by June Kaminski, MSN PhD(c) The theory and beliefs of reincarnation teach that people tend to be reborn with the same souls, again and again... Often, we are attracted to souls that we recognize, even though we rarely remember from where...Siblings, parents and children are usually groups that we have interacted and shared our lives with in past existences... it teaches that children are born to specific parents for a reason - karma and familiarity draw them together yet again. Through the lens of reincarnation, soul mates are seen as very bonded souls who choose to unite as a couple again and again. They have shared many lives and experiences and both wish to continue the relationship as different people. The deep understanding that exists between these two souls is a bonus that helps both partners grow and develop. They help each other reach their full potential more easily than first time partners. Soul mates can also be parents or children, friends, relatives, coworkers. The closeness, the soul bond isn't restricted to romantic relationships. There is also no hard and fast rules about gender - couples can take turns being either male or female. However, it seems common for couples to express memories of being the same sex as they are in the present life. It could be though, that they don't recognize their mate in any memories where the genders are reversed. It might be hard to picture your husband as a woman and vice versa. Very often we have known our family members before. Sometimes these past lives were loving and enriching while others may have been challenging and even dangerous. When people choose to be reborn into the a family configuration together, they have a mission to discover and enact. There are specific lessons and experiences to explore together. Children choose who to be born to before conception. Sensitive potential parents can learn to sense the child soul as it lingers around them before pregnancy occurs. In the family who can recognize what their specific goals are this lifetime, the dynamics can quicken and each member can grow on an inner as well as an outer level. Children often remember their past lives, especially the most recent one quite effortlessly. If your child speaks about "another mother" - listen. They could give you clues about your family mission in this lifetime. It's always helpful to notice the dynamics that occur among family members, the little memories that may be stirred up as you engage in family activities and the dreams you have about your family. All can give clues to the current themes you each are working on as a unit. Not all reincarnated soul groups are beneficial or even close. Often we meet the people we regard as our enemies again and again. Perhaps this is one good reason to avoid cultivating them! Failed relationships, tensions in the neighborhood or at work - any number of relationships can go sour. If the people involved do not resolve this tension and ambivalence it can carry over like a chronic disease. Best to process all negative feelings held about others in your life, talk about them and resolve them so they don't carry over in your energy bodies. Forgiveness and compassion are important for many good reasons. Resolution keeps karma within a manageable and content range. Those who continually add more negative karma to their soul's field are just asking for lots of interpersonal conflicts and problems, life after life. Best to love thy enemy, thy neighbor, whoever you have a problem with,..as yourself. There are lessons to be learned from the soul groups we choose to be a part of. Good or bad, loving or hateful, they all exist for a purpose.

I'm not sure why the term soul ties came to be in the Christian church. They have always been a Hindu teaching. I understand that Ruth & Naomi, and Jonathan & David had something very special, but I couldn't find the term "Soul Tie" in the NKJV of the Bible. IMO terms derrived from man made religions should not be confused with Biblical principles.