Do souls recognize each other?

Can souls, the ethereal and intangible essence of being, perceive and recognize each other across the veil of physicality? Is there a subtle connection, a silent understanding, that transcends the boundaries of time and space, allowing souls to acknowledge their kinship and familiarity, even if they are manifested in different bodies or exist in separate realms? Does the essence of who we are, our very souls, retain a memory of past encounters and connections, enabling us to recognize each other in a profound and meaningful way?