Powerful galactic beings, welcome back to another video.
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 matured 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.
Old souls are often referred to as galactic souls, who understand things on their own
without being told.
They just know things, and this because of the variety of knowledge they have acquired
through many life times.
Perhaps you have 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.
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 will explore Old Souls and spiritual awakening more a little later.
If you want to understand why you are they way you are now, make sure to calm down an
watch this video till the end.
If you have not yet discovered whether you are an Old Soul, read some of the revealing
signs in this video.
Number 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.
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.
Number 2.
You are 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.
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.
You are 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.
Number 3.
You always 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?
You are not materialistic as many people in the society today.
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?
Number 4.
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 he or she is an adult – you have probably got an Old
Soul on your hands.
You have 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.
Number 5.
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?
And so on.)
Social situations are no better, which leads to the next point.
Number 6.
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, and so on.)
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 is one of the greatest joys of life to find fellow kindred spirits.
Number 7.
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 is 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 is 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.
Number 8.
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 is 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.
Number 9.
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.
Number 10.
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.
You are 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, and many more), while others have an appreciation for even older cultures.
Number 11.
You see life through a 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.
There is so much in life to stop, appreciate, and reflect on.
I hope this video was really helpful to you, see you in the next video.
Peace, love and life.