


What are kindred spirits?

Kindred spirits are the people in our lives who just ‘get us’. They seem to think about things in the same way as us and usually have the same values. While a kindred spirit might be very different from us and have different interests, passions, vocations, and hobbies, there is still an underlying understanding and a shared way of viewing the world.



Many people believe that our kindred spirits are soul connections. We may have known them in previous lives or in the spirit world. Many people also believe that before each incarnation on earth, we choose the lessons we will learn and the people who will help us.


So how do you recognize a kindred spirit?

1. You have the same values

You and your kindred spirit will share the same values in life. Often, kindred connections will have similar religious and political views though there may be some differences. You will find being in each other’s company easy as you rarely disagree about the big things in life.

2. They respect you


3. They teach you

While a kindred spirit will never let you down, they will be honest when necessary. This means they can teach you new ways of living, being, and thinking. They can help you to look at things in a more objective way. A kindred friendship is not always sweetness and light. You are here to help each other develop spiritually and that takes work. However, the relationship will always feel supportive even when you are working together on more difficult issues.

4. You match energetically

That feeling of having known someone for a lifetime, even if you have only just met comes from an energetic match.

You and your kindred spirit will vibrate at the same frequency. This means you are always at the same or similar level. Because you are at a similar spiritual level, you have an understanding and can grow together each step of the way.

While some of our relationships are predestined to challenge us strongly, and may, therefore, be problematic, our kindred friends are more of a support network.

5. They help you move forward on your path

Often kindred spirits experience similar challenges and tests in life. If you are experiencing a challenge, such as illness bereavement or depression, you will probably have at least one kindred friend or relative who has been through something similar. They have so much understanding and empathy for your situation that they are able to help you through the challenge.


6. You enhance one another’s lives


Your skills and passion probably complement each other, for example, one may be practical and one a dreamer, or one grows flowers and the other is a flower arranger. Kindred spirits often form businesses together as they have complementary skills and a strong enough relationship to cope with the ups and downs of business.

7. You know what each other needs

Often, when you are struggling, your kindred spirit will call you out of the blue. They intuitively know when you need them. When you say you are fine, your kindred connection will know when it isn’t true.


Closing thoughts

Being with your kindred spirit always feels wonderful. Spending time in their company will leave usually leave you feeling joyous and uplifted. Even when one or the other of you are going through difficult times, you will feel comforted by each other’s presence. These kinds of friendships and relationships are golden and we should do everything in our power to nurture them carefully throughout our lives.
