I felt I was significantly older than the other children in the area, although “mature” might not have been the best word to use.
When I tried to explain it to people at the time, the analogy that seemed to work the best was that it was as if I had experienced hundreds of years of life in just 16 years.
Throughout the years, I've connected with a few old souls who have listened to me talk about my experiences. I talked about my insights and introduced them to the concept of Old Souls.
Throughout the years that I have spent guiding old souls and assisting them in their journey toward spiritual enlightenment, I have noticed a number of challenges.
It is essential to keep in mind that merely having an old soul does not in and of itself imply that one is “all-knowing” or flawless.
Rather, it is an indication of the age of the energy known as your soul. Having said that, the following are some of the most significant problems that I have observed and encountered firsthand:
1. Not feeling truly understood
People with old souls may come across as odd due to the fact that they often have unconventional ideals and standards of living.
They don't find the pursuit of wealth, an abundance of expensive possessions, and other aspects of a materialistic lifestyle to be particularly interesting, and as a result, they often feel disconnected from both themselves and the so-called “real world.”
This might strike most people as odd, given that we live in a world that is increasingly dominated by consumerism.
It can be challenging to feel as though someone truly understands you and understand what it is that motivates you in life when you and that person have different expectations and ideas about life.
2. You are the “black sheep”
Old souls have a penetrating ability to connect with the depths of the people in their lives, which can result in many enemies. They can also form many strong relationships with others.
Old souls have an innate desire to be truthful, even if it means exposing uncomfortable truths, such as the fact that many problems are caused by immaturity or a lack of responsibility.
Those who are open to new ideas will listen to you and find you appealing, while others won't. As a result of this, old souls often take on the role of “devil's advocates” or “black sheep” among their circle of friends or family.
3. You are a social outcast
Old souls, like anyone else who sees the world differently than most people do, are prone to feeling a great sense of alienation from the rest of society.
Since they do not conform to the standards that society admires and values (career, materialism, status, and so on), people tend to view them as strange, offbeat, and unconventional.
4. People don't understand how easy-going and forgiving you can be sometimes
People with old souls are more likely to view life from a philosophical standpoint and perceive a wider range of possibilities.
What exactly does that entail? Old souls are those who are forced to overcome great obstacles. They have the wisdom to recognize that even the most trying experiences in life present an opportunity to develop our character and become more resilient.
5. You are often mislabeled
Labeling people is something that every single one of us enjoys doing and is very good at. By assigning a label to someone, we give the impression that we “know” that person.
The complexity of humans, on the other hand, makes it impossible to categorize them into a single fixed group of individuals.
In this context, old souls are often referred to by a wide range of derogatory names, such as “beatniks” to “hippies,” “anarchists” to “new age freaks.”.
While you can't fight labels, you can try to use them in a positive way. Labels can serve as guides, and signposts to awareness of a quality that many of us share.
These qualities will vary in intensity and strength for each of us, but at least they will help us understand ourselves (and the people around us) a little better.
6. You think very much
People who think very much try to discover the wisdom of life. His thoughts range far beyond the confines of human existence.
These are not your usual daydreams because reflecting on them reflection leads to enlightenment far beyond ordinary people.
When life gives you lemons, what do you do with them? You are an excellent example of the kind of person who thinks about such questions.
One who truly thinks. Because of this, you have a tendency to think too much. You start to question the purpose of your life and the opportunities it presents.
You can get lost in it. Because while on one side you have these incredible insights and wisdom, on the other side it can be downright chaos.
There are always going to be two sides to every story, and trying to decide which one to believe can feel like hell.
7. You may be seen as a loner
Relationships that are long-lasting, productive, and meaningful are what old souls are looking for in all facets of life.
They would prefer to have a handful of close friends rather than dozens of acquaintances they barely know.
Old souls, like introverts, prefer to focus their social energy on people with whom they can have meaningful conversations, and they despise it when they are pressured to socialize more or make more friends.
Old souls also don't like being told they should be more outgoing.
8. You speak a completely different language
Words are symbols that each of us charges with our own unique definitions, according to our own unique life experiences associated with each word.
The things you associate with love are very different from the things others associate with love.
For instance, some people associate love with loyalty and friendship, while others think of it as a reminder of a past relationship that ended badly and causes them to feel extremely vulnerable whenever the word is mentioned.
Old souls are aware of this limitation, and as a result, they have a great deal of trouble expressing fully what it is that they want to say.
They feel they're speaking a very different language than others, and this makes it very difficult for them to communicate effectively.
9. You're unsure if you'll ever find your home
Being an old soul comes with a number of challenges, one of the most common of which is the inability to ever feel like you truly belong with others.
Old souls can have a difficult time finding their place in this world, even if they have spent their entire lives in the same city.
You are always looking for people who share your values and a community in which you can feel like you truly belong.
10. The desire for solitude can affect your relationships
Being an old soul can at times be a very lonely experience. When you're exhausted, you need some time alone to sit and reflect on life while you recharge your batteries, but this can be frustrating for the people closest to you, such as friends and family.
They love you and can't get enough of your company. If they don't also draw their energy from themselves and understand the need to be alone from time to time, that can create problems when they really want you to be with them and you'd rather be at home reading a book.
Helen is the founder of Spiritualify.org where she covers all things astrology — from horoscopes and zodiac guides to retrograde alerts and moon updates. She also writes about other mystical lifestyle topics, such as numerology, crystal healing, tarot, dream interpretation, and more.
