Can We Guess How Young Your Soul Is?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can We Guess How Young Your Soul Is?
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About This Quiz

Reincarnation is the transmigration of the soul from one body to another, at the endpoint of the old life and the beginning of the new one. Many cultures believe in some version of this. In some religious traditions, upon the point of death, the soul is measured, and if it has not reached the intended milestones, it is returned to the physical plane in a new form. Some religions believe that every reincarnation returns the soul to another human body, while others believe souls can be reincarnated into animals or even inanimate objects. Even the ancient Egyptians, who did not explicitly believe in reincarnation, placed "ka statues" in the tombs of the dead so that if the body was violated, the soul would have a place to reside.

The age of a soul is said to be related to one's progress to spiritual perfection, be it nirvana or some other state, depending on the culture. While most people will require many reincarnations to reach the plateau of enlightenment, this need not be always the case. As a result of these young souls with an aptitude for enlightenment, gauging the age of a soul is a complicated undertaking, and it does not necessarily indicate that a soul is closer to enlightenment than another because age is only a corollary, not a definite indicator. Take this quiz, and we will give you our best guess as to the age of your soul!

1 - Insult
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When a total stranger insults you in public, how do you respond?
"I appreciate that," and move on.
I ignore them.
I confront them on equal terms.
I run away. They could be nuts!

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Sound Waves
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Which sound do you find most relaxing?
The sound of ice cracking
The sound of a pool cue hitting a ball
Windchimes
Birds chirping

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3 - goal thwarted
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Can you remain content when a major goal of yours is thwarted?
Usually, though it would depend on the goal.
I would feel fine soon thereafter.
I would need a little while to get over it and pick a new goal.
No, I get furious!

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Eating burger
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Health constraints aside, how flexible are you about what you eat?
I don't mind if food's taste isn't to my liking so long as it isn't poisoning me in some way.
I have a broad palate.
I'm not very adventurous.
I like what I like and if you don't like it, I don't like you.

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Pottern, molding, hobby
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Would you rather spend time with your loved ones, or spend time in a hobby you do alone?
I don't mind either of these.
I would rather spend time with family. Definitely.
I would probably rather spend time with a hobby, given my family.
I would rather bore my family by talking endlessly about my hobby.

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6 - trading
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Which of these would you trade any of the others for?
Purpose
Health
Happiness
Wealth

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7 - virtues
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Of these, what virtue do you hold above the others?
Kindness
Integrity
Politeness
Truth

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8 - victory
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How do you behave in victory over an opponent?
I thank them for playing with me, if they seem amenable to it.
I say nothing.
I raise a fist in triumph, but little else.
I spike the ball, crow about how I'm the best and taunt my vanquished adversary.

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Shy alone
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Where do you go for peace and quiet?
The bathroom
The distant wilderness
The park
My meditation class

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10 - difference between 2 things
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What is the difference between discomfort and pain?
Actual damage
It's in the mind.
You can only feel discomfort once you've felt pain.
You can only feel pain once you've felt discomfort.

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What Number Matches Your Psychological Age?
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What sort of person do you hope to be when you are very old?
Accomplished
Sane
Beloved
Spry

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1Psalm3419
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What is it about death that you find most terrifying?
Losing my identity
Losing my loved ones
Going blind
Pain

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Book
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How do you feel about books purporting to assist on the path of enlightenment?
They're fine if they inspire action.
They're all a waste of time.
Some are great, others are less great.
I have a few I swear by!

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Mostly Leader
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What is the most important principle?
To know one's priorities
To align oneself with the governing laws of the world
To do what makes you happy
To serve your fellow man

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Can We Guess What % Marriage Material You Are2
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When waiting without anything with which to entertain yourself, what do you do?
Hum
Think about my calendar
I'd talk to the person standing next to me if there is one.
Twiddle my thumbs

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Injury
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How do you react when you are physically injured?
My mind goes to what I need to do to repair myself.
I have a fight or flight response and head straight to medical attention.
I have to look away from the injury.
I cry, scream and curse.

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Hurt toe
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When you see a person suddenly fall down, how do you react?
I move to their side and check to see how badly they are injured.
I look for a first aid kit.
I ask if anyone present is a doctor.
I call for emergency services.

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Cleaning mood
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How do you feel about your chores?
They're a pleasant routine.
They are more pleasant than they would have been in another era.
They're just part of being an adult.
I hate them and wish I was rich enough to pay someone else to do them.

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What Emotion Is Your Subconscious Hiding? 1
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If you could have any of these things, which would you want?
Contentment
Time
Love
Happiness

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Best Friends
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To whom are you closest?
My spouse
My friends
My biological relatives
My parents

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Leader
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What is your responsibility to all human beings?
It is to do no harm, even by omission.
It is to leave something good in the world.
It is to reproduce.
I don't have one! They can take care of themselves!

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What Is Your Strongest Mental Ability? 1
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When you think of your past, to which memories are you most drawn?
My very early childhood
My formative adult years
My teen years
My early 20s

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What quality is most commonly possessed by the people whom you admire?
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What quality is most commonly possessed by the people whom you admire?
Kindness
Wisdom
Knowledge
Skill

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Thinking Person15
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How well do you examine your own opinions?
I question them, especially after questioning them.
I take stock every now and again.
I try to keep an open mind.
Why bother? I'm right, right?

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What Color Rose Represents Your Soul 2
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Which of these qualities do you feel makes something beautiful?
Shape
Texture
Color
Size

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TopKnot Stairs
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How long do you wait for an elevator before simply opting for the stairs?
A few minutes, unless I'm in a rush.
Two or three minutes, at the most
One minute, no more!
10 seconds and then I'm running up the stairs. Unless I feel lazy.

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How Ready Are You for the Apocalypse 2
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What trait in a friend would you consider reason to put an end to a friendship?
Lack of integrity
Manipulative behavior
Lying
Cruelty

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Play a Game of "Would You Rather" and We'll Give You a Greek Goddess Name 1
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How concerned are you with divine judgement?
Not at all concerned
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
A bit concerned

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Hourglass
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Which of the following resources is the most valuable?
Time
Connections
Health
Money

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Eating Hamburger
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How do you react when someone begins a sentence, forcing you to sit and listen, then takes a bite of food before continuing?
Oh, my God, I hate that! I just want to scream!
It's awful! You just want them to spit out the food and talk already!
I get so mad, I storm out!
I hate that with every fiber of my being and when people do it, I tell them they are scum!

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