Naivety
In certain circles the term old soul is thrown around a lot. Somehow everyone and their dog is an old soul. In many instances this term is used among those who believe in reincarnation. In the context of this conversation the existence of reincarnation is irrelevant. What matters is how we define what an old soul means.
If it simply reflects how long we have lived and the number of experiences we have endured the term becomes meaningless. I’ve met many old people who lack wisdom and common sense even though they have existed over sixty years.
Experience and hardship alone is not enough to quantify the existence of wisdom. If a blacksmith allows his steel to burn indefinitely in the fire of his forge all he has in his shop is wasted potential. If he wants to have something meaningful he must transform his raw materials with hard work and skill to create an item of masterwork quality.
Wisdom is forged from a baptism by fire, and I believe we already know this deep in our soul. Unfortunately we live in a society that encourages us to remain within the flames for the reward of societal accolades. If we asked our soul to step away from our spirit’s waywardness we can give him the opportunity to heal himself. As he bandages his wounds he will remember that suffering ends when we give purpose to the pain.
He will remove the hardship of our hurt from the burning flames and forge his steel into a tool to help him avoid foolishness and folly in the future.
Wisdom like any tool must be maintained. With his head on straight our soul will possess the power to sharpen and maintain every weapon and tool he makes. This is how an old soul is made.
What then is an old soul?
An old soul is a person who is wise beyond their years. They see the world through a different lens and often fail to witness the luster and magic of the moment. They rarely marvel at existence in the manner that others experience their seconds. This is because they have been blessed with trials and tribulations that have shaped their eyes into binoculars and microscopes. This sight often steals away most of life’s light, leaving them to dwell in the doldrums of a boring night.
This doesn’t mean their life is without glee. These people simply treasure things in a way that others cannot see. Old souls are natural teachers and true leaders. They experience joy when watching others explore the toys of life. Their heart has so many scars they desperately need to watch others frolic and feel free.
This barrier is a blessing that often feels like a curse and though content with the lessons they have been loaned the price they feel is the torment of always feeling alone. Being an old soul is an alienating experience. Their boldness often leads to loneliness and when this happens it erodes their soul.
This is why spirit energy is so important to an old soul. She is filled with so much brightness her experiences allow him to reconnect with the divine and regain the purpose of his life.
How does naivety play into this discussion?
Many who believe they are old souls are actually the opposite. They lack humility, empathy, and the ability to navigate their life creatively. Their inflated ego or lack of awareness tricks them into believing they know more than they do. This leads them astray and causes them to endure unnecessary pain. Naivety plagues most of us because we lack the awareness that we know next to nothing and have limited influence over everything.
