Every person possesses what is known as an incarnation age, even though very few people have ever heard of it. This particular age does not refer to the years of our current earthly life, but rather to the number of countless incarnations that our immortal soul has already undergone and experienced in the course of its great cycle of reincarnation. The age of incarnation, which can be thought of as the true age of our soul beyond all physical bodies, varies greatly from person to person. While one soul may have experienced countless lives in various eras, another may have only lived through a few incarnations. This is precisely why we speak of young and old souls, and even of mature souls or infant souls.
Going through the cycle of reincarnation
The cycle of reincarnation is a process in which every person evolves from life to life. We experience a wide variety of life circumstances, create karmic entanglements and resolve them, mature through our experiences, and grow through our challenges. In this context, our soul is the high-vibrational aspect of our being, that immortal core which repeatedly traverses the cycle of rebirth. Those who wish to delve deeper into the broader context of this process will find a detailed explanation in our article on the topic. Cycle of lifeFrom incarnation to incarnation, the goal is to deepen and strengthen the connection to one's own spiritual intellect, to become ever more aware of this true self, and thus to draw closer to the ultimate goal: to one day fully complete the cycle of reincarnation. This completion by no means signifies an end, but rather the highest form of freedom, for the soul then no longer needs to return to density, but may act fully consciously and freely in the light of its true origin.
How the age of incarnation arises
The age of an incarnation is thus directly derived from the number of incarnations lived. The more often a soul is reborn, the more lives it experiences, the higher its age of incarnation becomes. For this reason, old souls can be equated with very mature and wise souls. Due to their countless experiences, they are far advanced in their spiritual development and can unfold their spiritual potential more easily than souls who have only lived a few lives. Old souls often carry a deep inner richness, a quiet wisdom that does not come from books, but from the essence of many lived ages. They have already loved and lost, ruled and served, triumphed and suffered in countless lives, and all these experiences rest as subtle knowledge in their soul's mind. This also explains why some people radiate a maturity even at a young age that seems far beyond their physical age.
Young souls and old souls
Young souls, on the other hand, are still at the beginning of their reincarnation cycle and are less aware of their creative foundation, their powerful consciousness, and their true origin. They often experience life very directly and intensely in the material world, eagerly gathering their first major experiences and savoring its richness in all its facets, while old souls strive more inwardly and for the truth behind things. Both have their profound meaning, as each of these phases is a necessary step on the long path of spiritual development. We have discussed how to recognize an old soul in oneself or in others in our article. Are you an old soul? This has been described in detail. Ultimately, however, it doesn't matter whether you are a young or an old soul, because every soul develops on its own completely individual path and carries a unique, unmistakable spiritual signature within it. Life is never about surpassing others, but solely about approaching your own true self step by step.
A large emotional family
Ultimately, humanity is one great spiritual family, a family comprised of countless souls, all originating from the same primordial source. We are all unique beings, constantly reliving the dualistic game of life, sometimes in one role, sometimes in another. The origin of every soul is always the same, and so we can truly understand ourselves as one great spiritual family, born on this unique planet to journey through life together on all levels of existence. We are all one, and one is everything; each of us a unique expression of the same divine source. When we truly grasp this, all separation between us vanishes, and in its place arises a profound sense of connection with all that lives.
Closing words
The age of incarnation thus invites us to look at ourselves and our fellow human beings with more gentleness and understanding, for everyone is exactly at the right point on their path. Whether young or old, every soul is precious and perfect in its own way, and together we all journey towards the light. Everything always begins within us, in our spirit; never forget that. With that in mind, stay healthy, content, and live a life in harmony. 🙂
You wrote that very aptly and beautifully!
We are Heroes! Deciding on such a learning and development process requires a lot of courage, yes, we are downright daring! How strong is the "hypnosis" that makes us forget our true self and being for so long! How could we have even imagined what it would be like to forget our true selves and beings, back when we chose a full cycle of incarnation!! Just the possibility of forgetting it must have been extremely tempting for us adventurers!! 😉 Only as an old soul does the curtain rise again! Before that, the fear of losing the ego that is so familiar again prevents one from realizing the self that is so obvious!
Old souls are like understanding and experienced grandmothers and grandfathers for the "younger" souls, for the "younger generation" 😉 They are havens of peace for them, where they feel accepted and respected. What will they experience and enrich the whole with their experiences! ...And one day full of astonishment - to (re!-)recognize oneself.