Do you feel like an outsider constantly looking in? Do you struggle to fit into society? Are you philosophical and intuitive? You may be part of a unique group of people called Old Souls.
What is an Old Soul?
An old soul is a person who feels older than their age reflects. Old souls tend to have an innate tendency to be more thoughtful, reflective, and spiritually-inclined, seeking to see beyond the surface of society and reality.
Old Souls and Reincarnation
Some believe that being an old soul is the product of having reincarnated many times. Having paid off their karma, old souls are gifted with keen insight and the uncanny ability to see into the heart and soul of others. But this is just one of many theories. Others believe that old souls are simply born with a certain unique personality type – and still, others believe that being an old soul is the result of having suffered deeply and learned a lot in this lifetime.
What is the Purpose of Old Souls?
Almost all old souls go through something known as the spiritual awakening process: an experience where they become more connected with their souls and true life purpose. The meaning of life is different for every old soul, but most feel drawn towards metaphysical, philosophical, healing, and spiritual fields of work. The purpose of old souls, as opposed to their personal meaning in life, is the same fundamental purpose of all life: to grow and evolve, but in this case on a spiritual level.
Free Old Soul Test
Are you an old soul? Take our free Old Soul test to find out!
Learn More About Old Souls
There is so much more to learn about being an old soul. Those that go down this path of self-discovery report feeling more grounded, comfortable in their skin, and connected with their life purpose. See our Old Souls book for more guidance.
This is such a neat body of work. Thank you.
I am positive my young adult daughter is an advanced soul—I knew it before I became pregnant with her. When she enters a situation, everyone stands up more straight and cleans up negative behavior. My dad, a veteran with CPTSD—stopped his heavy drinking and smoking the day she was born. Old, stubborn toxic patterns in our family began to come to the light for healing.
The biggest amount of pain in my life is relocating 400-miles from my native Bay Area, CA—and where both my children still live. Financial things. I do better in every way when I get to see my daughter and son often.
I was embarrassed taking the quiz when I answered the middle regarding clothing and tech. I care about wearing natural fabrics, that are like “wearing the world as a loose garment.” A lot! When I’m physically comfortable with the bonus of feeling beautifully drapey-flowy—I’m way more effective in the world and can focus on loving others (my Westie-Poodle too!) and creating art. I have more to give! And beauty—in the largest sense of the word—makes the world go around. It inspires excellence.
WRT tech, when I can afford it, I upgrade to the newest iPhone. Mainly because the camera takes great reference photos and I love haptic-feedback!
So I scored a bit less!
I think it’s a great thing you’ve got going here to help guide and comfort those who are lost and confused. It’s my opinion that so many don’t realize why they feel the way they do, and it can be frustrating without understanding. I was lucky enough to find an article similar to this one when I was going through my spiritual awakening and if not for that blessing, I’d still be a complete mess lol! Yes, I too am an old soul. I’m also a healer, lightworker, empath, teacher, Pisces, mom, and artist. I find it mind blowing that when asked, 9 out of 10 people usually can’t tell you confidently who they are and what their purpose is. So people like you are a blessing to all, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! ✨
I’m humbled to be able to serve and grateful for your lovely comment Ameritini.
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Thank you for making me realize my true place in this world. I have been slowly trying to figure out my place and purpose in our society in this world. You can say your words made a major impact in my way of thinking and accepting the way people think of me and my perception of our world. I don’t think I have ever felt this disattached from everyone ever in my life but I have also never been this in love with the person I’m with, so it balances out. Understanding everything is a personal goal that I know I can never realize but just reading a few things from your website and my mind and emotions have been touched and moved into a phase for the beginning of the rest of my life….wow! Thank you. John Cyprian.
I’m humbled to hear that John, you’re right; this is the beginning of a new path of living and if you stick with it I’m sure it’ll bring you everything you seek.