Reincarnation Forum

I agree - D.C. is a lovely place, I had a great opportunity to travel along the Potomac a few years ago when visiting (although it made me very ill). I'd be happy to hear more about your experience.

P.S., APHG! I haven't thought of that class in a very long time, I took it as a freshman as well but it's been about eight years since then.

Regarding the "instinctive biases". The only past life that I am aware of as of now was one as a Jewish man in 17th century Germany. However, I am almost certain that I was a convert to Christianity and that my wife wasn't Jewish. I do recall kind of having a special fascination and sympathy towards Jewish culture long before I was even aware of this life.

I have heard of countless other people on the forum and elsewhere who recall having little biases for and against certain things relating to their past lives.

Also about Washington D.C.: I went with my mom and sisters and we were there from July 2-5, 2021. I really liked that the museums were free. The Washington Monument was huge. I do remember seeing the Lincoln Memorial in person but unfortunately I didn't get to take any photos of it because I killed my phone.

Mom had to take the photos of the Lincoln Memorial instead. I did save it for the next day because we were going to see the Jefferson Memorial and the fireworks and I didn't want the same thing to happen again. The last thing we did was go to the National Zoo in the morning. It was very disappointing honestly.

There was something that happened near the end and after the trip I don't want to get into those details because they were very traumatic and personal.

That's fascinating - Jewish history is so rich and beautiful. It's hard to describe the feeling when those kinds of coincidences and interests line up into something far more revealing about a life lived before. It's very nice that the museums are free (it's something I very much miss about living in America), I hope to go back one day with my partner.

Being there for the 4th is an incredible experience, I'm sure! It sounds like quite the trip, but it's unfortunate that it didn't end well and you left in such a state. That's never easy, I'm sorry that you went through something like that.

What was it like discovering that you were Thomas Jefferson, and did you notice any similarities between you and him? (I don't really know you well enough to say except I do think the way you type is very similar to the way he wrote.)

I don't know if there was any one moment that I can point to that was the deciding factor when discussing memories like that. It seemed to creep up slowly, as pieces fit into place. I looked back through journals and old writing for clues for any life I could have had, but the catalyst for deeper introspection came with a passage I'd written on Paris when I was a young teenager.

That, paired with notes and sketches of things I had made growing up, made the realization that I was wrong first harder to ignore. Initially, I tried to fight that kind of thing. For personal reasons, I'll have to leave it with this: I didn't want to be Jefferson, for a dozen different reasons, but wanting it to go away didn't mean that it would.

As for similarities, there are some I can elaborate on, albeit the superficial ones first; I have chronic migraines that have plagued me since childhood. I've broken the same arm twice, a third for the wrist (one of which at a party). When I was processing my grief for my partner's illness, I took to long excursions out of state by myself, sometimes at a moments notice and sometimes disappearing altogether.

I worked in political correspondence for a couple of years, but with my somewhat sensitive disposition it was not sustainable. Between the stress of school and work, I had long periods of isolation at home to cope. As soon as I was freed from the responsibilities of both, I left the US. I minored in French studies (temporarily) with the intent of settling somewhere in France, but it was not to be.

I still keep in touch with those working in government, if only to offer some advice or a proofread of papers here or there, but I’ve been devoted to the study of history and archaeology since.
I do apologize for the length of the reply, there’s more I would be happy to discuss but will leave it here for now.

I don't mind at all! That was very fascinating to read about.

Unfortunately, the papers I accumulated have been put in storage until I return, but I’d be happy to go through what I do have to amass some of my more articulated memories, if that can help answer your question more thoroughly.

I was specifically thinking of similarities in personality and such though (not saying that I was disappointed with your responses)

Ah - I understand. As far as personality, I'm still incredibly shy. Public speaking has always been an obstacle to overcome, even with the demands of positions I have held, it has been something I have done my utmost to get around rather than through. I frequently withdraw to the comforts of home and have escapist tendencies that reflect in the many household projects I (attempt) to undertake.

I learn by repeated observation, then by reading. Keeping a journal has been my best individual support since moving, one that I record new wines and foods I've experienced, along with the weather, to keep my memory of my travels. I still very much enjoy reading, though the focus has shifted from Cervantes and Voltaire to Murakami and Sartre, although some stay the same.

In short, I am still introverted and bookish with a humming habit, and prefer the comforts of home and the company of my partner as we travel together.