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I’m intrigued by this definition of a soulmate by Rabbi Sharon Brous [2] who leads the wonderful congregation that I belong to:
“In Judaism, your bashert—a Yiddish word that roughly translates to ‘bestowed’—is your destined partner. But I also like the Jewish notion of a hevruta, or learning partner. That’s the person who pushes and challenges you. It’s not about finding someone who completes you; it’s about finding someone who gives you the opportunity to complete yourself.”
What I read into this definition is that it opens up the possibility of a soulmate being not just a romantic partner, but a friend, a teacher, a mentor. And in my life, it’s comforting to know a few people who fit that bill. What do you think about this?
P.S. For FPS readers in career transition – check out my latest career change blog post [3] on putting your network to work.
Photo from Things Organized Neatly [1]