New Life surfacing

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

I wasn't going to post here anymore, because of how dead the forum is but I figured I'd post anyhow. Something brought me back tonight, maybe it's because I keep thinking of this new life I've been seeing and have no outlet to share about it. Anyway, I can share what I've seen, below.

A few years ago I had a dream, and i dreamt it again recently. I'd actually completely forgotten about it for some reason. I had quite a vivid dream. I came out of a building. I saw people walking by, and they had pale skin, a similar complexion to me now. I was wearing dark colours, and was a man. I came out of the building and placed my hat on my head, I had it off when inside and it was pressed flat to my chest. The hat was odd to me, it was semi-clear and appeared woven. I was able to see through it.

When I woke up I immediately thought, those are Korean hats. I did some minor research, and I found the hat. It's called a Gat. Men wore these, along with a Hanbok. This completely matches what I saw. Mine was black, or at least very dark. It reminded me of a kimono, but it wasn't quite like it. A woman smiled at me, when I exited the building, I really recall her for some reason.

When I was trying to find what I saw, I saw that these were worn during the Joseon period apparently. 1392-1898. It's hard to pinpoint exactly when this would've been. I tried looking at old Korea, and found Bukchon Hanok, a place in Seoul. It looks much like what I saw, although not exact. Problem here, is although they've maintained the old, much is too new. I saw a dirt road, and now they're paved. But the buildings look much like what I saw. The style is perfect.

I've been thinking about Korea a lot lately. Non stop. I'm not certain why. Even started watching K-dramas because of it. I never did this before, it never interested me. I am always much more interested in things from Japan or even China. Honestly, the most I checked into Korean media was when Psy was popular, and to see what the hype was about Black Pink. I actually found the new obsession, where I live anyway, to be strange and I avoided it. Regardless, this new draw made me consider even learning Korean, and I've started to. Beginning learing Korean, actually made me remember this memory I had and made me dream it again. When I first began learning, I was finding it quite difficult. It's a lot different than any other language I know. I was struggling. After the memory resurfaced, I'm finding the language easier. I'm now taking it in fast, and I am no longer struggling like I was. Forming words, memorizing the writing, it's coming to me with ease.

At this point, I've barely seen anything but I thought this all was interesting and I figured I'd share. Thanks to anyone who reads this. I attached some images of things I spoke about too. Random images I picked up on Google that reminded me of what I saw.

 

[baro-san]

I'm curious: If you held a high degree of confidence that this dream reflects a genuine past life experience, how would you see that shaping your current life? For instance, would it alter your broader goals, give new meaning to your existence, or influence your views on reincarnation; perhaps making you approach life differently, like prioritizing certain paths or decisions based on that strong belief?

The part about the dream recall easing your Korean language learning attracted my attention. It could be the result of the heightened interest sparking better focus, but in the context of past life discussions, the "bleed-through" of prior knowledge of the language could be an explanation.

Also, the woman's smile as you exited the building seems like a significant element; any sense of who she might have been or why it resonated more strongly?

Thanks for sharing this; it's thought provoking.

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

I'm curious: If you held a high degree of confidence that this dream reflects a genuine past life experience, how would you see that shaping your current life? For instance, would it alter your broader goals, give new meaning to your existence, or influence your views on reincarnation; perhaps making you approach life differently, like prioritizing certain paths or decisions based on that strong belief?

The part about the dream recall easing your Korean language learning attracted my attention. It could be the result of the heightened interest sparking better focus, but in the context of past life discussions, the "bleed-through" of prior knowledge of the language could be an explanation.

Also, the woman's smile as you exited the building seems like a significant element; any sense of who she might have been or why it resonated more strongly?

Thanks for sharing this; it's thought provoking.

Thanks for your reply.

To answer you, I was able to tell quickly it was past life memory rather than a dream. It felt much like other memories I've had.

It could shape my current life a lot depending on what I recall. My life as Ryoma shaped me a lot, but I remembered a vast amount in comparison. It certainly made me consider moving to South Korea as a possible goal rather than just thinking of Japan. Whatever I experienced, and learned in that lifetime, could certainly alter my views on reincarnation and my existence, period. It could teach me something about myself I hadn't known prior, and could change the course of my life now. I think, only after some time, and seeing more memories will I know in this scenario.

Heightened interest giving me better focus is by all means a possibility, but it reminds me of my draw to Japan and my ease of learning Japanese. I am able to feel a difference, and I can give a life scenario to compare. I got heavy invested in watching some Turkish shows, they're good, what can I say? But I watched some and picked up on the language fairly easy. I wondered if I could learn it so did basic lessons. The internet was there at the surface, but it didn't feel the same. The Korean is more comparable to how I've been with Japanese and Chinese. Even waking and being able to write down full phrases from what I saw and heard. So i think the bleed-through of prior knowledge seems likely here.

The woman, seemed important to me. Someone I'd known, even if briefly. The smile meant something, but I can't quite grasp what. She felt important in some way, but I'm unsure why.

If I remember more, I'll be sure to plop it into here. Maybe immersion as I'm currently doing will bring more out.

Time will tell.

 

[SeaAndSky]

Hi Sakamoto Ryoma,

This is a very interested "snippet" memory. Brief, but seemingly very vivid and memorable. And, to me at least, the woman and her smile seem to be the focal point of the memory. It makes me wonder whether this is a preparatory flashback, possibly presaging a coming renewal of her acquaintance. Please keep us posted.

Cordially,
S&S

PS--I really liked the image of the woman's dress above. My wife got me hooked on BBC period romances/dramas early in our relationship (46+ years ago), almost all featuring ladies in dresses featuring an "Empire" waist. I really like this style, and the lady's dress in the image above features a Korean version of the Empire waist. Nice.

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

Hi Sakamoto Ryoma,

This is a very interested "snippet" memory. Brief, but seemingly very vivid and memorable. And, to me at least, the woman and her smile seem to be the focal point of the memory. It makes me wonder whether this is a preparatory flashback, possibly presaging a coming renewal of her acquaintance. Please keep us posted.

Cordially,
S&S

PS--I really liked the image of the woman's dress above. My wife got me hooked on BBC period romances/dramas early in our relationship (46+ years ago), almost all featuring ladies in dresses featuring an "Empire" waist. I really like this style, and the lady's dress in the image above features a Korean version of the Empire waist. Nice.

Thanks, I'll be sure to keep everyone posted here. I agree with you that the woman seems to be the importance here, because I find myself wondering about her often. It also felt like time stopped in a way when I saw her.

I'm glad you like the image, I'm quite fond of it myself.

 

[baro-san]

This is a Korean reincarnation joke, that apparently is typical for Korean humor:

아들이 “전생에 우리 아빠였어?” 하고 묻자, 아버지가 대답한다. “그럼 이번 생에서 왜 네가 숙제하라고 잔소리하냐?”

Chatpt, grok, and google gave different translations, but I think I got the idea. Maybe you could translate and explain it better.

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

This is a Korean reincarnation joke, that apparently is typical for Korean humor:

아들이 “전생에 우리 아빠였어?” 하고 묻자, 아버지가 대답한다. “그럼 이번 생에서 왜 네가 숙제하라고 잔소리하냐?”

Chatpt, grok, and google gave different translations, but I think I got the idea. Maybe you could translate and explain it better.

Well it made me laugh, kind of a sense of "you didn't learn from last time" lol

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

I was thinking about this woman, trying to meditate on this memory and focus on her face, thinking of how I knew her, who she was. Sadly, I didn't get an answer I'd liked to have gotten but have a strange feeling of knowing I wasn't supposed to be with her? Perhaps even seen with her. It's a peculiar thing, because I don't know the reason

 

[SeaAndSky]

Hi Sakamoto Ryoma,

This sounds like a forbidden love, which may have been only on your side. Things like this certainly happen. She might have been your superior from a societal standpoint or already have had a spouse. Perhaps, as in the case of Romeo and Juliet, she was part of an enemy clan or grouping of some type.

Cordially,
S&S

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

Hi Sakamoto Ryoma,

This sounds like a forbidden love, which may have been only on your side. Things like this certainly happen. She might have been your superior from a societal standpoint or already have had a spouse. Perhaps, as in the case of Romeo and Juliet, she was part of an enemy clan or grouping of some type.

Cordially,
S&S

Yes I was thinking something of the sort as well. It's possible her and I were of completely different classes. I'm unsure if I was higher class or she was. I can't say. I need to see more to be sure, but we shouldn't have been together, but were anyway.

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

I had a nap today actually, and dreamt about her. I can't share what I saw here. But I know now she's someone that meant a lot to me.

 

[Ocean]

Thanks for sharing this. It‘s an interesting memory. Posts and memories like this were the reason why I originally joined the forum. It‘s like a little window into the past and into the inner world of a long deceased person.

It‘s great you could find this particular type of hat, and the clothes match as well, just as the buildings. What a nice verification. I often have to go by the looks of clothes, and sometimes buildings, too, in order to find out where and when my pl memories took place.

Anything new on this past life?

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

Thanks for reading it. I agree with you, reading what people post can feel this way. A true window into the past. I was glad to be able to verify what I'd seen, it helped to ground me and make me see I was seeing something truthful. As far as seeing more, sadly no. It seems for now anyway, all has halted. Current life things have me stressed at the moment though, so I think it's hard for anything to come through.

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

I actually had a new memory surface a few days ago, but I was a little fearful of posting. I shared with a friend and they were quick to judge me about it, doubting me so it made me clam up. But I suppose I should trust myself, so here's what I saw.

It was really beautiful, I sadly don't recall my immediate surroundings at all, except for an elaborate garden. I was sitting inside, and then I heard a flute being played. I walked out into the garden, and there was a woman outside playing the flute. I saw her from behind, her hair was down long, and very dark and sleek. I walked slowly toward her and stopped behind her. I approached, moved her hair from around her neck, and whispered in her ear. I then kissed her cheek softly. I know what I said when I did this because I kept focusing, and focusing on what it sounded like. I managed to write it down how it sounded, and although I didn't capture everything I said I feel I got a part of it anyhow. It sounded like "naneun mollassda neo daegeum yeonjuhanda hasseo." I tried my best to use a Korean keyboard I found on Google to type it, and then used the help of an online translator to see if what I made even made any logical sense. What I came up with was:

"나는 몰랐다 너 대금 연주한다 아써." When I translated it, it means "I didn't know you played the daegeum" - I'll add my Korean knowledge is not there. I only know some basics after a week on Duolingo and Busuu. I began learning because I wanted to see if I could ignite anything from memories that I had surfacing, mixed with feeling like one day I want to move to Japan and visit South Korea. I'm much better aware of the Japanese language and even Mandarin than I am Korean. But, what I typed could be a stretch, and I know I didn't get everything right. There was much more to what I heard but it astounded me I got anything right at all. I saw this memory when I started to doze off on my couch. I jolted up quickly and tried to write things down but in the process I think lost a lot of what I was hearing too. I was also intrigued because I didn't know a daegeum was an old Korean flute before this.