Kindred Spirits: Signs and Significance
This article focuses on kindred spirits. Readers can learn what kindred spirits are, their signs, significance, and the various roles they may play in a person's life.
Kindred Spirit: Definition
Kindred spirits belong to people who are connected because they share the same beliefs, values, thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and interests.
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People who are like-minded and like-souled with mutual experience are described as kindred spirits.
Katherine Bihlmeier, a relationship expert and coach, says:
"In more spiritual words, we could say that people who are kindred spirits resonate at the same frequency, and there is matching energy between them."
More About Kindred Spirits
Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University in New York, says:
"Kindred spirits are compatible, like-minded people who form strong bonds with each other based on shared perspectives."
People with kindred spirits share a strong bond despite time or distance. Even if they do not see one another for a long time, reuniting often feels like no time has passed. They can easily pick up their relationship right where they left off.
Signs of a Kindred Spirit
These are some common signs you have found a kindred spirit.
Common Interests
Kindred spirits generally have a lot in common with each other. They may share the same beliefs, opinions, values, and even hobbies.
Shared Energy
Kindred spirits often have a unique, shared energy. They seem able to read each other's minds because they often feel and think the same way.
Immediate Connection
Kindred spirits tend to recognize each other quickly and form an immediate connection.
High Level of Comfort
Kindred spirits experience a high level of comfort with each other. They feel safe, and it doesn't take long for them to trust each other.
Mutual Support
Kindred spirits are a strong source of support because they understand and respect each other.
What Kindred Spirits Are Not
Kindred spirits are not the same as soul mates or twin flames. Soul mates and twin flames are limited to romantic relationships. While they are characterized by love, romance, and passion, kindred spirits are characterized by common interests and a shared understanding.
While kindred spirits and soul mates are deep, meaningful connections, a soul mate often refers to a romantic partner. In contrast, a kindred spirit can be anyone: a friend, a family member, or even a stranger.
A twin flame is everything you are not. It is your other half. People who are soul mates or twin flames can be just the opposite of each other. Kindred spirits are usually very similar to each other.
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Kindred spirits are like birds of a feather. Soul mates and twin flames are more often a case of "opposites attract."
Who Might Be Kindred Spirits?
You could have a kindred spirit in a sibling, cousin, or grandparent with whom you feel aligned. It could also be a stranger you met at an event, a co-worker, or a fellow traveler on an airplane.
The deep connection and shared understanding among kindred spirits can be a strong foundation for a relationship. However, many kindred spirits enjoy each other without committing to romance.
How Do You Know Someone is Your Kindred Spirit?
Finding a kindred spirit is like discovering a missing piece you didn’t know you were looking for. But how do you know if you have found your kindred spirit?
When you find your kindred spirit, you just know. It could be a family member who feels more like a best friend. It could be a complete stranger you just met by chance. Discovering a kindred spirit is like finding a rare treasure.
Here are seven signs to let you know you have found your kindred spirit:
1. There is an instant connection when you first meet.
2. You are at ease being your authentic self.
4. Your core values align.
5. Your kindred spirit celebrate your wins, stick by you during the hard times, and never judge you.
6. Your kindred spirit is never toxic. Instead of draining you, the person energizes you.
How to Know You Have a Kindred Spirit
Here are some ways to recognize your kindred spirit:
1. You feel at peace around someone.
Kindred spirits feel safe and secure around each other. There is no competition because the same interests connect both of you.
2. You have an unusual amount in common.
You and your kindred spirits will likely think alike, act alike, and somehow feel alike.
3. You learn about yourself through them.
You can see more of yourself in your kindred spirit. It might feel like the two of you are mirror images of each other.
4. You tend to see things the same way.
In addition to sharing interests, you and your kindred spirits will likely see many things similarly.
5. You can sometimes tell what they're thinking or feeling.
Because you see things so similarly, you can often predict what your kindred spirit thinks about a given topic. Kindred spirits can often predict each other's next move.
6. Kindred spirits are a great support system.
Kindred spirits can count on each other. They respect each other because of their mutual understanding.
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