How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
– Satchel Paige
There is a special kind of person in our world who finds herself alone and isolated, almost since birth.
Her solitary existence isn’t from a preference or an antisocial temperament – she is simply old. Old in heart, old in mind, and old in soul, this person is an old soul who finds her outlook on life vastly different and more ripened than those around her.
As a result, the old soul lives her life internally, walking her own solitary path while the rest around her flock to follow another.
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Perhaps you’ve experienced this in your own life, or have witnessed it in another person? If so, this article is dedicated to you, in hopes that you will come to define yourself or understand another better.
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Table of contents
What is an Old Soul?
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. This longing is often described as the thirst to “return back home.”
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 spiritual awakening. We’ll explore Old Souls and spiritual awakening more a little later.
17 Signs You’re An Old Soul
Robert Frost, Eckhart Tolle, Jim Carrey, Oprah Winfrey, and even Nick Jonas have been called Old Souls. Perhaps even you have?
If you have not yet discovered whether you’re an Old Soul, read some of the revealing signs below:
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1# You tend to be a lone wolf
Because Old Souls are disinterested in the pursuits and interests of the people in their age groups, they find it dissatisfying to make friends with people they find hard to relate to. This sense of alienation is one of the major problems Old Souls experience. The result is that Old Souls tend to find themselves alone a lot of the time. They struggle to connect deeply with others because most other people don’t have the same interests or values as them.
2# You love knowledge, wisdom, and truth
This might seem a little highbrow, but the Old Soul finds herself naturally gravitating towards the intellectual side of life. Old Souls inherently understand that knowledge is power, wisdom is happiness, and truth is freedom, so why not seek after those things? These pursuits are more meaningful to them than reading up on the latest gossip about the Kardashians or the latest football scores.
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 spiritual 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.
5# You’re thoughtful and introspective
Old Souls tend to think a lot … about everything. It’s crucial for an old soul to get enough space and time to reflect, introspect, and develop more self-awareness. This natural tendency toward rumination helps them to quickly learn from their actions and understand the people and environments around them. Many Old Souls practice a natural form of shadow work in which they are constantly reflecting on how they could do better, prevent their issues from getting bigger, and create more inner harmony.
6# You see the bigger picture
Old Souls dislike getting lost in the superficial details of gaining useless degrees, job promotions, social prestige, and better iPhones. Instead, Old Souls prefer to look at life from a birds-eye perspective, striving to find the wisest and most meaningful way of living and using their time. After all, life can end at any moment, so why waste time on trivial details?
7# You aren’t materialistic
Wealth, status, fame, and the latest tech gadget … Old Souls take little interest in these things. After all, what’s the point of seeking these socially paraded goals if they can easily be taken away? What’s the point if the fulfillment isn’t long-lasting or soul-enriching?
8# You were a strange, socially maladaptive kid
This is not always the case, but many Old Souls exhibit odd signs of maturity at young ages. Often, these children are labeled as being “precocious,” “introverted,” or “rebellious,” failing to fit into the mainstream behaviors. Usually, these children are extremely inquisitive and intelligent, seeing the purposelessness of many things their teachers, parents, and peers say and do, and either passively or aggressively resist them. If you can talk to your child like s/he’s an adult – you’ve probably got an Old Soul on your hands.
9# You’ve undergone an existential crisis
It’s common for Old Souls to ask deep and penetrating questions about life in their search for love, truth, and freedom. This quest to live a meaningful existence inevitably means that they will, sooner or later, experience an existential crisis. An existential crisis is what happens when a person starts to see through the lies and delusions within society. They may wonder what life is really about, whether they have a true purpose, and start to think about the human condition more. Is life just a product of chance? What’s the point of everything I’ve done? What is all this about, anyway? These are the types of questions Old Souls ask during the existential crisis.
10# You see life through a poetic/contemplative lens
Old Souls take time to enjoy life – they see things that others don’t see. Take nature for example: an Old Soul will enjoy the way the wind dances through the trees – while someone else may just walk straight by, disinterested or blind to the simple beauty before them. Old Souls also take time to contemplate life. The smile and laughter of a child is something to stop and savor. The striking beauty of a piece of art is something to ponder. The words of a great writer are something to meditate on (see Lectio Divina). There is so much in life to stop, appreciate, and reflect on.
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11# You tend to overthink everything
While Old Souls are contemplative types of people, this can also prove to be a painful and challenging quality. For instance, most Old Souls struggle with the curse of overthinking practically everything. Choosing from a menu at a cafe, for example, can be a strangely painstaking experience. (There are so many options! Which is the right one? What would taste the best? What is the most ethical? What is the best value for money? What is right for this time of the day? etc.) Social situations are no better, which leads to the next point …
12# You struggle with anxiety in social situations
Put the 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 we have an unavoidable tendency towards lingering social discomfort. Although many Old Souls are confident, calm, and self-possessed people, social situations are complex and tiring. 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. 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.
13# You easily fall into the role of advisor or counselor
People flock to Old Souls for advice like a moth drawn to a flame. Attracted to their level-headedness and wisdom, it’s common for family members, friends, and workplaces to naturally position the Old Soul as advice-giver. While most Old Souls don’t mind this, it’s common for them to feel inundated and overwhelmed by the magnitude of other’s problems. Even so, Old Souls enjoy helping others. It’s more of a pleasure (than a burden) to give guidance to those in need.
14# You enjoy the company of those much older than you
Old Souls tend to make friends with older folks way more often than younger people (including those of the same age). There is something so down-to-earth, engaging, and layered about those who have been around much longer than the rest. Besides, it’s comforting being around those whose external energy matches the Old Soul’s internal energy. There’s something compatible there. No need to go running around like a headless chicken to parties, concerts, and what have you. Instead, Old Souls can enjoy sitting around a fire or lounging on the patio chairs, having a good old-fashion talk and exchanging stories.
15# You crave simplicity
In some areas of life, Old Souls respect and even like complexity. But overall, what most Old Souls crave deep down is simplicity. There is a certain purity, beauty, and Zen-like appeal in the simple life. Some Old Souls may find themselves drawn toward minimalism, while others 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.
16# You’re attracted to all things vintage
While this might not be the case for all Old Souls, many find themselves drawn toward old music, old furniture, old architecture, old books, old clothing – really, anything old. Some Old Souls feel more at home in bygone eras (18th-century horse and carriage, 1920’s jazz, etc.), while others have an appreciation for even older cultures (e.g., shamanic and tribal periods).
17# You just “feel” old inside
Throw away the ‘Old Soul’ label for a moment and focus on how you feel inside. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? Those who realize that they feel much older than their age reflects are often Old Souls at heart.
Common feelings that accompany being an Old Soul usually include a feeling of world wariness, mental tiredness, inquisitiveness, watchful patience, and the sensation of being an “outsider looking in.”
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Have You Experienced Spiritual Awakening as an Old Soul?
Almost every Old Soul, to some extent, has undergone a process of spiritual awakening.
Spiritual awakenings are periods in our lives when we feel lost, confused, and alienated from others and society’s rules, expectations, beliefs, and values.
The spiritual awakening process is a painful and often traumatic experience involving the complete disintegration of our former habits, perceptions, and even life goals. Often, the result of such an experience is fear, confusion, depression, anxiety, and social alienation for years on end. However, despite such devastation, the spiritual awakening process is ultimately a liberating experience after we have gone through the fires of rebirth.
You might be wondering what triggers the spiritual awakening process …
Well, usually the spiritual awakening process arises in a person’s life during major life events such as marriage, divorce, child-bearing, death, illness, and tragedy. However, spiritual awakenings can also be completely spontaneous, arising as a natural result of life experience – or in the Old Soul’s case, soulful maturity.
The inevitable product of going through a spiritual awakening process is soulfully maturing. The more we come to see through the illusions and deceptions of society, the more we direct our search for true happiness and fulfillment within ourselves. The deeper we search, the closer we connect with our Souls, which are the ultimate sources of our joy and peace.
Old Souls are people who are conscious of the Soul’s existence and actively work to reconnect with it again. In this sense, the term “Old Soul” is metaphorical rather than literal, indicating a matured and ripened relationship with the Soul or True Self. A Young Soul, on the other hand, is a person who hasn’t yet experienced a deep connection with their Souls, or Higher Selves. They remain like a young flower bud: tight and closed.
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However, it’s important to realize that not every Old Soul has a working connection with the Soul. After undergoing a process of spiritual awakening, it is common to become so absorbed in the suffering of the world and other personal issues, that a connection to the Soul is “lost.” While the Old Soul may be aware of a profoundly divine presence within them and existence, they are not able to sustain a connection with it. This experience is known as The Dark Night of the Soul.
Old Souls and Inner work
Instinctually, Old Souls know that life is one great spiritual journey towards inner Wholeness. As a result, most Old Souls spend their lives seeking that which will bring them true self-fulfillment or self-actualization.
The most vital practice to incorporate into your life as an Old Soul, and indeed as any person, is inner work.
Inner work is the practice of working to reconnect with your Soul – it is not limited to any particular religious or spiritual doctrine but embraces all paths.
Essentially, any practice which helps you to become conscious of the eternal and unchanging presence within you that is your Soul is helpful. We have dedicated this website to helping you explore various techniques and sacred inner work practices out there that aid soulful maturing. You can read more about Inner work here.
Illuminated Souls
Once an Old Soul has learned how to reconnect with and embody the Soul, they enter a new level of spiritual advancement. We refer to this level as the Illuminated Soul stage.
Illuminated Souls are awakened beings who have been freed from the dualistic mind that is at the root of all suffering (read more about the mind and ego for more understanding). Common Illuminated Souls that we know of include figures such as the Buddha, Basho, Krishnamurti, Meher Baba, Mahavira, Gangaji, Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Unmani, and many others.
You can read more about Illuminated Souls in my Old Souls book.
Old Soul FAQ
Here are some common questions people ask about Old Souls:
There are many approaches to discovering the age of your soul – it all depends on your personal beliefs and preferences. One way to discover the age of your soul is through a deep guided visualization where you seek out your core essence. You could use imagery such as ascending to the heavens, descending into a deep tunnel and finding ‘the light,’ or moving through a labyrinth toward the center where your Soul resides. Other methods include mirror work, soul gazing (with another person), dream work, meditation, and using plant medicines. However, the question must be asked, why do you want to discover your soul’s age? How will it ultimately help you? And how can you know for sure that you’ve found the right answer? These are important questions to explore as they will help you to use your time and energy wisely.
Old Souls are relatively rare and compose a small percentage of the world’s population. Some speculate that Old Souls compose around 10% of the world’s population. However, this number is not exact or proven. Regardless of that fact, Old Souls are not common in today’s society.
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.
Pay attention to the following signs:
1. You have a preference for solitude
2. You’re sensitive and empathic
3. You have a profound understanding of human nature
4. You have the ability to deeply introspect
5. You tend to experience a lot of psychological tiredness
6. You’re disinterested in worldly achievements or status
7. You have an inclination towards spirituality
8. You have a mystical approach to life
9. You thirst for truth and wisdom
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What makes one person wise beyond their years, and another, young at heart?
What makes one person awaken to the desire for spiritual fulfillment and self-love, and another person to the desire to content themselves with material gain and social status? The answer is the age (or level of development) of their Soul.
If you’re an Old Soul, you will likely feel alienated in society, but you’ll also be able to live a truly unique and meaningful life. There are blessings and curses that accompany this way of being, but most of all, I hope you know that you’re not alone and there are others like you.
Are you an old soul? I’d love to hear your stories below.
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I benefited by reading this article. I have always felt different and interaction with other people most always leaves me feeling lonely and dejected. I feel extremely lonely and isolated. After reading about what it means to be an old soul, I see this is normal. I long to connect with other old souls to feel connected to something and someone. Any suggestions?
Thank you.
Hi Rebecca, thank you for reaching out.
Sol and I created a Facebook group which has almost 2,000 members, most of which are active and who identify themselves as Old Souls. The link is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imanoldsoul/
-Luna
I feel identified with all of the signs. I’m almost 16, and I don’t like being around people my age at all.
I have a problem, though; I’m a calm and reserved person (not shy, but I like keeping things to myself and you get the point…) I also smile a lot and I’m a happy person but the thing is that people talk to me as if I was a 5 year old! I don’t give much credit to it, not opening my mouth is the wisest thing to do. You might be wondering how I feel inside; well, I feel neutral :P, my thoughts actually are that those people might not be as evolved as I am so they think I’m “stupid” (stupid is not the word that best defines it) when the truth is the opposite and they’re the inexperienced ones. It’s weird but I don’t mind it anyways.
P.S. It’s really hard for me to express this kind of stuff with words; I tried my best, but I believe that as old souls you will get it. :)
Hello there Liam,
I find this thought beautiful: “Life teaches us that we must be imprisoned to understand freedom. We must feel pain to know fulfilment.” That which is good and healthy for us in the long run is rarely easy or appealing, and it’s wonderful to read of your journey discovering this. It’s also encouraging to hear that you have chosen to study as a counsellor, and I wish you well in your endeavors.
Feel free to join the Facebook Old Soul Group as well, we’d love to hear from you there. ;)
-L
Luna,
You are right – I get very caught up in the imagined idea of ‘good’ being easy or natural, especially in a materialist society. It is an immense grace that I have the internet so readily accessable, to see people who remind me I am falling asleep :)
Thank you all for your stories, insights and wisdom – particular respect to you, Luna, for your efforts in tailoring this article – without whose efforts the connections here would never have been made.
P.S. I apologize if my somewhat open and overt nature piques a ‘he’s a weirdo’ thought for you, but I find ‘Luna’ to be an extraordinarily beautiful name! :)
Peace
– L
Marina, it’s certainly difficult being treated like a child, and I can empathize with you there. Not being understood for the person you are is one of the most difficult things to deal with as a teenager. I too dealt with this within my family who were quite judgmental, skeptical and dismissive towards any interesting thought or insight I had to provide.
However, you seem to be fairly well grounded within yourself, which is the best defense in the long term: to built your strength from the inside out.
-L
As a young child, I always had adults that I considered some of my closest friends. I never could quite resonate with others in my age group very often. I was very unaware of this until I became older, and noticed a pattern unfold throughout different phases in my life, yet always produced the same results. Many of my friends are 20+ years older, and that type of age difference was similar when I was 6, 7 years old. I’m regularly called an old soul by others who know me well. Also, my childhood was very disfunctional, meaning, my parents, and my brother seemed to always live in chaos, and I never could quite understand their chaos. I could always see the negativity that resulted, and always felt like the odd man out. I knew at a young age that something was just different, but I was always okay with that. I found it strange that not only when I was a child, but clear into my own adulthood and raising my own children, my parents always came to me like I was their personal therapist, it was usually matters of the heart, their real emotional struggles. I always seemed to try and get them to see the bigger picture.
Parenting your own parents … yep, a sure signal of the Old in Soul. Mature Souls also exhibit this characteristic, but can deal a lot less smoothly with the emotional drama and pressure.
Thank you for sharing a bit of your story here Tiffany!
-L
Hey fellow old souls.. and Luna.
Is there anyway that I can break off from this Old Soul thoughts and beliefs?
I know being an old soul is like a personality, a characteristics, something that ought to come naturally..
Well.. at times I’m completely fine being an old soul, and have no trouble at all being alone. I even have thoughts of moving to remote areas to farm for the rest of my life – to break away from society and forms of social interaction.
But at the same time.. I have desires.
To be successful, to be great, to be rich( I came from a below average family, and had always told myself I will work my way up to earn momey to buy the things that I want. as I was always restricted by money)
Im constantly swaying between the mind of an old soul, and the mind of a vibrant, ambitious persona.
This has affected my social interaction with my peers, as being seen as being emotionally unstable, Im beginning to lose a lot of connection with even the closest of my peers.(at the same time, ironically, I dont really like social interaction)
I find social interaction a chore, and I don’t like to waste my energy on engaging conversations that has no ultimate purpose. For instance, if it’s just a casual talk, I would be very reluctant to continue the conversation.
Unless, it’s a conversation with
regards to counselling, or mentoring, or discussion about a project, an idea, I love to engage in these ‘bigger talls’, than those small,casual talks..
To achieve what I desired, I need to work hard etc, and by that, when I join the workforce( Im a student by the way), I would need considerable amount of social skills and interactions.
My dream job, is to be of the management level, and that alone requires plentiful of interaction.
This contradiction of mine.. is troubling me, to the extend where Im beginning to be very very concern of myself and my future..
Couldnt seek any help because all the people around me just is just so different from me – so vibrant, so energetic.. they couldnt relate to any bit of the concerns that I have..
I completely understand what your saying….
I feel the same exact way, in fact, as I’m writing this I have been at a crossroads in my life.
Not a student, but plan on becoming one, and for all the same reason you listed in your comment.
I too came from a very under privileged household. I always had motivation deep down inside to make something of myself, but not being a very social person, I’ve struggled with putting myself in that kind of position. I’ve picked jobs that isolated myself. I’ve always been unsatisfied though…. I too, could easily move out on some land, grow my own food, tap into my own water source, I’ve even thought of going to the extent of setting myself up in a way that I would produce my own electricity, and so on!! Haha, self sustaining…
What I’ve recently realized is, old soul or not…we are here to take something away from this lifetime…and if you have a nagging feeling like I do, that kind that comes from the core, I believe that’s the path to follow. This feeling is something that just will not subside… It’s been with me from the beginning, and since I’ve chose to ignore it, I led myself astray.
I always knew I needed to be in a position of management, teacher, counsler……I have something to contribute, and much to learn!!!
Not for the purpose of money though, which is what I thought at a younger age, but more for the fulfillment, because like you, I always feel comfortable, and in the right place when I’m involved with such matters. Which I’ve come to understand, that the socialization will become easier, especially when your in your right element. I think I’m a teacher at heart, and I can contribute a lot to a lot of people through teaching.
That would be living my purpose.
The money is more of my ego talking, but would defiantly be an added bonus. I look at it this way, with the money and the great career, I can get the best of both worlds…..that land just far enough away, and the job that fulfills the teacher inside of me!
Dennis, you should perhaps check out the Mature Soul Age and Young Soul Age tests. Tests I wrote on each of these can be found here: https://lonerwolf.com/mature-soul-test/ and https://lonerwolf.com/young-soul-test/
From a superficial read of your comment, I would say that you are actually in transition from Young Soul to Mature Soul. The Old Soul is unconcerned with material gain or corporate success (this is more of a Young Soul pursuit).
-Luna
We have something special.. we have more to give and we have more to live..
don’t be too disappointed, its just a personality.. history has proved over and over that this mind can do more than what we can ever think.. people achieve greatness by embracing what they have and learning what they don’t have.. our old soul is capable of something great.. we just have to take actions for going to that “route”.. i couldn’t ask more from life than the wisdom i have.. people get this wisdom when they are about to loose their life.. its like a rebirth in the same lifetime.. we can love more, feel more, give more..
only thing we have to do is to find where we lack.. spread the goodness in world..
wise minds know that money is just a piece of paper and if you read more books, you’ll know that we don’t have to waste our whole like for earning it.. i would recommend you to follow robert kiyosaki(for money stuff).. you can find the way to earn money that suits us old souls :)
feel blessed.. god doesn’t give this to everyone :)
Growing up I was always told that I was mature for my age. That I thought about things on a level above those of my peers. Several times I’ve been told that I was an old soul, but I hesitate to call myself that for fear of seeming like I’m trying to give myself a title that I don’t deserve (if that makes sense).
I can relate to many things on this list and then some. I often find myself not reacting to events (births, deaths, etc.) the way others around me do, and “faking” my reaction just so people don’t look at me funny. The best example is with the birth of my children. Don’t misunderstand me, I love both of my children and would do anything for them, but I didn’t feel that sense of overwhelming emotion that so many women describe. For me, it was, more like “okay, that’s done, time to go home and start parenting”.
Hello Jackie. You sound very much like a phlegmatic temperament (and in fact, most Old Souls are).
Thank you for sharing here!
-Luna
I am alone most of the time and mentally tired most of the time .As a child I could never fit in ,I felt different and was always treated differently . As the article describes I don’t care for worldly status and material things .I just want peace around me . I have managed to be no longer a people pleaser and have come to accept who I am . I am also en empath and get premonitions at times. I still have it difficult in this world and at times are so overwhelmed by this loneliness that I wish not to live anymore
Dimples, possessing a different mindset and outlook from other people is very alienating. Always remember, however, that you are not alone in your aloneness, and that it is possible to reach out to other people who are like you in many ways. Often times chronic loneliness is a result of not finding peace or happiness within yourself, and looking for it externally instead. This is important to keep in mind when pursuing your life path: happiness and wholeness always comes from within.
Thank you for reading.
-L
What a dumb list. Just dumb dumb dumb. Except 1, 2, and 5. Number 9 was just laughable.
I’m happy that the article was a source of amusement for you John, better that than boredom any day :).
-L
First of all, thank you for this. As I sit alone, away from the busy crowd, I smile because I just realized how much I appreciate my alone time. My favorite part of the day is spending time with myself and soaking in everything that the day has brought. I get chills reading this article- I often feel inspired and humbled. Everyone I encounter I try to put myself on their “level” and connect with them one on one. I am often told that my presence is very calming. And now that I have finished writing this, I laugh because sometimes “I just feel old.” My heart feels heavy and my head is exhausted. Old souls appreciate sleep because we can finally calm all of our thoughts for the first time all day.
This article nailed it. Every old soul is different in their own way, but I think the biggest thing I have learned in all my lifeS is that kindness is so utterly important and you can always learn something new.
Thank you for your very welcomed presence on this page :).
Perhaps number #10 should be “You love sleeping whenever you get the chance”?
haha
Thanks for commenting, and all the best!
-Luna
Hello… right now Im at the stage of my life, when Im rather conscious about that ”condition” of my soul and I have to say Im quite proud of that.
Through the last years I started fully to feel the whole thing about seeing a bigger picture (6#)…
Sometimes I was really desperate how some people was not able to understand wider contexts of problems and their deepest causes to get rid of them… and I still have to learn a lot about how to let it go easily, but Im on the way I guess:)
.. Now I just want to clarify current situation…
Im here, read this article after I typed ”Im an old soul” to Google, after I came to work after hour and half walk from my home. I woke up around 5:30 to have enough time for the walk and to hear at least a half of some nice opera piece while walking. Mornings are still quite freezing, but sun is beautfully comming out along.. So Im up there approaching the view above the city and seeing all the cold sun-flooded beauty all around and feeling just heavenly…
Such a normal thursday moning:)
Greetings from Prague
Hello Ramon. I’m happy to hear that you have developed a sense of personal pride along your personal path of self-discovery. It’s frustrating sometimes to witness the lives of other people who seem quite aware that they are creating the same cycles of destructive behavior – this is all due to the inability to perceive the wider picture. You are fortunate to have developed it.
The place you live sounds beautiful by the way!
-Luna
Please help. I feel like this is me almost completely. I find it very overwhelming. I need alone time. But when I get lost in my thoughts I feel like I shouldn’t be here, like I have no connection to anyone, not even the people I love. I find myself having “mental” out of body experiences, if that makes sense. I feel trapped in a way.
I remember being younger and going to see a new doctor for the first time after moving. I could have only been 12 or so at the time. After talking to me for about 30 seconds she told me I’m an old, wise soul. At the time I didn’t understand. But those words have always stuck with me. And as I have grown some, I am now 22, I know what she was telling me. One time, during an exercise type activity in middle school, people were told to whisper nice things in everyone else’s ears. Everyone’s eyes were closed when it was their turn to hear the nice things. Of course, most of the students says things like “you’re smart” or “I like your clothes”. But one of the adults in the room told me that when they look at me they see an angel spirit. It completely took me off guard and I’m still not sure entirely what it meant.
Do you have any advice on how ti deal with this mental, physical, emotional, etc dissonance I am experiencing?
I suggest looking up angels that have incarnated to Earth. Another interesting thing that you might want to look up is starseeds. Or I suggest that you could try to mediate and try to seek answers that way. But it’s all up to you ^_^ I hope you find the answers that you are looking for.
Namaste :)
It’s hard to say if there are answers, at least that we can find. The term “old soul” itself is something I would imagine isn’t taken literally, but whatever it is that causes these characteristics it’s clearly a well defined phenomena. It was like reading a description of myself from start to finish.
Hello Caroline.
In response to the suggestion kindly given by Deanna, you may be able to identify with the following article: https://lonerwolf.com/are-you-a-starseed/ and your sense of emotional dissonance. Always remember that you are not alone in your problems – many others in the world share your feelings and experiences as well.
-Luna
I’m 23 this year and it feels a little amusing to see how this list resonates with what i know of my being. Based on my experiences, i would recommend writing, painting, or any other mediums as a way of expressing your feelings.
I do also slip into periods of existential anguish and feel detached from the world of man most of the time. To counter that, i have been trying to exercise mindfulness – to see beauty in the moment and to always ensure that my mind is not easily taken in by the pace of others.
My main issue at this point in life would definitely be relating to others. I have no issue talking to people, but very often my soul dies a little because i have to talk about the things that are relevant to their lives, of which i have little interest in – because i think it’s all pointless. It makes me rather judgemental and i am afraid that i might come across as being offensive. I’m trying to iron it out by forcing myself to view others kindly and to acknowledge that they too are products of their circumstances.
I still do feel the pain of being alone and detached from the world of man, but i want to think of it as a gift – a different way of viewing the world that can benefit society.
I hope this helps :)
That was a good article. This issue about feeling old, to me it feels like a weariness of the world, like youve been there done that, atleast in terms of the internal experience. I broke up with a girl I have come to realize I really adored, (I dunno whether I loved her) but to me the cause of the breakup was a realization that we could never ever be on the same level. She was ready to play in the endless cycle of destruction, at a level where i could foresee the eventual outcome with every choice she made and rarely was she able to understand my perspective. I am 28 and tired of searching for a gal and friends too, who meet me at my level. So with girls I basically just have a good time and not take anyone seriously, I know its not cool but a man’s got to live. So its true that it’s a path of the loner, even when I’m with other people, I feel alone because, what they want to talk about, feels so mundane and pointless. Luckily I can share a tip i learnt from someone; the secret is a good laugh, when you are in such company, don’t try to agree because you actually don’t agree, just try to see and converse about the funny side of what the conversation topics and stories, because that is the last common ground you got. It’s hard when you start, because you are still learning to get with that attitude, but once you get it, it will be easy to have fun and be authentic at the same time, cheers everyone.