A person can tell what goes on in mind of someone else by very way they walk, way they talk, way they carry themselves, and their manner of dress. Everything about them reflects their way of thinking.

A slovenly carriage is an indication of slovenly thinking, whereas an alert, upright carriage is outward sign of inward strength and confidence. What a person exhibits outwardly, they are inwardly because a person is product of their own thoughts. “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Proverbs 23:7)

This “thinking” referred to in Proverbs 23:7 is not a conscious thinking as most people believe. That would be “thinking” in mind. It is thinking that takes place in heart. Your heart is center of your being. It is subconscious mind.

Where is your faith? Is it aimed at garbage? You might say, “Well I don’t want garbage in my life!” You right! Consciously, you don’t. But, behind your conscience mind is your subconscious mind that functions according to your true beliefs.

The end result is inner peace that no material possession could ever come close to. No, really.

How do I acknowledge its existence?

It starts by simply observing your own nature, or actions and reactions you exhibit to different situations. Your thoughts from day to day, loves and hates, etc.

Ask questions. Not about happenings of creation, but internal questions. Question your nature, and in doing so you will gain a greater knowledge of self.

Your soul is part of you that makes you unique. Remember, your body is quite common. There are over 6 billion examples on planet at this particular point in time, and at least on a biological level, they all function in same way.

It is your mind that separates you from those around you, and mind is manifest. Your mind is your souls mind, and your strongest link to your soul.

Meditate.

It's simple.

Just quiet yourself and allow thoughts to bubble to surface. Don’t dwell on them. Let them go and move on. Clearing your mind will open your eyes to existence of your own soul and those of people around you. To be conscious of your soul is to be on a higher level of consciousness.

Why would I want to acknowledge its existence?

To put it simply, world we live in is at least as spiritual as it is physical. If you are confined within boundaries of just one then you are missing out on at least half of what life has to offer. By simply acknowledging your soul, you're enabling yourself to become aware of greater things in creation and life.