I'am confused about finding my soulmate

[Grave]

I am reading "The Bridge Accross forever" right now.

I am not a barnstormer, but there is thought about finding my soulmate that is troublig me.

Richard in this book, longs for his soulmate, the perfect soul who has been with him in several other lifetimes too. He finds a part of that soulmate in different women.
His choice finally seems to rest on one women who seems to compliments the picture of the soulmate in his mind the most, but not quite her.

However, in his other book "One", he says that we all are one and that all is "I" or "it".

When there is no one else or every ONE is "I" then I can choose any "I" as as my soulmate because it would make no difference.... hence the whole idea of soulmate either becomes all or none.

My question is,
a) "Is everyone my soulmate or no one at all?"
b) "If everyone is One, and my(our) soulmate, then why do I/we long for a singular soulmate like Richard did?"
c) "Is soulmate true or just a desperation to avoid the fear of being alone?"
d)"And if there different soulmates for each one of us, then what was the point writing the book "ONE" ? "

HELP ME SENIOR MEMBERS, for you are my SHIMODA !

GRAVE

[Bluebird]

Perhaps you're reading the books in the wrong order. Richard Bach's thoughts of a soulmate evolved between the Bridge and One. In the Bridge he was looking for one perfect person, and in One he had the epiphany that every single being in the universe is our soulmate.

So yeah, I've been asking the same questions as you have. I believe I've found my soulmate, or a soulmate, but I don't know if there are several souls out there who could be my soulmates.

Maybe it's easy for us human beings to understand as far as one soulmate, since romantic love is mainly thought to exist between two people at a time. Maybe that's our current limit of thinking? Maybe as we advance we come to see a much larger picture, where we do not fear being alone and do not restrict to looking for the soulmate?

[Dwayne]

Hello GRAVE,

Am hearing you, as not all that long ago this artist would wrestle with these same questions
& deep feelings which you are expressing. Some thoughts to share with you on the subject:



"Is everyone my soulmate or no one at all?"

As we all come from All, the One, then ultimately we are all soulmates in this sense, are we not?
On a more intimate level, a "one-&-only" may well actually exist. Am choosing to believe yes,
though speaking my highest truth: I do not know. The core feeling we seem to share points to "yes".
Whether we are destined to link up in this particular lifetime is also worth considering.



"If everyone is One, and my(our) soulmate, then why do I/we long for a singular soulmate like Richard did?"

Am come to believe that much of these feelings can stem from the fact that we sensitive souls
may have a tendancy to look out into our existence here on Earth & see so much of what does
not make sense: all of the avarice, hate, fighting, murders, & so much more that it can cause
our souls to cry out for one like soul to share this lifetime with, as a cord of 2 strands is stronger.
Where we truly come from - such negative things do not exist.



"Is soulmate true or just a desperation to avoid the fear of being alone?"

In a more intimate level, am hoping that there is such a thing as a one-&-only soulmate. One whom
we agree to link up with again to continue growing in awareness & Love. Can also see where it
could be either or perhaps even both, as you express your question.



"And if there different soulmates for each one of us, then what was the point writing the book 'ONE' ?"
HELP ME SENIOR MEMBERS, for you are my SHIMODA !

How your last question continues to echo for the last half dozen years throughout Richard
fandom. Has a writer shared hope & truths ... or has he merely crafted content to what people
wanted to read & believe? Who on Earth would wish to purchase a book which gives them
less hope of finding, what is in their imaginations & feelings, their "one-&-only" soulmate?
Most of us seem to desire reading things crafted after what is perceived that we want
to read, not what we really need to know. Ultimately, am quite sure that we have
all our answers, as Richard aptly writes. Waking up to the realization that we
do is another matter.

My strong impression here now, friend, is that you
need not keep searching for your soulmate.
Your soulmate will find you.


Warmly,

~Dwayne~

[Grave]

Bluebird said:

Perhaps you're reading the books in the wrong order. Richard Bach's thoughts of a soulmate evolved between the Bridge and One. In the Bridge he was looking for one perfect person, and in One he had the epiphany that every single being in the universe is our soulmate.

Maybe it's easy for us human beings to understand as far as one soulmate, since romantic love is mainly thought to exist between two people at a time. Maybe that's our current limit of thinking?

Yea, may be it is easier for us to understand, or as shimoda said "We only tend to see a part of a bigger picture and make it our whole world..."

We want everything easy, if I could, I would make my learning easier, but I cant decide, should I accept the part of the bigger picture and make it my world, or should I understand the picture itself for ultimate ease. I'd be happy either way, only chosing is difficult.

Only if I could achieve "Freedom from choice" ....


Moreover, the role that I'm playing encourages me not to restrict myself to a pre-accepted understanding.. (be it about soulmates too, actually)

"Argue for your limitaitons, and sure enough they are yours to keep..." I fear this lesson ...

[Grave]

Dwayne said:

My strong impression here now, friend, is that you
need not keep searching for your soulmate.
Your soulmate will find you.

Thanks Dwayne , how easier it is to imagine and dream again when another soul re-assures.

I am reading what you've written.. again, I've taken a print out...I'll would want to continue....

Thanks again Prospective Soulmate ;D