Preface: As a Canadian watching the 2016 U.S. election unfold, I wrote this piece to help anyone feeling unsettled by the outcome…
The Election Moment: A Catalyst for Reflection
When I woke up that Wednesday morning and learned that a new president had taken office, my first reaction was disbelief. It felt as though I’d slipped into a different timeline overnight. Even though I tried to ignore the relentless barrage of campaign soundbites, the sheer volume made it impossible to tune out. I had assumed the election would be a foregone conclusion.
To steady myself, I headed to the kitchen for a strong cup of coffee. I thought the biggest surprise of the day was behind me, but my laptop soon filled with a flood of posts – some celebratory, many upset, and plenty of heated arguments among friends and coworkers.
Instead of diving into the fray, I took a breath, cleared my mind, and shifted my focus upward. I sent out a wave of divine love for anyone in need of reassurance, and I asked my higher self for guidance on how to help others navigate their distress. That moment reminded me of something I’d reflected on the day before.
Soul Ages: A Brief Overview
On the day of the election, I revisited The Instruction, a book by psychic Ainslie MacLeod, that explores the concept of soul ages. While all souls are fundamentally timeless, the term ‘soul age’ serves as shorthand for the amount of 3-D Earth experience a being has accumulated.
Young vs. Old Souls
MacLeod breaks soul ages into ten levels, split into two broad groups:
Young Souls:
- Levels 1‑5
- Fear → Seeking security, safety, and power
Old Souls:
- Levels 6‑10
- Love → Self‑perfection, healing, unity consciousness
Both groups experience fear and love; the dominant drive defines the current stage of growth.
Young Souls and Politics
A soul’s journey begins at Level 1 and progresses through increasingly complex lessons. Young souls, focused on self‑protection, gravitate toward structures that promise safety such as walls, armies, strict laws, and conventional social frameworks. Their worldview tends to be black‑and‑white, especially at the lower levels.
- Level 4: The soul gathers enough Earth experience to venture outward.
- Level 5: Many politicians operate around this level, thriving on power, money, and prestige.
- Symbiosis: Leaders depend on Level‑3 supporters (soldiers, workers) who idealize them, creating a mutually reinforcing dynamic.
Old Souls: Inner Guidance & Compassion
Levels 6‑10 belong to old souls, who look inward for guidance.
- Level 6: A challenging transition from feeling omnipotent to experiencing a spiritual awakening.
- Levels 7‑8: Intuition fuels creativity, invention, and activism (e.g., environmental causes).
- Level 9: Deep self‑healing.
- Level 10: Complete inner peace; earthly ambitions fade, often appearing eccentric to younger souls.
Connecting Soul Ages to Recent Political Trends
Policies that emphasize borders, protectionism, and strict enforcement resonate strongly with young‑soul fears of the unknown. Historically, societies built literal walls during eras dominated by youthful collective consciousness. While humanity’s collective awareness has evolved, pockets of young‑soul learning still surface in modern political discourse.
Soul Ages: Earth School & Spiritual Growth
Imagine Earth as a single‑room schoolhouse where grades 1‑12 correspond to soul ages 1‑10.
- Right Side: Young souls (Levels 1‑5)
- Left Side: Old souls (Levels 6‑10)
Each class receives tailored lessons from the ultimate teacher – life itself. Everyone learns at their own pace. Some have thousands of past lives, others only a handful. Expecting a second‑grader to master advanced calculus would be unreasonable, yet that student may someday excel in a future incarnation.
How Soul Ages Have Lead to the Bifurcation of Worlds
Recent political turbulence has highlighted the widening gap between young and old souls. The divide has always existed, but heightened awareness makes it feel more pronounced. Old souls are preparing to graduate and move toward higher‑dimensional awareness, while young souls continue their 3rd dimensional education. The intensity of political events acts as a catalyst, further polarizing the two groups while simultaneously awakening those ready to ascend.
The Solution: Old‑Soul Compassion
Compassion and understanding rest primarily on the shoulders of old souls. If you’re reading this, you likely identify as an old soul, and this message is for you:
You, as an old soul, possess the experience and wisdom needed to extend loving compassion toward the struggles of younger souls. Your capacity to channel love and peace can raise the vibration of those around you.
When faced with fear or anger, resist the pull toward darkness. Instead, pause – meditate, breathe deeply, recall someone you love – and shift your consciousness into the heart. Allow that divine love to radiate outward, healing both yourself and the collective.
Beyond Soul Ages
Political choices aren’t solely dictated by soul age. Some old souls may align with unconventional candidates precisely because they reject entrenched power structures. That dynamic adds another layer to the ongoing transformation and separation of worlds—a topic for another article.
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