| Dec 20, 2008 @ 3:24 PM |
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Kenn159
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Have you met anyone in this life that you knew in a past life, or for that matter, in this life in another form?
I have recently become aware that a few of my pets have come back that have died before in this life.
Pets, friends, family, anyone?
I guess the fact that I can now see it in a few of my pets, makes me wonder what people are in my life now, and have been before.
[Edited on 12/20/2008 3:30 PM]
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:07 PM |
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scorpiogirl36
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I have recently become aware that a few of my pets have come back that have died before in this life. Step back from the booze....this is your dog from 20 years ago..yup that's right it's me..don't you recognize the nose? 
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:19 PM |
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1RockinDude
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A early present of Jack Daniels..moderation is the key   The dog just wants extra treats 
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:22 PM |
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Loreli
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Only in dreams....not actual people/pets... 
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:25 PM |
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1RockinDude
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And this thread is in the Dating& Romance...hmmmm interesting
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:26 PM |
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BandTMom
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IMO, people that we meet and have an instant connection are those we have known from a previous life.
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:32 PM |
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1RockinDude
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And I wonder the dogs view of all of this? bark once for yes, two for no ?
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:32 PM |
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Fender
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Not that I can say...I really don't know if I believe in that though so...
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:35 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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I don't know that it's always a good connection though - there've been a couple of people who gave me cold chills for no reason...
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:38 PM |
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1RockinDude
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Talk about Christmas depression...wow !!! or maybe Shirley McClains best friend?
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:44 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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Heck, no depression about it! I avoided them - don't know if it was better or worse, but never cared to find out...
Now on the positive side...it's pushing two years with a guy that felt kind of like an old shoe (yeah, real romantic) right from the start...can't say that I felt any shock of recognition, just really comfortable right away.
 
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:55 PM |
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custis
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This would presuppose a belief in reincarnation. Like all pseudo-scientific nonsense, there is not a single shred of evidence for this that will withstand disciplined scientific scrutiny.
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:57 PM |
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1RockinDude
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Disturbing..but people think this stuff is real...Kind of sad really. But to each their own... 
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 8:22 PM |
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CathyCRN
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Believe or don't believe. If it doesn't hurt me, then I certainly wouldn't judge anyone. Just don't romance the dog...even if you think she used to be an old girlfriend!!! That's just wrong!!
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:04 PM |
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Kenn159
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Yeah I somewhat expected a bit of negativity from some non believers, but wow.
Seems you put yourself out there and state a belief that is not mainstream and people throw stones.
I respect the fact that some others may not believe what I do, so have the same respect for me.
And no I don’t think you are” Sad” nor do I pity you for believing differently.
Intolerance for those that see things differently is not a worthy trait.
Article from Isnare.com
Reincarnation means once you pass away in this life, you will be reborn as a different person. In this way, your soul will continue to live new lives and have new experiences. In this sense, death really isn't an end but another new beginning - an opportunity for you to use what you have learned from consecutive lives in order to find further happiness and greater fulfillment in your new existence.
However, not everyone accepts reincarnation as a reality. Some believe death is the end of both our body and our soul. We simply cease to exist after only a tiny fragment of time. Others believe our bodies die while our souls transcend earth to live eternally in some type of paradise.
Regardless of your current beliefs, there are some very good reasons to believe in reincarnation.
The Long History of Reincarnation
Reincarnation is not a "new age" concept. The belief has been with us almost since the first civilizations and possibly even before. The Egyptians believed the soul (or ka, to use their terminology) left the body at death and would move to other bodies.
The respected Greek mathematician Pythagoras taught that reincarnation (or soul transmigration) was a reality. He believed the soul moved through different lives until it had become purified enough to leave the reincarnation cycle.
Some would argue that the Bible and Christianity also support a belief in reincarnation and that the many of Jesus' teachings, such as "Unless man is reborn, he cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven." This idea may suggest an agreement with Pythagoras and other Greek thinkers on the purpose of reincarnation.
Today, reincarnation is an accepted part of several major world religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism.
Other Reasons to Believe in Reincarnation
Besides the numerous examples in other religions and throughout human history, there are still other reasons to believe in reincarnation. Below is a list of some of these reasons:
* Hypnotic Regression - Through hypnosis, many people have been able to uncover and remember actual experiences from their past lives. They have been able to describe places or events they had never read about or seen anything about before. These memories provide evidence that at least some of us have lived multiple lives.
* Past Life Recall - Although we may not trust adults who tell us stories about their past lives, most of us are more likely to believe children who have no motivation to lie about their memories. There are numerous documented cases of spontaneous past life recall in children and this further supports the idea of reincarnation.
* Intuition - Most of us have had the experience they we are reliving a moment of our lives or that we know a piece of information we should have no way of knowing. When we have these experiences, they stand out to us and stun us momentarily before we go back to our other occupations. However, these could very well be examples of our past lives seeping into our present memories.
Reincarnation is a serious belief with a long history among respected thinkers and world religions. Consider this when you decide whether or not to believe.
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:10 PM |
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Kenn159
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And this thread is in the Dating& Romance...hmmmm interesting
I put it here because I read the "Believe in Soulmates" thread and thought it belonged next to it.
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:11 PM |
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BandTMom
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Intolerance for those that see things differently is not a worthy trait.
Belief in reincarnation is more mainstream that people might think. And in the Far East, it is accepted as fact.
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:26 PM |
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Kenn159
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Thanks Bandmom
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:27 PM |
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SpiritOrnery
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Everyone in my family and most of the people I am friends with in MD. Anyone I have an instant liking or disliking for usually they are old friends or enemies. I even have seen some of the other lives I have had with other people.
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:29 PM |
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Merchitown
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There are some I felt an instant connection with. There are others that I took an instant dislike to. That "gut instinct" if you will. In both cases, I could be wrong, so I keep my eyes open.
I do that some connections are so incredibly strong that yes, I do think there might be some truth to it. And goodness, it can hurt. Although it could also be boiled down to being incredibly open. My greatest strength, and my greatest weakness.
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