soulmates never die

“But I really loved him”
“Big deal. So you fell in love with someone. Don’t you see what happened? This guy touched a place in your heart deeper than you thought you were capable of reaching. But that love you felt, that’s just the beginning. You just got a taste of love. Wait till you see how much more deeply you can love than that.”

“I seriously believed [he] was my soulmate.”

“He probably was. Your problem is you don’t understand what that word means. People think a soulmate 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’s holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soulmate is probably the most important person you’ll every meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soulmate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soulmates come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave. And thank God for it. Your problem is you can’t let this one go. It’s over.”

“But I love him.”
“So love him.”
“But I miss him.”
“So miss him…”
“But I wish…”

“See, now that’s your problem. You’re wishing too much, baby. You gotta stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone oughtta be.”

EAT, PRAY, LOVE (chapter 48)