by Mark Pitstick MA, DC

If you’ve not already, please read . . .

  1. ‘The Great News‘ (article #19 at SoulProof.com/Articles)

  2. ‘Eight Developments for Widespread Conscious Living Now’ (#125)

  3. Greater Reality LIVING Program: Integrating ‘The 8 Developments’ Into Your Daily Life (#72)

  4. Greater Reality HEALING Program: Journeying FROM Deeply Grieving TO Brightly Shining (#82)

The evidence-based information and holistic resources outlined in these articles will help you to:

  • realize your true nature as an eternal being of consciousness / life-force / energy 
  • receive guidance and assistance from highly evolved energies and Source / The Light
  • heal old wounds, release lower energies, and update erroneous teachings
  • create the greatest life YOU have envisioned (YOU = your higher self / soul)
  • help others by sharing your greatest gifts
  • make our world a better place

As enough people do this, widespread personal and planetary change will naturally unfold. 

 

Are You a More Evolved Soul?

I’m writing this on my 70th birthday as a present to myself and others.  (Who said I don’t know how to have fun?)  It’s subjective – that is, not based on scientific research – and discusses indicators I’ve observed after working with many people in different care settings for over 50 years.  This article can help you evaluate and upgrade your thoughts, words, and actions.  It also may help you consider your level of progress thus far as a person / soul / being of energy.  (Note: I’ll use those terms interchangeably to convey that your earthly body is much less than 1% of who and what you really are.  I’ll also use YOU to denote your higher self / total being)

Indications that you might be a more evolved soul / embody higher energies and ways of being, include: 

You are kinder and more compassionate than ‘average’ people. Many bereaved parents, whose children passed on at a relatively young age, observed that their children were exceptionally thoughtful. This is especially notable for teenagers who are often swayed by peer influence.  These young ones, who were likely more evolved souls, were good athletes and popular with ‘the in crowd’.  But they still befriended others who were labeled ‘geeks’ or ‘slow learners’.   At their funerals, the parents heard about the many random acts of kindness that their children showed to others.

You have an urgency to accomplish a lot as soon as possible. More advanced people / souls may not need a long earthly experience for karmic or growth reasons. They may know this on some level and, thus, want to experience and do all they can on earth while they can.  I was certainly this way until I realized that I have eternity to learn and do my long list.

You saw through religious BS at a young age. Did teachings about a loving God who would allow His children to suffer for eternity make sense to you? Many people first began to see through power / control ploys of some denominations when taught obviously nonsensical notions about Creator.  (Some denominations are more open-minded and love-based while others, in the same religion, are more dogmatic and fear-based.  I won’t name examples of the latter, but they’re pretty easy to spot.)  These advanced ones listened to their inner wisdom and heart versus established doctrine.  Some of them left that denomination while others stayed in an attempt to create positive change within.  (To learn more, see article #16 Evidence-Based Spiritual Teachings)

You love pets more than you love many people. Animals provide unconditional love and nonjudgmental companionship. More evolved persons are often sensitive and can feel the lower energies of humans: anger, fear, anxiety, guilt, blame, etc.  As such, more advanced souls often prefer the higher energy emotions of animals: love, peace, joy, faithfulness, gratitude, enthusiasm, etc.  (see article #108 Higher Energies, Emotions, and Ways of Being)

You love being around nature.  Plants, soil, water, and rocks have tremendous positive energies.  That’s why, for example, earthing – walking barefoot on grass, sand, and earth – confers benefits for body, mind, and spirit.  Some people prefer being outdoors in nature while others like lots of indoor plants.  Being in nature helps you be still and know that YOU are an integral and beloved part of G.O.D. / All That Is.  (see article #77 Centering Practices).

You are empathic.  In my experience, advanced beings of energy can often feel the energies and emotions of others.  They may be significantly bothered by news reports of people half way around the planet suffering because they can feel their pain even.  They can get sapped (drained) or zapped (harmed) by their sensitivity to lower energy emotions of others.  Fortunately, these negative outcomes can be prevented and reversed by means described in article #23 Are You More Evolved and Sensitive / Empathic?

You had trouble understanding earthly ways. More evolved souls may, during their youth, feel like a stranger in a strange land. They have to work to learn how the ‘average human’ thinks and why they act as they do.  I certainly felt this way during my teens and sometimes felt like an alien observer.  It can take time to learn how to be more fully on this earth while remembering you’re not solely of this earth.  (article #56 Are You “The Weird One” In Your Family?)

You love altered states of consciousness. As Alan Watts – author, philosopher and Anglican priest – put it: ‘In order to come to your senses, you sometimes need to go out of your mind.’ Much of the brain’s function is inhibitory.  That is, it filters out much that exists but isn’t essential for surviving on earth.  That’s adaptive for basic survival but greatly limits perceptions of the fullness of life.  More evolved souls enjoy periodically shifting their brain’s focus for the many benefits therein.  However, seeking other states of consciousness via alcohol and/or drugs can lead to addiction, suboptimal functioning, injury / death, etc.  (articles #51 Meditation, Yoga, and Relaxation, #64 Drugs, Alcohol, and Greater Reality Living, and #114 Out of Body Experiences)

You have sensitive abilities. Many people have extrasensory perceptual abilities that extend beyond what the five senses usually report. They can see, hear, feel, and know more of the greater reality than average.  As a young person, this can feel like a curse; later in life, this gift can be used to excel in any field.  Some sensitive persons become evidential mediums to help others communicate with departed loved ones.  As with empathic persons, those with greater than usual perceptions must learn to stay balanced and not let their energy become drained or impaired.  (article #6 Evidential Mediums)

You have a special appreciation for angels and The Divine. Those with higher energies often love art depicting and stories about angels. Likewise, they savor stories about a wise and caring power and presence that operates throughout the cosmos.  Thanks to Star Wars and other movies, some people can relate to The Force more than they can archaic Judeo-Christian images of God.  Parents of children who passed on have showed me their artwork that depicted the child communicating with an angel in the sky.  Others tell of sensing angels and being told it’s their time to graduate from earth.  Again, all signs of likely evolved souls / people.  (article #73 Angels and Higher Energy Assistance)

You asked big questions at a young age. Fifty years later, my Sunday School teacher still remembered questions I asked around age 7. I was taught that Adam and Eve, two white people who were the first and only humans created by God, had two sons who married other women and populated the world.  For me, the obvious question was: ‘Where did the wives come from?  Also, if that’s true, why would people have different skin colors?’  Over the years, I’ve heard from many people who also wondered about such big questions. They usually show signs of having more advanced energies.

You tend to avoid large and noisy crowds. More evolved persons often limit their exposure to many people in extremely noisy environments. They dislike the lack of social graces when people are packed together like sardines.  When given a choice, they usually prefer quiet and natural spaces with fewer close loved ones.

You have struggled to find and maintain relationships.  All types of relationships can be more difficult for people who embody higher energy / consciousness.  If about 85% of people on earth are ‘beginner’ souls, that means you only have 15% who are a great match.  One of my goals for the future is to identify, at a young age, more advanced souls so they know to go slowly before getting married.  I know numerous highly evolved people who were married two or more times before they finally got it right.  To learn more about doing this, see article #66 Relationships for More Evolved People.  

You serve others in some way. The work of Michael Newton PhD showed that advanced souls usually choose a helping profession. Other more evolved people serve others at least part time if their day job doesn’t involve that.  Loving compassion – a priority for people with higher energies – can be expressed when teaching, healing, or otherwise helping others.  Being in those fields also introduces them to others who can collaborate and help make the world a better place.

You are fascinated with soul / consciousness and afterlife topics. Wayne Dyer noted that self-actualized people quickly disappear when conversations shift to how bad things are or new curtains. Advanced people / souls like to learn about more meaningful topics; they focus on solutions instead of rehashing and lamenting problems.  They enjoy discussions with like-minded kindred spirits who help make living on earth more joyful and sensible.

You question authority and don’t automatically trust mainstream views. ‘The unexamined life’ is a term to describe those who don’t seek their own answers. If you’re more evolved, you may listen to conventional wisdom and then explore other explanations or theories for yourself.  In the younger years, this can be seen as rebelliousness and can cause problems for those in very conservative families and denominations.  Over time, however, regularly questioning authority can result in greater wisdom, respect for diversity, and appreciation of important nuances.

You care for your body, the temple of your soul. In my observation, people with advanced energies are more likely to try yoga, meditation, and other ways to communicate with Source.  They often eat less or no flesh foods but, rather, appreciate the health benefits and higher energies of requiring no animals to die.  They may gravitate toward natural health care – acupuncture, clinical nutrition, chiropractic, deep tissue massage, etc. – whenever possible instead of taking multiple medications and having vital organs cut out.  More evolved ones recognize that the human body, while only a fragment of their totality, is a sacred vehicle that allows them to have optimal earthly experiences.  (articles #12, 32, 51, 54, 86, 87, 88, and 89)

You aren’t interested in having excess materialism. It’s fine to have nice things, a great home, good car, etc. But more evolved persons often disdain extravagances when others are starving and lacking shelter.  As often is the theme, they choose The Great Way or a middle and more soulful road.  They recognize that ultra-wealth can lead them away from remembering and doing what is really important.  When the body dies, you can’t take big homes, fancy cars, and huge bank accounts with YOU.  That’s why more advanced souls / persons focus on what – as The Bible puts it – ‘rust and moth can’t corrupt’.   

You’re still reading this article.

I hope this helps you consider your current stage of advancement and how to improve it.  Your level of evolution / advancement isn’t set in stone; you can upgrade it more quickly and easily than you think.  Becoming the highest-energetic version of yourself benefits others and allows you to enjoy the greatest life YOU have envisioned.

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Thank you for telling others about this article!  Your life, and that of others around you, will be more enriched when you:  

  1. read the article again so you really know it.
     
  2. discuss with close family and friends to more deeply internalize it.
     
  3. take action steps that seem right for you.
     
  4. share it with others via social media, discussion groups, and other ways.

Hugs, love, blessings, and let it shine!
Mark

Mark Pitstick, MA, DC
author, lecturer, counselor, and holistic chiropractic physician; spokesperson, research assistant, and strategic planner for the SoulPhone Project; founder of Greater Reality Living, Healing, Helping, and Sharing Programs

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Mark Pitstick, MA, DC is a master’s clinical psychologist, holistic chiropractic physician, and clinical nutritionist.  He has also helped others in pastoral counseling and suicide prevention / education settings.  His goal is to help you know and show that this earthly experience is a totally safe, meaningful, and magnificent adventure amidst eternity. 

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I created this article while ‘wearing the hat’ of a clinician, counselor, and educator.  My statements are based upon some scientific research; much clinical and experiential evidence; my personal experiences; and my best current understandings.  This program does not reflect my roles with the SoulPhone Project since those require solid scientific data for all statements.