There is the expression about a young child: “They have been here before”. While they really haven’t been here before, we can relate to the expression and how some people from an early age just seem to have an uncanny aura of sensibility and a knowing beyond their years. An Old Soul so-to-speak, yet often in tandem with this quality is a young heart. Someone displaying mental and physical youthfulness underwritten with an emotional and spiritual maturity. This type of person looks younger than their biological age and mentally possesses the enthusiasm and energy of a child, though this does not mean they are lacking intelligence or are not intellectual in their pursuits. The Bible speaks of this paradoxical dichotomy:
Daniel 12:3
The Message
‘Men and women who have lived wisely and well will shine brilliantly, like the cloudless, star-strewn night skies. And those who put others on the right path to life will glow like stars forever.’
Matthew 18:2-4
The Message
‘… Jesus called over a child, whom he stood in the middle of the room, and said, “I’m telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you’re not even going to get a look at the kingdom, let alone get in. Whoever becomes simple and elemental again, like this child, will rank high in God’s kingdom.’
“Old souls are usually childlike in many ways, having the playfulness and simplicity of children, while maintaining a certain world-weariness and deep insight” – don Mateo Sol.
There are innumerable lists and measures on what constitutes an old soul. As there are on people who exhibit a number of old soul traits which can variously be headed under disparate descriptions such as by Blood type and Rh negatives; Numerology and Master Soul numbers; The Matrix Trilogy and Matrix Warriors; Science Fiction and Empaths; New Age and Lightworkers; Fringe theory spiritism and Starseeds.
An old soul at their core, is an individual driven by different motivations than the population at large and who is disinterested in the pursuits of the majority of people. Making real friends is rare, therefore old souls tend to have few friends if any at all and are more comfortable spending time alone, rather than suffering those who may be a drain on their emotional and psychological energy.
Loner Wolf, Aletheia Luna, 2022:
‘Quite simply, an Old Soul is a person who feels much older than their age reflects. This feeling is often accompanied by the gift of empathy, high intelligence, intuition, and keen insight into the human condition. Old Souls are often outsiders looking in, they feel as though they don’t “belong” in this world, or this period of time. As a result, most Old Souls long for a sense of true meaning, purpose and inner fulfillment that money, power, and success can’t achieve. There are two major types of Old Souls: those that are born with the sensation of being “different,” and those who “grow into” becoming Old Souls through the process of [a] spiritual awakening.’
It is the mind of a person which defines what they are and an old soul especially. They have the eyes of a visionary and the mind of a free thinker. Without these a person stays blind to what is important and does not really see what matters.
Author of War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy described “Freethinkers… [as] willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking.” A free thinker is ‘a person who thinks freely or independently – one who forms opinions on the basis of reason independently of authority – especially one who rejects or is skeptical of religious dogma’ – Article: The Seven Churches – A Message for the Church of God in the Latter Days.
A free thinker sincerely seeks the truth on any matter, does not value their own opinion higher than the truth itself and accepts the truth even to their own hurt if necessary. The key traits of a free thinker according to the Power of Positivity include:
- Always asking questions
- A reader and book lover
- Values logic and common sense over directionless emotion
- A spiritual person and not necessarily religious
- Readily admit what they don’t know and do not strive to prove how
wrong, [right] they are - Enjoys a productive discussion and good debate
- They are mindful, as in open minded yet discerning
The term old soul derives from an English nursery rhyme published in 1708; entitled: Old King Cole Was a merry old soul. There are numerous old soul traits which could be discussed, though we will attempt to focus on certain ones this writer feels are pertinent. There are seven key traits, characteristics and motivations common to old souls. The first is that…
Old souls are outsiders
Not always obvious to others who know an old soul or those who interact with them. For this is a feeling an old soul has inside them. It is not about how they are perceived by others but rather the perception they have of themselves. This has been borne from repeatedly having different interests and values from other people in their age group, beginning early in childhood and the subsequent difficulty in forming meaningful connections and relationships with people. They are typically outliers and invariably a lone wolf –
Growing up as an old soul often means peers don’t ‘get you’. A difference in interests and hobbies can lead to an old soul spending a lot of time alone or seeking the companionship of people who are older. These types of children are sometimes called introverted, precocious or rebellious by adults who don’t understand why they do not fit into ‘mainstream behaviours’. Alternatively, adults often speak to old soul children as if they are adults. These children can feel alienated around children of a different maturity level. Many old soul children exhibit ‘odd signs of maturity at young ages.’
These type of children are very inquisitive and intelligent and see the ‘purposelessness of many things their teachers, parents, and peers say and do, and either passively or aggressively resist them.’ Thus it is no surprise that old souls of all ages find it dissatisfying to make friends with people they find hard to relate to. This sense of profound alienation is a defining experience in the lives of old souls – the sensation of being an ‘outsider looking in’. This of itself is mentally tiring for an old soul and produces a world wariness. As old souls value their privacy, they do not share the same need or enjoyment in pouring all their life onto social media. Nor do they understand how others can invest so much time in this endeavour.
While old souls prefer to be at home, they paradoxically can also feel uncomfortable being in one place and so, some old souls continually move about or travel. Seeking some comfort and belonging in their surroundings, but never feeling truly settled. Old souls whether they have lived in a variety of different countries or have only lived in the one place they grew up in, never really feel as though they fit in. Many old souls can relate to even feeling they should be in a different era of history or in another time.
Psalm 146:9
New International Reader’s Version
‘The Lord watches over the outsiders who live in our land…’
Old Souls challenge the status quo
Recall in the previous point, old soul children can be called rebellious. Well there may be truth in that for old souls are rebels. Old souls like to do things their own way and make their own way in life. ‘Old souls are rebellious’, notes one source. ‘They don’t just think outside of the box – they intuit that the boxes don’t even exist… There’s a skepticism, a sense of understanding that everything they’ve been shown isn’t necessarily the case, and they’re going to seek to find… [the] truth.’
Hence old souls for example, don’t blindly trust governments, their laws and rules or the religion and its doctrines they were born into. Nor do they blindly believe the agenda driven mainstream media’s narrative. An important lesson for everybody to take on board, is to be skeptical of social and conventional norms. Just because an authority figure tells you there’s a right way to do something, doesn’t mean it’s true.
Seeking why established conventions and rules are in place rather than mindlessly following them is a typical old soul quality. Old souls maintain a strong belief in their convictions and morals and do not compromise them for anyone, even when they are outnumbered. Old souls never follow the crowd. They always do the right thing, even when no one else is watching.
Old souls focus on the wider view on any given subject or issue, which transcends the at times pettiness of both imagined and real grievances that occur every moment of the day between people. The comprehension of the big picture on profound and important ideas, philosophies and truths goes beyond most of the basic structures that govern our reality, which ensnare and consume the thoughts and efforts of the majority of the populace. Old Souls know how to live in the present moment and be free of the conditioning that roots people in obsessing about their past or worrying about the future. An old soul is decidedly a “red pill” person. If they were in the Matrix movie scenario, an old soul would unflinchingly take the red pill.
3 John 1:11
New International Reader’s Version
‘… don’t be like those who do evil. Be like those who do good…’
Old Souls possess wisdom beyond their years
Old souls seem to be born mature. As children, they can feel awkward around kids their own age. They feel responsible for things, animals and for other people. They tend to eavesdrop on adults conversations and enjoy when their parents invite friends or family over and listening to their stories. These same children are sometimes told from an early age that they are wise beyond their years. One commentator states: “There is a knowing that they have been around the block before. You may recognize an ‘old soul’ even in a newborn. Their spirit’s wisdom is written over their entire body.”
Old souls develop a deeper understanding of the world than other people and can display interests reminiscent of older generations. They often have the feeling that they have ‘already seen it all before.’ But that does not mean they have all the answers, though old souls are big thinkers, in that they wonder why the things happen around them, why people behave the way they do and how everything fits into their life. Questions they pose include: ‘Why are we here and what is the purpose of it all?’
The Old Soul naturally gravitates towards wanting to know the answers to the profound issues of life. Understanding that knowledge is power, ‘wisdom is happiness, and truth is freedom. These pursuits are more meaningful to them than reading up on the latest gossip about the Kardashians or the latest football scores.’ Old souls are often history buffs and love learning about the ancient past and may be drawn to certain time periods and civilisations such as Egypt, Sumer, Lemuria and Atlantis.
An old soul’s understanding means they find it easier to learn and adapt according to any given situation. They are better able in knowing how to let things go and learn from their mistakes. ‘Instead of grinding against their own psyche and running away from their flaws, it is quite easy for them to accept their limitations.’ Old souls ‘face challenges thrown into their face by life like a pro. They have wisdom beyond their years and they find it… easy to take even the most difficult problems in their stride. They take responsibility for their actions and thoughts… But most people are able to cope with their mistakes by deceiving themselves or manipulating their own mind.’
While most people base decisions using their heads or even their heart, old souls tend to prefer to go with their gut instinct. ‘If a situation, person or conversation is bad, they can feel it deep within themselves and tend to trust that feeling. That doesn’t mean, however, that old souls don’t spend a lot of time contemplating issues and problems. It simply means they go with their instinct a lot more often than others’ and feel less need to make pros and cons lists. Intuition in old souls is very highly developed. ‘Many old souls actually feel like knowing everyone’s “truth” is actually a curse.’ They can see deep into the hearts and minds of people and it isn’t always suitable or pleasant.
James 3:13, 17
New Century Version
‘Are there those among you who are truly wise and understanding? Then they should show it by living right and doing good things with a gentleness that comes from wisdom… [and] is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.’
Old Souls are not materialistic
While an old soul would still appreciate a possession of necessity, quality or beauty; it is true that they place small value on anything that is not human, an animal, a plant or an internalised richness, such as knowledge, understanding and wisdom. Simply put, old souls are not concerned with materialism and the acquisition of wealth for its own sake.
Old souls rarely find genuine happiness in material possessions and money. They value the things most that money can’t buy: family, friends, peace and security. Old souls don’t ‘feel the need to follow the latest trends, have a high social status, or boast about having the most expensive technology or fashion.’ Old souls feel like there’s something more important than the material, physical world around them.
Old souls prefer the value of a person with a great mind and who is spiritually mature over the financial abundance of someone who may be selfish and vain. Wealth, status, fame and the latest technical gadget hold little interest for an old soul. ‘What is the point of seeking these socially paraded goals if they can easily be taken away? What’s the point if the fulfilment isn’t long-lasting or soul-enriching?’
Old souls may seem to be complicated to others or deep from the outside, but inside, they truly crave simplicity. They prefer and live the true beauty and purity gained from a simple life and are the epitome of a minimalist – a true spartan in frugality and in being uncomplicated. The more simplified a life an old soul lives, the happier and more at peace they are.
Old souls have little trouble in going through their old belongings and discarding items because they know how to tell what really matters and what is unnecessary. Some old souls may ‘take a minimalistic attitude toward everyday responsibilities and other pursuits. The Old Soul’s thirst for simplicity is very much connected to their love of heart, soul, and essence. Whatever is true and worthy can easily be found in simplicity.’
Old souls actually appreciate the simple things in life. They do not need to be constantly doing activities to experience excitement, to feel alive, be happy or find contentment. Old souls love nature and the outdoors and the sense of freedom and escape it engenders. Whether it be taking a walk in a forest or strolling along a beach. Old souls enjoy life and see things that others don’t always pay attention to.
‘For example, a person who has an old soul takes pleasure in watching the wind rustle up the leaves on the trees, while a normal person might just walk by the trees without even glancing at them.’ The little things for most are moments of joy for old souls. They really do stop to smell the roses.
Old souls prefer leisure time as it allows them time to contemplate human existence and the lessons to be learned. ‘That is why they often prefer working smart and taking shortcuts to achieve results instead of working hard’ or long hours. ‘On the surface, people don’t think of them as very active, and they can even seem lazy.’ Old souls work to live and do not live to work. Old souls can have a number of varied interests and hobbies. They invariably dabble in multiple skills, without feeling the need to perfect any one particular skill set. Hence they can be described as a ‘Jack of all trades, but masters of none.’
1 Timothy 6:9-10
J B Phillips New Testament
‘For men who set their hearts on being wealthy expose themselves to temptation. They fall into one of the world’s traps, and lay themselves open to all sorts of silly and wicked desires, which are quite capable of utterly ruining and destroying their souls. For loving money leads to all kinds of evil, and some men in the struggle to be rich have… caused themselves untold agonies of mind.’
The inner world for the Old Soul is more important than the outer world
While old souls still care about the outer world; their inner growth, personal journey and relationship with the spiritual are of utmost importance. One commentator states: “The soul is inside, and it’s about going within”. Old souls are introspective and spend time in reflection, deeply pondering their experiences in life and the lessons to be gleaned from them. Old souls have a heightened self-awareness and are comfortable in their own skin. ‘Old souls don’t feel as if they have to prove themselves to other people. They can be their own natural and authentic selves without wanting to fit into any social categories.’
While old souls are introspective, they are not always wholly introverted and can be the life of the party. ‘You may be able to get down and throw your friend a great birthday celebration, be the clown in the crowd, get the party started, keep the conversation going… [with] all sorts of great social skills, but… [you still require] your “me time.” This is because an old soul derives their energy from within themselves and not from other people. When an old soul gives their time to people or socialises they find it necessary to rest afterwards. This is when they regroup into their own self to regain emotional and mental strength.
Old souls are modest and at heart, shy and quiet. They will not brag about their accomplishments or boast about their abilities. Often inside, an old soul has a creative streak as an artist, writer, musician, photographer or designer. Even so, other people’s approval of their creativity is not necessary, such is their privacy. For old souls can be very creative but ‘don’t often take credit for their work… They know it comes from somewhere else.’
Old Souls are especially aware of the impermanence of existence and are very perceptive and sensitive toward the reality of death – Article: DEATH: A Dead End or a New beginning? In response, old souls choose to live their lives differently. ‘Every decision counts’ for them. Rather than making them depressed or withdrawn, they enjoy life more fully. Old souls live in the moment and appreciate it to its fullest as life is short.
Old souls often experience synchronicities and strange, magical ‘coincidences’. Thus they have a mystical approach to their life and an inclination towards spirituality. Old souls believe they are spiritual beings living a human experience and understand their body is a shell or vehicle for their spirit. While old souls are not always religious, they are not atheists, knowing there’s some kind of divine force which connects everything together.
This is why they seek the answers to the big questions, such as: a. Why am I here? b. What is my purpose? and c. What’s the meaning of life?
This focus on the profound does create a serious outlook and thus old souls are extremely hard on themselves. ‘They have high expectations from themselves and their highest selves, which is why even their successes are viewed through a critical lens.’ Old souls are finely tuned, so that they silence their ego and listen to their conscience. They listen to their soul more than their ego and this equips them to subdue the ego’s lust for materialistic short-term pleasures and strive instead, for self mastery and character.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
J B Phillips New Testament
‘This is the reason why we never collapse. The outward man does indeed suffer wear and tear, but every day the inward man receives fresh strength. These little troubles (which are really so transitory) are winning for us a permanent, glorious and solid reward out of all proportion to our pain. For we are looking all the time not at the visible things but at the invisible. The visible things are transitory: it is the invisible things that are really permanent.’
Old Souls have to recharge regularly
The introspection invested, coupled with continual human contact as outlined in the previous point takes an exacting toll on the emotional and psychological well being of the old soul. Their higher sensitivity means it is easier for them to become drained by everyday interactions. It is for this reason that they must have opportunities to be alone and recharge. Perhaps the most famous old soul ever, exhibited the same tendency in making time for frequent solitude.
Luke 5:15-16
The Voice
‘Even though Jesus said not to talk about what happened, soon every conversation was consumed by these events. The crowds swelled even larger as people went to hear Jesus preach and to be healed of their many afflictions. Jesus repeatedly left the crowds, though, stealing away into the wilderness to pray.’
Christ often disappeared for days on end. Old souls have to charge their battery so-to-speak by either being alone or with their spouse or partner; as constantly being around other people leaves them feeling drained and needing to withdraw. Old souls are comfortable being alone for days, doing things they enjoy and enriching their own soul from within. In fact, old souls tend to like a lot of time alone, which can mean other areas of their life can suffer. ‘This can cause problems when other people don’t quite understand this feeling.’ As one commentator reflects: “It’s not that they don’t enjoy people’s company, but they know there are certain times they have to go within. They’re not living just an external life.”
Needless to say, old souls are not huge fans of very crowded or loud places. Old souls will attend parties and weddings, ‘but after a couple of hours of constant bombardment of attention seekers [they] feel that [they] are ready to go home…’ Those who do not relate or understand might think of an old soul as a recluse and a loner at times. Friends and family can worry that being on their own too much is cause for concern, but old souls are not worried at all. For though they enjoy people in lesser doses, they primarily enjoy time by themselves.
‘A’ list actress and celebrity, Audrey Hepburn famously quipped: “I have to be alone very often. I’d be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment. That’s how I refuel.”
Many Old Souls are confident, calm and self-possessed, even so, social situations are complex and tiring for them. ‘There are so many elements to consider (fragile egos, etiquette, boundaries, reciprocity, unspoken but obvious insecurities, etc.) that they often prefer just being left by themselves.’ Thus putting a ‘tendency to overthink everything alongside conscientiousness and strong empathy, and you have a recipe for social anxiety. Throw in a little bit of eccentricity (i.e., not sharing the same interests as most people)’ and old souls have an ‘unavoidable tendency towards lingering social discomfort.’
The complexity for old souls, is ‘their entire existence can seem like a walking contradiction, because they embrace and reject life at the same time.’ Old souls remove themselves from the dramas of everyday life and meaningless gossip; while the ‘superficial world of mainstream culture does not excite them.’ By doing this they can become alienated and as a consequence learn to live and cope by themselves. ‘With that being said, when Old Souls do find someone they connect with or find interesting, they tend to form strong and intense connections quite quickly. It’s one of the greatest joys of life to find fellow kindred spirits.’
Old souls possess a strong affinity towards the suffering of others
It is true that old souls control their emotions in the desire to lessen the chances of making others uncomfortable or inflicting hurt and pain on other people. They have learned to keep their emotional responses in check. But it is not true that old souls are emotionless. For while old souls possess humility, modesty and single mindedness, they are not devoid of focused passion.
Old souls are themselves emotionally mature and in fact have strong emotions. Thus do not be surprised when an old soul may not cry readily, but when deeply moved, rather weeps bitterly; does not display a temper over trivial matters, but instead over a grave issue, rages with consuming wrath; and does not respond merely with a perfunctory giggle over light hearted humour, but when feeling genuine mirth, their laugh is deep, loud, hearty and from the belly.
To this point, a reader might be forgiven in thinking old souls are overly serious or melancholy. This might be so if it were not for their being young at heart. By that it is meant not ‘thinking and behaving as if you are younger than you really are’ or like a ‘young person.’ Rather an individual who is active and or has a lot of energy. Especially typifying a person young at heart is one who lives in the present and makes the most of it. A sign anyone is doing this, not just old souls is that they are laughing – refer article: How to be Happy.
It was Charlie Chaplin who said: “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” The scriptures confirm that laughing is the best medicine, in Proverbs 17:22, MSG: ‘A cheerful disposition is good for your health…’ Jake Horsley aptly describes the power of laughter and its effective use as a weapon against the surreal-ness of our reality. The liberty has been taken in swapping the term ‘matrix warrior’ with old soul; ‘matrix’ for system; and the word ‘humaton’ with people or person.
Matrix Warrior – Being the One, Jake Horsley, 2003 – emphasis mine:
‘In the old soul’s arsenal, there is no weapon more powerful and versatile than humour, a sense of mirth, joy, and of the absurd. Since old souls know that nothing is real and every act is sheerest folly, they are free to take delight in the spectacle of their lives, and in their own insane role within it. People rarely laugh with any abandon, and almost never at themselves. They are too rigid with conceit and indignation, too ready to take offence or feel sorry for themselves, and too heavy with self-importance and worry to ever appreciate the absurdity of their acts. Old souls know that laughing at life and at themselves is the surest way to take the edge off their terror.
Through laughter, old souls ensure that they never become overwhelmed or paralyzed by the magnitude of their challenge or the weight of their responsibilities. Laughter relieves the pressure; it is a means of unplugging momentarily from their predicament, of counteracting the gravity of their condition. Without laughter, old souls would become morbid, obsessive, and gloomy; in no time at all they would be psychopaths. As such, in their war against the system, old souls are obliged to enjoy themselves to the full. For the average person, it’s hard to understand how Armageddon could be a laugh, but for old souls (if they’re to survive it with their sanity intact), that’s exactly what it is.’
The scriptures confirm that laughter can cover the sadness or frustration all of us confront in everyday life in Proverbs 14:13, ICB: “When someone is laughing, he may be sad inside…” Staying positive is paramount and as one quote says: “I have not seen anyone dying of laughter, but I know millions who are dying because they are not laughing.”
Old souls are highly astute observers of human nature and are motivated by a strong sense of fair play and justice, thus feeling deeply concerned for an individual when they witness them being a victim of another person’s cruelty or by challenging circumstances. Like Empaths, old souls feel connected to people and are considerate, thoughtful, patient and kind. Some old souls who care about world affairs and the environment, endeavour in making a difference, whether by volunteering or donating. Old souls are sensitive to others peoples or animals suffering and find it next to impossible to understand how easily and readily humans can hurt one another, especially when putting money or power first. As old souls put distance between themselves and other peoples dramas, they also find it difficult to watch disturbing visual images in programs or commercials displaying abuse of any kind, even of the planet.
Unlike most people, old souls are not prone to emotional upheavals. They handle conflicts in a mature and responsible manner and are not misguided by the outward appearance of a person, instead they value what is on the inside. As a romantic partner, old souls bring trust and stability and have invariably long-lasting relationships. Though old souls can tend to be seemingly a bit emotionally detached, they are usually more compassionate and loving.
When an old soul finds a person and relationship which feels comfortable and true, it is more important than anything else. Because old souls display a high emotional quotient, intelligence and intuition, they are able to read the feelings of their loved ones quite easily. In fact, old souls see behind people’s masks and so really value genuineness in people. Finally in this section, old souls deeply value music and the uplifting impact it has on them.
Galatians 6:9, 11
Easy-to-Read Version
‘We must not get tired of doing good… When we have the opportunity to do good to anyone, we should do it…’
These seven key traits are an accurate reflection of old souls, though they are not an exhaustive or definitive list and finer points could be dded to them or expanded upon them. Likewise, people can exhibit a number of these attributes for a variety of reasons unrelated to being an old soul. What is important, is that an old soul will clearly and unarguably display all seven characteristics.
There is a famous celebrity who is undoubtedly an old soul. And that is the American actor, Thomas Jeffrey Hanks born July 9, 1956 and distantly related to 16th President, Abraham Lincoln – refer articles: Y-DNA Adam & mtDNA Eve: The Genesis & Evolution of Homo sapiens; and The Establishment: Who are they… What do they want?
Chloe Parpworth-Reynolds writes:
‘From his early roles, Hanks has frequently played characters which may be viewed as old souls themselves, such as Forrest Gump or Robert Langdon… As an old soul, Tom Hanks is interested in peeling back the layers of any given situation, script, or character which is why his performances always appear so authentic and relatable. Not only are the characters he plays often eccentric, but the man himself is too. You only need to watch a few interviews to see that Tom Hanks has a very unique way of looking at the world… he has an unconventional hobby of collecting typewriters… [and] he likes to capture photographs of abandoned items he finds on his journeys and ponders about them on his Instagram.
This ability to look at the world through a completely different lens and appreciate the things that many of us overlook truly cements Tom Hanks’ role as one of the most famous old souls out there… by paying attention to Tom Hanks’ outlook of life… the most important message… is to move through life with kindness.’
Are Old Souls rare?
Well, judging by researchers comments they ‘are rare but less rare than you might think.’ Speculation is that old souls compose around ten percent of the world’s population. This number is not exact or proven and is a subjective estimation. A personal opinion is that this number is too high. It would equate to eight hundred million people today. As mentioned earlier, many people can exhibit some old soul attributes and perhaps these people are ten percent of the population. It is worth considering a more accurate figure to be nearer 1% of the world’s population on the Earth are represented as old souls – with importantly young hearts – and equating to just 80,000,000 souls on the Earth.
An online comment: ‘Never have so many souls incarnated on Earth at the same time. The reason why so many old souls are here is to help humanity transition from the 3D to the 5D and because of the soul growth that comes from that. We’re living in a time that is mentioned in the Bible and many other religious texts, the Spiritual Dark Ages, the time leading up to the Golden Age.’ While this writer concurs we are living in a spiritual dark age and that a human transformation is coming, they do not agree with the New Age belief that some humans are incarnated or are here to assist in that transformation – refer Chapter XXI The Incredible Identity, Origin & Destiny of Nimrod; and Chapter XXII Alpha & Omega.
Is being an Old Soul a good sign?
‘Having an old soul means you have a strong intuition, powerful energy and are not easily brainwashed… However, old souls tend to feel more alone than the rest of humanity and… don’t fit in.’ Often, old souls are called for ‘big life missions’ which means they experience more challenges on Earth than the average person. ‘Since old souls are a minority it’s harder for them to find friends on the same high frequency.’ This is why old souls feel different and are distinct, for they are here for a reason.
Do Old Souls have a certain physiognomy?
The short answer is no they don’t, in that they do not look the same. Though they do possess similar characteristics which offers an impression of shared commonality. Particularly, in that the physical features of old soul’s faces exude kindness. Though this does not mean they necessarily look softer, but actually more angular. Strong features invariably predominate, as with sharper noses, prominent cheek bones and a compact jaw. Despite this, one is left with the impression of a warm and caring person. Old souls ‘tend to remain younger looking for a very long time. They do not have many wrinkles and even if they do, most of these wrinkles form pleasant and attractive lines on their faces…’ Remember, while old souls may not smile as often, when they do smile it is simultaneously disarming and engaging.
Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of an old soul is their eyes. Eyes are the window of the soul for a reason, as they are joined directly with a person’s brain and therefore, their mind. If you are searching for a physical trait which sets an old soul apart, just pay attention to their eyes. Their eyes shine with intensity and energy whether the iris is light coloured or dark. Looking into the eyes of the old soul, one can sense the almost ‘ancient wisdom’ as well as the ‘power potential’ that lies in their brain.
A further characteristic where old souls reveal themselves is in their posture. While not always tall, they stand tall. Old souls have more control over their posture. This is caused by the awakened state of mind they have, which gives them a closer link between their body, mind and spirit. So that old souls experience higher vibrations and their ‘spine, muscles and bones are filled with the much-needed energy from these higher vibrations, making them stand taller.’
Old souls who stay active; play sport, exercise or meditate. These habits are good for their mental and spiritual well-being, as well as their physical health, including their posture. For instance, Yoga is extremely effective for ‘posture correction.’
Some old souls project a shining face. It is similar to the glow that a woman who is pregnant exhibits or when a person is deeply in love with someone else. A semi-ethereal look is apparent because the old soul has a strong aura. The aura of an old soul is enhanced for instance when they are waking up to their soul mission. An old soul can exude an almost otherworldly charisma due to the combination of their physical characteristics as discussed above, as well as the untapped spiritual energy they possess.
In similitude with the Curious Case of Benjamin Button, by F Scott Fitzgerald:
“The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life.”
Oscar Wilde
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