People think a soul mate 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's holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate 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 soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave. Elizabeth Gilbert
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In Soulmates by Nancy Byerley, she shares a story about a dancing couple at a party. The woman says to the man "I love you," and the man says "I know." They dance for a while. When they stop, the woman says to the man "You're a wonderful dancer," and the man replies "No, I'm not." That's when he realizes he's in love with his soul mate, who always keeps him honest. But even if you believe in soul mates, don't ever expect to find them.

Because you can't ever find them, you'll always be finding them. And that's beautiful.

Source: Eat, Pray, Love

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