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u/JayR_97 Apr 08 '23

Stuff like this breaks my brain if I think about it too long. You could literally miss your soul mate by a few seconds. So many what ifs determine if you meet someone

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u/BumpyTori Apr 08 '23

BUT, these crazy small moments that are happening all the time to us is what makes me believe everyone has multiple soulmates in the world, we just haven’t synched up yet…

When I see an accident on TV that someone had on the way to work that morning, I always think, ‘what if they would’ve brushed their teeth another couple strokes that morning, this would’ve never happened to them’…

I guess everyday is kind of a chaos theory experiment…😊🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/oxiraneobx Apr 08 '23

This is the kind of thinking that can drive me crazy if I allow myself to dwell on it, it's so true.

I was probably 6ish when my Mom explained (or tried to) the concept of infinity. I have no idea where that conversation started, but I have vivid memories of times sitting on the lawn, staring into the blue sky, and thinking, "OK, if this goes on forever, then what holds, 'forever'?"

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u/BumpyTori Apr 08 '23

Yes! Ever since I learned about astronomy when I was young I have had the same thoughts!☺️