Have you heard the term “old soul” in reference to someone who appears to be wise? Why do some people seem to be older souls than others?

It’s always possible that some have had more previous lives than others. It’s also possible that some have risen to the challenge of their experiences in this life and have gained skill in living meaningfully as a result.

A person who seems like an “old soul” may simply be someone who has faced up to the lesson in each of their experiences instead of resisting growth.

We’ve all been taught it’s important to know who we are. How can we ever amount to anything if we don’t discover our identity?

So, who are you as a person? Are you sure you really know? Have you pinned your identity down?

It’s commonly said by those who are on a spiritual journey, “Look inside for answers.” There’s certainly a truth to the idea that our answers come from within.

The divine presence works through all the circumstances of our lives—all the people and events—to open our eyes to the beautiful people we really are.

How could we be otherwise, when we have come entirely from the divine?

The only thing missing is our ability to see this, which is a function of having sufficient consciousness.

Consciousness is an evolving, emerging state of being.

It isn’t a given, and it isn’t something God can wave a magic wand to instantaneously create.