Although I am a Christian, it's entirely possible I am an old soul, in the deepest meaning of that phrase:
[link to personalityspirituality.net]
Who can know what happens truly once we die?

The Jews believed in the Guf, that could very well be why we connect with one another:
[link to en.wikipedia.org]

This might certainly be true and why we feel an affinity for others. We might have known people before we were incarnated. It's a little known story.

PENG, you're a very delightful person and generous with your praise. I feel in my soul that there's a very special soul mate for you. Please keep looking for him. I know he's searching for YOU. Open your eyes, because he might be right there, one block over.