We lived in a pretty fast-paced, multimedia-connected world and sometimes forget how important quality time with loved ones is. So hopefully these might inspire you to bring back family night.

5 Fun Activities For You and Your Family

By Sherri Kruger from ZenFamilyHabits.net

My fondest memories are from those times spent with family. My husband, my sisters, my folks, my in-laws and more recently my kids.

Having fond family memories requires active participation from everyone involved.

Experiences don’t just happen you have to create them.

Here are five fun activities that you can do with your family or use them as inspiration to get you started.

1. Host a theme potluck dinner. Choose a food that is a hit with your family (Thai, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, etc.). Invite your whole family to attend. Ask each of  them to bring a different dish to fit the theme. Experiment with foods you’ve never tried before, you may discover a new family favorite. Have music, drinks and snacks to fit the theme. Set up games that might have originated in or are popular in the region your theme dinner is based on.  There are no rules to how this comes together. Have fun, use your imagination and encourage participation.

2. Host a family games night. Games certainly bring our family together. For as long as I can remember we’ve always played games at Christmas, summer holidays at the lake and most other large family get-togethers. How you do it is up to you.  Have one game for everyone to play like Pictionary, charades or Nintendo Wii. You could also set up a few tables and have different games for people to play and rotate through. You may want to make it interesting and have structured challenges or championships. It’s up to you. Again, have fun with it and make sure there is something for everyone.

3. Scavenger hunt. My husband and I have done a couple of scavenger hunts and they were so much fun. One was a preset list of items to collect from various locations around town. We had to get specific pictures with monuments and people. We also had to collect random items such as coasters, shells and matchbooks. There was a set time limit. We all met up again at the end and compared notes. The other was just the two of us taking photos. I made a list of items to take photos of (water fountain, a bridge, a train etc.) and we spent the evening walking around snapping what we could. After, we went for dinner and looked through some of the photos we took. It was great fun and didn’t cost a whole lot.

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Sean with Vishen and Mike

Alright, it's finally up! Sean Stephenson's second part of Making Love, Not War – How To Create A Deep Attraction.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Sean is a magnet. He draws people in like moths to a flame. It's nothing weird or voodoo-esque. It's just because of his immense compassion and how he treats each person with the utmost respect. You can literally feel his vibe from the videos.

In this part, Sean will be going over the The Ultimate 2 Needs And Wants Of Men And Women.

Before you say, "Only 2 needs?" remember, Sean has been through it all and then some.

So here is Sean's long awaited second part on creating a deep attraction. And this time, it's all about what men and women want. You'll be surprised at what these 2 needs are. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized how true everything he said was.

Things might get a little naughty, so viewers be warned .

Oh, and if you missed the first part of this series, no worries, it's right here >> And if you're already wanting the 3rd and last part, don't fret, it's coming up.

For those who don't know, Sean's also got his own personal blog that's coming up soon. You can get more info on it over here >>

So enjoy:

The Ultimate 3 Needs And Wants Of Men And Women

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I just have one question for you after you watch this video. How have these 2 much needed characteristics played a part in your life? I want to know your honest opinions so feel free to drop a comment and let loose.

And don't forget, if you want more info on Sean's new blog and you're interested in getting early notification, just check out this page >>

Cheers,

Vishen

P.S. Look out for Sean's last part of Making Love, Not War in a week or so. He's going to reveal the biggest killer of attraction and the number 1 builder of attraction!

What I'm trying to get at is the question that's been asked for millennia: how do I find, attract, and keep a partner?

I'm guessing you've asked yourself this question before or at least had someone ask you, "what's your type?" or "What do you look for in a guy/girl?"

And I'm also guessing you may not have known exactly what you wanted. That's why I think this article's worth a read. It begs the question, "Do you know what you want?" Before you can start attracting you need to know just exactly what it is you want in your life.

Told in 7 steps in a funny and light style, you'll learn a lot about yourself and your partner too.

How To Attract And Keep A Mate: The First 7 Steps

From The Universe Guru

I have gotten numerous relationship questions in the past few days. The million dollar question: How to attract and keep a partner. Some of you have requested your questions not to be posted on the site- so here are some general guidelines. (My husband can vouch for these – He proposed in exactly two weeks from our first phone conversation)

How to Attract and Keep a Mate:

The First 7 Steps

Have you ever been asked the question, “So what are you looking for in a guy/girl?” Did you seriously ponder this question and honestly reply exactly what it is you are looking for? Or did you suddenly spit back “someone who is caring, loving, and decent looking.” Who doesn’t want someone caring and loving? Is that the best you can do in describing the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with? The person who will not only become your life partner, share your children’s DNA, become a business and financial partner, but will also be the person that decides whether you should be on life support or not? So why do you think you couldn't come up with a better answer? The answer to that, my dear, is because YOU don’t have a clue about what you are looking for. And let me just tell you how hard it is to find something when you have no idea what it looks like. And the “I’ll know it when I see it,” group – that is the group of people that ends up in relationships you have to make a lot of excuses to keep. So in case it isn’t obvious by now – The number one step for finding and keeping a mate is:

Know what it is you are looking for. Start by making a list. Yes, an actual list, on a piece of paper, with a pen, in your own handwriting. Sit somewhere quiet, be relaxed (not with alcohol), and write down what qualities you are looking for in your ideal partner. Instead of using words like “caring, loving,” use more specific words to describe what a caring and loving person looks like and does. Think about how this person would make you feel. Imagine your ideal relationship as you make this list. Do you envision cooking together, or taking hikes, or perhaps just cuddling by the fireplace? Don’t worry about whether you believe you can get something or not. Just ask for everything you think is important to you.
For those of you that are writing about existing troubled relationships – I still want you to follow this step. Do it without the person you are with in mind. Start from scratch when you make this list. And then later see how your existing relationship holds up. Realize that if he/she doesn’t fit the bill today – they won’t fit two or three years from now, or after you’re married, or even after you have kids. Don’t open an academy. Often times, we get caught up in the “I can change him/her trap. People like to think they are so wonderful, or different, or good looking, that they actually can change someone. It is very hard to change life long habits or well routed ideals and values – unless maybe if your trying to change yourself.

Make a list and check it twice. Now, I want you to read your list and think about why you chose each quality or trait. Is it something that you must have – or are you looking for something to please others. I have a friend who keeps rejecting guys with amazing personalities, values, and ethics because she says “they are not good looking enough to introduce to her friends.” Get rid of qualities you might have selected for others (and while you at it get new, less vain friends). Now you should have a list of someone who fits the profile of your ideal mate. Fold the list and put in away. It has served its purpose and should only come out now when you are showing it to your ideal partner!

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It's a fact of life. You may have learnt it when you were 6 or you may be just learning it now, but face the facts. Not everyone is going to like you, even though you are an amazing person.

The worst thing about trying to please everyone is that you forget to focus on the positive relationships in your life. If you spend all your time trying to make everyone happy and like you then you're spreading your energy way too thin.

You'll end up missing out on some of the best relationships in your life. And if you keep this up long enough, those positive, strong relations will start to unravel. Don't let that happen.

Here's a great article that speaks plainly about what I just said. Not everyone will like you and in fact you can turn that around and make it a blessing in your life.

Some People Are Just Not Going to Like You

By Summer McStravick

Some people don’t like you. And, they’ll never like you. And you can’t make them like you. And there is nothing you can do about it.

I took a yoga class this evening with a new teacher. We spent an entire hour doing what felt like a variation of the same standing pose, and the teacher was full of criticism. My butt was too high, my shoulders were drooping, and my feet were not wide enough apart. When I inadvertently stretched in between poses to unkink my aching arms, she scolded me, “We are not doing that stretch right now.”

Twenty minutes into the class, I wanted to leave. And twenty minutes later, I found myself thinking what an awful teacher she was, and how her rigid yoga philosophy was so unlike my own. Twenty minutes after that, I thought, “What is my Flow doing bringing me here?” and so I spent the rest of class thinking about that way I really disliked this teacher, while around her the other students were happily chirping that this was the best class in town, since you really got to learn each yoga pose so well.

Not long ago, I made the decision to finally begin teaching workshops in person. My biggest fear about intimate presentations and workshops is that I won’t give my attendees all that they come to learn. That somehow I’ll fail to communicate what I intend to, and they’ll be disappointed. I worry that they won’t like me. I will be like this yoga teacher with a half a dozen huffing, puffing, happy students doing headstands, and one sulky disappointed one like me.

I know this is silly. I know that some people just don’t energetically match up. And I think my Flow is bringing me into contact with a lot of people right now who don’t energetically match with me, just so I’ll be sure to get the point. It’s not their fault; it’s not my fault. We just don’t look at the world the same way, and the accumulation of experiences we each carry from our lives is so different that we have little to relate to each other with.

However, my Flow heard my desire to teach, so it’s bringing me experiences right now that will help my teaching become a smooth, enjoyable act. Apparently, I can start by watching other “bad” teachers and realizing that they are only “bad” to my way of relating to the world—the happy class around her reminds me that my judgements are only applicable to my own feelings.

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Most people are probably part of the latter group and to be quite honest I'm still in that group. And it's not necessarily a bad thing. As humans we have a number of fears. Rejection, pain, mistrust. All of these factors lead us to be cautious of who we let into our lives.

Unfortunately, this isn't the best mindset to have. Yes, it appears to be very practical but what if we let all those fears go. Can you imagine what meeting people for the first time would be like?

The reason why I'm bringing this up is because of this great article I found from StevePavlina.com where Steve talks about the change in mindset he underwent and the immediate benefits he found in his relationships. By opening yourself up (yes, you will have to be a little vulnerable), you are allowing a connection with humanity that is so much deeper and meaningful.

So check out the article below and let me know what you think. Is a careful, cautious mindset better or an open, trusting one?

Soulful Relationships

By Steve Pavlina

What determines the quality and quantity of your personal relationships?  I think the #1 factor is your mindset towards relationships.  There are many ways to frame the role of relationships in your life, and some options are more empowering than others.  Look at relationships one way, and you’ll find it difficult to relate to others.  But change your mindset in a certain way, and you’ll find yourself attracting compatible people with relative ease.

In this article I’ll share with you a mindset shift that significantly improved my personal relationships, including my marriage, friendships, and even everyday encounters with total strangers.  I’ll say up front that this was not an easy shift for me to make, but the results have been well worth the effort.

The mindset of disempowered relationships

First, let’s consider the basic objective mindset about relationships.  This mindset assumes that other people are separate and distinct from you, and you communicate with them through words, voice, and body language.

Here are some facets of the objective relationship framework:

• Separation - Other people have their own thoughts which are separate and distinct from yours.
• Risk of rejection - Human relationships are both imprecise and risky because you never know for certain what other people are thinking.
• Potential resistance – It takes courage to approach a stranger; you never know what kind of resistance you may meet when you try to initiate a conversation with someone you don’t know.
• Trust takes time - Relationships are built on communication, trust, and familiarity, which takes time to build.
• Bonding takes time - You feel closer to people you know and more distant from people you don’t know.  Total strangers are the biggest risk of all; the less you know about a person, the less certain you are of your mutual relationship prospects.
• Risk of attachment – There’s a risk of becoming attached to destructive or abusive relationships (or simply those that no longer serve you) because you’ve invested so much time and energy in building them.

This is the basic relationship framework that most people identify with.  It’s so common we could call it “common sense.”

However, I consider this a disempowering mindset, not because it’s so terrible — it is fairly functional — but because there’s a more empowering alternative.  I spent most of my life using this framework, and I got average results with it.  I had fun spending time with friends, and I didn’t suffer from undue loneliness, but I never had close relationships with friends who’d encourage me to live up to my true potential or who’d allow me to do the same with them.  It was sort of an unspoken rule that you didn’t talk about things like mission, purpose, or service to the greater good.  Such topics were the domain of saints and historical figures, not ordinary people with bills to pay.

A chance encounter

One day I had a chance encounter with a peculiar woman.  I call it a chance encounter because our meeting was the result of an odd synchronicity.  During one of our first conversations together, I practically bared my soul to her.  She learned more about the real me in a single conversation than my other friends learned in years.  At the time I didn’t know why I felt open to discuss such things with her — I just felt safe with her, and I could tell she wasn’t judging me for being who I was.  We became close friends almost immediately.  I’d never had such a deep emotional bond with another person occur so quickly before.

As I got to see this woman interacting with others, I noticed how ridiculously easy it was for her to relate to people, whether in person, online, or on the phone.  Total strangers would just open up to her and tell her their darkest secrets in the first 10 minutes of conversation – I could scarcely believe it.  I had to ask this woman how she did it, and she explained that it was the result of a particular mindset she had about people.

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I started finding out about how to have great relationships and sex when I was in elementary school.  Not that I had sex then, but I found out how boys and men thought, and how they operated, and what they wanted, how they interpreted their surroundings, and what they liked (which all later led to some really great relationships and some really great sex), but then that’s another story!

What I really want to talk about is this:

Men And Women Are Not Made The Same

When communication and expectations are based on the assumption that men and women are the same – that they have the same mind-sets, values and interpretations – then we end up down the road of frustration and anger and upset. And our relationships fall apart.

Men and women are not the same. And when we start to understand the beauty and the humor in the differences between men and women, a whole new world of possibility opens up in how we relate to each other, how we create our relationships, how we
experience sex, and how love and fulfillment can grow even deeper through time.

So here are some ‘Basics’ – like “Relationships 101”.

First you have to understand the Nature of Men and Women », and some of their Innate Qualities...

The Nature Of Men And Women

Women are the attractors and men are the responders. Women “call”; men “respond”. That’s their ‘nature’. Her nature is to create things by being attracting.  His nature is to create things by producing.

Women – The Attractors

The essence of a woman is what is attractive. It is the ability of a woman to attract – seduction in the best sense of the word – that allows others and opportunities to be drawn to her. A woman needs to learn to get in touch with her nature of attraction, and when she does, she will be able to have anything and anyone she wants.

Being competent to connect with that essence, allows resources and people to be drawn to her.   She is the seductress; she is the goddess.  She births and creates and brings things into existence.

Men – The Producers

The nature of the man is to be a performer, a provider, and a producer.  His nature is to bring it home, get it done, make sure it happens, fix it, find it, deliver it, solve it, and produce it. Men want to please their women.  A man is a responder to a call, not usually a caller himself.

A man has an antenna and listens for what is being wanted, what is being asked of him, where he can perform, where he can provide and responds to that call. Men are providers.  Men are performers.

The catch here, of course is that women don’t usually know what they want, and they keep changing their minds; so sometimes it is very difficult for a guy to please her.  And then she usually blames him for not knowing, as she expects him to be able to read her mind.

The Innate Qualities Of Men And Women

Now it is time to discuss the innate qualities of men and women. Men are a little slow, simple (not complicated), and are the ones that can be bigoted. Women are fast and inclusive, but they can also be mean, petty and ‘bitchy’.

The Female and Male Nature

A woman by nature is multi-faceted and is able to multi-task – do more than one thing at a time. She can move from one side of the brain to the other with ease and speed. She thinks, she feels, she acts and she uses her intuition quickly and with variety and subtlety and all at the same time.

A man takes longer to move from left-brain to right brain and back again. This is important to understand as each side of the brain allows action in different realms.  One side of the brain is needed to do analyzing and detail work; and the other side of the brain is needed to do “conceptual tasks” like feeling and being empathetic.

A woman goes back and forth between these different worlds very quickly; a man needs time to jump from one to the other. When a woman assumes a man can do it the way she is able to do it; then she will be impatient with him, because he is slower than she is, and she may even interpret his actions as resistance or non-caring.

What Men And Women Need To Learn

Women overuse ‘bitchiness’. Being a bitch is an ‘asset’ that women have; but they should use the asset sparingly, or not at all.  A man should know that it is possible for a woman to get bitchy, but not have to experience that unless it is absolutely necessary.

Men move when they are ‘winning’.  They are paralyzed when they are ‘losing’. Anytime a woman is unhappy a man feels he is losing, and then he can’t move.  Being a ‘bitch’ is exactly the opposite thing to do if a woman wants a man to get something done.

A man feels he is ‘losing’ when his woman is unhappy. If she wants him to do things for her, she needs to be nice and fun, she needs to tell him often what he is doing right, and what she loves about him.  This will allow him to move. Women need to learn how to be nice and fun more of the time, instead of mean and petty.

Understanding The Underlying Fears That Motivate Men And Women

Now that you understand the nature and innate behaviors of men and women >>, and what some of the differences are, you will now be able to understand the underlying fears that motivate men and women. These fears drive their actions; and when you understand the fears you can start to alleviate them for each other.

A Woman’s Fear: Attraction

A woman’s fear is that she is not attractive enough. A woman is afraid that something else (or someone else) will be able to attract her man more than she can. That is why a woman gets upset if a man spends too much time at work (or if he glances at another woman).

It’s not that she wants him to be around more - even though that may be what she says.  I mean let’s face it - a woman can get more done when a man is out of the house! It’s that she thinks, at some deep unconscious level, that he is more attracted by work (or the other woman) than he is by her, and it is upsetting to her.

If the man would call from work, and tell her how much he is thinking about her, and that he can’t wait to get home, then her complaining would stop, as she would feel that he is attracted first to her, above all else. Once a man understands this, he will be able to alleviate this fear in her.

A Man’s Fear: Failure

A man’s fear is that he won’t succeed. In fact the reason a man takes a bit of time to start any project, is that he has a deep seeded unconscious fear that he won’t be able to deliver.  A woman needs to tell her man that she believes in him. She needs to understand he has a fear that he might not succeed, and to let him know she believes he can, and that he will.  When a man knows his woman believes he can do it, he can do anything.

However a woman usually gets impatient that it takes a man so long to start, that she just goes and does it herself. She is taking away his job of being the producer. She is taking away his longing to be able to please her.

Don’t do it for him – give him the courage to do it himself, and make it fun for him while you are asking for it. Appreciation, acknowledgment and understanding will keep him in a state of being able to act.

EVIDENCE

Here are two true stories that validate my point.

Say It With Flowers…

A man shared in one of my relationship workshops and said,  “I suddenly see why my wife and I divorced, after 25 years. She was a bitch for 23 of them, but I finally got it.  I wasn’t having any fun.”

You see, girls, they stick in there with you for the longest time.

He said “You know what happened, you know what did it?  My wife said one day how much she loved flowers and it would be nice to have flowers around the house all the time.  So I figured it would be better if I got her plastic roses.”

You see this makes sense to a guy.  He wants to please you. Plastic flowers are going to last longer.  It’s a literal thing.  He couldn’t understand why she got mad. He brought his love flowers that were going to last forever.  And sadly, she screamed and yelled at him and told him he was very insensitive and threw them in the garbage pail, and that was finally the end of a marriage.

A White Christmas…

Here’s another example, funny but true. For months a woman says to her husband, “Honey, wouldn’t it be great to have snow at Christmas?”  They lived in Florida.  Now her idea was she was giving him a hint to take her to a ski lodge. Of course any woman reading this would know that.  You know what he did?  He’s so cute.  He went and got a dump truck, and he had it filled with snow and he had it put on the lawn for Christmas.  And he didn’t understand why she was so upset.  He thought he was showing his love for her.

Can The Battle Of The Sexes Finally End?

So you could almost say that men and women are two entirely different species of human beings.
Is there hope for these two species to co-habitate and communicate?  Of course.  It is a deep-seated understanding of our differences that helps us to see the humor and the beauty in them.  It allows us to bring out the best in each other, and to create deep and lasting and fulfilling relationships.

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P.S. Find out how to bring your negative automatic behavior under control and into your consciousness to prevent yourself from hurting those you love.

So not only does Sting perform up to 8 hours of tantric sex, it appears Heather Graham is also on that same track. I wonder what other celebrities are onto this.

While Tantric sex is going great for Heather, she's yet to achieve levitation, which is her next goal. But her biggest goal, and I will definitely applaud her on this one if she accomplishes it, is to fly above cities and save people like a superhero.

For more on this story, check out the article below from the Huffington Post.

Heather Graham: Tantric Sex 'Works For Me'

Heather Graham and Sting have something in common.

While promoting her small role in "The Hangover," Graham told a UK paper how she enjoys tantric sex. Graham is currently dating director Yaniv Raz.

She told the Daily Mail of tantric sex:

I first got into it when I was filming The Guru in 2002 and I haven't looked back. What most people know about tantric sex is that Sting does it and it lasts eight hours. But he's not having sex continually. You can take a bath, massage your partner, listen to music. The idea is that you let the whole thing build very slowly until finally you merge with your partner. It works for me.

What's not working for her is levitation, although Graham claims she has a goal to do that:

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While we go about our daily business, the thought of sex and love invariably float through our minds, either as a fantasy or as a deeper internal discussion. That is why I think it is so important to spend some time and actually analyze our love lives. Especially in relation to sex, time, and spirituality.

The 3 articles below are for everyone, regardless of what stage your love life is in right now. Give them a read through and please share your insights with the community. We'd love to hear from you.

Sex: Let’s Get Intimate

An awesome article delving into the world of quality sex, NOT quantity. It shares the 4 Keys to Better Sex by Kali Munro, a individual and couples therapist.

Are You Making Enough Time for Your Relationship?

Your relationship cannot possibly grow without time spent together. And I mean real bonding time. In this article, clinical psychologist Willard F. Harley, Jr. discusses the THREE PARTS to The Policy of Undivided Attention, which will ultimately reignite the spark in your love life and help couples grow closer.

Sex and Religion: One Pastor Encourages His Congregation to Have More Nookie

As hard as it is to talk about sex, imagine talking about it in church. Here's a great read as to to why couples need to have more sex and how this act alone can bring you closer to God.

So without further ado, here are 5 articles that you need to read before you start attracting your ideal partner.

If you have any other ideas, comments, or know any other good resources, please leave us a comment and share your insights with the rest of the community.

The Law of Attraction in Relationships

by Maritza Parra

A great article on learning to let go of the control freak in you when it comes to your love life. It's definitely an important lesson, especially when you're dealing with a loved one.

This article will also give you some insight on your relationship style and tell you how to control your energy to give you a happier relationship with yourself and your partner.

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Strange Tale Of Law Of Attraction And Relationships - Part 2

from Abundance Attracting Accelerated

Do you sometimes feel like you're repeating the same relationship over and over again? Sure, it's a new name, a different face, but somehow the relationships are all ending the same.

This might be you or it might be someone you know. This article gives a great examination of why people end up in these types of relationships and why they keep attracting abuse, pain, and sadness. According to the article, it all stems from "victim vibration."

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Can you Save your Relationship with the Law of Attraction?

by Dan and Jennifer

A great article on a common misconception when it comes to the LOA and love. There are lots of people out there who think that with the LOA they can change their partner's actions and behavior.

Well, sorry folks. That ain't the case. Read why this is so and how you can change your mindset to put positive energy into the relationship in this article.

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Feeling Unworthy …

from The Naked Soul

I love this article. While the LOA can be an immense help in attracting your perfect partner, you need to put yourself first. Find your inner peace, know who you are, and above all else, love yourself.

Because if you feel unworthy, you're gonna start attracting the wrong type of people into your life. Give this article a read and find out if you're suffering from this problem and what you can do to change it.

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Improving Relationships: The Law of Attraction is Only a First Step

by Chris

A quick read with 3 very important steps you need to go through to analyze your relationship and bring it to the next level. Your relationship may be good already, but it can be awesome!

Try these 3 steps for yourself.  The author claims that they've worked for him every single time. While these steps are simple and straightforward, many people fail to do them. This sadly results in a failed or stagnant relationship.

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Hope these resources have helped. And as always, let us know how you feel by leaving us a comment.

The truth is that soul mates are not restricted to just your life partner. They can be, but they are also so much more. They can be your best friend, lover, or good friends you just always intuitively connect with.

Whether you share the same spiritual journey, learn from each other, or are here to aid one another, you are in a soul mate relationship. I believe this is a very positive outlook as it will open your heart and mind to more opportunities and make self-discovery easier.

If you haven't already, read this amazing excerpt on soul mates from Soul Love: Awakening Your Heart Centers by Orin and Sanaya Roman. You can learn more about them at Orindaben.com

Excerpt From Soul Love: Awakening Your Heart Centers

By Orin

Orin: Soul mates are friends and loved ones who are responsive to your love, and with whom you are deeply connected and share a common path and purpose. Your soul mate may be someone who has come to be with you and learn similar lessons. Or, it can be someone who has come to assist you in your spiritual growth by showing you more about yourself and offering you ways to open your heart. I will call these people soul mates. A soul mate can be someone who is connected to you from other lifetimes and with whom you are continuing a well-developed past-life relationship. Or, this may be your first lifetime together on earth.

Most people have more than one soul mate. You may already be in several soul mate relationships with friends and loved ones. A soul mate can come in the form of a life partner, treasured friend, child, or lover. A soul mate can be someone with whom you share a spiritual path, a joint work in the world, or a commitment to be parents to certain souls. It can be someone whose growth you are sponsoring, such as a child.

Soul mates can be an older,
younger,
or same-age soul.

I will define soul age as the amount of soul love, soul will and purpose, and soul light that people are able to express through their personalities. Soul age reflects the degree to which people are living as souls and the receptivity of their personalities to their souls. The age of a soul in the examples that follow is relative. You may be a very old soul, and a soul you are with may be a very old soul, yet a younger soul than you are. Or, you may be with an older soul than you are, yet still be an old soul yourself. If you want to attract a soul mate for an intimate relationship, decide if you want to attract a younger, same-age, or older soul as your soul mate. Or, you can leave the choice to your soul.

Being in an intimate relationship with a younger soul offers you many opportunities to develop the qualities of teaching, serving, and empowering. Younger souls can provide you with a chance to pass on much of what you have learned and to recognize the growth you have gained. Being a teacher can be very rewarding when the younger soul is willing to grow and wants to learn from you. If the younger soul does not want to change or grow, you will most likely feel drained and frustrated rather than energized. If someone's soul age is a great deal younger than yours, you may expend much energy with few results.

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