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How can you tell if someone is an old soul?

There's no hard-and-fast definition of an old soul, but below you'll find some of the most commonly recognized traits. Material possessions don't matter much to you. ... You focus on meaningful connections. ... You need a lot of time alone. ... You have high empathy. ... You spend a lot of time thinking about how to make a difference.

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Not everyone believes in reincarnation, but you can talk about old souls without bringing past lives into the conversation. Some use the term to literally describe a soul that’s been reborn many times before.

But what exactly does it mean to have an old soul?

According to the comments left on these tweets (along with thousands of likes and retweets), that description resonated with a lot of people. You can find those tweets here and here , but here’s the gist: People called “old souls” as children often experience mental health symptoms and other emotional distress as adults. The term “old soul” has slipped back into the common lexicon, partly thanks to some well-crafted tweets. There’s no hard-and-fast definition of an old soul, but below you’ll find some of the most commonly recognized traits.

Material possessions don’t matter much to you

While you probably have a few cherished belongings, you don’t associate contentment with possessions or money. Instead of seeking wealth, you only hope for enough money to meet your needs, with a little extra for savings or emergencies. Rather than regularly replacing technology or redecorating your house on a whim, you’re more likely to use things as long as they last. Keeping up with current fashions may not interest you, since you focus more on what you can’t purchase: intangible things like knowledge, compassion, or peace.

You focus on meaningful connections

Old souls and other sensitive people often have small social circles. Your friend group might include people of all ages, with different backgrounds and life experiences. Strong intuition is another hallmark of old souls, so you might have a knack for recognizing when someone will make a great friend. In childhood, you probably found it hard to relate to others your age and felt most drawn to people older than you. You may have wanted more substance from your interactions, but your peers might have considered you socially awkward or stuck-up. Maybe you even faced some teasing. If you had a difficult family situation, you may not have had much time for play, especially if you had to take on a more adult role in your family. This would have made it even more difficult to find common ground with peers, so you probably learned to prioritize relationships with people who seemed to understand.

You need a lot of time alone

People with old souls tend to feel more attuned to the emotions of others and the surrounding world. Higher sensitivity often means you’ll need more time to yourself so you can recharge from this regular barrage of feeling. Generally speaking, you find it more comfortable to observe than interact. When school or work requires group participation, you might set yourself up on the outskirts to go unnoticed and avoid being overwhelmed by the noise of others — both the audible noise you hear and the emotional “noise” you absorb.

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You may devote plenty of time to creative pursuits, daydreaming, and simple contemplation. Many old souls are also big readers. Stories of other places and times might appeal to you most, to the point where you can almost picture yourself as part of them. Others might see you as distant, distracted, or slightly out of touch with reality.

You have high empathy

Deeply empathic people, or empaths, are often seen as old souls.

The ability to consider the experiences of others and feel what they feel can grant you a sense of maturity and gravity. At the same time, this awareness of the pain people experience can put a weight on your shoulders that might prove difficult to shift. Heightened sensitivity can also make conflict more challenging, leaving you even more inclined to keep to yourself and spend time in nature and other peaceful, quiet places.

This often further emphasizes your “displacement” from time.

You spend a lot of time thinking about how to make a difference Old souls often focus on big-picture thinking rather than small details. You know you can’t change the world single-handedly, so you focus on making improvements where you can. Your desire to do good can make the more impermanent interests of life seem less important. In short, you drift along largely unaffected by the ebb and flow of day-to-day life. You feel deeply connected to those you consider important and might find yourself wanting to support them through challenges. Your intuition might guide you to offer wisdom or helpful problem-solving tips, so your loved ones might continue seeking your advice. People with old souls also tend to pick up on the deeper nuances of human behavior. You may be more likely to believe in the underlying worth of others, regardless of their choices, and recognize their capability for change.

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