In recent months, two couples have been dominating the headlines.
Like, dare I say it?
It sounds sexy and romantic and somewhat mythical but what is a twin flame, exactly?
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And is anything that fiery bound to combust?
Here’s the scoop.
What Is a Twin Flame?
“Think ofIsis and Osiris, the Goddess and God of ancient Egypt,” says Mckean.
“Isis made it her mission to reunite with Osiris, even after death.”
Greek philosophers also spoke of twin flames.
And, as humans, that’s indeed what we tend to do when it comes to love.
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In terms of Fox and Kelly’s relationship, this tracks.
So we’re actually two halves of the same soul, I think.
And I said that to him almost immediately, because I felt it right away."
I’m more likely to call pizza my soulmate than an actual living, breathing human being.
Believers in twin flames have yet to be accounted for.
“It could be a mother-daughter connection, friendship, or two lovers.
Your souls are energetically tied together and when life has its way, it intersects your paths again.
Sometimes they’re not always for the better, as arch enemies can be soulmates.”
“Soulmates can be any close relationship that makes you evolve to learn lessons for your soul’s growth.
It certainly sounds more romantic and passionate than a soulmate relationship, even fierier too.
“You have to reach a certain level in your ‘evolvement’ to connect with your twin flame.
As Korman explains, the power of the twin flame relationship (remember Zeus feared this power!)
and the strength of its love can sometimes lead to a tumultuous and difficult relationship.
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“Often, there’s also a physical resemblance.
Twin flames also tend to come ‘on time’ in each other’s lives too.
In other words, not while you’re fully committed in a relationship.”
Can Twin Flame Relationships Be Healthy?
It’s those who don’t understand who is likely to see it in a negative light.
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“Being with one’s twin flame is very healthy as a relationship,” says Mckean.
Being complete is hardly a deficit in this complicated, and sometimes messy, life.
It’s a good thing no matter what the naysayers might preach.
