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​A basic explanation would be that an old soul is a person who seems wise beyond their years and has a deeper understanding of people, life and the world or greater universe than the common person. They are naturally sage, deep thinkers and seem to have acquired knowledge from many lifetimes.​​.

Have you ever been told that you are an old soul?
Everyone knows at least one person who was considered an outcast, an antisocial – that one person (or perhaps child) who always stood out from the rest. Someone who would somehow always find themselves isolated. Maybe you were that person who did not share the interests and thought patterns of those around you and in your age group.

There is a very unique and special type of person who finds themselves in this situation, usually from a very young age. Not because they harbor reclusive tendencies or any social anxiety disorder, but simply because they are an old soul. They walk a separate and solitary life which is different yet very peaceful and fulfilling.

Here is a list of 8 tell-tale signs that could help you identify one.

1. You enjoy being alone
Since the people of your age group tend to have interests and pursuits that are of no interest to you, you find it difficult to make friends with and keep long-lasting relationships with them. Of course, as a result, you would rather keep your own company and do your own thing.

2. You realise life is short
Because you have a good grasp on reality and life as a whole, you often think about death and how fragile life really is. This can sometimes make you seem depressing or withdrawn, but in actual fact, it means you enjoy life more. You live in the moment and appreciate it to its fullest.

3. You love pursuing knowledge
Old souls love learning. They are attracted to pursuing the truth and gaining as much wisdom as they can from their life experience. For them, knowledge is power and they would much rather spend their time learning anything they can, as opposed to wasting time on superficial things like reading celebrity news or gossiping with their neighbors.

4. You lean towards spirituality
As their title suggests, old souls show levels of sensitivity and great maturity in comparison to their age. Since they constantly pursue peace, spirituality is a huge attraction to them. Spiritual teachings and disciplines that could take a lifetime to understand (such as enlightenment and taming the ego) an old soul can grasp naturally and effortlessly.

5. You have an introspective nature
Old souls are deep thinkers. They talk less and think more – about every little thing. Not only are their heads filled with all kinds of knowledge but they also reflect more on their experiences and surroundings. Because of this, they learn so many valuable life lessons at a younger age, which of course makes them feel older.

6. You are not a crowd follower
Blindly following is not your style. You won’t mindlessly conform and comply with things, you will always question and explore at your will before committing to a cause. And if you do not agree with the majority, you are not afraid to stand out.

7. You did not fit in as a child
As a child growing up you always knew you were different from the rest. You may have been labelled as rebellious, but, in fact, you were just overly mature for your age. Your intelligence shone through by genuine understanding and questioning but adults saw this as resistance that needed to be disciplined.

8. You are not materialistic
Old souls have no interest in things that can break or be taken away from them. They focus on irreplaceable things that bring them lasting fulfilment and joy, not just temporary pleasure. Anything that is short-lived, it’s likely that an old soul will not care for it.

https://www.learning-mind.com/what-is-an-old-soul/

McCoy thanks for your well thought out response! How old would you be if you did not know how old you are?
Just remember this...Today is the day that was tomorrow yesterday. And tomorrow is the day you may think your getting older by the day.




Since Demian offered the link with these captions.....

3#   You’re spiritually inclined

Old Souls tend to have sensitive and spiritual natures.  Experiencing a spiritual awakening, overcoming the confines of the ego, seeking enlightenment and self-realization, and fostering love and peace are often at the core of the Old Soul’s ultimate quest in life. 

4#   You understand the transience of life

Old Souls are frequently plagued with reminders of their own mortality and that of everything and everyone around them. In fact, it’s not uncommon for the old soul to have multiple existential crises throughout life, especially during difficult situations that highlight the impermanence of existence. Being very perceptive and sensitive toward the reality of death, old souls choose to live their lives differently. Every decision counts.

.....I would say the body has little relation to the awakening within the bodies garnet . In this sense a decrepit soul can be ameliorative.... since the reminders of their own mortality in an old soul may bring an existential crises, instigating the souls progress and self realization.

And, as I wrote in the other post, How old would I be if I didn't know how old I am?

The concept of old would then become meaningless and I'd be timeless. Not young, nor old, just existing.

you'd be time itself instead of being indefinitely categorically unique to the limited material spawned in space time expression enduring limitly, ever changing form.

 :D :D :Di have no clue what im saying just having fun grandpa

I KID KID
 :D

question though...
have you experienced time travel?  :o :o :o

Yes I think so. As seen in another life back in time.

Like your musings. We still would be aware of the body transforming and its limitations as time unfolded. ... wonder if you would tell us more about your experiences while here in the states? And tell us how our two cultures may be different. You are welcome to chat about it anywhere you prefer. It’s just nice to have you back again here for awhile and wonder about you and your life. My prayers recently always include you.

For a further explanation of old soul,  please read the opening entry to this thread.

I just don't think old souls exist, and these definitions are all temporary meant to help the individual feel good about themselves or provide some clarity or drive where understanding is needed. We've exhibited "young soul" and "old soul" behavior in a single lifetime- thanks for resurrecting this thread, it was nice to find mccoy saying the same thing- it would appear him and I agree.



I think it's important to make the distinction because people are so forgetful of their true nature- so ready to identify with the physical body and its little pings and tingles- they forget their larger body, the all encompassing One...

That's where I'm at in life. Personally, I don't care to humor others who think themselves old souls or young souls... I look at it as all Soul and all a part of the journey. God Bless <3

The challenge I see in people who do not believe in such things as old souls is that the implication is we learn nothing from life to life. It is clear to me that some people understand and are obviously more spiritually developed at birth. At a young age Amma showed signs of being a saint… this can also be said of Jesus who actually preached to his religious peers at an early age.

Similarly there are musicians who clearly had an innate ability to play and write music at an early age. This is because we work on our talents and our spiritual, psychic, scientific and mechanical skills from life to life. For instance Eric; why is it that you are able to remember your dreams with remarkable detail? You could call people talented, old souls or genius but the fact is we are not all equal in our abilities, talents and understanding.


Paramahansa Yogananda has clearly stated that what we think and do at the end of our present life is brought along with us to the next. There is a reason we were born into a certain country at a certain time… all these efforts and strengths we have gained and stay with us, while there are ‘younger souls’ who still seek after only the glitter in life and may never question why they are here or what the purpose of this life is.

It is not so much to make us feel good about ourselves, but rather to understand the behavior of those who have yet not even understand what meditation is about. It is about recognizing our friendship with those who actually feel an a-kinship to spiritual endeavors verses those who actually even work against such people and their aspirations. If it were not for ‘older souls’ I would never attempted to create this site. For what would we be the purpose? In fact it’s purpose is to bring older souls together in their search and continual spiritual understanding and spiritual/psychic development. Arguing a point so simple to assimilate is to show a total lack of of spiritual understanding, or a need to be right and a grasping at straws and constant desire to put others at the test. I see no reason to continue conversations with people who enjoy contentious environments. There are so many possibilities we have together. Why work against them?

All good and well Steve, I'm sorry if you're feeling such contentious energy from my opinion. As I've said, these definitions and labels are for the benefit of self. And while they may help for a time, it is also true that beliefs change and labels kind of fall off to the way-side. For me, it's very useful for those who are 3D to utilize the labels we've placed on others. They're there to help us grow. Nature and duality could not operate otherwise. I believe we are going through a shift in density, however, and for those on the spiritual path there is a greater force behind duality that we seem to gravitate towards. Could it be the Soul? I realize there is no wrong path- we don't look at others as incapable or less- only for the benefit of life in lower densities do we utilize contrasting definitions for growth/understanding. So you see, what you are saying and what I am saying are not so different at all. There's a season for everything. A time and a place. Know this now- I am not arguing with you.


Now... I am posting something that is a floating thought- for fun.
If you believe we are arguing- you make me think... We are not ready to meet our true self if we feel such a strain and friction in energy for simply gazing upon our reflection.
I am another you.

What a thought- hmm?

Be well.

We often have to ask ourselves; what is happening in our lives and why. I asked that as a teenager; why? 

What is the meaning of the things happening to me and I stared into a candle retaining the image in my inner eye. If we do not recognize we are different in some ways and original,in our approach we may miss the unusual blessings in our lives. I’ve also had that happen.

Thanks Steve. We about logged on the same time. And I am so pleased to have your revelations shared here. I just read something on Spirituality, Art and Innocence. These three concepts, as they are expressed by an individual, are not just for the benefit of the individual but the larger Self. . .

Strangely enough, I was feeling similar to your revelations before your posting them. It's that uniqueness, that innocence, and experiential wisdom that makes life so beautiful and whole. 

People don't have to agree on everything, but if people can respect each other all the same- the world may be a better place.

This is an alien 👽 invasion. We need human souls to add to our AI projects. You will either come with us willingly and submit gracefully your unique abilities or we will unfortunately need to abduct your soul for a higher cause beyond the realms of your imagination and 3D platform.

Oh Frenchie, that multi-dimensional ship has already sailed! Or should I say wooshed away? You're talking to an incarnation who has experienced the fall like Urantia's lucifer rebellion during a near-identical technocratic revolution from a neighboring star system! Your slippery friends underseas have already tried extracting data from us and were bored by some of our reactions. Off to your next victim I suppose!

A caution for you my off-beat friend! Tampering with 3D incarnations has severely negative consequences- you're messing with the gift of free will after all! Even your creator knows better than that.

I’m happy to see Hazrat Khan expresses the same idea here as I have in the past about ‘old souls’. Regardless if you know your amount of evolution/ old soul status you remain with that state of awareness until you have become more evolved or have regressed in your state of evolution. Anyone can be living and not have an awareness of how long they have been on this earth….or for that matter they may not know how many times they have been here. But as long as we are in time we do measure times existence. Once beyond time there obviously would no longer be the necessity to measure times existence.

Sometimes it is an accomplishment to feel good about ourselves and recognize that we have succeeded in our souls evolution and that perhaps we no longer need to be treated badly or bullied by the ignorance of others in their treatment of us when in fact we may just be attempting to help them.

We may also find that others we meet vastly misinterpret our intentions and actions. We may have no negative feelings about such behaviors but nevertheless recognize them as perhaps having the knowledge and wisdom of a kindergartner and not accomplished enough to understand the larger knowledge gained by someone in graduate school who has grown through the years in knowledge. Now all this takes ‘time and evolving’ while we are in time in our perceptions. Yet when we transcend even time itself, at that moment we can say time, evolving and old souls do not exist. But until then if we for instance have a temporary memory loss, we still may have passed through graduate school with honors and have the documents to prove such accomplishments and the time involved working towards the goals involved.

Many times we must all recognize in our spiritual evolution that we rationalize our explanations. This becomes a major move forward for those old souls recognizing that many souls are still caught up in an intricate web of mental activity and energy to explain life experiences, in a way that satisfies ego’s safety and longevity. Until we are permanently free of the metal activities that explain and support our ego consciousness we still have the mind to transcend with its endless desires and identifications. Paramahansa Yogananda is beyond mind and body identifications… that’s why he was able to talk of experiences beyond the mind’s attachment to body, time and conditions, when he spoke of the ever new bliss that is his consciousness.