Celestial Connections: Twin Flames and Soulmates
From the get-go, when people establish relationships, they’re always looking for that spark that exists between them and the person. As vague as the word “spark” implies, everyone somehow gets what people mean when they seek this aspect. For the purpose of clarity, that “spark” may refer to that instant connection that you get or the inexplicable binding force that exists in the relationship that you have right now.
In the spiritual community, these types of connections are often associated with one’s “twin flame” or “soulmate.” Particularly in eros, or the love for a partner, people usually use these terms to describe a relationship that feels perfectly made. In popular culture, these terms have been widely used because there’s just something about feeling like your relationship is divinely approved for by the heavens. It allows people to feel that they’re on the right path and they’re not wasting their time with the person that they are with.
However, despite being used interchangeably, twin flames and soulmates are actually quite different. So, if you’re wondering if you’ve already found your twin flame or your soulmate, then this article might help you learn a thing or two about how to identify the classification of your relationship.
Defining a “twin flame” connection
People who are in a twin flame connection are those that can confidently say that they are intrinsically connected at the soul level, much like how they are one soul but split into two different physical bodies. So, imagine seeing your partner and feeling like you’re looking into a mirror, and that includes seeing all your strengths – as well as your weaknesses.
With that said, twin flame relationships take a lot of work to maintain. Unlike soulmates (which will be discussed in the next section), you don’t necessarily get a feeling of comfort when you are confronted with a person who is like a duplicate of yourself. Most experts say that it is mainly driven by passion in all aspects – emotionally, physically,
sexually, and mentally. Thus, this type of relationship often exhibits synchronous mindsets or the tendency to telepathize due to the strong innate connection that they possess. One of the most common pitfalls of this relationship is that people in this relationship expect the other to ‘complete’ them. In turn, this leads to a toxic and unhealthy dynamic that breeds unnecessary burdens amongst each other.
Defining a “soulmate.”
What’s unique about having a soulmate is that you are not bound to have only one person that you need to seek for in your entire lifetime. With this, you can say that in your life you will meet many soulmates because having one just basically means that you have found a person who is in the same ‘energetic plane’ as you.
There are 12 types of soulmates, but ultimately when you have a soul connection with someone, it basically means that this person feels very familiar to you, much like how it may be possible that you have met this person in your past life. Apart from the practical aspects of your relationship, being a soulmate with somebody means that you don’t connect just because of some Earth-bound relationship label but because you feel spiritually connected with them. In a nutshell, being in a soulmate relationship, whether it may be with your friend or a lover,
The Similarities
Experts don’t lie when they say that distinguishing a twin flame relationship from a soulmate relationship is hard, and this is because most of the time, in the initial stages of the relationship, you will feel an instant connection and sense of familiarity with both types of relationships. Do note that obviously, these are people that both connect with on a metaphysical level. They both target each other’s souls. Thus, when you first meet somebody, whether or not they are your twin flame or soulmate, you will feel like you are destined to be with them. Sometimes, it even
The Differences
The crucial difference between soulmates and twin flames is that twin flames are one soul, divided into two bodies, while soulmates are two separate souls that seem to possess the same energy, which is why they feel attracted to each other.
Thus, experts note that the tendency with twin flame relationships is that because of the passion that exists in the relationship, it can quickly become very toxic, which is unlikely to happen in a soulmate relationship. The reason for such is that because a twin flame seems like a duplicate, this person will not only mirror the good parts about you but the parts that you are also unwilling to interact with. It is a constant awakening.
On the other hand, being with a soul mate feels safe because this connection is based upon an equal balance of complements and supplements.
