🧡 Kindred Spirits: The Connection We All Seek 🤝
Definition:
Kindred Spirit/Soulmate: A person very like oneself in temperament, views, likes, and dislikes.
Origins and Usage:
Used since the mid-nineteenth century and sometimes put as kindred soul. The expression appears in one of George Eliot’s letters of 1849: “You won’t find any kindred spirits at Plongeon.”
Synonyms:
- Kindred soul
- Soul twin
- Kindred heart
- True companion
- Kind soul
- Bosom buddy
Related Expressions:
- Birds of a feather flock together
- Two peas in a pod
- Cut from the same cloth
- Made for each other
- Matching minds
- Mirror soul
Antonyms:
- Opposite number
- Nemesis
- Polar opposite
- Antithesis
- Dissimilar soul
- Adversary
Quotes:
- “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
- “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis
Proverbs:
- “A true friend is the best possession.”
- “Like seeks like.”
Literature & Books:
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Songs:
- “You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King
- “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
- “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars
Poetries:
- “She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron
- “A Friend Like You” by unknown
Movies:
- Anne of Green Gables (1985)
- Stand by Me (1986)
- The Notebook (2004)
Final Thought:
Your journey to find a kindred spirit might be challenging, but once you find that undoubtedly irreplaceable companion, the connection will resonate profoundly in the chambers of your heart. Remember, in the world of overused phrases and clichés, those rare, kindred souls refreshingly validate their worth.
Inspiring Farewell:
“Here’s to serendipitous discoveries in friendships and the heartwarming connection with those who are reflections of your soul!” - W. T. Wittywords
Published Date: 2023-10-15
