Have you met your soul mate? Understand the depth of soul connections first
Ashley Clift-Jennings shares her personal journey of being married to a transgender person, challenging societal norms and expectations, and understanding the true essence of a soul mate.
Confronting societal programming
Ashley had to confront societal programming and her own feelings of embarrassment and shame when her spouse transitioned.
This highlighted the importance of challenging societal norms and expectations in order to support loved ones.
Understanding the impact of external judgments
Ashley’s fear and resistance to her spouse’s transition were driven by external judgments.
This underscores the influence of societal perceptions and the need to prioritize personal connections over societal expectations.
Recognizing the soul mate connection
Despite her spouse’s transition, Ashley realized that their soul mate connection remained intact.
This highlights the enduring nature of deep soul connections, regardless of external changes.
Importance of looking beyond physical attributes
Ashley encourages us to look beyond physical attributes and societal expectations when seeking a soul mate.
This emphasizes the importance of recognizing the soul beneath the external appearance.
But underneath, there’s a soul, and that soul is so much deeper and stronger, and so much more identifiable than that patina. – Ashley Clift-Jennings
Recognizing your soul mate
Ashley challenges us to consider how we would recognize our soul mate.
This encourages introspection and a deeper understanding of our desires in a partner.
Valuing the soul over superficial aspects
The soul is more identifiable and significant than superficial aspects.
Ashley’s message encourages us to value the depth and strength of a person’s soul over societal categorizations.
Overcoming fear of judgment
Ashley overcame her fear of judgment and now appreciates her spouse as her soul mate.
This underscores the importance of embracing our partners’ uniqueness, even when it challenges societal norms.
Transcending societal norms
Ashley’s experience highlights the power of love and connection that transcends societal labels and norms.
It emphasizes the importance of cherishing the bond with our partners, regardless of external factors.
Cultivating meaningful relationships
Ashley’s talk encourages a deeper understanding of what it means to cultivate meaningful relationships.
It emphasizes the need to explore our own emotions and desires in order to understand and recognize our soul mates.
