eat. shit. sex.
how would you define him / her as your soul mate?
"People think a soul mate 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 is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.
A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.
A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master ..."
- Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love - the movie)
it certainly takes more for one to be a soul mate. it is not simply about love, we are talking about... but rather what they can do to change and improve lives for each other.
and so.. does the equation: soul mate = lover then? they seems to be offering differing roles and a progression of one stage to another.
oh well. my take would be... whether it is a soul mate or a love, it takes more than just surface love and admiration to convey the true meaning of "je t'aime".
and as for now.. i really do need to EAT, SHIT, STUDY. =X