When I was a fairly young child (7 or 8 perhaps), I remember the topic of reincarnation coming up. I didn't even question it at that time. I just believed it was real. It wasn't until much later, when society and religion had much more time to work on me, that I began to doubt its validity. The thing is, I believe children can be much more insightful than adults on such topics as they have less time to become jaded by the teachings of the world. At almost 50 years old, I believe once again.
I didn't want to believe it for a long time. There is so much misery in this world, I had to ask myself why I would intentionally come back to a place where I was constantly bombarded by unpleasantries. I started down this path again because of a simple question I asked. (Be careful of the questions you ask! They just may lead you down very unexpected paths!!!)
I was having problems with a good friend. I happened to ask why we butted heads so much even though we have a lot in common and usually got along well together. All of a sudden, I had this vision of an ancient lifetime. I saw myself as the lead high priestess in a temple. My friend was the top general of an army who conquered my people. We ended up falling in love in that lifetime, yet there was always constant conflict between us as I did not want to commit to a public relationship with him because I felt like I was betraying my people. It's been something of a power struggle ever since. Remembering this has helped me keep my present day relationship with him in perspective.
The thing about questions and knowledge, once you go down a certain path there is usually no going back. Since that first vision, I have been able to remember bits and pieces of other lifetimes. I have also discovered a great deal more information on past lives, such as stories about very accurate recall of past lives in very young children and experts like Dr. Brian Weiss, a psychiatrist who stumbled upon the past lives of his hypnotherapy clients quite by accident. (I highly recommend any of his books if you are interested in the subject.)
Why do I bring this up now? I honestly believe part of the reincarnation process involves working through and resolving negative energies. We follow each other around throughout lifetimes (this is why you feel as though you've known certain people forever even though you've just met), and we attempt to help each other out. Sometimes, remembering past lifetimes (and their problems) can help resolve issues we are having in the present day.
If this topic is resonating with you (or you find yourself screaming in denial), know you are here because you have asked the question and are coming into contact with new information. I am here to help if I can.
It is my hope that this is the lifetime we finally begin to get it right!!!
~CSE
I didn't want to believe it for a long time. There is so much misery in this world, I had to ask myself why I would intentionally come back to a place where I was constantly bombarded by unpleasantries. I started down this path again because of a simple question I asked. (Be careful of the questions you ask! They just may lead you down very unexpected paths!!!)
I was having problems with a good friend. I happened to ask why we butted heads so much even though we have a lot in common and usually got along well together. All of a sudden, I had this vision of an ancient lifetime. I saw myself as the lead high priestess in a temple. My friend was the top general of an army who conquered my people. We ended up falling in love in that lifetime, yet there was always constant conflict between us as I did not want to commit to a public relationship with him because I felt like I was betraying my people. It's been something of a power struggle ever since. Remembering this has helped me keep my present day relationship with him in perspective.
The thing about questions and knowledge, once you go down a certain path there is usually no going back. Since that first vision, I have been able to remember bits and pieces of other lifetimes. I have also discovered a great deal more information on past lives, such as stories about very accurate recall of past lives in very young children and experts like Dr. Brian Weiss, a psychiatrist who stumbled upon the past lives of his hypnotherapy clients quite by accident. (I highly recommend any of his books if you are interested in the subject.)
Why do I bring this up now? I honestly believe part of the reincarnation process involves working through and resolving negative energies. We follow each other around throughout lifetimes (this is why you feel as though you've known certain people forever even though you've just met), and we attempt to help each other out. Sometimes, remembering past lifetimes (and their problems) can help resolve issues we are having in the present day.
If this topic is resonating with you (or you find yourself screaming in denial), know you are here because you have asked the question and are coming into contact with new information. I am here to help if I can.
It is my hope that this is the lifetime we finally begin to get it right!!!
~CSE
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