It was a slow start, but once I realized that the book wanted me to work at identifying impactful moments and other souls your are mysteriously drawn to, I was hooked. I can see myself re reading certain passages in the future.

This is a profound book, an important read for those who yearn for a deeper form of relationship than the superficial norm.

A poetic journey to the depths of the soul. More of a guide than a book on how to understand the feelings and the needs of our soul. This book will also shed light to the mysteries of love, soul, longingness and the universe.

Twice I've read Soulmates by Thomas Moore ; and each time I've gleaned more insight into the mystery of relationships. I cannot say I completely agree with everything written ; as much is written in a manner which allows him to avoid discussing Roman Catholic Theology, but the Catholic underpinnings are still present in subtle ways. In the end, the majority of this book is quite profound and definitely worth the $1 American dollar it cost at my local thrift store. I highly recommend and can confidently label this an essential read for everyone.

3.25/5

look forward to reading Care of the Soul

Sometimes, not saying much, is saying everything, and all that I can say about this book, is that it sparked the imagination within myself that was missing for so long.

I think that the best advice one can gain from this book is to explore both the darkness and the light in love and life and see them as necessary cycles that will and must unfold. Live life as poetry unfolding. A very worthwhile read.

One of my favorite writers. He teaches about ourselves, others and the world around us. This book focuses on the meanigns behind intimacy, separations, endings, beginnings, sexual conflicts and any other obstacles in our pursuit for intimacy. It basically tells us that if we are brave enough, willing enough to go these these motions, we will be enriched and our souls will thrive. He also explores being soulful in a community, society and with other nations. I love the way he adds a wide range of thoughts from Sufi poetry to Emily Dickinson or native american folktales.

Exceptional look at the "spiritual" desires underlying romantic relationships. Moore taught me the great advantages of thinking, acting and living from the perspective of my soul.

Moore discusses the nature of soul, its role in intimacy and the soulful dimensions of love, family, marriage, friendship and community. Moreover he illustrates his approaches based on various materials from Sufi writings, psychology, Greek mythology and his practice as a psychotherapist.
Based on his approach, Moore emphasises on soul mate is important form of relationship. He defines it as “someone to whom we feel profoundly connected, as though the communicating and communing that takes place between us were not the product of intentional efforts but rather a divine grace.” He thinks that soul has its ways of personified us as human. And soul mates are those who support us in discovering our self and life….
Hope this book leads to find the soul mates of the readers…

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