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"Do we have twin soulmates?

Brian Weiss, M.D.
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. In this exchange, the term, "twin soulmates," is used instead of twin souls...

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) soulmates 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."
The above information suggests 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.
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.
When two twins are ready to reunite as spiritual partners, the Universe will create the forces necessary to bring them together for another moment in time. However, the quest 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 a strong sense of identity has been developed within each of the partners. To reach that point, an awareness of S elf and a certain degree of internal male and female balance 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 mature 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 or 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, secrets, or 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 simply 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 and how can you differentiate the union from that of a very close leaf and soulmate on your twig? 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 is a sacred act that celebrates the unconditional love that each of you feel for the other.
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 to soul mate relationships. What really sets the mature 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. In advanced twinsoulship, the two most powerful characteristics of spiritually evolved twins is their powerful connection to the divine and their desire to serve humanity in some meaningful way.
If you'd like to get a sense of what the compelling profoundness of twin soul union and the passion for soul completion might be, watch the classic movie, Somewhere in Time, with Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve.
As mentioned earlier, one of the most important steps towards twin reunion is the balancing of the masculine and feminine energies in man and in woman. Depending upon one's stage of evolution, it may not be possible to achieve in one lifetime. However, until we do, twinsoulship will continue to be a very powerful but hurtful experience at best.

"The supreme state of human love is the unity of one soul within two bodies."
~ Sri Aurobindo