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by Steve Gunn
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This was interesting. You don't hear much about the negative things that happen to such people like those who are "old souls". You hear a lot about love and light; you don't hear about the dark things, you don't hear about the struggle that goes on behind the scenes. The psychics that go on about angels and ascended masters who never mention the monsters that lurk, they do a great disservice. There's a struggle going on and it's got little to do with any religion's understanding. I was born old. Painfully old, very aware and not really all that human. And I knew from a very early age to keep it to myself. So if you feel different, maybe you're not just old but maybe didn't start out here. The universe is not a lonely empty place. And let me tell you, never let yourself feel that the bad things that happen to you were because of anything you did or because you didn't "attract" enough positivity in your light. A lot of bad things happened to you? Then you were pretty damn likely a target for those that wish to destroy all that is good in humanity. This fate of this planet is crucial. Never forget that. And you are not alone.:-)when i finished reading your post, i had a strong feeling that i should respond to you :\
Thanks for a really interesting article! The part about 'the importance of power' and balance really resonated with me. I have read a number of articles about soul age but each one has a different take on things which helps to put things in perspective.
WOW TIMING PERFECT, INFORMATIVE, REASSURING,COMFORTING
INSIGHTFUL.......................UH JUST STRAIGHT AWESOME!!!!!!!! CANT WAIT TO VIEW ALL THE REST OF HIS ARTICLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow, talk about vision for the blind, my life is beyond unbelievable, to the point i would'nt dare talk about it because someone would be calling the paddie wagon to pick me up, thank you for such a well thought out insight of the lifecycle.
Thank you for the increasingly spellbinding read! This was the very FIRST result I got whilst searching "old souls" on Google, and it served almost instant gratification. In the past few months I've felt as though a mental clarity was destined to occur, and this article is now a part of the staircased comprised of the very steps of this process. What caused this mental clarity? I quit cigarettes, and felt very healthy for a month. I then, out of nowhere, was afflicted with a nearly fatal mouth infection from an unfinished root canal, the pain peaking three days before Christmas and peaking again even more intensely on Christmas. This pain sent me on a research frenzy natural remedies and cures, and eventually this research gave way into research of spirituality - which lead me here.
(Note: These were all topics I've been interested in for years. I've been fascinated with the cosmos, astral projecting, lucid dreaming, and out of body experiences for a long time. I have kept dream journals and have looked into my interest in astrology. I am 23 years old, by the way.)
In my opinion, it is a very logical explanation for the unwarranted hostility us "Old Souls" face, and the explanation I've been looking for my entire life to put my mind to rest and soul to ease. I estimate that us "Old Souls" emit this strange and unique energy that either draws people in or pushes them away. Here are some startling examples I can think of throughout life:
In the 1st grade I moved to a new town, and only lasted in the school for a week or two before being transferring to a private school. Upon entering the private school, I was immediately disliked by the entire class besides my cousin, who chose not to speak with me to avoid being bullied as well.
Nevertheless, despite loving the idea of school I had no desire to attend and face the bullying of a harsh populace at this point, bullying I had been subjected to my kindergarten year as well, and thus would hide my school uniform to get called out sick. (I was a crafty little bastard, far beyond finishing first on nearly every test I've ever taken; it wasn't all just book smarts) When this didn't work I'd get sent home early from the bitter, resentful nurse.
In 2nd grade, I remained in the same school despite being an alienated child the last year, toughing it out because I was a resiliant bastard. This new teacher, however, was terrible. She HATED me for some reason. I wasn't even allowed to raise my hand until after lunch. And I was the only student she was mean to, the rest she was kind and warm hearted to, but to me very cold. I was quickly taken out of that school by my mother. Back in public school, my new 2nd grade teacher was very nice, yet her assistant loathed me. Why these random authority figures disliked me was any ones guess, since I always exhibited a passion for learning and creativity.
It was also the year they advised my mom to have me talk to the school psychiatrist to 'get me out of class' for a while. I was happy, enthusiastic, and energetic...like any other normal second grader. I was a bit BORED, because the assignments were too easy, but this never resulted in bad behavior. The initial reason brought up is when I drew a crude illustration of Arnold Schwarzenegger as a T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgement Day with "The Terminator" under it.
It wasn't until the 5th grade I finally snapped back at the system. In 3rd and 4th grade, I had been pushed around by the teachers themselves just as much as in the private school, but to far less an angry, borderline hateful degree as in 1st grade - they treated me like a danger in the catholic school, but now I was more of an irritance to the teachers, as I began to care less and less of THEIR perception and became more interestd in sharing my OWN perspective.
I was becoming disenfranchised with the entire, ridiculous charade of education at that point because of these educators lack of patience with my ambitions as a student, basically thinking "You put all this effort in, get nearly flawless grades of Bs and As, attempt to participate in class more than average and STILL get horrible marks in behavior? What is this? How much harder do I have to try to make my teachers happy so I can get good behavior on my report card? Eh, @#$%&* it"
In 5th grade, the teacher was SO heinous to me I lost entire weeks of recess at a time. I think for 3/4 of the year I was forced to sit and watch the other kids play while I sat for a half hour doing nothing on the pavement without ANY KIND OF BAD BEHAVIOR TO INCITE THE PUNISHMENT. My parents didn't believe me, I would be near on the point of tears trying to get moved out of classes but at this point they were sold on the thought I was the problem due to the recurring nature of my claims of being victimized.
And that was why I snapped, and just said "NO MORE behaving for these narcissistic teachers, I'm only gonna get poor behavior marks either way, I'm done looking up to them." I started being the class clown, a dissident, a rebel, using my wit to make the teacher look stupid and EARNING my lost recess by about the 4th quarter of 5th grade. I quickly fell into the outspoken crowd...I now had a social clique.
In the 6th grade, I picked up a musical instrument, along with two other friends. I started taking lessons with one of these friends, and we got joint lessons. We had to stop taking lessons together because I was excelling a lot faster than my compadre was. It was later on in life, the 7th grade, there was a constant debate about who was the best guitarist. When a friend suggested I was the best, another friend started talking immense amounts of $%&*@$%& about my playing, and a 3rd friend later told me how he watched the whole thing unfold and agreed I was the most successful of the musicians at that point.
When I was in a band for many years, but I was plagued with musicians that would stab me in the back. The scenario was almost ALWAYS the same in the early years: fresh new musician joins my band. I teach them how to play their instrument from a few weeks experience and an idea into playing through my prog-metal compositions. They became competent musicians, and FAST. Then, after several successful months to a year of jamming and building a solid chemistry, they will decide to abandon the band in other pursuits. I realize I must come off as somewhat egotistical, but I was just as confident and vocal in my confidence of my friends talents as I was of my own.
I watched this trend follow me to work. It followed me to college, which I quickly dropped out of. It followed me to every message board I've ever went to - a divided set of forum members, one set absolutely love me and the other half despise me. I could go on and on and on about the backstabbings and whatnot, but I am now over it....because of your article. I originally figured it was a form of "Gang Stalking," and there very WELL may be an asterick that was put on my file around the 1st grade that's haunted me (it certainly FEELS like an inner-government or inner town sabotoge of me as an individual has been haunting me, especially later in life), but that wouldn't explain why I was attacked at such a young age and even by young children who would have no incentive to further some agenda against a dissident citizen.
I guess I just had to vent my frustration a final time to lift the burden of that pain of my early years off my chest. There are still many instances I am plagued with to this day - but those early instances were always a curious issue due to my age and behavior not warranting the abuse I received.
In feeding back into the negativity and giving it life, one will only perpetuate the effect it has on their own conscious. Forgiveness is key - to forgive one for intentionally wronging or slighting you for no reason other than jealousy or bitterness is key in overcoming the conditioning constant negativity has on all of our minds. The entire society is conditioned to be narcissistic and cut-throat, and whether or not you showcase loyalty is will oftentimes backfire. This is some good advice I recently found when asking a answer generator why a supposed friend in a current business scenario is isolating my business in his promotions but is heavily promoting everyone elses business, including contacts he either only knows through me or hasn't even met yet.
The high Heavens over a yawning Deep chasm:
An expansive void where nothing can dwell.
Even though he sincerely knows he is right, the Superior Person anticipates opposition and carefully prepares for any incident.
Good fortune if your conflict results in compromise.
Misfortune if your conflict escalates to confrontation.
Seek advice.
Postpone your crossing to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Conflict is a necessary part of life.
Tension upon the strings of a violin can make majestic music.
The critical mass of two hydrogen atoms trying to occupy the same space fuel the sun that nourishes our solar system.
Most conflicts you face in life are the result of your Path converging with another's.
Your Path is not his, and one Path is not necessarily more right than the other.
Can you work together to remove the blockage?
Only recently have I been aware that we are all on a journey towards inner peace, We are all works in progress, and we must realize our own faults and mental pitfalls, for there are many and they are vast.
I am a scorpio and Earth Dragon, a very fierce and emotional combo, but am learning to quiet the outside, negative influences and to instead focus on being the solution you wish to see to the many problems and adversaries you as a human will no doubt face.
I am coming to terms with who I have always been, but through the troubles of life never really understood. I am grateful for the article and intend to devour it fully before commenting further. Arohanui.
I feel like this is the same gimic horoscope readers/ psychics have. Life has its ups and downs and attributing it to a theory that has no evidence behind it is a danger of false reassurance and stunted growth.If you can't see the evidence just scroll down
While looking up old souls on google, I found this post. I want to thank you for writing this. It was just what I was looking for. I can surely relate to this post in every way. I have passed it on to other people that I know and trust. Just amazing it was to read.
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