Past Life Knowledge and Soul Growth

[Ailish]

I’ve read a lot of posts on different forums about various reincarnation experiences. Some are sad tales – very few are happy. Some people have been perpetrators – some remember being a victim.

It’s sad to realize how much human suffering has been a predominant factor in our world history.

It always makes me wonder – what sort of benefit does it have for the person – who remembers?

For me personally – even the most difficult memories have inspired me to do better – to be better – to create better – in this life. I firmly believe -- there is always something positive to be found within the most difficult of situations. It’s all in how you choose to look at it.

Henry Leo Bolduc states:

When exploring past lives, it is encouraging to know that you can build upon past accomplishments and you can make amends to reconcile past negative behavior and attitudes. You can rekindle past friendships and you can heal old wounds. All possibilities work together to create a more harmonious and fulfilling lifetime.

Nothing is lost. All that you have learned or have gained from past lives travels with you through time to make each lifetime the best you want it to be.

My past lives are my soul’s history. They are part of me – yet they are not me. It has been my personal path – my journey – my growth, and I own it all.

I believe – when we remember our past lives and look at them objectively -- from the point of soul growth – we can embrace each life experience as having been positive.

I would love to know – how has having knowledge of your past lives contributed in a positive way – to the person you are now?


Ailish

 

[Norma]

Past life does contribute to present

Alish you ask the question: "I would love to know – how has having knowledge of your past lives contributed in a positive way – to the person you are now? "

From my experience I can tell you that memory of the job I
am doing was carried with me from many lives and was the
only thing on my mind after my last death and when between
lives. Who we were in a past life has no bearing on it, as far
as I can tell, only that we project forward with who and what
we are in the spirit.

It is sad that people try so hard to discover who they were
before. Why do they need to know? I have counselled people
who have met disasters and tragedies in their current life and
have some inkling (either from dreams or memory) of events
that may have contributed to them in this life.

Fot instance one woman had a traumatic time during her early
twenties surorunding a miscarriage. She was convinced that
in a previous life she was married to some prince who was
shot in the stomache by one of his guards and was killed in
front of her while she was pregnant.

If true, and I did not doubt that it may be, it is likely that she
was acting out his trauma in her current life at exactly the
same age as she was when her husband died in a previous time.

Does it pay to know these things? I don't think so but there
is a strong link between what happened in previous lives and
this one. In my case I died at 45 in my previous life. In this
life at 45 some very extraordinary things happened that can
only relate to the Great Spirit of the Universe and my obvious
connection with it.
God bless

Norma

 

[deborah]

It is sad that people try so hard to discover who they were before. Why do they need to know?

Norma,

Advertising is against the rules. Please refrain from posting your links.

Aili asked for personal experience and positive feedback. You are offering client cases based on your POV and I find your comment above ------unacceptable on this forum. It devalues other peoples experiences - except your own.

 

[Ailish]

From my experience I can tell you that memory of the job I am doing was carried with me from many lives and was the only thing on my mind after my last death and when between lives. Who we were in a past life has no bearing on it, as far as I can tell, only that we project forward with who and what we are in the spirit.

Is that not a contradiction? If the memory you brought forth was something you remembered from a past life – then it absolutely appears to have a bearing on the person you are today.

It is sad that people try so hard to discover who they were before. Why do they need to know?

Forgiveness of self and others, release of guilt, overcoming fears – healing. Every person’s journey is different – and so are their reasons for wanting and/or needing to remember. I don’t think it is up to us – to judge others reasons, only accept and listen – with a compassionate and loving heart.

Does it pay to know these things?

That depends entirely on what each individual chooses to do with the information they receive.

In this life at 45 some very extraordinary things happened that can only relate to the Great Spirit of the Universe and my obvious connection with it.

In my 26 years – I’ve learned that we are ALL part of the Universe. We are not separate from each other – or more special than anyone else. We are all equal parts of the whole.

Ailish

 

[Karoliina]

A great thread and question! :thumbsup:

I feel I've grown as a person after I've realised I've lived before and remembered past lives in detail. It's been easier to understand and accept some personality traits in myself - and in other people that are in my life also this time around. So many things make more sense and I've become calmer.

It has also enrichened my life in a more mundane way as I've learned a lot about history and different cultures. I have also met some incredible people and been reunited with loved ones from the past during the process of researching my past.

Not all the memories or things they have brought with them are nice, but in the end I believe even they have contributed in a positive way - growth and development.

I would definitely recommend getting to know oneself through PL research to anybody!

Karoliina

 

[Wulfie]

Hi Norma,

From my experience I can tell you that memory of the job I am doing was carried with me from many lives and was the only thing on my mind after my last death and when between lives. Who we were in a past life has no bearing on it, as far as I can tell, only that we project forward with who and what we are in the spirit.

It is sad that people try so hard to discover who they were
before. Why do they need to know?

I don't understand. If it's sad and there's no need to know, why did you do it? And why did you then base your work off of what you learned?

Sorry if I'm misunderstanding what you said.
Wulfie

 

[MoonDansyr]

Ailish~

I haven't read the entire thread yet, but I want to get my thoughts out before I forget them.

I'm afraid I don't really have an answer to your ultimate question:

I would love to know – how has having knowledge of your past lives contributed in a positive way – to the person you are now?

I haven't really remembered enough yet. I do, however, often have times where I feel like I've made the same mistake repeatedly when it's only the first time for this life. I don't really like the word mistake, but a more appropriate word escapes me at the moment.

Anyway, this makes me wonder if my soul is finally catching on, regardless of my not remembering much. Maybe I'm avoiding some of the same mistakes becuase I'm aware, on a deeper level.

You also asked:

It always makes me wonder – what sort of benefit does it have for the person – who remembers?

This is something I've contemplated often, because I personally benefit from remembering the history of the life I'm currently living - - it helps me make better decisions in my present/future life. They say that experience is the best teacher (when you remember the experiences) - - so with this in mind, *my* question is, "Why can't I remember more experiences from my past lives?"

 

[tiltjlp]

"Why can't I remember more experiences from my past lives?"

I have no doubt that you will MoonDansyr. Keep in mind that we remember on our soul's schedule, not our own. The harder you try, the less you'll receive, so make an attempt to lighten up and go with the flow, so to speak.

John

 

[MoonDansyr]

John~

You are right! Thank you for pointing this out. It is good advice for many of us.

 

[Ailish]

Hi MoonDansyr,

I do, however, often have times where I feel like I've made the same mistake repeatedly when it's only the first time for this life.

You may really enjoy reading this thread on Denial, Re-running, & Extreme opposites

It speaks about Bolduc's book Life Patterns -- and the discussion afterwards is great

So with this in mind, *my* question is, "Why can't I remember more experiences from my past lives?"

As John pointed out, sometimes "trying" too hard will end up giving you no results. By relaxing and accepting the things that do come your way -- you leave yourself open to more.

If you feel strongly you've done something before -- or been in a similar situation -- you probably have. It's important to pay attention to what your inner self is telling you.

Let me also clarify here for people reading along -- just because one person has memories -- doesn't minimalize the process of soul growth for someone who does not. It's about creating consciously -- thinking things through and learning from our mistakes.


Aili

 

[Wulfie]

Hi Ailish,

I would love to know – how has having knowledge of your past lives contributed in a positive way – to the person you are now?

I read this post this morning and have been thinking about it all day without much luck. Isn't that odd? I tried to figure out if my inability to answer is related to my not being scientific or religious or even particularly philosophical. And I can't answer that either! Thanks for stumping my brain, Ailish! Geesh!

I think of lives as aspects or localized focuses of soul (tho not necessarily linear in progression), so each life is a single aspect. In reviewing some of the lives I remember I see definite connections between some of them and others seem completely different. (Not opposite, not in denial, etc...just different, tho there are lives with those elements as well as ones with re-run tendancies.) The lives that are connected most clearly to me haven't just changed me by my awareness of them. They've also changed those other lives, whether that's in resolution, healing, learning, awareness or...a really big thing in my particular case...understanding. That need for understanding seems to be a theme that runs through out my lives. And that's the biggest positive effect that I can come up with.

Understanding what happened has contributed to my peace of mind, heart, soul...you name it.

Wulfie

 

[MoonDansyr]

Ailish~

Thank you for the link. I haven't read through it yet, but definitely will.

I admit that I feel a bit "driven" lately, but it's hard for me to explain - - I feel like there's a thin paper window that I can't quite reach to tear through. It feels like I have amnesia and am about to suddenly remember. I think my biggest problem (right now) is finding "quiet time" to meditate. My best time is after my girls go to bed in the evening, and I'm usually too tired - - or disrupted by one of the cats, the dog, or such.

 

[Ailish]

Does anyone else have something to add about past life knowledge contributing in a positive way – to the person you are now?


Aili

 

[tiltjlp]

I would love to know – how has having knowledge of your past lives contributed in a positive way – to the person you are now?

Ailish

Knowing that I have had past lives as a writer, a scribe, and a book seller probably molded who I have been in this life, a life that I have found to be very rewarding and satisfying. Not only did I instinctively know many elements of writing, so that I didn't have to relearn everything, it gave my life a purpose from a very early age.

While I didn't know why I was able to create my own stories as a toddler, or why I "knew" how to hold a pencil without being told, I did. I also began to write poetry on my own, without knowing it was called poetry, at a young age. I have understood how to edit work without any training, and mastered every form of writing I have tried.

I sold my first article when I was 7, and published regularly until recently, when I retired. I still write fiction and poetry for enjoyment, and still take on editing jobs. I write as much as ever, I just no longer submit anything for publication. My life has been wonderfully creative, and I feel I have contributed positively to society in some small way. Without the knowledge that I received from a number of past lives, this would not have been possible. The fact that I didn't realize this was past life related as a young child didn't matter in the least. But once I did understand it was past life related, that knowledge helped keep me focused, and writing, even when there were times writing wasn't my first priority.

John

 

[Phoenix]

I would love to know – how has having knowledge of your past lives contributed in a positive way – to the person you are now?

It's taught me that no matter how much you screw up in one life, you will have a chance to do better the next time around.

It's taught me that Santayana was right when he said that those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it.

I've also learned to be mindful of the future while making choices in the present-what seems like a good decision today, and lead to a path that tomorrow I'll wish I hadn't taken.

In addition, my past lives have impacted my life in a very positive way because of the friendships I have made during the last 4 years as a result of my dealing with and healing from my past life from hell.

And, those memories of other lives have given me tremendous insights and understanding of the part of human nature that people don't wish to see, that dark area of the human psyche where people don't wish to look. To some that might seem a negative, but to me it is a positive.

Phoenix

 

[Ailish]

And, those memories of other lives have given me tremendous insights and understanding of the part of human nature that people don't wish to see, that dark area of the human psyche where people don't wish to look. To some that might seem a negative, but to me it is a positive.

I don't think it's a negative thing at all -- both good and bad (as we perceive them) cause growth, as long as we are willing to be honest with ourselves, try to find the positives within -- and apply them to our lives today.

 

[tanguerra]

Positive results

When I first began investigating my 'flash backs' (although in very ad hoc fashion) it was just a curiosity and kind of 'cool' and rather puzzling. Sometimes it seemed like a burden - why does every little thing have to be so complicated...why do all my problems have to be centuries old, why can't I just be 'normal'...

But as I have matured and the more I have recalled and thought about it, the more I have seen my own behavioural patterns that have been unhelpful (not just in previous lives but in this one) have greatly contributed to my dismays and I have been able to put some effort into overcoming them. I have also sent 'messages of encouragement' to my previous selves in moments of despair or disaster and I am sure I get the odd 'telegram' when things look dark, encouraging me to press on, that things will work out OK and so forth. A couple of times I have had some 'things could be a lot worse....' type memories eg. I once had a life in the middle ages, long before dentists were invented, when I had very painful and rotten teeth - this is a good one for thinking 'could be worse...' when some minor thing or other upsets me.

I think it has been of great value to have got to the bottom of a few tragedies, to realise that I met the exact same person again and quite likely will again at some future time if I so wish. The deep understading that there is no such thing as death is enormously comforting and frees up the mind to think about more important things.

 

[Ailish]

I would love to know – how has having knowledge of your past lives contributed in a positive way – to the person you are now?

My original question still stands -- I'd love to hear stories about how you've grown in a positive way from having knowledge of your past lives...........


Ailish

 

[Axel]

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I believe – when we remember our past lives and look at them objectively -- from the point of soul growth – we can embrace each life experience as having been positive.


I would love to know – how has having knowledge of your past lives contributed in a positive way – to the person you are now?


Ailish

Heya Aili


Well, I can simply say that the knowledge of my PLs actively helps me evolve in my present life and remind me of how precious it is to be a Human.


Simply


Kind regards,


Axel

 

[Ailish]

Hi Axel,

...the knowledge of my PLs actively helps me evolve in my present life and remind me of how precious it is to be a Human.

Well said I'm glad to hear that you're able to find the positives in each lifetime and apply them to your present life to create better in the NOW. :thumbsup:


Keep up the good work,


Aili

 

[Axel]

Hi Axel,
Well said I'm glad to hear that you're able to find the positives in each lifetime and apply them to your present life to create better in the NOW. :thumbsup:


Keep up the good work,


Aili

Thank you very much Aili: your words encourage me even more


Kind regards,


Axel

 

[ChrisR]

This is an interesting thread that brought to mind the following passage from Brian Weiss's book, Many Lives, Many Masters:

It is as if a large diamond were to be found inside each person. Picture a diamond a foot long. The diamond has a thousand facets, but the facets are covered with dirt and tar. It is the job of the soul to clean each facet until the surface is brilliant and can reflect a rainbow of colors.
Now, some have cleaned many facets and gleam brightly. Others have only managed to clean a few; they do not sparkle so. Yet, underneath the dirt, each person possesses within his or her breast a brilliant diamond with a thousand gleaming facets. The diamond is perfect, not one flaw. The only differences among people are the number of facets cleaned. But each diamond is the same, and each is perfect.


When all the facets are cleaned and shining forth in a spectrum of lights, the diamond returns to the pure energy that it was originally. The lights remain. It is as if the process that goes into making the diamond is reversed, all that pressure released. The pure energy exists in the rainbow of lights, and the lights possess consciousness and knowledge.

 

[alaskanlaughter]

Just the bits that I've remembered so far have made a huge difference in how I view other people. I've always felt rather in touch with how *I* work and think, but seeing how many other colors and genders and stations in life that I've been before made a difference. I don't look at someone who is homeless, or wealthy, or beautiful or skinny the same way anymore. Those are just the paths they've chosen to walk this time around, or perhaps just the way things worked out. Next time around, it could be the opposite, or on the other side of the earth.


I am more grateful for what I've achieved and been blessed with in this life because I realize now that it could have been different. And I try to work through challenges, adversities, in a way that would "make my soul proud". :laugh:

 

[Obie]

PL knowledge as well as a lot of what happened to me in this life has helped me become a more compassionate person. I can empathize with the needs of the elderly, the handicapped, minorities, homosexuals, etc. In my prior lives I was a rather sexist, macho man. In this life I have learned how sexism hurts women, and is harmful to society in general. As a backlash I have become a feminist. Perhaps in a future life I can balance it out more and not be a sexist and not be a total feminist either.

 

[ChrisR]

An older thread for the newer members

 

[Overseas]

Hi,


I compare remembering past lives with the road difficulties like you have for example in a rally or just a road trip: it's nice to know where you got stuck, so that you can make it a better ride in the next stage.


To me knowing of a past life has brought me peace and understanding where there has been chaos.


So all I can say is: for me it's worth it!

 

[msmir]

Hi,
I compare remembering past lives with the road difficulties like you have for example in a rally or just a road trip: it's nice to know where you got stuck, so that you can make it a better ride in the next stage.


To me knowing of a past life has brought me peace and understanding where there has been chaos.


So all I can say is: for me it's worth it!

Me too, and I this is why I have written a book about some of my past lives, to help others who have had chaotic lives understand where the chaos could have stemmed from. And also for them to realize they are far from alone.