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ISelf

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Ok, this'll be some weird questions:

I thought about what would happen when my journey in reality was done, then I visualized that my soul that I've always had was finally enlightened and went back to "source energy" and left my physical body and that instantly a new soul entered my body. Then I freaked out and thought "what if this happened now?"
Am I a new soul? has I become a new I, a new person in a old mind with old memories?
So now I actually has made myself believe with a lot of thinking that I might be a new soul, and the only reason I still question this is because my mind does, and that my old soul that i've always been has left my body.

Could this even happen?
I know it may be a silly question, but it's seriously messing with my head, I seriously fear I'm a new soul and that my old I has gone...

Please anyone help me clear this up
 
Welcome ISelf,

You might be interested in the thread titled How does the soul interface with the material world?

Enjoy. ;)
 
Hi ISelf,

Welcome to the forum. :)

it's seriously messing with my head, I seriously fear I'm a new soul and that my old I has gone...
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One of our members posted about fear. She said that fear is False Evidence Appearing Real. I always thought that was a great definition – simply because when we are controlled by our fears, we are limiting our soul growth and taking away from our personal power. We are the ones responsible for our perceptions. We create our own realities by the choices we make.

Then I freaked out and thought "what if this happened now?"
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Imo, by dwelling on a specific situation or scenario – we create the fear surrounding it. Through the Law of Attraction – the more we are focused on the fear (the negativity), the more we draw negative energies toward us, the more we become unbalanced in our thoughts and therefore, our perceptions become somewhat skewered. ;)

So now I actually has made myself believe with a lot of thinking that I might be a nwe soul, and the only reason I still question this is because my mind does, and that my old soul that i've always been has left my body.
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I think it’s important to recognize that in one lifetime we go through many periods of change. We are constantly changing and evolving – is essence, “getting to know ourselves.” Anytime we may feel disjointed or disconnected from our currents selves -- I think it’s important to look at anything and everything that may be affecting our current emotional state – including diet, exercise, lifestyle etc. The goal of the soul is experience – and that means all types of experiences, good, bad, happy, sad….

I am not a big advocate of the whole “walk-in” theory. Mainly because I feel that when a soul is reincarnated, it is for a specific purpose or experience – a lesson that is directly related to that soul’s consciousness and soul growth. My belief – is that we are responsible for what we create – and if it were as simple as “ducking out” part way through – that wouldn’t be considered being accountable for our creations. Not only that – but a highly evolved soul would already know about accountability and I do not think it would simply leave a body – when there are things it could still accomplish here. Just my opinion, of course. : angel

In his book “Seat of the Soul,” Gary Zukav states that “A soul new to the human experience, although there are very few of them at this point, begins with a certain frequency range, and for its own protection incarnates into a limited sphere of life. It may incarnate into a remote region so that it can have a gentle life familiarizing itself with the human physical experience. As it becomes more adept at the human sensory system, at human intelligence, at the connection between the soul and body energy and what is expected within a human incarnation, its capacity to move and incarnate into more responsible centers of activity increases. A soul’s center of activity refers to the degree of expansion of its karmic influence and energy influence.”

IMO – should such a thing ever occur – a new soul would never be given the experience of a “walk-in,” -- simply because they would not be experienced enough to handle the responsibility of accumulated karma (meaning action/reaction of the previous soul’s choices – not punishment per se.)

Just a few thoughts.....

Ailish :)
 
Hello ISelf,

Welcome to the forum. Yes, it is easy to get yourself in a tangle thinking about all these things. Try not to distress yourself. :)

I think the way that some people get themselves in a mess is they think about all this too mechanically and too literally - as though the soul was something physical, like a sausage, which can be created and therefore destroyed. I don't believe this is the case, personally.

First of all, the whole 'old souls' and 'new souls' thing is hotly debated and I don't believe well understood. There is no linear chronological time in the 'spirit world'. All time is occurring 'now' - past, present and future all at once we are just not as aware of that while in the physical body which is governed by the physical laws of the physical plane of existence. Therefore, 'deep down' all souls are the same age (even though 'age' is a meaningless term when applied to the soul). An entity may have clocked up more or less mileage on Earth, but the soul is immortal and timeless.

There are those who believe that once a soul has learned all that can be learned on the physical plane they get 'recycled' - become one with 'The Source' or 'God' (however you conceive her) then go round again.

This is:
a) only one theory of many
b) a process which would occur over vast eons of so-called time
c) not something worth worrying about anyway if that is the scheme of things.

The other question you must ask yourself is: What is 'I'? What is doing all this pondering and wondering? Who is brushing your teeth? Who is being moved by the beauty of the sunset?

What is behind this fear that you might suddenly vanish? How do you come to believe that your mind, your body and your soul are three separate things and have somehow managed to part company even though you are obviously still fully functional and running about doing and thinking and remembering things?

There have been stories of souls agreeing to 'swap' bodies - that is an adult person will somehow agree to give up their body and let another soul press on with their life while the original soul goes off to 'heaven' or does something else in a different body. This is supposed to be a very rare occurrence and usually only happens in the aftermath of a serious accident or life-threatening illness or other major trauma. Has something like this happened to you recently, or do you have another reason to believe that something like this may have taken place?

In any case, there is nothing to be afraid of. You cannot be harmed and don't worry, the universe is unfolding as it should regardless of whether you worry yourself into a state about it or not. :laugh:
 
Wow, I didn't expect to get so good answers, thanks ;)

I loved that explaination of fear, I have OCD and panic disorder, so I fear basically anything if I make myself believe it enough.
I once believed my mind would shrink, I was obsessed on this thought for weeks. Which ofcourse never happened, and now I can look back and laugh it off.
I hope I can do the same with this once.

I haven't had life threatening experiences I think, just a loooot of panic.
It all started a few months ago when I first obsessed I would lose my soul, then lose my soul to someone else, and now finally this that my souls journy was finished and it would go to heaven and a new one would automatically go into my body.
I hate to believe such a thing is possible, cause with my obsessive thoughts I can't stop thinking about it even if I try.
Could this mean I've accepted it and lost myself, my personality and soul?
Will I become a new person and all my old skills will dissapear?
How can I know for sure that my soul hasn't left or that it has?
If it did would I even question this things? Wouldn't I instantly change to a new person and all my memory would be gone?
Wouldn't I go with my soul?
 
Hi ISelf,

Try to calm yourself and not get worked up about such far-fetched scenarios. You know that 'you are you' because you know that 'you are you'. There is really no other way to measure it. Isn't that enough?

I would suggest just trying to get your mind to 'jump to another track' and think about something less upsetting and/or get some exercise, like go for a walk and have a healthy meal. Looking after your physical organism, your body, will tend to have a calming affect on your mind and your emotions and might make you feel more 'like yourself'. :)

Have you got a medical professional who you consult about your OCD? Perhaps it might be time to speak to them about your anxiety levels? I have a friend who suffers from the same malady and he will sometimes get himself very worked up about various imaginary scenarios (usually less complex than this one of yours) when he would have been better off taking a nap and/or talking to somebody sensible about it for a 'reality check' rather than let his mind run round and round like a hamster in a wheel and working himself up unneccessarily.

Try to relax. You are not in any danger.
 
Thanks :)
Just, wouldn't something big happen if my soul actually left my body, wouldn't I atleast feel something, wouldn't it be a BIIIG change?
I've digged mysefl so deep into it, so it's most likely just my imagination ?

Thanks again, I'll seek some help for my OCD and anxiety
 
Hi ISelf,

so I fear basically anything if I make myself believe it enough.
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We all have things we fear – but part of our journey of growth is to acknowledge these fears – and release them. Once we’ve acknowledged them – it is much easier to move into a place of realization and understanding -- that holding on to them does no good. ;)

Our thoughts are extremely powerful things – they change the energy and physical structures of our cells, and of our DNA. Negativity, fear, anger, hate, grief – all block the flow of the energy systems of our bodies, which in turn lowers the vibrations within the body. Some of these blockages can -- and do -- manifest into illness (be it physical, or mental). Because each and every one of our cells has consciousness, they carry the essence and energy of emotion within them.

Our goal should be – to maintain a strong, clear, balanced energy system. The more balanced we are -- the more energy can flow through our system. Energy is essential for health, emotional well-being, and continued growth on all levels. ;)

I hate to believe such a thing is possible, cause with my obsessive thoughts I can't stop thinking about it even if I try.
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As Tanguerra suggested – when you feel these thoughts coming on – try to focus your energy into something positive. Whether it’s helping someone else – or doing something fun for yourself. Exercise is always a great solution. :thumbsup:

Ailish
 
Yes ISelf - if something like that had happened, you would know. Yes, I think you are working yourself up over nothing. :)

Try not to worry, I know that is difficult, by definition. Exercise works wonders as Ailish says. Also, just get some food and sleep for starters (no coffee, sweets or stimulants) and watch a light hearted comedy movie or something to distract yourself from such imaginary, deep existential concerns. Make an appointment with your doctor and in the meantime arrange talk to a sensible friend who may be able to help you be more calm and realistic or at least talk about something more mundane.

I have a friend who sometimes gets very, very upset at the prospect that the universe may end in many billions of years time in the 'big crunch'! Silly really, isn't it? Why worry about something like that? Life is too short!

Have a laugh at yourself. Works wonders. :laugh:
 
Hehe, I know it sounds silly but it's really distressing.
I dont even know if i'm myself anymore, how messedup is that.
The stories about people exchanging souls and soul going to heaven, is this just theories or proven by any method?
 
Hi ISelf

It does not sound silly to me. I know how these ideas can get your head in a spin if you let them particularly if you suffer from OCD. I once spent an hour one afternoon convincing my friend that his ex-girlfriend was not following him just because he saw a car the same make as hers drive past twice (but a different colour, with a man at the wheel). He had really convinced himself and got himself very worked up about it! Reality check ISelf!

No, there is no what you would call rigourous 'scientific proof' for all this, but there are many, many stories collected over many centuries from a wide variety of cultures or in other words a wealth of anecdotal evidence. Have a look through the section on 'Reincarnation questions' and the 'Science of reincarnation' you will find many lengthy discussions which you may find informative, enlightening and diverting.
 
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