Reincarnation - are we supposed to know?

[Kristopher]

Im wondering if you think we simply will never know for a fact that reincarnation is real while here on earth. Obviously, we are oblivious to what happens after death for a reason. If reincarnation was proven here on earth then wouldn't that defeat the purpose of incarnating again? I believe that there are some things that science will never know as fact, and I believe that reincarnation is one of them. There is no need for us to know such things. We want to know, yes, but it terms of what we are here for, such knowledge is not needed, IMO.

 

[Tinkerman]

Kris, Great question! I believe we are awakening to reincarnation for a reason. I think that those who are fortunate to have the knowledge, have it for a reason... "all things have purpose." You said:

in terms of what we are here for, such knowledge is not needed

I would answer that by saying, there are no certain rules. I do think that memories surface for a reason and if you're meant to have them, then they are apart of your journey. I honestly wasn't looking for them and thought I was going crazy. There are a few members here who do not have specific memories, only residual inklings. But the idea... the ancient belief in reincarnation, is not new. I think it is only through this new age of communication that we are able to find common ground across the world on forums like this.
Again, great question, I look forward to others thoughts.


Tinkerman

 

[Nightrain]

If reincarnation was proven here on earth then wouldn't that defeat the purpose of incarnating again? I believe that there are some things that science will never know as fact, and I believe that reincarnation is one of them.

While it is true that I am something of an evangelist for Reincarnation, I'm also aware that my "belief" in the theory has changed me significantly. As a result, I have often wondered, "If reincarnation was proven here on earth then wouldn't that defeat the purpose of incarnating again?" -- just as you suggested. What if I was supposed to go through life acting as if this was our only opportunity?


Before I believed in Reincarnation, I was pretty hard to live with -- overly passionate, confrontational, pugilistic, quick to temper, grasping, self-centered, and not always entirely honest. Did I miss my opportunity to change without the help of this new belief? Frankly, I don't think so. I honestly think that it was simply time to change, and Reincarnation presented itself with the aid of what some people call, our guides. No, I don't think that accepting Reincarnation short-circuits our chances for personal growth. So, proof or not, I think the belief is there whenever we are ready to accept it -- just as the teacher is there when the student is ready.

 

[usetawuz]

So, proof or not, I think the belief is there whenever we are ready to accept it -- just as the teacher is there when the student is ready.

This is my sense of it, although I am getting the impression that people are feeling more and more open to the idea of reincarnation...whether due to the current cultural erosion of all established authorities or an actual mind-broadening energy coming to the fore.


Interesting to note that I had a conversation with a behavioral/mental health therapist who told me in the past two years she has found in her clients more widespread belief in reincarnation and past life phenomena than she has had in the previous thirty years of her practice combined. And the increase isn't solely her clients; her colleagues have all discussed the trend as well. Hmmm...

 

[popsgirl]

good question


I've often wondered this too. Years ago I was so frustrated about all the questions racing through my mind that seemed to have no answers but I was determined I would find them. After breaking free of the "fearful hell fire damnation" upbringing I had it was like a whole new world opened up that was full of mystery, excitement and a million questions. Reincarnation was a thought that kept poking at me since I was a teenager but couldn't give it any time because it was "satans' mind game" and would buy me a ticket straight to hell. Geesh! So after a few years of the finding answers thing, my conclusion was . . . there aren't answers. We have guesses, hunches, assumptions, etc. But I'm finally okay with that and it doesn't bother me one bit not to know for sure. I'm enjoying the exploration of it all. This site is great. I love everyone's input, well most everyone's. Nightrain, I so appreciate your insight and take on things. You don't claim to have the answers but you sure have some very thought provoking input. Proving reincarnation would kind of ruin it for me I think. Can't say for sure why tho.

 

[Blueheart]

Interesting to note that I had a conversation with a behavioral/mental health therapist who told me in the past two years she has found in her clients more widespread belief in reincarnation and past life phenomena than she has had in the previous thirty years of her practice combined. And the increase isn't solely her clients; her colleagues have all discussed the trend as well. Hmmm...

I can't help but wonder . . . maybe it is just that she is more open to it now, and therefore catching it more often.

 

[Jody]

On another thread there's a question, "Are you tired of coming back?" and to that I would say, well, I'm not tired of living, but I often feel like a gifted child that got stuck in a class with all the remedial kids. I think people come to an awareness of reincarnation naturally as their souls mature. Unfortunately, I feel the world is being run by some very immature people these days.


It's my personal opinion that the awareness of reincarnation (and spiritual awareness generally) has been unnaturally suppressed by materialistic opportunists. I believe early Christians believed in reincarnation and a direct connection to the divine, and that view was deliberately outlawed by priests and others who would profit from being "middlemen" to God.


I've heard Gautama Buddha was once asked whether there is life after death, and he answered, "that question does not further edification." And at the time he was asked that, I'm sure that was right. It kind of defeats the purpose of reincarnation (learning lessons) to know all this stuff before one is ready. But times change. I think we are now at the end of an age, a time of Revelation, and as the song goes, "to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." With all the new technology, I don't see how it will even be possible to keep the truth of reincarnation under wraps anymore. That's my personal opinion.

 

[tiltjlp]

Yes, I think we're supposed to know, if we truly want to know. By that, I mean we each have to do the research that will prove it for us.

 

[Mr. Mike]

On another thread there's a question, "Are you tired of coming back?" and to that I would say, well, I'm not tired of living, but I often feel like a gifted child that got stuck in a class with all the remedial kids. I think people come to an awareness of reincarnation naturally as their souls mature. Unfortunately, I feel the world is being run by some very immature people these days.

I can easily relate to this. I compare my life to a racecar driver who is stuck in a slow lane and I have always had extreme difficulty relating to people my own age. For example, in grade 2 we were assigned to regularly write about what we were interested in. While most people were interested in seeing a movie or TV show or having a friend over, I mentioned how I wanted to explore past Pluto and see if planet X was a reality or not or how I wondered if ghosts were real. In High School or University I couldn't make friends because I had no interest in alcohol or drugs and I've already documented the horrible time I had in Junior High.


On bad days I almost wish reincarnation would be proven false because it almost feels like I live in a mental asylum somedays. Few people I know have any interests or ambitions outside of getting drunk on the weekend and it can be a struggle to get out of bed in the morning.

 

[usetawuz]

I compare my life to a racecar driver who is stuck in a slow lane... .

I can relate to this sense of being alone amidst the throng without having a single person with whom I could relate. And while as an adult it is much easier to find some level of commonality, there are often still great barren stretches of pure thoughtlessness. It makes finding like minds so much more satisfying.