Most people are familiar with the term “soul mates,” and probably wish they could find theirs. Many people frequently give up on this idea, believing that this is something that can only happen to others. The fact is, that soulmates do exist, and it is quite possible to have a meaningful and intensely romantic relationship with another person.
Finding And Understanding A Twin Flame
The experts refer to these deep connections as “twin flames.” Although twin flame relationships have problems like any other relationships, these issues disappear quickly, and actually create an opportunity for increased growth and happiness.
The experts refer to these deep connections as “twin flames.” Although twin flame relationships have problems like any other relationships, these issues disappear quickly, and actually create an opportunity for increased growth and happiness.
What Is A Twin Flame Exactly?
A twin flame, often referred to as a “soul connection” or a “mirror soul”, is basically half of your soul. The theory is that after a soul ascends to a higher frequency, it splits into two, with each half settling in two different bodies.
Your soulmate is made from the same type of energy as you but has never actually been a part of you. In other words, even though connecting with a soulmate is incredibly significant, meeting and connecting with your twin flame is something entirely different, and usually results in romance, or in some cases, a deep and meaningful friendship.
Typical Symptoms
There are several explicit signs to look out for, that will indicate to you that you have met the other half of your soul, including:
- Instinctively knowing what your other half is feeling, thinking about, or doing, with the same thing happening to him/her.
- Frequently having the same emotions and thoughts simultaneously even when you’re apart, and when you’re together, often saying exactly the same thing at the same time.
- Having the same interests, like reading, hobbies, preferences, and values, even going so far as to enjoy the same type of food!
- Feeling a strong physical desire to be close and touch, whether the setting is friendly or romantic.
- Having the same or similar dreams when you sleep at night, even appearing in each other’s dreams.
- Comprehending hidden or complex parts about each other, which could be either validating and liberating, or confronting and uncomfortable.
- Being able to communicate with each other without saying a word. Simply glancing at each other will be enough to make you aware of what your twin flame thinks about the situation happening around you.
- Feeling that you can be your true self in his/her company. In other words, even if you are usually shy around others, your twin flame will make you feel perfectly comfortable to just be yourself.
- Having some of the same weaknesses and vulnerabilities. You and your twin flame will see some of the same faults in each other, or even behave in a way that emphasises some of your current problems.
The 7 Important Twin Flame Stages
Meeting your twin flame is an enormous, life-changing event! However, this is only the start of much more to come. Finding each other results in a vibrant, new part of your life kicking in that will encourage change, enable growth, and force you to accept entirely, who you are as a person. To all intents and purposes, meeting your twin flame is the first step you take on a whole new different path in life’s journey.
Explore each of the twin flame stages and take note of the connection between them and the twin flame symptoms above. Some of them are mainly associated with beautiful experiences, while some could be emotionally draining. All of them, however, are important parts of meeting your other half.
Following are the seven major stages to the procedure, but do note, that since everyone is different, you might go through them at a rate slower or faster than other people.
- The search – this is the stage that involves that powerful yearning and sharp sense of awareness that there is something big missing from your life. With this stage, you start believing that your perfect match is out there somewhere, even if twin flames and soul mates haven’t entered your mind before. There is a good chance that you might be a bit sceptical and uncertain about it all, but deep down inside, you will feel compelled to do what you must do, to find that special person to make your life complete.
This stage is also a little about getting your life ready for the day when your twin flame arrives, even though you’re unsure about why you’re doing it. Something in your subconscious, however, will convince you that you must do these things if you want to finally meet your twin flame
- The awakening – this is the stage where you meet your twin flame physically, and it suddenly hits you just how compatible you are! This is often one of those times when you meet by accident, and the little signs and coincidences that follow let you know that it was your destiny to meet each other.
Even if it is a brief meeting, it will be enough to let you know that something great is taking place. This stage, the awakening, can also happen when you’re dreaming. In other words, you and your twin flame meet each other in a dream before making physical contact. Irrespective of how you meet though, the intensity of it all will shock you to the core, even to the extent of making you feel quite drunk by what has happened. This might result in your entire day being taken up with thoughts of this special person who has come into your life.
- The test – this stage involves you trying to figure out what your relationship is with the other person. This is when you set boundaries, test your limits, and move past that exquisite feeling of falling in love. It only happens after the “honeymoon” phase, and in addition, is essential if you want a long-term, more profound relationship. For instance, this is when you decide how your future should be and what possible things could cause issues in that future.
Even though it is fate that brought you together and made you love each other, there will still be times when you are in conflict with yourself about your relationship. However, it is how and what you do to resolve these issues, that will be the deciding factor as to whether you and your twin flame will stay together.
- The crisis – even though having a twin flame can make you feel ecstatic, there is also the inevitable crisis stage that is involved. As unpleasant as this might be however, it is a stage that can also result in a more stable, deeper bond developing in the long term. Worries, and plenty of anxiety regarding your relationship with your twin flame is part of this stage and can be about anything and everything. It could be issues like betrayal, grief, or anything else that might cause problems in the connection you have with the other person.
This is often the time when the two people decide to end the relationship, even though twin flames are supposed to be compatible. It is an agonizing experience, since you give up a part of yourself too, in the process. The good news is though, you will become stronger than you were before if you emerge successfully from the final few stages.
- The chasing or running stage – running or chasing always follows a crisis. It involves one twin flame distancing themselves from the other, because of the fear of discussing the level of intimacy that they should be experiencing. One twin in this stage, will feel resistant, defensive, and in a lot of pain, while the other will give chase, because he/she firmly believes that the relationship is definitely worth fighting for.
It is only when the one twin flame stops running away, and the other stops chasing and pushing, that this stage will come to an end. The end of this stage often occurs once both twins realise that there are forces beyond their control involved in their relationship.
- The surrender – this is where both twin flames start giving up on their former needs to try and control the relationship. Surrendering in this case doesn’t mean turning your back on the connection, but instead, simply accepting the fact that it is destiny that brought you together. This is a positive stage that should get rid of any past anxieties and let you live in the now, trust the universe, and go where the relationship leads you.
You must work together on the problems that lead to the chasing and running stage if you want to get through this stage.
- The reunion and joining stage – once you reach this stage, you and your twin flame will feel utterly relieved that you are achieving a balance in your relationship. Having got through all the previous challenging stages, you know a lot more about each other and just how fantastic a relationship you could have.
This will be a physical reunion for some twin flames, where they finally consummate their bond or set up home together.
Whichever type of reunion it is though, the result will be a sense of acceptance, a deep understanding of each other, and a feeling of absolute peace.
If you and your twin flame can get through each of these challenging stages and let the energy between the two of you get you to the joining stage, then the hard work is over. All that must be done now, is for you to live and enjoy that euphoric feeling of completeness that can only come about through the companionship between two twin flames.