What is a Soul Mate?

"Soul Mate" Two little words. ONE big concept. A belief that someone, somewhere, is holding the key to your heart and your dream house. All you have to do is find them. So where is this person? And if u loved someone and it didnt work out, does that mean they weren't your Soul Mate?? I was reading the book Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, for thousand times over and over again and it really fascinated me. People think your 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 is actually holding you back from being you, 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 will ll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake even if you dont want. I personally believe we meet more than one Soul Mate in our lives and they aren't always love interests. But I ask myself, what makes a Soul Mate? I have always thought that everyone you meet in life has something to teach you, or something you can learn from.... What gives certain people the status of a Soul Mate? I always ask myself hmmmmmmmm..... I am sure and is without a doubt that my Ex Boyfriend has been a Soul Mate. He saw in me things I knew I needed to change about myself and mirrored the worst I have in such a scary way and showed me that the truth is a painful reality. I became my own worst enemy. Each mirror reflected a piece I didn't like or want to show and i didnt want to see. I was a mess, and i didnt want to see that we were not meant to be. I could not handle his honesty as he quietly mirrored my self everyday. The Book Eat, Pray, Love really attached me. To know that it is OK. That Soul Mates come and go because that's what they're meant to do. To show you the way, and then leave, so you can take it from there. It showed me what i already intuitively know. That the Ex was exactly the right person at the right time, but that doesn't meant he's right for me. Are we meant to go from Soul Mate to Soul Mate with no lasting union? According to the book, it is "too painful" to stay with Soul Mates. And that's why relationships end. But what if your mirrors become less painful? What if your inner light shines out and reflects beauty that can't be matched? hmmmmm.. Can a Soul Mate union survive then? I'd like to think so... i really like... and i hope so... I kiss you all and wish you all good luck in searching of your own, personal Soul Mate mwahhh RayRay