Soul mates are not always a romantic entanglement. But I have discovered, FOR ME, that all the heart pumping butterflies did was blind me to who the person really was/is. I'm very attracted to the new man in my life after finding calm on my own for a while. Truth is even in my excitement when I know I'm going to see him, the minute I see him I do calm down and I'm centered. I'm not a Buddhist but I understand the concept. I love my experience and I hope you all love yours.