{"id":4260,"date":"2020-08-16T15:56:26","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T15:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=4260"},"modified":"2023-07-09T19:38:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T19:38:37","slug":"do-old-souls-have-harder-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Old Souls Have Harder Lives? The Surprising Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Maybe the term &ldquo;old soul&rdquo; is relatively new to your vocabulary, or it is something you've known about yourself your entire life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are an old soul, it might seem like you have it harder than the world's surface-level thinkers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When answering the question, &ldquo;do old souls have harder lives,&rdquo; the answer becomes a bit tricky.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><em>Do old souls have harder lives?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In short, the answer is yes, and no. Who's to say if one person's life is harder than another?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, when considering the generally accepted idea of a good life, you could say old souls have it a little harder. Old souls are self-aware, deep-thinking outcasts who find it difficult to relate to those around them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The monotony of the day-to-day life threatens the mental health of someone with an old soul, but maintaining healthy, long-lasting relationships can be extremely hard for them as well &ndash; more on this below.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#Why_Is_Life_Harder_For_An_Old_Soul\" title=\"Why Is Life Harder For An Old Soul?\">Why Is Life Harder For An Old Soul?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#10_Common_Hardships_That_Make_Life_As_An_Old_Soul_Harder\" title=\"10 Common Hardships That Make Life As An Old Soul Harder\">10 Common Hardships That Make Life As An Old Soul Harder<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#1_The_constant_need_to_find_a_deeper_meaning_within_the_universe_can_lead_to_mental_health_problems\" title=\"1. The constant need to find a deeper meaning within the universe can lead to mental health problems.&nbsp;\">1. The constant need to find a deeper meaning within the universe can lead to mental health problems.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#2_Learning_how_to_harness_your_empathy_can_prove_to_be_overwhelming\" title=\"2. Learning how to harness your empathy can prove to be overwhelming.&nbsp;\">2. Learning how to harness your empathy can prove to be overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#3_Surface-level_conversations_dont_interest_you_so_it_can_be_hard_to_make_new_friends\" title=\"3. Surface-level conversations don't interest you, so it can be hard to make new friends.&nbsp;\">3. Surface-level conversations don't interest you, so it can be hard to make new friends.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#4_Maintaining_old_relationships_and_friendships_can_prove_difficult_as_well\" title=\"4. Maintaining old relationships and friendships can prove difficult, as well.&nbsp;\">4. Maintaining old relationships and friendships can prove difficult, as well.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#5_You_are_probably_unrealistically_hard_on_yourself\" title=\"5. You are probably unrealistically hard on yourself.&nbsp;\">5. You are probably unrealistically hard on yourself.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#6_Ignoring_social_injustices_is_nearly_impossible\" title=\"6. Ignoring social injustices is nearly impossible.&nbsp;\">6. Ignoring social injustices is nearly impossible.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#7_You_often_feel_intense_pressure_to_%E2%80%9Cdo_more%E2%80%9D\" title=\"7. You often feel intense pressure to &ldquo;do more.&rdquo;\">7. You often feel intense pressure to &ldquo;do more.&rdquo;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#8_You_find_it_difficult_to_speak_your_mind\" title=\"8. You find it difficult to speak your mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;\">8. You find it difficult to speak your mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#9_You_find_normal_life_monotonous\" title=\"9. You find normal life monotonous.&nbsp;\">9. You find normal life monotonous.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/do-old-souls-have-harder-lives\/#10_Finding_and_maintaining_love_doesnt_happen_often\" title=\"10. Finding and maintaining love doesn't happen often.&nbsp;\">10. Finding and maintaining love doesn't happen often.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p4 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Life_Harder_For_An_Old_Soul\"><\/span>Why Is Life Harder For An Old Soul?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/life-harder-for-old-soul.jpg\" alt=\"Old soul thinking about life\" class=\"wp-image-4404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/life-harder-for-old-soul.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/life-harder-for-old-soul-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20560%20315'%3E%3Crect%20width='560'%20height='315'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Old soul thinking about life\" class=\"wp-image-4404 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/life-harder-for-old-soul.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/life-harder-for-old-soul.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/life-harder-for-old-soul.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/life-harder-for-old-soul-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you think of a good life, it probably has something to do with a nice job, a family you love, and friends you can count on. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Being an old soul most likely means you lack in one or all of these areas because of the characteristics that describe what it means to be an old soul.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some common <\/span><a data-lasso-id=\"1053\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/old-soul-traits-characteristics\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">characteristics of an old soul<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> are:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-a84ab3\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Wisdom beyond your years<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A deep understanding of the universe<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Highly empathic&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Strong intuition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is because of characteristics like these that old souls have harder lives than those that are not.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Intense wisdom, empathy, and intuition all lead to things in life that account for the difficulty old souls experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Below is a closer look into what these particular hardships are.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Common_Hardships_That_Make_Life_As_An_Old_Soul_Harder\"><\/span>10 Common Hardships That Make Life As An Old Soul Harder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_constant_need_to_find_a_deeper_meaning_within_the_universe_can_lead_to_mental_health_problems\"><\/span>1. The constant need to find a deeper meaning within the universe can lead to mental health problems.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is extremely common for those with old souls to have a deep unresolvable yearning to find a deeper meaning to life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You are not only aware of the universe and its inner workings, but you are self-aware, sometimes to a fault.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls also commonly suffer from existential crises. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you see life as a transitional state, it can make daily life seem pointless and monotonous.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of the only ways to overcome this feeling is to take a nosedive into your spiritual growth. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You must do the work to find meaning in your life, and this can only come from within.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Learning methods of self-love and self-care will come from this intense growth experience, and maintaining a healthy balance between the two is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If the balance isn't there, you will become mentally drained, depressed, or anxious. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Providing yourself the protection, care, maintenance, and love you need will allow you to pursue your search for the abyss with a mentally strong head on your shoulders.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Learning_how_to_harness_your_empathy_can_prove_to_be_overwhelming\"><\/span>2. Learning how to harness your empathy can prove to be overwhelming.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empathy is something that, if you aren't aware, you possess it, you could find yourself mentally and emotionally exhausted at every turn. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls are notorious empaths and depending on how sensitive and aware you are of your empathic nature, harnessing the power can prove to be nearly impossible.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For those that find it difficult to function or connect with others in society because of your strong <\/span><a data-lasso-id=\"1054\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empath-abilities\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">empathic abilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">, learning ways to protect and cleanse your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energy will provide you with the relief you need to share yourself with the world properly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After all, what's the point in being an empath if you can't use it for any good?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We are all incarnated on the Earth at this time because we are here to learn and connect with one another. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empathy is a great way to truly connect with someone on more than just the physical level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is not something that should be seen as a curse or a burden. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you unlock the ability to harness it, your perspective of the world will change too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is another area that is best relieved and matured with a greater study and realization of the self. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When it comes to being an old soul, a good start to overcoming any problem is to first try some introspective work and finding realizations within the self.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Surface-level_conversations_dont_interest_you_so_it_can_be_hard_to_make_new_friends\"><\/span>3. Surface-level conversations don't interest you, so it can be hard to make new friends.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-to-make-friends.jpg\" alt=\"old souls find it harder to make friends \" class=\"wp-image-4405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-to-make-friends.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-to-make-friends-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-to-make-friends.jpg.webp\" alt=\"old souls find it harder to make friends \" class=\"wp-image-4405 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-to-make-friends.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-to-make-friends-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-to-make-friends.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Kindred spirits are when two souls meet each other eye-to-eye, on a spiritual level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As if your third eye sees the other's third eye exactly for who they are and on some level, it is innately the same as you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You feel this deep connection with the person as if you can speak telepathically or in your own language that no one else understands. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Meeting someone like this doesn't happen often, but if you are an old soul, there is a greater chance it'll happen to you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You must first allow yourself to have those hard, surface-level conversations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Allow yourself to meet people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You may feel like the outcast or the black sheep, but there is always going to be someone out there that relates to you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whatever you do, don't let yourself shell up and hide who you naturally are from the world. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you do this, you will be doing yourself an injustice and could potentially miss out on the connection of a lifetime.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is also important to remember that sometimes surface-level conversations are just what the doctor ordered. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls tend to live their lives lost in the spiritual world, but life is about balance, which also means you must find a healthy balance between the physical and metaphysical aspects of the world.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Maintaining_old_relationships_and_friendships_can_prove_difficult_as_well\"><\/span>4. Maintaining old relationships and friendships can prove difficult, as well.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As an old soul, you are exceptional at making others happy and feel good about themselves, not to mention you have the gift of comfortability. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many people feel as though they can come to you during those rough times, and you will give them the advice they need to continue on. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You obtain this gift through the ability to observe and learn from the human condition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls are natural people, watchers, and learners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can see the core of someone's hurting and help alleviate the pain, so to speak. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, because of this innate ability to see to someone's core, it doesn't stop you from observing those you love as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It might be hard for you to maintain old relationships because you aren't afraid to call them out when you know they aren't acting true to character.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many people aren't willing to look at themselves with a fine-toothed comb as you are with yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Your high expectations and awareness of yourself could lead to you projecting this intensity onto others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is another great instance where a continuance of self-discovery will take you a long way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_are_probably_unrealistically_hard_on_yourself\"><\/span>5. You are probably unrealistically hard on yourself.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-onself.jpg\" alt=\"picture of old soul woman judging herself \" class=\"wp-image-4412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-onself.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-onself-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-onself.jpg.webp\" alt=\"picture of old soul woman judging herself \" class=\"wp-image-4412 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-onself.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-onself-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard-onself.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes being self-aware can become problematic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It can lead to you overthinking and judging yourself on minuscule things. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A little tough love is good for the soul, but you must also remember to celebrate your achievements.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Not only that, but don't be afraid to take a day off to just celebrate life in general.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As a society, we are all moving so fast all the time, that we forget what being alive actually feels like. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Be sure to take yourself to your happy place to rest and recoup every now and then to keep you from being overly hard on yourself.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ignoring_social_injustices_is_nearly_impossible\"><\/span>6. Ignoring social injustices is nearly impossible.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You've been here before.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> As an old soul, you might not be able to recall any previous lives, but you have a deep understanding of the universe and a gut feeling that you've been here before. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That said, you also understand how sacred life is. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whether you are speaking of a human, plant, or animal, any form of injustice is grotesque to you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls tend to love and cherish all forms of life, so when they here of injustice happening, it pains them on a spiritual level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You might find yourself trying to make real change in the world for the betterment of the life in question.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You feel as though it is your duty to do something because once you are aware of something, you can't ignore it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When sticking up for social injustice in the world, you will inevitably make some enemies in the process. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">These are the souls that are unwilling to grow or just haven't reached that level of acceptance in their journey just yet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Nonetheless, you are encouraged to keep your self-care routine a prominent part of your life as it will help you navigate the injustice while maintaining a level of spiritual composure to keep you on track.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_You_often_feel_intense_pressure_to_%E2%80%9Cdo_more%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>7. You often feel intense pressure to &ldquo;do more.&rdquo;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Naturally, as someone that is self-aware, you will expect a lot from yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You understand that you have all this untapped energy resting within you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You understand that you have the power to create any reality you wish.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, this can lead to a toxic imbalance between work and rest. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You might start to feel as though you aren't doing enough to accomplish your goals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You might also have a hard time accepting help from others. This idea of ultra-independence is a trauma response that fuels the ego. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you notice yourself hiding from the support of those around you, there is a good chance you should get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-of-a-fragile-ego\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29599\" data-lasso-id=\"15631\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">your ego<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> in check.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We are on this planet to live out the human experience, and you can't do that alone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Allow yourself to give in to the fear of losing control and learn to accept help and rest occasionally.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_You_find_it_difficult_to_speak_your_mind\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #e5be5b;\"><b><strong>8. You find it difficult to speak your mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/speaking-mind-.jpg\" alt=\"old soul woman finding hard to speak mind \" class=\"wp-image-4413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/speaking-mind-.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/speaking-mind--300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/speaking-mind-.jpg.webp\" alt=\"old soul woman finding hard to speak mind \" class=\"wp-image-4413 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/speaking-mind-.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/speaking-mind--300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/speaking-mind-.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is common for those with strong intuitive powers to have trouble expressing themselves verbally. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Chances are, you find languages restricting and rigid. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The idea that a word can have only one accepted definition is utterly outrageous in your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You understand that it is the person's experience that they attach to words, which help them comprehend the definition the word is assigned.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example, one person cannot possibly say that the word &ldquo;love&rdquo; only has one definition. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Everyone has their own definition of love.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Therefore, when an old soul tries to express themselves, they tend to get tongue-tied or caught up on specific words because they feel that none of the words sufficiently express their feelings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As a result, the old soul feels misunderstood, mainly because they feel they haven't done the best job of explaining themselves in the first place. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That is why most old souls express themselves through actions rather than words. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The right action can sometimes go further than any particular word ever could.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\" has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-57ab72\"><em><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/old-soul-quotes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5185\">75 Old Soul Quotes (With Shareable Images)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_You_find_normal_life_monotonous\"><\/span>9. You find normal life monotonous.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For an old soul, living a life of routine with a 9-5 job sounds like their worst nightmare.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That is why you usually find <\/span><a data-lasso-id=\"1056\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/old-soul-careers\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">old souls living as artists, writers, philosophers, and herbalists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">These lifestyles add to the creativity and open-mindedness that an old soul requires.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are someone with an old soul and you are depressed from working a 9-5 job, do yourself the common courtesy of pursuing what you love instead.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That is the only way you will ever truly be happy in this life and the next.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Finding_and_maintaining_love_doesnt_happen_often\"><\/span>10. Finding and maintaining love doesn't happen often.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/couple.jpg\" alt=\"finding love as an old soul is hard \" class=\"wp-image-4409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/couple.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/couple-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/couple.jpg.webp\" alt=\"finding love as an old soul is hard \" class=\"wp-image-4409 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/couple.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/couple-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/couple.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lastly, finding and maintaining love seems to be&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">something that is difficult for most people to accomplish.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The good thing about an old soul is that when they come across their match, they are usually tuned-in enough to realize it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, this type of love doesn't happen often, and it definitely won't happen until you have done the spiritual work necessary to allow this type of love to walk into your life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You likely aren't someone that dates a lot of people throughout your life because you are more likely to take your connections and relationships very seriously. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes, a lifelong love isn't in the cards for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is important that you remember you are on YOUR journey, and at the end of the day, you have the power to manifest all you wish from this life, but if you are having trouble with love, there's a chance you haven't done enough spiritual self-work. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Either that or you are focused on something that is just not meant for you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Regardless of the hardships you face as an old soul, there are bound to be a few. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It might be difficult to say whether or not an old soul has it any harder than anyone else in the world, but when trying to alleviate some of the hardships in your life, it is always best to start within. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Don't be afraid to dive into the depts of your soul. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Meet yourself and all the traits that make up your personality and energetic spirituality. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is the only way you will live your life to the fullest as an old soul.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe the term &ldquo;old soul&rdquo; is relatively new to your vocabulary, or it is something you&#8217;ve known about yourself your entire life. 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