We often hear about people being old souls, but what does that really mean? Being an old soul really refers to how you approach life. You often carry the same views as someone with much more life experience. Sometimes it’s hard to relate to others whenever you have an old soul because you aren’t perplexed by things that people your age are perplexed about. I have been called an old soul many times.

Being old soul helps empathize with people and understand life from their perspective. You know that there is no harm in trying to do things differently. You often have advice from beyond your years. You prefer to think things through. You have an appreciation for older things: music, books, even people. You value deep connections.

People that don’t have an old soul often don’t understand the values because they don’t see life the same way. As an 18-year-old, sometimes I feel 50 because of the way I think and see things. I have been told often that I am wise beyond my years, but it’s only because I take the time to stop and see life beyond my view. Some of my friends even call me “C-Ma” because they say I’m the grandma of the group.

I don’t mind being the old soul that sees the bigger picture. It helps me give my friends some guidance, and I really love helping others out if I can. The only downside to being an old soul is I tend to feel more than others.

I tend to feel the edge and details of things. It gets a little weird having a happy personality with a heavy soul. I never really know what to do with myself at times. Sometimes I really believe my heart is a thousand years old.