I am honored and delighted, looking forward to witnessing the marriage of my niece soon.  It causes me to reminisce about my own life’s journey.  I remember how not-looking-for Mister Right, made me run right into him.  Sometimes, the best way to find something is to stop looking for it.  I wasn’t looking for it in the first place, but found it just the same.  

Maybe that’s why we call that person, with whom we want to share every aspect of this life, a soulmate.  The soul works from a much higher consciousness than we ever can with our human brains.  Spirit enters through the heart instead.  It’s a saving grace that can keep us from thinking too much.

Somehow, when it happens, we just “know” it is the right person.  Not every person will find their soulmate in marriage.   Not everyone wants to do so.  Some of us, may prefer to go it alone, or choose another path.   But for those who do find one, life is shared, for better and for worse.  This is because once the deep connection is made, it may be damaged, but it can be healed if both parties can forgive.

While one can only have one soulmate in a marriage, we may have other people with whom we share intimate bonds, a soulmate of a different kind.  These are the treasured friends with whom we share deep convictions.  They are lifelong friends with which one never loses touch , even when they may not have been “in contact” with them for long periods of time.  These are the people we are able to continue a conversation with even after years may have passed.  This is a relationship that just picks up where it left off.

Regardless of the circumstances, soulmates are gifts beyond measure.  Truly, if one is fortunate enough to find a soulmate(s), life has more meaning and satisfaction.  We all deserve this.  May we all have the opportunity to share ourselves in this way.  For this, I pray.  Amen.