"A soul connection is a resonance between two people who respond to the essential beauty of each other’s individual natures, behind their facades, and who connect on this deeper level. This kind of mutual recognition provides the catalyst for a potent alchemy.
It is a sacred alliance whose purpose is to help both partners discover and realize their deepest potentials. While a heart connection lets us appreciate those we love just as they are, a soul connection opens up a further dimension — seeing and loving them for who they could be, and for who we could become under their influence. This means recognizing that we both have an important part to play in helping each other become more fully who we are.
A soul connection not only inspires us to expand, but also forces us to confront whatever stands in the way of that expansion. Someone who loves us can often see our soul potential more clearly than we can ourselves. When this happens, it has a catalytic effect; it invites and encourages dormant, undeveloped parts of us to come forth and find expression.
Indeed, we are often most strongly attracted to those who we sense “will make us live — and die — more intensely… A soul connection not only inspires us to expand, but also forces us to confront whatever stands in the way of that expansion. – John Welwood, “Love and Awakening"
I saw this thought on Facebook today and had to share it here. My first thought was wow! And I so need to get this book and read it!
The second thought I had drew me the the book "Hold Me Tight" by Sue Johnson regarding how we all seek and need emotional security and without it the connection feels far away, it feels gone at times, it feels shaky. Emotional security is so important! If you have no idea what I am talking about, I urge you to read "Hold Me Tight" by Sue Johnson. Perhaps we all should read "Love and Awakening" by John Welwood as well! This quote reminded me of emotional security in a more intensified way.
What do you think of this quote? Have you read this book? Share your thoughts about it.
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