Thought I'd jump in here to say hello too. I've read a few threads over the last few months and decided that I wanted to make a comment last night (I'm in the UK). This forum is right up my street. So hello everyone
Because I've been researching this topic/concept for years now, and am utterly convinced that we are all spiritual beings having the human experience(s). Even as a child, I always had a "knowing" if that makes sense. And I'm pleased to find a likeminded community. I hope that answers your question.
Thanks Cat, and hi . Yes, I had many mixed up feelings as a child, partly due to dysfunction, which is to be expected. I first recall my instinct kicking in at about age 6 or 7. There's specific episodes I may share at the appropriate time on the appropriate thread that have stuck with me all of my life. I'm 38 now.
12? I wasn't giving it a lot of thought at that age, but as I say, this "knowing" has been with me since infancy. I trust my gut. From literature and other people's experiences and observations my beliefs over the years have been unequivocally confirmed.