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How do you honor your past lives - & do you own something like you had before?

Vivi said:
I think that quite comparatively, I have taken it all a little bit overboard! I have many, many vintage garments from 'my' era, and small keepsakes reminiscent of what I once owned..
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I've seen quite a few people who were Soldiers in one or more wars turn (a part of) their house into a museum, it's always a specific unit of a specific war (for example a guy has everything a Soldier from the 29th infantry had during WWII but Marine Corps from the Vietnam war) most of them don't realize why they do it or why so specific other than a strong urge

I have friends that I know were British 1st Airborne killed in or near Arnhem, I can tell you where they'll be and what they're doing on specific dates as they're still in that loop, they wear EVERYTHING period accurate and to the unit that they belonged too, they say it's because they want to teach through re-enactment but in reality they relive their last operation
I too was in re-enactment but I knew roughly who I was and what I did, 99% of the rest didn't
I could tell who did what during the war (I can read people's Past Life but not active, if you're really obvious like them I read you like a book) some switched sides though, seen German PLs dressed in Allied and vise versa but the uniforms look weird and even they have a feeling that something's not fully right (gee, wonder why?) I broke the loop when I switched MOS (your specific job in the military)

I did end up buying a WWII Class A again, I'm thinking of where to place it once I get my own place..... in Operation Market Garden era no less close to where I fought, should be interesting since I have 2 PLs from that area
Also got the Tanker Jacket, it'll hardly ever be as cold as Bastogne was but it'll keep me warm in cold winters none the less
 
that is exceptionally captivating- I suppose our interests are inherent, and carry through lives?
 
I think it depends, like if it's a life that actively bothers you (whether you're aware of it or not), if you received something that was extremely important to you (some people say they always feel that something's missing but can't explain what)
Things like that and other factors that you unconsiously feel
It's kinda hard to explain but hope you get the point that I'm trying to make
 
Oh yes, I definitely do- for some reason unfathomable to myself, many of my interests and proclivities have remained greatly the same. I feel as if I have some unfinished business, and have always sought some form of closure.
 
(Dusting this thread off)

I've got my eye [and a bid] on something that my PL husband would have owned and worn on the lapel of his uniform. I am quite confident on the theory I'm running with, and this item [a Cross of Lorraine lapel pin] sparked something when I saw it. There was the desire to own it, though I held off bidding until I was more sure I was on the right path, and
every time I look at it I see my PL husband. I remember that brief moment of joyous young romance, along with the pride I possessed for him. S​
ince excerpts of biographies and photographs have sparked emotions and visions, I'm confident enough that I've bid on it. The auction finishes tomorrow, so there's still time for someone to swipe it from under my nose, but fingers are crossed.
 
Fingers crossed for you
Sometimes you see something and it may not make sense current life wise but if you HAVE to have it then there's a reason, keep an eye on it and I hope you win

I usually wait till the last 30 or so seconds if I really want something, I never bid days in advance
 
CanSol - I don't usually bid until very close to the end, and I was going to wait, but I couldn't hold off too long. If I lose out, then it obviously wasn't meant to be for whatever reason, and I'm sure another one will come up eventually.

Tanker - That is a lovely sentiment and wonderful idea! I hope I can get the chance to do something similar, one day.
 
I’ve bought a couple of things that relate to my past life... not the full uniform but do want to get a Vietnam era utility shirt.

Have a replica green beret (an era one would’ve cost me some dollars) which I keep on my desk. Kennedy used to keep one on his desk for inspiration. Even though it’s a replica, it’s a pretty good replica and gave me the heebie-jeebies the first time I held it. A very odd sensation of both loathing and longing.

I bought vintage lapel pins of an air defence artillery that my past self used to have on his dress uniform. Keep them on my desk because they look cool.

Also have a Vietnam boonie hat. They are awesome for walking, fold up easily and keep rain and sun off w/o sweating your head.

When I first opened up to my past life memories I wanted a piece of Vietnam to help me so bought a 1968 South Vietnam 10 dong coin. I lost that coin after the intense visions died down and have not found it to this day.

Also collect vintage LPs of old country music/blues grass, some of which the lyrics came to me before I’d even heard the song. Have a copy of Bobby Bares ‘Travellin Bare’ which has songs that have an incredibly personal meaning since they relate to men who were KIA in Vietnam.
 
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Which brings me to another point, can other people feel when an object has been in the actual era, or is that just me? For instance that 10 dong coin bought me strange feelings, and even though my beret is pretty convincing as a replica I can feel it has no age, no memory and no significance other than a symbolic representation of something else. My hands actually tingle and memories flood back to me when I touch an era object. Hence why I avoid buying era objects! Am terrified it’ll take me back there like the coin did.
 
I get it, all of my WWII items are repro and have no real attachment to them but do have an original belt that I keep with my Class A that has original buttons, collar discs and 101st patch, those can give me the shivers, can be tricky when I have to polish the buttons and discs and can bring me back in time
 
The lapel pin I've been bidding on [and just won in the last few minutes] is from the era. It is marketed as an original, but it was surplus. It was never worn by a soldier, and especially not mine [my PL husband], but something just cried out to me that I had to have it. To wear on days such as Armistice and Bastille, not as an everyday symbol. I've only just won the auction, so I haven't held it yet. I can't tell what feelings it will bring, once it arrives, but I'll be sure to update as and when.

In the meantime, I have received two small charms linked with the Amis des Voluntaires Francais, a group who supported the Free French [the force my PL husband fought for] and they're quite the sweet delicate things. I am wearing the only one I currently can [as the other does not have appropriate fastenings] with my Eiffel Tower charm that I've owned for years [and used to wear whenever the French rugby team played in the 2011 World Cup]. And, there is a small sense of pride in bearing it on my necklace. The AVF were not actually a connection I had in the past, as that was in fact the SOE, but it bears a connection to the Free French [who, as stated before, my PL husband fought with].

They're just subtle little trinkets that I can wear as and when the mood takes me. I might also look at jewellery from the era that sparks my recognition of the past, but for now these few trinkets will suffice.
 
yvettebruneau said:
The lapel pin I've been bidding on [and just won in the last few minutes] is from the era. It is marketed as an original, but it was surplus. It was never worn by a soldier, and especially not mine [my PL husband], but something just cried out to me that I had to have it. To wear on days such as Armistice and Bastille, not as an everyday symbol. I've only just won the auction, so I haven't held it yet. I can't tell what feelings it will bring, once it arrives, but I'll be sure to update as and when.

In the meantime, I have received two small charms linked with the Amis des Voluntaires Francais, a group who supported the Free French [the force my PL husband fought for] and they're quite the sweet delicate things. I am wearing the only one I currently can [as the other does not have appropriate fastenings] with my Eiffel Tower charm that I've owned for years [and used to wear whenever the French rugby team played in the 2011 World Cup]. And, there is a small sense of pride in bearing it on my necklace. The AVF were not actually a connection I had in the past, as that was in fact the SOE, but it bears a connection to the Free French [who, as stated before, my PL husband fought with].

They're just subtle little trinkets that I can wear as and when the mood takes me. I might also look at jewellery from the era that sparks my recognition of the past, but for now these few trinkets will suffice.
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tanker said:
Yes, landsend, I've had that tingling too. Very intense - I feel as if my breathing might come to a stop. I've only handled era things in a public space, and so I put off allowing any memories to come, which I regret now. Unlike you, I actually want to be taken back there, and would love more opportunity to do that via objects. Maybe I'll get a coin or two some time and try it.

I get nothing from replica items, although I admit to wearing my repro uniform alone some evenings and enjoy the comforting feeling that gives me, for some unknown reason.
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I get it, you can't explain it but it brings a comfort that can't be descriped to those that don't get it
 
On an almost daily basis I wear a Stetson style cowboy hat for the same reason. Spent too many lives in good ol Dixie land I suspect. It feels like wearing a pair of comfortable old shoes. It brings me back to ‘myself’. My neighbors probably think I’m a nutter, you don’t see many folks wearing cowboy hats in post industrial England. As a kid I had the hat and boots the works, loved them. I wanted a full cowboy outfit but my mom wouldn’t get me one so made do with my hat and boots.
 
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Yes, @tanker, the Cross of Lorraine was worn on the lapels of the Free French soldiers' uniforms, just as the US Infantry bore U.S. and crossed rifles on theirs. It became a symbol of the French resistance against the Nazis, and other invading forces. And to oppose the Vichy French. As I've only just started digging, I know little of its true significance. But, I know enough to its significance to my past self.
 
I don't own anything from the 2nd World War aside from my Grandfather's medals (British army), because he gave them to me specifically.

One thing I would be curious to see in real life, though, is a uniform that belonged to Eugen and is still in someone's private collection. I often wonder what would drive someone to own genuine SS uniforms, but I am no one to judge. One thing I know is that I will never try it on.
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BenjaminFR said:
I don't own anything from the 2nd World War aside from my Grandfather's medals (British army), because he gave them to me specifically.

One thing I would be curious to see in real life, though, is a uniform that belonged to Eugen and is still in someone's private collection. I often wonder what would drive someone to own genuine SS uniforms, but I am no one to judge. One thing I know is that I will never try it on.
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Owning a genuine SS uniform might indicate they had a previous life attached to the uniform maybe even without knowing
 
I have also wondered why some people seem to have such a fascination with 'macabre' militaria. Particularly, those in England and other countries that were threatened by the Third Reich during the war. A nearby antiques centre has a section dedicated to militaria, and a high percentage [in the past, I haven't visited in a while] was Nazi regalia. Personally, it irks me to see it. I've never been fond of finding it out and about, when other 'racist' symbols (such as Golliwogs) have been staunchly banned in the past. That's one reason why I gave up on Amazon's The Man in the High Castle; I couldn't wrap my head around a favourite actor of mine presenting himself as an alternative-universe Obergruppenfuhrer. It was just a little unnerving.

But, as Briski said above, their fascination might indicate that there is a subconscious connection to the uniform and regalia. Maybe, they simply identify with the Third Reich in modern times [the Neo-Nazi groups, and other nationalist parties that seem to echo some of the Reich's dogma]. Or, perhaps, they re-enact the war, as a Nazi, and own some of the regalia to feel more authentic. Because, in every re-enactment, someone has to play the bad guy!
 
Owning, or the strong desire to own, specific items can be a strong indicator of one or more PLs
I've posted this before but some have entire museums worth of uniforms and they're all specific to a war and unit (WWI this unit, WWII that one and so on)
Reenactment is also an indicator of Past Lives, I've done it while knowing my PL history (WWII Airborne and Canadian WWII, the latter was because I wanted to bring the history of the town I lived in to live when I worked at the local bunker museum, wanted to do WWI and Nam but not much interest for those here)
When I did reenactment there were a few others that had memories of WWII but had no business being in my unit, If you'd do a regression on reenactors I bet you that atleast 95% has been involved in that specific war (this was done during a US Civil War reenactment and lo and behold, the reenactors were all part of that war, check http://www.healpastlives.com/future/rule/ruplpror.htm and go to the "historical events" segment although the entire article can provide good info
 
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There are a couple of SS uniforms on display in the Holocaust exhibit at the Imperial War Museum, in London. Along with archive footage of a speech, which I think was given by Goebbels. Let's just say I didn't stop long enough at that particular point to find out. The subject matter of the entire exhibit was quite emotional for me.

But, in a museum context, I can understand why such regalia would be exhibited. They're behind glass, on display, in a sombre reminder of what the world had come to once before. They're not being paraded around, out in the open, as though it's some social norm. Not that I'm accusing anyone of doing such a thing, I'm simply trying to convey different contexts of display. These IWM-displayed garments, the all-too-familiar black SS uniforms, still sent chills running through me. But, I understood their purpose of being there. To proper convey history, we must represent both sides, and not simply erase what doesn't sit right with us just because they were evil.
 
yvettebruneau said:
I have also wondered why some people seem to have such a fascination with 'macabre' militaria. Particularly, those in England and other countries that were threatened by the Third Reich during the war. A nearby antiques centre has a section dedicated to militaria, and a high percentage [in the past, I haven't visited in a while] was Nazi regalia. Personally, it irks me to see it. I've never been fond of finding it out and about, when other 'racist' symbols (such as Golliwogs) have been staunchly banned in the past. That's one reason why I gave up on Amazon's The Man in the High Castle; I couldn't wrap my head around a favourite actor of mine presenting himself as an alternative-universe Obergruppenfuhrer. It was just a little unnerving.

But, as Briski said above, their fascination might indicate that there is a subconscious connection to the uniform and regalia. Maybe, they simply identify with the Third Reich in modern times [the Neo-Nazi groups, and other nationalist parties that seem to echo some of the Reich's dogma]. Or, perhaps, they re-enact the war, as a Nazi, and own some of the regalia to feel more authentic. Because, in every re-enactment, someone has to play the bad guy!
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Oh well, while I have respect for reenactors, it's really the collectors who search and amass "period" items that puzzle me. I agree with you, Briski and CanSol, it's probably for an unconscious reason, wether it's past life or not.

I will divert a bit from the main subject of the thread, but regarding Neo-nazis, I often laugh at how little they actually fit to the mindset of what was actually Nazi ideology. In the poor income areas where I grew up, we had such groups of young guys (and girls) who, in search of an identity, sometimes ended up in those groups who blamed each and everyone of their problems on "foreigners". Having known personally a few of these people, who ended up either shaving their heads or dying it blond (depends on their gender), they were all poor souls who didn't identify to anything and needed a framework to build an identity and sense of belonging. Their knowledge of actual ideology is close to zero. Anyway, to close the disgression, I will (loosely) quote a former neo-nazi imprisoned in Germany : "I had tears to shed, but I didn't know how to cry, so I laced my black boots and made others cry for me".

I have often felt that actual "period" items carry way too much energy to be safely kept, it's my personal feeling!
 
BenjaminFR said:
Oh well, while I have respect for reenactors, it's really the collectors who search and amass "period" items that puzzle me. I agree with you, Briski and CanSol, it's probably for an unconscious reason, wether it's past life or not.

I will divert a bit from the main subject of the thread, but regarding Neo-nazis, I often laugh at how little they actually fit to the mindset of what was actually Nazi ideology. In the poor income areas where I grew up, we had such groups of young guys (and girls) who, in search of an identity, sometimes ended up in those groups who blamed each and everyone of their problems on "foreigners". Having known personally a few of these people, who ended up either shaving their heads or dying it blond (depends on their gender), they were all poor souls who didn't identify to anything and needed a framework to build an identity and sense of belonging. Their knowledge of actual ideology is close to zero. Anyway, to close the disgression, I will (loosely) quote a former neo-nazi imprisoned in Germany : "I had tears to shed, but I didn't know how to cry, so I laced my black boots and made others cry for me".

I have often felt that actual "period" items carry way too much energy to be safely kept, it's my personal feeling!
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Agreed .... I have just one replica green beret for this reason. It’s a replica and hasn’t got the imprints of the Vietnam War. For me serves a reminder of those who were lost, as well as their courage and strength. But even so, the meaning is mixed for me because it also reminds me of the terrible events that happened.

My only object from the war was a coin which is now lost. I wonder what happened to it and if one day it’ll turn up somewhere. Even just a lowly coin can trigger strong feelings in me so can’t imagine what other objects might do. Benjamin, it must be strange to know there is a uniform you once wore in another life out there. Even stranger to know someone owns it as a period piece.
 
landsend said:
Agreed .... I have just one replica green beret for this reason. It’s a replica and hasn’t got the imprints of the Vietnam War. For me serves a reminder of those who were lost, as well as their courage and strength. But even so, the meaning is mixed for me because it also reminds me of the terrible events that happened.

My only object from the war was a coin which is now lost. I wonder what happened to it and if one day it’ll turn up somewhere. Even just a lowly coin can trigger strong feelings in me so can’t imagine what other objects might do. Benjamin, it must be strange to know there is a uniform you once wore in another life out there. Even stranger to know someone owns it as a period piece.
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Yes, it's an odd feeling, to be honest. I think its rightful place, since it survived all these years, is in a museum, along with a note that would read something like "its owner died thousands of kilometers from home, on a noname field, without ever seeing his second son. Don't follow his path". That's what it reminds me.
 
That's an interesting idea, Benjamin. A uniform given to a museum could be researched, the soldier's name [with permission from surviving relatives] and his story could be displayed alongside, to serve as a 'warning' of the dangers of war. As with your past uniform, if my PL husband's uniform were to be found, I would appreciate it going into a museum with a placard that informs any 'spectators' that he died without ever seeing his four-month-old daughter. It might serve as a deterrent.
 
I have a strong wish to get some things that I used to have. There are actual reproductions of my own specific uniform available online. Medals and all. They got it mostly right. Had several different from time to another. I have not had an easy time economically, and I won't be able to afford it until when the farm is fully restored and working. Been too busy working hard, for many years, saving up to our farm, and then to fix it all up, which we are in the process of. When everything is alright and productive, I have to build a fallout shelter and a third house on it, made out of large earthbags, which are bulletproof beyond .50 BMG. Then I will continue to build more of these earthbag buildings for various friends and family members who are part of our long term survival plan. Thankfully, an earthbag house is less than 5000$/€ not including tools, if you do ALL the work yourself and don't go to town on modernities.

I guess the farm in a river valley thing isn't exactly new, either, though. Died on my unfortified farm, last time. I fully intend to get myself a Luger, a uniform and some banners, armor, swords and the like. Should I be able to afford it when all the necessities are in place. It would be really nice to have. For the first time in my life, I have enough rooms to actually create a room for Remembering. It would be my meditation chamber/office. I think there won't be time or money for it, though. Not until the world as we know it experiences the mother of all collapses. There are plenty of things I need to finance before such frivolous purchases. I think I can get away with the Luger P08, however. It is still an excellent and accurate firearm, despite its low capacity of eight rounds plus one. The sights and steep angle of the grip are extremely pleasant. An extension of the hand. Unlike most firearms of the period, it was/is very ergonomic. Only the american Hi Standard pistol, used by spies, was/is anything like it in the hand. I like most guns, but I really love the Luger. The Walther P38 would do in a pinch, as well. Worse sights, but still a pleasure to shoot. Same low capacity, sadly. Not very well suited to combat, compared to something like modern glocks or CZ pistols with double stacked magazines. At least twice the capacity and more reliable. The glocks in particular. Great design. Of course German (Austria is Germany).
 
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I wasn't expecting it for a couple more days, but the Cross of Lorraine lapel pin I purchased arrived today. I was at work, when the post came around by the house, but it was waiting for me when I returned. I saw the little brown box, and it took only a second to realise what was inside. The excitement swelled, as I made light work of the packaging to reveal such a delicate little pin. Its form exudes a sense of familiarity, though I had not been aware of it in this life.

At the moment, there's a subtle sense of pride in wearing it. With a hint of melancholy. I get glimpses of straightening those on my past husband's lapels, when I look at it.

And, I've already determined, due to its fragile nature, that I'll only be wearing it on Armistice and Bastille Day. Maybe, days that were important to my past self, as well. The anniversary of the wedding, the husband's death, her own demise, the birth of their daughter. But, it is a symbol of remembrance for me, so it will be an additional tribute to sit alongside the Poppy of Armistice. And, a solitary marker on Bastille Day, as that was the day my past self met her husband.
 
A few days ago I realized that my list is much longer than what I would have thought. Some items I needed to have or somehow made it to me and I just couldn't part with them...
- three miniature Egyptian cat statuettes (cheap replicas, of course)
- a vase bought on a flea market (do not have it anymore). It looked like it was from Ancient Greece. When it broke and we repaired it, a friend said that now it looked even more like an Ancient relic, but I was sad to see my vase in such a sorry state...
- a huge candle with a huge candle-holder, there are medieval images carved into to candle (still was cheap or even free)
- that oval cardboard box with the French lilies on it
- that miniature wooden chest
to be continued
 
yvettebruneau said:
I wasn't expecting it for a couple more days, but the Cross of Lorraine lapel pin I purchased arrived today. I was at work, when the post came around by the house, but it was waiting for me when I returned. I saw the little brown box, and it took only a second to realise what was inside. The excitement swelled, as I made light work of the packaging to reveal such a delicate little pin. Its form exudes a sense of familiarity, though I had not been aware of it in this life.

At the moment, there's a subtle sense of pride in wearing it. With a hint of melancholy. I get glimpses of straightening those on my past husband's lapels, when I look at it.

And, I've already determined, due to its fragile nature, that I'll only be wearing it on Armistice and Bastille Day. Maybe, days that were important to my past self, as well. The anniversary of the wedding, the husband's death, her own demise, the birth of their daughter. But, it is a symbol of remembrance for me, so it will be an additional tribute to sit alongside the Poppy of Armistice. And, a solitary marker on Bastille Day, as that was the day my past self met her husband.
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Understandable, consider it like a Servicemember threats his or her dress uniform, take care of it year round (dust free, clean etc) and only wear it on days that are special for you
 
Hi I have found caps charming after having had experienced memories of them

I have memories of living around the 1920's where "my man" wore a cap. Then I have had memories getting to know someone for a time in another past life in the 1950's who resembled the 1920's guy.

When I checked out the 1920's guy body type, records from the army days etc, they two of them had the same body type and were just as tall, had same type of color of the hair and the eyes, (+ only from my personal view the cute pointy ears ;) ).

In few of my memories of the 1920's guy he wore a cap. Only the 1950 guy also did, which I have found photos of later on. So when I get flashbacks or short images during meditation of a man looking like both the 1920s guy and the 1950's guy, wearing a cap and looking down ( for example on a small dog ) I seriously don't know which guy it is, ha ha...


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this pic is from the page "A Little Bit Peaky" ( Link: https://www.concrete-matter.com/blogs/concrete-journal/flat-caps-newsboy-caps ). It says "1920's Workmen wearing Newsboy and Flat Caps"

Anyone else who has any experience in this confusion fashion times, please share ? I suppose some things are classic and some things just go round and round :)

I don't know anyone who wears a cap, but occasionally I see someone in town wearing one, and then I think a loving thought of my past life memories, so even if i don't own one, maybe this still count ?
 
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