Thanks, Craig. As humans, is it evident to us those on this planet who are more spiritually advanced than others, perhaps by their ability to love or some other act that would imply they are an "old soul"? I ask because you say that we learn in tiny steps as we spiritually advance, and experiencing lifetimes on Earth is once of those ways. If so, I would assume there are people on this planet who have progressed more so than others. Sometimes I encounter very special people who seem to be. I wonder if when they crossover, those people already possess great "skill" since they are more advanced.

I have heard that people who are born into this life with great physical or mental disabilities are spiritually advanced.