How much do you remember?

[outerheaven]

I can't say I have specific memories, however, certain themes have had a resonance or familiarity in my life.

In general though, past lives are a difficult subject for me to wrap my mind around. I am hesitant to indulge in making any assumptions or fantasizing about who or what I "might have been" in a past life, as I fear it could lead to distortions of myself/sense of self.

I do believe in reincarnation, but I'm not sure how much of "me" is being reincarnated. I think that there are many entities that are incarnated with the memories of other lifetimes, not necessarily theirs, but from the collective, that will serve as guidance or signposts for this current incarnation.

But if that's the case it's hard for me to claim ownership of such a "past life." Ya know?

It seems like it can be a distraction away from realizing that we're all one. Don't get me wrong, I do believe that certain entities incarnate with distinct, direct memories from a previous lifetime and truly were that person. Those kids that reincarnation studies have been written about (Dr. Ian Stevenson), for example.

I think this incarnation, for me, is all about balance and discipline. So, lacking those specific memories, all I can say is ... I'll be very interested for the time when I get to re-learn of all my past experiences. And then remember that too was an illusion and not who I truly am.