehe). Your SM can be thought of as your other half. Without that person you are incomplete. With them your life is incredibly rich. Meeting your SM is like meeting a Kindred Spirit but much more intense. An immediate reaction is felt by both parties. It is undeniable and, sometimes, frightening. I don't mean it is frightening because it's a horrible experience but because some people are unprepared to have that kind of a reaction to another person and most peoples' natural reaction to the unknown is to be afraid. As with KS's your SM may have lost their way and might run away from you or even hurt you (there are example letters in Magic's page that I mentioned at the top). Just because they are your SM doesn't mean it's going to be an easy task to make your relationship work. Every relationship takes work, even with your SM, and even if neither of you have issues clouding your minds and making you walk away from your path you will still have to learn how to be with each other in a healthy, happy relationship. Do not think that just because you have found your Soul Mate life will suddenly be a cakewalk. Your SM enriches your life and gives it added value but this person does not make your life perfect. What would be the point of being here, then, if your challenges and lessons were suddenly removed? You are still here because the creator put you here. Finding your SM doesn't change that. I know it sounds bad but think of your SM as a reward, icing on the cake. Being with your SM causes you to see, hear, feel, smell and taste things differently. Your senses are heightened. You have a very strong desire to be near them. Sex is above and beyond any sex you've ever had before. You will understand them better than anyone you've ever met. You'll be able to finish each others' sentences and much, much more. Don't let this lull you into a false sense of security. Remember, you still have things to learn. Share what you know with your SM so that you can work together to learn what you don't know.
There is one other major type of directly connected soul. That is an enlightened one who has learned all that this plane of reality has to teach it but has chosen to stay here for a time to help other souls. Count yourself lucky if you encounter one for they can speed your way to the next level of soul-development.
Of the indirectly connected souls there are two general types - benevolent and malignant. I think this is pretty straightforward but just in case...The benevolent souls are those who follow a path of good and contact with them is generally beneficial. You may not necessarily garner anything of any great value from the association but little to no harm will be done by befriending them. Of course, the malignant soul is a different sort. They are on a path of self-destruction and/or evil. Some know this but some do not. Some will seek to block your advancement through deceitful means. They are the worst ones. Others will not be that clever and you will rapidly learn they are up to no good. Others wander, somewhat blindly, through the world, lost without even knowing it. If you find these souls you cannot help them. The only soul you can help is your own. You can, however, love them. You can reach someone through love when you cannot reach them any other way. Through that love you may get them to see that they are off the path. If you cannot help a malignant soul do not feel as if you have failed - it is very difficult to do.
All souls are connected to each other because the entire universe is made of energy and even souls are defined by energy. Through this energy, which circulates freely throughout the universe, we are all connected to each other and to the creator. The creator is always aware of us and what we think and do. I do not think that the creator interferes too much with us; rather, it allows us to follow the path we choose, even if it detours away from the true path, so that we may learn at our own pace and pay our own way. What is the point in life lessons if we're constantly being pushed in the correct direction? Do you learn better by watching someone else or by doing it yourself? Does a lesson sink in as deeply if someone else gives you the answer or if you find it yourself? Some of the best-learned lessons are the hardest ones.
Please note that souls are neither male nor female. That is something from this reality and doesn't apply elsewhere. One can think of light and dark, good and evil, man and woman, hard and soft, and other opposites in terms of dualities in that each of these requires the other to appreciate. Contrast provides appreciation.The symbol that best represents the oppositional dualities of life is the Yin-Yang.