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“if, in the beginning, there were so few people on the face of the earth, and now there are so many, where did all those new souls come from?" The answer is simple. In certain reincarnations, we divide into two. Our souls divide as do crystals and start, cells and plants." Our soul divides into…” quote by Paulo Coelho
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““if, in the beginning, there were so few people on the face of the earth, and now there are so many, where did all those new souls come from?" The answer is simple. In certain reincarnations, we divide into two. Our souls divide as do crystals and start, cells and plants." Our soul divides into two, and those souls are in turn transformed into two and so, within a few generations, we are scattered over a large part of the earth. We form part of what the Alchemists call the Anima Mundi, the sould of the world; the truth is that if the Anima Mundi were merely to keep dividing, it would keep growing, but it would also become gradually weaker. That is why, as well as dividing into two, we also find ourselves. And the process of finding ourselves is called love. Because when a sould divides, it always divides into a male part and a female part. In each life, we feel a mysterious boligation to find at least one of those soul mates. The greater love that seperated them feels pleased with the Love that brings them together again. But how will i know who my soul mate is? By taking risks. By rising failure, disappointment, disillusion, but never ceasing in your search for love. As long as you keep looking, you will triumph in the end.””

Paulo Coelho

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage suggests souls multiply through reincarnation, forming a world spirit that weakens unless balanced by love, which reunites divided soul halves.

In simple terms: Souls split, love reunites them, and searching for love leads to fulfillment.

Key Takeaway

Seek love actively despite setbacks.

Themes

spirituality love reincarnation self‑discovery

Mood

hopeful reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationship building
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • overcoming fear
  • finding purpose

Key Concepts

Anima Mundi dualism risk‑taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you willing to take for love?
  • How do you recognize a true soul mate?
A Different Perspective

Love may not always be reciprocal and can cause pain.

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