So many cultures have a belief in past lives it is difficult to casually dismiss the concept. Children have spoken of experiences they could not possibly have had in this time period and many people under hypnosis have given remarkably detailed descriptions of places that no longer exist. Is this a sign of mass hysteria or perhaps confirmation of reincarnation?
In the East, the cradle of civilization, just about every religious philosophy believes unequivocally in past lives. Whether it is the concept of Hindu Karma, Buddhists Samsara or Jewish Gilgul, the idea that our soul outlives the body is nearly universal. The idea that the soul is eternal is even accepted in the Western Christian philosophy, it is the rebirth of the soul that is rejected, and Muslims, barring the Sufis, deny it as well.
If you wonder about past lives, and are convinced that you are remembering things from a previous existence, it may well be worth your while to look more deeply into reincarnation philosophy. You may find that the concept of karmic debt, however it is phrased in your religion of choice, makes a great deal of sense. If we do go around and around, there must be a purpose to the experience. It is too difficult to believe that our endless cycles on the wheel of life are pointless.
If you have ever seen or spoken to a child who seems to have an uncanny maturity you just may have experienced the wonder of a particularly old soul. They posses a kind of peace and assurance that seems way beyond their years; maybe there is a good reason that they do. Perhaps this isn’t their first time around?
The concept of past lives is a truly fascinating one. Figuring out who you might have been in a previous existence may help you figure out what your goals are for this trip.
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