How Long Is The Time Between Lives?

[Susie]

The time between lives depends on what the soul chooses.

One member said this:

The time between can vary depending on a lot of different things. It seems to me that in most cases there is a period of several years between death, and re-birth. I do know of cases in which the time is less; usually the person died in some sort of accident (although not all accident victims come back right away.) My older daughter was in the 'between' state for at least 20 years, maybe longer (my husband knows better in this case). On the other hand a very good friend of ours was 'between' for less than a year. (only a couple of months)

I think that you use this time to reflect on your past life, and the lessons you learned. Then, if you wish, observe the goings on of those still in the flesh. Or you can do it in reverse...observe and assist those in the flesh until they join you and then reflect together on life.

Here is what Steven Bowman has to say about the time between lives:

What we're finding from our cases and from careful study of Dr. Ian Stevenson's cases is that there are *no rules* about the interval. It's very personal. Some souls are impatient (or highly motivated, etc.) and come back immediately. Some take their time and wait many years (or have intervening lives we don't hear about).

In fact, there are a few cases where the interval is less than 9 months. It seems that the relationship between soul and fetus is quite fluid, with the soul moving in and out during fetal gestation, and the link might not be "permanent" until well into the pregnancy, even at birth.

In general, we're finding that most rigid rules about the afterlife are more an artificial attempt to codify the unknown, or a highly personal vision, than they are based in fact. From the cases, it seems to be much more organic, highly varied and complex. And, incidently, very much open to free will and personal choice.

 

[Kelly]

More Member Opinions

I do think consciousness creates -and each individual determines how long they remain in all states of awareness. I have experienced simultaneous life times...but am also aware that as consciousness slows down-matter become dense and so we experience "time."
Psychic's that give out blanket statements like "every 200-300 years" frustrate the heck out of me. They have not -- evidently done their research in order to make such statements! Both in books and on TV! (Just look at Ian Stevenson's work -and Carol's for that matter.)


Posted by Deborah

In my honest opinion, time is totally irrelevant in non-physical realities. It is always an individual choice for any essence as to which time frame it wants to experience or re-experience.
I have to ask a question - if any essence/soul would be "sentenced" to spend a set/certain amount of "time" in the non-physical realities:


1. WHO makes the rule?


2. WHY would the essence/soul’s freedom be denied?


But the most important factor to me is I believe everything is simultaneous…my past, present, and future is happening now. What matters is where I focus, shift my consciousness.


I respectfully disagree with any limitation that is based on a singular concept of the current personality. Our multidimensional essence can and is able to focus on ALL timeframes and personalities.


Posted by Dorika

I am inclined to believe that there is no "rule" here. No one has forced us to get into the game of life. No one is forcing us to stay with it, except maybe our addiction to the game and perhaps our equally addicted friends. So, we decide how often to come. Some are gung ho and come back quickly, even live several lives at the same time. Others are more cautious and come less often. And perhaps all of us vary the time. Sometime we are gung ho, sometimes more cautious.
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[deborah]

Intermission Period Experiences


Posted by Titus Rivas

Dear Carol,
In my own investigations I have encountered several prebirth memories and memories of an intermission period between incarnations...

This discussion is continued in the thread Intermission Period Experiences

 

[ChrisR]

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