The subject matter of soulmate is awfully captivating, most especially for sentimental folks out there. Even the great Greek Philosopher Plato was not spared from the appeal of this topic. Does it exist? Is there such a phenomenon? I have heard quite a number of individuals who have spoken about it with immense fascination. I myself raised this issue at a certain point in my life. Is there really a soulmate? What is a soulmate to begin with?
Urbandictionary.com defines soulmate as a person with whom you have an immediate connection the moment you meet -- a connection so strong that you are drawn to them in a way you have never experienced before. As this connection develops over time, you experience a love so deep, strong and complex, that you begin to doubt that you have ever truly loved anyone prior. Your soulmate understands and connects with you in every way and on every level, which brings a sense of peace, calmness and happiness when you are around them.
This definition captures every idea that I want to associate with our current topic, except for the romantic slant (........truly loved anyone prior). I personally believe that two individuals can be soulmates without having any romantic twist to their cosmic connection. Your best friend, brother, sister, or cousin can be your soulmate, right? Your current squeeze is not necessarily your soulmate. But don’t ever mention this to him or to her if you want peace to reign on earth(!). People however, often discuss soulmate with hefty scoops of romanticizing. They typically associate it with love. Well, so be it.
The basic premise behind the idea of soulmate is that there are people who are destined for each other. But this premise presents an assortment of loopholes, if they could be called as such. How do we find our soulmate? Do we have to search for our soulmate? Will our soulmate be the one to hit upon us? How do we know that an individual is our soulmate? Is it possible to have more than one soulmate? Such questions blur our thoughts and imaginations. But the more mysterious the topic becomes, the more we get keyed up and curious.
So, do you believe in the concept of soulmate?
"I think soulmate is another overused term that oversimplifies the complexity of human emotions and relationships. But as much as my brain would like to deny it, yes, I do believe that there is such a thing as soulmate, but not everyone finds his or hers, and it doesn't have to be romantic."
- Abi Hernandez (PT student)
"I do not believe in soulmates because I do not believe that we are destined for someone. A relationship is not an end, but a constant struggle to make it work."
- Jonas David (Philosophy Faculty)
"I believe in soulmates, because of the millions of people in the world, there is only one person who is in the same frequency as you are - mutual ideas, understanding, and there is a feeling of belongingness and a sense of security when you are with that person. It's recognizable when there is instant likeness, and then as time fleets and you discover more about each other, you will realize that you complement each other."
- Cathy Coles-Soriano (PT Faculty)
- Cathy Coles-Soriano (PT Faculty)
- Mark Regino (PT student)
- Abby Carabido (Psychology student)
"No. Soulmate is just a term being used by people who feel comfortable and in love with each other. But the truth is, we are the ones who make it possible. It could happen to anybody that we choose to share our love with. It's not waiting for your soulmate. It is making someone your soulmate. A relationship will last with understanding, acceptance, and love. So if a couple could share those with each other, then their relationship would last."
- Tim de Leon (Psychology graduate)
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