How Soul Teachers Can Deepen Your Connection to OthersHow Soul Teachers Can Deepen Your Connection to Others
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There is another level of awareness, an innate wisdom inside each of us. Every once in a while, our path leads to an encounter that sparks awareness, enlivens our wisdom, and we are forever changed. 

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We've all had events and relationships that have profoundly shaped our lives, some loving, some troublesome, and some so fleeting they're like catnap dreams. Could they have been soul teachers, here to conduct invaluable lessons? Do you dare to believe this is possible? Get ready for a deep dive as your soul teachers are revealed--no breathing apparatus is required.

What is a Soul Teacher?

A soul teacher is a guide--whether in the form of a person, experience, or spiritual entity--that helps us grow by pushing us or helping us heal. Soul teachers often appear through those closest to us, such as friends, family members, and significant others. A soul connection can also be achieved through your relationship with a beloved pet. If it leaves a lasting impact on your life, it is likely a soul teacher. Other names for soul teacher are twin flames, soul mates, and kindred spirits. You and your soul mate may be each other's teachers!

Did I mention furry friends, our friends 'til the end? Might I mention them again? Pets can be some of our most impactful soul mates, the source of deep soul ties. And fur isn't a requirement, but merely a common outer covering. We've seen dogs who seem almost human, sensing our emotions and being there for us in our most vulnerable times. Then there are felines who cast knowing glances, loving rubs, and swats of disdain.

I once had a cat who technically belonged to our neighbors across the street. He adopted me and my family, and the rest was history. We shared quiet moments that were both spiritually uplifting and emotionally moving. I knew without a doubt that we were members of a soul family; no further explanation was needed. Caring for Eli the cat brought my two sons and I closer together as we shared a common wonder and love for his presence and his regular shenanigans.

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Soul Contracts and Pre-Birth Agreements

Soul teachers, especially those in our closest relationships, are part of a pre-birth agreement designed to help us evolve and connect on a soul level. Before birth, we agree to meet specific people who will teach us essential lessons in love, forgiveness, patience, and empathy—fostering more profound connections.

Dolores Cannon, a renowned hypnotherapist and past-life regressionist, delved into the idea that before we take on a physical body, our souls participate in a planning process where we agree to life lessons, experiences, and relationships. We choose our parents, siblings, friends and romantic partners based on the lessons we desire to learn in this lifetime. The deeper the lesson, the deeper the connection we’re meant to experience with that person. We pre-determine major life events and select circumstances that will help us overcome past karmic issues. We also choose situations that encourage us to develop forgiveness, compassion and patience.

Soul contracts are the agreements that we make with other souls before incarnating. This involves relationships with people who will play a major role, including:

  • Soul Mates and Soul Families: We agree to co-mingle with people who will either support us or challenge us to grow spiritually. They can be positive or formidable, like difficult relatives or adversaries.
  • Catalytic Relationships: Some souls enter our lives briefly, yet they have a profound impact. They often cause us to rethink our path or undergo transformation. Even painful rendezvous serve a purpose in our development.
  • Healing and Karmic Balancing: Some contracts exist to resolve karma from past lives, where unresolved issues can be addressed. These relationships may come with hardships but are ultimately curated to lead to healing and closure.

Growing up, my sister and I had a fairly tumultuous relationship. As I was the youngest and she was the middle child, I felt both loved and unwanted. At times, she made it clear that I was taking up space that used to belong to her. I didn’t understand that our relationship was a soul contract during those times, but I’m certain now that it was and still is. 

Bear in mind that free will plays a role in all of this. While certain relationships and experiences are set before birth, we get to choose how we react and navigate these situations. In this sense, life is truly a mix of destiny and choice. Pre-birth agreements lay the foundation, but we have the freedom to evolve and learn based on how we respond to connections and challenges as they arrive on the path of life. 

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How Soul Teachers Manifest to Deepen Relationships

It has been a true source of comfort for me to realize these mentors exist to strengthen our ability to form meaningful bonds. They help us to form deeper relationships, and to forgive both ourselves and others.

Here are some ways soul teachers manifest to enhance our connections:

  • The Mirror: People who reflect our inner emotions and unresolved issues. They often challenge us but ultimately help us understand ourselves more fully, leading to greater empathy and connection.
  • The Catalyst: Relationships that push us out of our comfort zone, inspiring growth. These people may not stay in our lives forever, but leave an indelible mark on how we relate to others.
  • The Healing Teacher: Those who appear in our lives to help us heal, offering unconditional love or guidance when we need it most, allowing for deeper intimacy and the ability to trust.
  • The Soul Companion: Long-term relationships or friendships that support and nourish our growth, helping us expand our capacity for love and connection over the long haul.

Recognizing and Embracing Soul Teachers

How do you tell if someone or something is a soul teacher? Some of them have probably come forward in your mind, but I'll provide a few strategies for identifying more of them.

One way to recognize soul connections is to journal. It can be really helpful to close your eyes and take a few deep breaths before you begin writing. This helps you to ground and get more heart-centered before your journaling session. There are no measurements here; a short list is just as good as five pages.

Try these journaling prompts:

  • ______  had a profound impact on my life. They helped me to learn that _______.
  • One of the most challenging experiences I've faced was ______. It helped me to grow emotionally, spiritually or physically by ______.
  • The specific people who seem to appear at pivotal moments in my life are _______. The way they are helping me to evolve is _______.

Meditation is another useful exercise for illuminating soul teachers. If you're unfamiliar with the practice of training your awareness and clearing your mind, Aura Health has a multitude of meditation tracks that can provide a crash course to get you started. The goal here is to be in stillness and reflect on how your bespoke teachers have shaped your life. Once you're versed in meditating, you can ease into them on your own and allow revelations to float up and into your awareness. Feel free to jot down any reflections following your meditations.

The Power of Connection: Integrating Your Soul Teachers 

At its simplest, a soul teacher is an opportunity. These masterful guides who push us toward growth have a simple objective. Their aim is to lead us toward self-discovery and spiritual evolution, even if the lessons are tough.

If we're willing, these pivotal moments integrate with our consciousness to remind us of how powerful we are. A fruitful encounter between two souls expedites the next route on our journey within. I've got a challenge for you. In the midst of a mind-boggling situation, try replacing "Why in the heck is this happening to me?" with "How is this happening for my benefit?" It just might be the question that catalyzes a shift in your perspective and draws you closer to your scene partner.

Before you go, here are two important takeaways:

  • Soul teachers help us remember who we really are. Soul connections help us traverse the path inward, polishing the windows of our essence; revealing our birthright. It’s not perfecting; it’s refining. It’s not creating; it’s uncovering. It’s knowing. It’s coming into your power
  • You are your own greatest teacher. As rewarding as external soul teachers are, you are the prize, the masterpiece. Everything thing you desire to become, you already are. Life is a matter of being present, letting go and allowing your purpose to move through you. 

Is there a grand next step for you to take now? It may be to simply smile as you notice old and new soul teachers, and hug a loved one a little tighter. Perhaps you'll feel the desire to open your heart in a situation where it would have remained closed in the past. After all, it's all here for you, orchestrated for your expansion. 

Two things are certain: Soul teachers don't require discovery or belief to do their amazing work. 

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Belinda Washington

Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Narrator

Motivated by her passion for nurturing others, Belinda uses her innate gifts and extensive training to create thoughtful audios for her listeners. Both a hypnotherapist and a life coach, she has learned the importance of dropping into her heart space before each endeavor. “I find that when I come from a place of grounded, meaningful intention, everything transforms.” Belinda is honored to be of service to you and your holistic wellbeing aspirations! View her Aura coach profile at: https://www.aurahealth.io/coaches/belinda-washington

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