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Five years Quote by Nayyirah Waheed

“when you meet that person. a person. one of your soulmates. let the connection. relationship. be what it is. it may be five mins. five hours. five days. five months. five years. a lifetime. five lifetimes. let it manifest itself the way it is meant to. it has an organic destiny. this way if it…” quote by Nayyirah Waheed
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““when you meet that person. a person. one of your soulmates. let the connection. relationship. be what it is. it may be five mins. five hours. five days. five months. five years. a lifetime. five lifetimes. let it manifest itself the way it is meant to. it has an organic destiny. this way if it stays or if it leaves, you will be softer. from having been loved this authentically. souls come into. return. open. and sweep through your life for a myriad of reasons. let them be who. and what they are meant.””

Nayyirah Waheed

About This Quote

Source Poetry Collection: "Salt." by Nayyirah Waheed, 2013

Authentic connections with soulmates unfold in their own time, teaching softness whether they stay or leave.

In simple terms: Soulmates appear naturally; accept their timing.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each bond fully, without expectation.

Themes

love spirituality acceptance growth destiny

Mood

reflective hopeful intimate

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • family ties
  • spiritual encounters
  • personal healing

Key Concepts

soul connection organic destiny authentic love

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay open without losing self?
  • What does authentic love teach you about vulnerability?
A Different Perspective

May idealize or cling, causing pain if expectations clash.

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