Eat, Pray, Love - An alternative view of Soulmates

Elizabeth Gilbert's take on soulmates is there to make you think.  While the idea of a soulmate in most people's mind is that of someone who you are so in tune with that you never have cause to argue, the reality is somewhat different.  You may have a perfect connection initially but it is important to recognise that you both will change as you grow.  Your mission, should you choose to accept it, as a soulmate is to support, challenge and enable your soulmate to grow and live their passion.  There is no Easy Love Spell that will give a perfect partnership every day you are together but by focussing on all the wonderful things about your partner you will get as close as it is possible to a perfect relationship.

“People think a soulmate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.

A true soulmate is probably the most important person you’ll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soulmate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soulmates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.

A soulmate's purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master…"

Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love)