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My wife Karen and I passed on having a child when we got married right after college graduation. We were interested in living life as a couple and getting a bit more financially secure before we made the leap into parenthood. So, we finally made the decision and were blessed with a healthy baby girl later than most of our contemporaries. Almost immediately, adoring friends commented on her happy and somewhat mature character. We chalked it up at the time to the "older birth parents" as a response.
I recently came across the term “old soul” which I considered
normally refers to an older, wiser person.
When I just searched for Old Soul images, the majority came up with very
whiskered old men and white-haired women.
But one definition noted that an old soul could also be “a person,
especially a child or young person, who demonstrates a maturity, understanding,
or seriousness that is typical of someone much older.
The concept of an "old soul" can refer to a
person who thinks and behaves more maturely than others their age, or to a
being who has lived many lives before the current one… Old souls can be rather
endearing. Their demeaner and appeal draw people to them. Likewise, they
are fascinating and charismatic individuals.
Subtle signs that you may be an old soul are wisdom beyond years,
valuing deep connections, having a reflective nature, curious, empathetic towards
others, good conversationalist, mentally and emotionally more mature than most
people, etc.. All of these attributes are
filled with love and are essential to fulfilling the destiny of an old soul!
Based on my findings, there’s no question that being
considered an old soul is quite a compliment. And the term seems
to be more apt for younger children than older adults when it is first
observed. But those traits can be
acquired by anyone that sees them as desirable at any age!
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