If souls are eternal, how is it possible for them to be “young,” “mature,” or “old”?
The answer is that souls can’t literally be given an age, however, figuratively we all possess different levels of soulful maturity.
Soulful maturity is basically our ability to connect with the essence of who we are beyond our socially conditioned identities.
While some of us possess a very strong bond with the truth of “us,” others of us are still working on connecting with our essential nature.
This difference in the ability to connect with our Deeper Self is where the terms Infant Soul, Baby Soul, Young Soul, Mature Soul, and Old Soul stem from; all represent different levels and points of our soul’s journey to wholeness – none are “better” or “superior” to the other. Instead, they just represent different layers and stages of awakening.
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The test says I am an old soul, and am spiritual, I am an atheist!
Why is an atheist taking tests to determine their soul age?
Hi, why shouldn’t an atheist try! Curiosity? A sort of push from their higher self trying to open their mind. Do we have to believe in God as described in the bible ? What about the bigger picture? We all have a soul, imagine being an old soul stuck with opening a closed mind! Subconscious and conscious squabbling, reaching a compromise. So the test was taken. The conscious mind scoffing at the test, only to go and discover that they are an old soul! What does believing in the bible God have to do with being or beginning a spiritual journey. As a child I always felt that I needed to be religious. I went to church, Sunday school etc. I would know that god was in my heart, yet I knew that religion did not have the answers. Personally the bible is a fantastic book but spiritually is not in that book, well not for me.
Waking up, after living a life as an atheist must be quite a WTF moment ( please pardon my expression )
I may be full if BS, in the eyes of some. Let the ‘atheist ‘ explore and awaken.
I believe in God, just not regimented into a religion of limitations and restrictions.
Quite possibly the ramblings of a mad woman, I don’t think I have all the answers, because I only understand what I have learnt so far …. but I’m listening
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cool!!! keep on keeping on!!!
Mateo!!!! Oh so good!!! Thank you for clearing that one up for me….smiles and kisses to you…..
It was pretty much spot on. Thanks, now I know.
That’s great to hear Lynda :)
This is divine .. thanks for this.. Is it PLR- a hypnotherapy?
When I was younger my parents would day I was a young soul (and tests taken a few years ago agreed), but recently I have been getting different answers, from consistently getting “young” soul to, now, consistently getting old soul… (similar with other tests e.g. element, was fire now is water)… I kind of feel like I skipped something inbetween.
People (college teachers, study group) thought I was 24 when I was 18, and, while I have always been a bit more mature / older for my age it was never this… far?
When I was 1 year old I experienced the death of 2 very very close family members (closest grandparent and younger sister), but that never stopped me from being a kid.
Is it possible to, in one lifetime (~20 years so far), go from a “young” soul to an old one?? (Or is this just depression or the like?)
It is possible through some sort of personal crisis, or through spiritual practices, to experience a spiritual awakening (which we cover in another article) that crates maturation in a non-linear manner.
Old soul! I would love to find out more about my past lives. When I was 13, I had a crazy detailed dream. The only dream I ever had in black and white. I was walking to a park for a birthday party as a young girl. I saw the picnic table everyone was at, went to walk through the entrance that was suounded by large bushes. Just then, a hand came from behind covering my mouth and I was pulled back. Everything went dark and I woke up. I have never felt so much fear in my life. It was so real! Ever sense then, I am convinced this is not my 1st time.
Tara maybe past life experience coming to light.
I agree. This test was a bit difficult for me because I had to choose ONE answer when many of the answers to the questions describe me. And I got Infant Soul, I do not think I am an Infant Soul. I think I am an Old Soul.
Actually, I did this test twice, because there were some questions I could answer in two ways.
My first result was old soul, with the second options I got baby soul…
Go figure..
Hahaha
Quite a few years ago now, my mother got a tape that guided us through our birth and into the life before. I wasn’t keen and in fact I was somewhat anxious but I agreed to do it with her. In hindsight, I would have felt better if there were someone else present that stayed in the present. It was called “Journey into Past Lives ” by Denise Linn. I still have a copy of it. Anyway, we lay down and listened to the tape.I remember thinking “hey, this is going to work” as I faded into a deep trance.
From what I remember, I felt the pressure of being born into this lifetime but I can’t really remember much about that bit. But I still distinctly remember the feelings of first curiosity. I sort of still remembered to take note of everything I could for later. So I realised that I was a young girl, dressed in a cheap, whitish dress with a faded pattern or dirt stains; no shoes and bare legs. I knew I was in Wales in the country, on a grassy hill and I’d finished my chores. I think I was a milk maid or some such thing. I could only see the immediate surroundings and the lower parts of me and the ground around me. I suddenly was frighten and I saw the legs of several horses carrying soldiers with armour. They were laughing and yelling in a language I couldn’t understand. The horses were jostling me and I looked up and the soldiers had swords. I came back to reality without reliving my death because I only sensed I had been killed by a sword.
I was really frightened and don’t want to do it again but I truly believe that what I saw and felt had happened and that I probably cut it short. If so I’m glad I did but I also believe that I could have seen more had I wanted to but was able to choose not to.
Please Sandy, is it possible for me to get a copy of that tape? Please I really need it. Thanks
Journeys Into Past Lives https://amzn.to/2Ux0FtL
Hallo lonerwolf …Ich habe den Test ” ” Wie alt ist ihre Seele ” gemacht…
Als Ergebnis kam Bay-Seele raus…Meine persönliche Einschätzung liegt aber eher auf ” reife Seele Gruppe 5 indigo Blau…Wie erfolgt die Kategorie-Einteilung ? Muss ich als alte Seele eher einen Trip Reise nach Indien oder Süd-amerika machen ? ecetera verrückte Sachen ? vielen dank ! namaste Frank
Hallo Frank ich kann auch Deutsch sprechen :-D Du bist eine Baby-Seele? lol XD
Ich bin vielleicht eine Säugling-Seele? Lol? Diese Tests sind lustig, denn die Tests sagen immer etwas verschiedenen lol
Du kannst, was du willst tun, und es macht nichts, wie alt deine Seele ist, Franc :-)
Ob du willst eine Reise nach Indien oder Süd-Amerika machen, tue es! Es macht nichts, wann. Es wird sehr viel Spaß machen. Ich bin nach Ecuador geflogen und ich habe die Amazone gesehen, und es machte viel Spaß. Ich bin auch nach Deutschland geflogen und es machte auch viel Spaß :-D Ich bin nicht nach Indien geflogen. Du bist nicht verrückt. Es macht Sinn, die Welt besser zu kennen!
I’ve had several people who have stated I’m an old soul. Told I’m the oldest young man ever met. This has been a predominate aspect throughout my life. I’m told I am the hardest person to give anything to including gifts from loved ones. I hear this on a regular basis. I have a definitive guiding ingrained idea of what people should be and never vary from these ideas. I love unconditionally I not only understand right from wrong and I practice what I believe. If I’m offered anything from money sex free tickets and even companionship I often dismiss this as someone wanting something for what they offer. Since childhood I have spent most of my time alone in the woods and in nature. I’m very much an empath. Even as a child when I’ve upset a teacher or anyone who matterd to me I spend weeks if not more not concerned with how I would pay but more concerned about how I affected the person I angered and how I may have hurt them. When “friends made plans and invited me I choose to spend my time in nature climbing trees fossil hunting and simply reveling in the beauty of the natural world. Yhirty plus years of loyal marriage and being a part of my five now adult children I find myself alone without any contact with my family. I coached their teams I stayed involved in all they did. Color gaurd football baseball basketball debate teens the list is endless. I always considered myself as gregarious in nature but never a follower. When a situation presents itself I can see the inevitable outcome and typically walk away as long as I know it doesn’t hurt those I care about. I’m the first to help yet find it difficult to garner help when I need it. Possibly because I don’t like to ask for help. Obviously we are social creatures and need other people yet my past experience have shown the only person I can depend on is me. I took your 9 question quiz and was informed I have a baby soul. I don’t understand how as every aspect of the signs of an old soul pertains to me. I will continue to read more on the subject. I’m not a follower I’m not a leader I simply offer what I want to do as opposed to what my people offer. When saying what I am going to do I always offer for anyone to join me. Some do most do not. I don’t fear time alone although I often feel alone and always have even when surrounded by people. I do enjoy people but I must add that every time I’ve trusted anyone they have intentionally hurt me. I always forgive but I never forget. It’s created a scenario in which I refuse to let anyone get too close because I know invariably they will hurt me. There are exceptions though rare. At 56 years of age I’ve reserved myself to spending my life alone. I just never thought the children I gave my all to can’t even find the time to call or at least find time for me to see my grandkids. In the end it’s nothing new to me and I will manage to carry on without anyone. I see the bigger picture and hold no resentment as they now have their turn to raise their families. I called and spent years helping my parents before they passed and of course throughout their lives. Just trying to find meaning in my continuing existence knowing nothing I do matters to anyone. If I have any fear it has become my standard. That fear is being absolutely unnecessary and irrelevant
No one is irrelevant. You are on another chapter in your life that we all go through. We all get lonely its human. You must keep reaching out to your kids and remind them that you love them and how much it means to you that they make time to see you. We all get busy with working and raising a family. When they grow up they are in that phase that they only see the immediate things that are happening right now. We have to let them go but stay present give loving and thoughtful advice. Hey bring someone lunch unexpectedly. Send flowers. Listen more. My daughter takes me out sometimes. Now is the perfect time to explore the world more. Explore new hobbies ,new ideas, and maybe even make some new friends. My husband and i are going to travel more. I might even start playing the piano again. Love of music. Just a suggestion….. however, i wondered how old a soul is. If we have lived before or is it really everyones first time. How many times do we get? Why do we keep coming back? Share your thoughts.