As a deeply spiritual individual, I possess a heightened intuition and am deeply attuned to my surroundings and those around me. I often have a profound sense of justice and a solid inner moral guide. I have always questioned the norm, resisted conformity, and advocated for fresh perspectives.

Living a deeply spiritual life isn’t as glamorous as it might seem. As a spiritually attuned person, I often face unique challenges beyond the ordinary. I navigate unseen complexities, contend with silent judgments, and experience struggles few truly understand.

At my core, I am driven by curiosity.

I crave knowledge and truth, often pursuing interests with intense focus and self-direction. Through asking endless questions, diving into books and research, or making quiet yet keen observations, I explore through hands-on learning and experimentation.

My thinking doesn’t move neatly from A to B; instead, it connects A to everything I know. I don’t follow a strictly linear learning path and am not fond of passive lectures—I thrive when I am allowed to engage, explore, and run with new information. I learn best with autonomy, alongside other inquisitive minds, or in conversation with experts, absorbing knowledge in unconventional, deeply intuitive ways.

Deep souls embody independence through and through.

I don’t just accept things at face value—I need to explore and understand for myself. I resist being directed or adhering to rules without purpose, and when I choose to engage, it’s only when it aligns with my sense of meaning.

Blindly following the crowd, whether in business or personal life, has never felt right; I only engage when it aligns with my values.

(This mindset kept me from being drawn into a cult in my early 20s and also steered me away from joining IECA, an organization that wasn’t open to accepting me as I am).

What might appear as stubbornness is often a fierce commitment to preserving my unique identity amid intense pressure to conform. This stubbornness has a courageous side, as independent thought requires bravery in the face of societal expectations and norms. Thinking freely can unsettle those around me, as it challenges the comfort of conformity.

For deep souls, freedom is paramount—they seek spaces to exercise this autonomy. Risk-taking is at the heart of true innovation, and the boldest risk deep souls take is staying true to themselves.

Even the most spiritual souls endure hardship.

I can be particularly sensitive to criticism, especially from those who may not fully understand me. I often pick up on unspoken discomfort or disapproval.

Living as a highly spiritual person, people are unaware that I grew up a broken individual who is still continually piecing myself back together.

True spiritual awakening arises only from the ‘dark night of the soul,’ a journey marked by abandonment, isolation, loss, profound pain, rejection, and tragedy.

My curent calm radiance is born from these inner storms, and my smiles are woven from past tears.

My strength is also my burden.

I often possess a keen intuition, allowing me to detect discrepancies between a person’s words and actions.

I wish others could truly grasp what it feels like to be in my position, constantly expected to be the strong, resilient one who shoulders others’ burdens.

It’s far from pleasant—like a relentless hive of bees buzzing in my mind. That’s how I describe my experience after over 30 years as an advocate for at-risk children, growing accustomed to an overwhelming daily flood of requests for help.

Unwarranted envy is common.

Highly spiritual people often face public criticism while being quietly envied by those who feel their grace is unearned.

Envy blinds some to the truth: this inner light isn’t a cosmic windfall rather the result of enduring my darkest moments and meticulously refining my life’s path.

From the outside, my life might look like a chocolate sundae topped with endless yummy treats, yet beneath that calm surface lies a disciplined journey of self-mastery that keeps everything from melting under pressure.

I often have the courage to ask tough questions, the persistence to tackle challenges until they’re resolved, and the confidence to support fresh ideas, even when met with criticism.

I give you my roses, yet often receive only thorns in return.

I share my best—offering acceptance, creativity, friendship, inspiration, love, truthfulness, and uplifting energy—yet rarely receive gratitude.

More often than not, I feel like I am treated as an afterthought, a disposable tissue.

I move through life like a bar of soap under warm water—constantly slipping free from others’ grasp.

The more I attempt to flow freely, the harder people cling to me in their time of need. When I practice detachment, partners mistake it for a loss of love. When I forgive to free myself from resentment, I find that people would rather hold onto grudges than receive forgiveness, preferring to remain in their negative memories. I don’t flow with life simply for enjoyment—I have to.

Everyone around me seems to turn to stone, and when I don’t stay fluid, those stones pile up, creating a dam of expectations and responsibilities that leaves me trapped like water in a reservoir.

I often feel compelled to keep my spirituality under wraps.

Let’s face it: many view deeply spiritual people with skepticism, regardless of their professional achievements or expertise.

People tend to judge or question beliefs and practices they don’t fully understand. This led me to stay in a metaphorical ‘spiritual closet.’

I hesitated to embrace my spirituality openly.

I didn’t want to detract from my abilities, even though it enhanced my calm, grounding, loving, patience, and overall well-being—qualities that only improved my professional performance.

Contrary to popular belief, I often found myself surrounded by enemies, not friends.

For every person I guided to greater awareness, someone else resented me—a toxic partner, an abusive boss, an envious colleague.

When ideas or projects have captured deep souls’ interests, they will likely become engrossed.

You might not see me again until I have explored all aspects of the topic.

If you tell me something I must do and can’t connect it, I might stall, forget, or do “just enough.”

When my life is filled with meaningless tasks, I may check out, disengage or rebel. The key is to find meaning in daily tasks or at least pursue interests on the side. Otherwise, I will become disconnected from my spark.

 

 

The foundational qualities behind the strengths of deep souls are universal traits of creative thinking.

Research suggests that nearly all of us have a powerful blend of these strengths in early childhood; however, they often fade over time—especially throughout schooling. Deep souls, however, seem immune to this fading; the intensity of their unique perspective simply can’t be diminished. This makes us vulnerable to being misunderstood. We need people around us who recognize and support our unique gifts early on, helping us channel our strengths productively to thrive.

When we see these strengths within ourselves, we’re more likely to recognize and value them in others. In this sense, we can all nurture our deep soul qualities.