What is an old soul?

Question

what is it?

Answer 1

People who think they have been reincarnated many times through different lives think that they have an "old soul".

Answer 2

Nothing.. really.  What is a 'soul' ..?  Nothing.. only gibberish.

Answer 3

Another way of saying it is, "Wise beyond your years."

Answer 4

Someone who has matured faster than most their age. They hold more knowledge and understanding of the world around them than the average person.  

Answer 5

An inherent wisdom, a moral compass that is deeply rooted and isn't constructed from a specific religious belief system, one who can not explain it but can not be tied to one type of belief system.  One who is only comfortable, and most effective in the world, when gleaning from all past wisdoms, philosophies, and sources.