Are we complete within ourselves?

Do you think you need a twin flame to become whole?

I must admit that I found this to be so mystical and dreamy - like those 'and they live happily ever after stories' I read when I was but a girl.  You get this sense that some knight in shining armor would one day come and rescue you from this big bad world, and shower you with love.

As I got older, I sensed this void within.. that a part of me was missing - a part that can only be found in a man.  I subconsciously looked for him throughout my life.  But no one matched up to my heart's recommendations. I wondered to myself - does every woman share in the same thoughts? Or was I the only one looking and waiting for that perfect man.  They seemed so happy and content; but I knew that what I was seeking ran much deeper than what I saw women accepting as the norm.  My heart would not settle.

At some point in my life, I came across some information regarding 'soul connections' which really peeked my curiosity.  I felt like I was onto something. You know that feeling; when you think you have stumbled upon some big secret that no one knows but you? lol.  One book led to another and another.  And then... there it was;  tucked away in the midst of flowing pages: a chapter on 'twin flames.'

I thought to myself... wow... this explains it all. What I was missing was my twin flame.  He was out there, trying to find his way back to me. Surely this can't be the answer! I remember saying to myself: 'if I believe this, then this is no different than what christianity has taught me - that to be complete, I must seek an external expression of love; something or someone separate from myself."

For me to accept this, gave me a feeling of defeat - losing a battle before it begun. How was I to find him if I didn't know what I was looking for; just like christianity: praying to a God that you couldn't see but must believe that he is out there.

As the years went by, I tucked that feeling away as far back into my heart as my heart would allow.

Then, I felt compelled to explore 'spiritual teachings.' I was searching for something; yet I knew not what.  But I knew there was something bigger about me. That feeling rose up again - that feeling of not being whole.  A sense of incompleteness.  And 'wo and behold' there it was again - videos about 'what are twin flames' and how to know if someone is your 'other half.'

I tuned in with one ear; thinking that maybe there was some information that I was not able to  grasp a few years back.  I was like a sponge; just soaking it all up.  I thought; okay,  maybe there is some truth to this; and so I surrendered to the concept. ...... For a while!

There comes a time when the answer that you seek will be found in the least expected place .............. YOUR HEART.