The following article just came to my attention. I wonder what others here think of this.
Are Past Life Vows Affecting Your Current Life?
Are Past Life Vows Affecting Your Current Life?
Are Past Life Vows Affecting Your Current Life?
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That's very interesting information and I seem to recall a similar thread quite awhile ago that was along a similar vein. And what I've read, struggling to make an adequate living can be tied to past life vows of poverty.
I wonder if anyone here will try the technique mentioned in your link and then report back to how things went?
Aimee
I wonder if anyone here will try the technique mentioned in your link and then report back to how things went?
Aimee
mertzie
Senior Registered
Ah, I see your point!
Still, I think the idea is valid, and it is not original with her. This idea has been introduced to me through other new-agey type people. It resonates with me because I believe we are largely governed by unconscious beliefs - until we free ourselves, and many of these unconscious beliefs could be from past lives. (That's something Freud left out -- the past life part.
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Still, I think the idea is valid, and it is not original with her. This idea has been introduced to me through other new-agey type people. It resonates with me because I believe we are largely governed by unconscious beliefs - until we free ourselves, and many of these unconscious beliefs could be from past lives. (That's something Freud left out -- the past life part.
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catseye
Senior Registered
Freud was too busy with sex to think of the subconcious. You have to head to Jung for that aspect.
Ahh, yes I do believe that past life vows may carry over. I also ellaborate.
Some people, when they lose a pet, vow that they will never get another dog (or cat) because they don't want to hurt like that again. I believe that some people who seem very cold and distant in this life, may have truly, madly, deeply (sorry) loved someone in the past and the pain of losing them has so imbedded itself in the subconcious that they will never allow themselves to open up to the possibility of love because of the pain they associate with the loss of that love.
I believe there was a psychologist who studied people's traumatic past lives to see whether there was a correlation in this life. The anorexic(now) who died in a concentration camp last life. The man who was so money concious that he drove his wife nuts, turns out he had been ruined during the famine in Ireland and he watched his beloved family die one by one.
Similar to physical injury that lingers long after the actually event, emotional states can color the personality for more than just that lifetime.
catseye
Ahh, yes I do believe that past life vows may carry over. I also ellaborate.
Some people, when they lose a pet, vow that they will never get another dog (or cat) because they don't want to hurt like that again. I believe that some people who seem very cold and distant in this life, may have truly, madly, deeply (sorry) loved someone in the past and the pain of losing them has so imbedded itself in the subconcious that they will never allow themselves to open up to the possibility of love because of the pain they associate with the loss of that love.
I believe there was a psychologist who studied people's traumatic past lives to see whether there was a correlation in this life. The anorexic(now) who died in a concentration camp last life. The man who was so money concious that he drove his wife nuts, turns out he had been ruined during the famine in Ireland and he watched his beloved family die one by one.
Similar to physical injury that lingers long after the actually event, emotional states can color the personality for more than just that lifetime.
catseye
Aquinas
Oxford U., here I come!
That's a very interesting idea! I wish I knew more about my past lives so that I could uncover things like that. I'm certain I probably have made vows like that in my other lives that are being carried over into this one - even now I refuse to break promises to myself, as I take them very seriously. I'll have to pay more attention to my behavior to uncover some of these. Thanks for the link!
I think past life vows have affected my current life, as well. I think I might have been killed in a past life by either getting shot or stabbed, I'm not sure. But, what's weird is I always feel safe in a house alone with the doors unlocked as long as it's during the day, but when I lived in an apartment I would always lock the door, even during the day, even if my mom had just gone out to the car for a few minutes.
It was weird. I didn't understand it at the time, but I think I understand it more now. My mom didn't understand at all, though. She thought I was strange and made some comment about how we didn't live in a neighbourhood with high crime. What's worse is I felt more foolish by not being able to explain why I felt the way I did.
It was weird. I didn't understand it at the time, but I think I understand it more now. My mom didn't understand at all, though. She thought I was strange and made some comment about how we didn't live in a neighbourhood with high crime. What's worse is I felt more foolish by not being able to explain why I felt the way I did.
Phoenix
Forgot to play nice
Thanks for reviving this topic, Ailish. One of the many gems from the land of forgotten threads. I wish I'd seen it before.
A couple of years ago, I was having issues with a vow I took affecting me now. I needed to let that go as well, because it connected me to someone I didn't want to be connected to anymore.
But how to dissolve a blood oath with the word 'forever' in it?
I hadn't used my altar in years, but I set it up, blew off the dust, and reconsecrated it. And then I did an unbinding ritual. That worked for me.
I've learned to be careful what I swear to.
Phoenix
A couple of years ago, I was having issues with a vow I took affecting me now. I needed to let that go as well, because it connected me to someone I didn't want to be connected to anymore.
But how to dissolve a blood oath with the word 'forever' in it?
I hadn't used my altar in years, but I set it up, blew off the dust, and reconsecrated it. And then I did an unbinding ritual. That worked for me.
I've learned to be careful what I swear to.
Phoenix
tanguerra
Moderator Emeritus
How extraordinary!
Only last week I recalled a vow I had made (to do with loving a certain person 'forever' no matter what) and realised I was still keeping and it explained a lot.
I decided that I would be able to let it go when the other person repudiated it. Only then could I consider honour to be satisfied.
Only last week I recalled a vow I had made (to do with loving a certain person 'forever' no matter what) and realised I was still keeping and it explained a lot.
I decided that I would be able to let it go when the other person repudiated it. Only then could I consider honour to be satisfied.
Llyndyn
Senior Registered
The story of my life...
I still feel extremely attached to my PL husband. I noticed in the "disavowing" step that we are to be released of PL vows "if they no longer serve any purpose." So that suggests that some of our PL vows are meant to be upheld. I continually struggle with the desire to get married and have kids in this life, while at the same time I feel like I'm "cheating" on a man who has been dead for 900+ years. Except not dead to me...which just always makes me wonder if I should hold onto him or let him go.
I still feel extremely attached to my PL husband. I noticed in the "disavowing" step that we are to be released of PL vows "if they no longer serve any purpose." So that suggests that some of our PL vows are meant to be upheld. I continually struggle with the desire to get married and have kids in this life, while at the same time I feel like I'm "cheating" on a man who has been dead for 900+ years. Except not dead to me...which just always makes me wonder if I should hold onto him or let him go.
Ailish
Administrator Emerita
Hi Llyndyn,
As I see it -- holding onto the past serves no purpose when it comes to living your present life to the fullest. Now -- is essentially what matters.
When the past interferes with the present pursuit of happiness -- and growth -- it's time to let it go.
Just my two cents,
Ailish
As I see it -- holding onto the past serves no purpose when it comes to living your present life to the fullest. Now -- is essentially what matters.
When the past interferes with the present pursuit of happiness -- and growth -- it's time to let it go.
Just my two cents,
Ailish
tanguerra
Moderator Emeritus
I agree with the others Llyndyn, in that you were born and are HERE NOW in this present life for a reason. Hanging on to the past, to the point that you describe, cannot be a healthy choice for you, but smacks of an excuse for not moving along and perhaps taking a few risks and trying out some new experiences in this life (to me anyway).
If this bond between your past lover is so strong, why haven't you met him again this life (or have you?). Besides, your reasoning is non-sensical. There is no 'cheating' in the spirit world. Separateness is an illusion in any event, but sexual jealousy would make absolutely no sense at that level (to me any way).
Perhaps one of the lessons you are trying to learn this life is to get along without him and learn how to live your own life and do something different? Just a thought.
I have been wrestling with similar ideas recently, so feel a bit strongly about it.
Did you make some sort of 'vow' 900 years ago that you feel still binds you? Remember that in the marriage vows it is only 'til death do us part' not for all eternity.
If this bond between your past lover is so strong, why haven't you met him again this life (or have you?). Besides, your reasoning is non-sensical. There is no 'cheating' in the spirit world. Separateness is an illusion in any event, but sexual jealousy would make absolutely no sense at that level (to me any way).
Perhaps one of the lessons you are trying to learn this life is to get along without him and learn how to live your own life and do something different? Just a thought.
I have been wrestling with similar ideas recently, so feel a bit strongly about it.
Did you make some sort of 'vow' 900 years ago that you feel still binds you? Remember that in the marriage vows it is only 'til death do us part' not for all eternity.
crystal_44
Crystal
Dear Llyndyn,
It can be very difficult to live on without the one you love. Even though your past husband may not be physically with you, he is always alive in your memories. It is possible to honor his memory, yet enjoy life now, even get married and have a family. I'm sure your past husband would not want you to be alone. Who knows? Perhaps you two shall meet again someday. 
Brooklyn_Fan
"Hey Guys, Watch This!"
I think that in the end, vows can be both a good and a bad thing. A vow that was made in a past life can drive you to find out certain things or to persue goals and career paths that are beneficial.
Take for example, someone sees a horrible murder in a past life, and they vow to never let it happen again, so in the next life they become a police officer so they can protect others from that same situation. I think that can be very beneficial.
It is only when a vow is detrimental to a person or when it becomes the focus of an unhealthy obsession. Then it becomes something bad and should therefore be neutralized.
As for the article itsef, I agree with what Honor said a while back. I would be suspicious of anything that comes from a site that dedicated primarily to selling something. Plus, no offense to anyone for who that particular technique worked for, but I, myself feel pretty hokey standing in the middle of my living room poking myself in the throat 10 times and then holding my hands out and envisioning the energy work. Then again, thats just me.
I think that breaking a vow- especially an important one- is a very private matter, and the method of doing so should be very individual and personal. I.E. everyone should figure out what works best for themselves and use that. If that article helps them, then more power to them, but it should only be viewed as an example, not gospel.
Of course, thats just my .02
Take for example, someone sees a horrible murder in a past life, and they vow to never let it happen again, so in the next life they become a police officer so they can protect others from that same situation. I think that can be very beneficial.
It is only when a vow is detrimental to a person or when it becomes the focus of an unhealthy obsession. Then it becomes something bad and should therefore be neutralized.
As for the article itsef, I agree with what Honor said a while back. I would be suspicious of anything that comes from a site that dedicated primarily to selling something. Plus, no offense to anyone for who that particular technique worked for, but I, myself feel pretty hokey standing in the middle of my living room poking myself in the throat 10 times and then holding my hands out and envisioning the energy work. Then again, thats just me.
I think that breaking a vow- especially an important one- is a very private matter, and the method of doing so should be very individual and personal. I.E. everyone should figure out what works best for themselves and use that. If that article helps them, then more power to them, but it should only be viewed as an example, not gospel.
Of course, thats just my .02
Aussie
Katherine
Whatever you believe, know why you believe what you believe. Don't assume that every single person on the internet who writes reincarnation articles and sells merchandise is any more of an expert than anyone else. Meditate daily; let the voice of your own spiritual centre, your intuition - guide you in all matters.
Something about that article sounds a bit suspect to me. That's my own intuition. I, too, am suspect of someone whose main purpose in life is to make a buck off someone's genuine belief systems.
I've never read anything about the thymus gland or anything like that. That doesn't mean it isn't valid, I have simply never read anything myself about it. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. We are not bound by other lifetimes any more than we are bound by this body we temporarily inhabit; any more than the clothes we are wearing right now.
Something about that article sounds a bit suspect to me. That's my own intuition. I, too, am suspect of someone whose main purpose in life is to make a buck off someone's genuine belief systems.
I've never read anything about the thymus gland or anything like that. That doesn't mean it isn't valid, I have simply never read anything myself about it. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. We are not bound by other lifetimes any more than we are bound by this body we temporarily inhabit; any more than the clothes we are wearing right now.
Aussie
Katherine
Addendum to what I just wrote
Each lifetime is an educational experience. Think of it as, once I was in Grade 1. Then, after many experiences and lessons, I graduated from Grade 12.
I knew kids who used to love to eat paste in Grade 1. By Grade 12, they'd grown (I hope, anyway!) enough to not be tied to the experiences of eating paste! When I was a child, I rode a bike everywhere. Now I am a woman, I drive a car everywhere. I am not bound by that bike, though I still enjoy riding a bike sometimes, so that knowledge of bike riding carries over into this time, but it isn't my only mode of transport.
I hope I make sense, lol!! :laugh: If not, it's certainly not the first time!
Each lifetime is an educational experience. Think of it as, once I was in Grade 1. Then, after many experiences and lessons, I graduated from Grade 12.
I knew kids who used to love to eat paste in Grade 1. By Grade 12, they'd grown (I hope, anyway!) enough to not be tied to the experiences of eating paste! When I was a child, I rode a bike everywhere. Now I am a woman, I drive a car everywhere. I am not bound by that bike, though I still enjoy riding a bike sometimes, so that knowledge of bike riding carries over into this time, but it isn't my only mode of transport.
I hope I make sense, lol!! :laugh: If not, it's certainly not the first time!