REMEMBERING

We are having the most gorgeous day here on Laughing Water Farm; sunny and 28.9 degrees F. It was more than the usual pleasure to do the chores.

We bought 1/2 a pig yesterday. Several pigs were butchered and we bought the lard folks didn't want. Jamie rendered ten quartz of lard yesterday and she estimates she will get another thirty. That's a lot of pie crusts. It last, nearly, forever if the jars are sealed properly.

According to my sources, this is a time when folks will have flashes of memories that do not seem to be part of their present life.

I was first introduced to the idea of reincarnation when I was at the peak of my agnostic truth seeking. I thought it was the biggest bunch of anti-intellectual claptrap I ever heard of. However, the person I was arguing with was able to plant a seed of curiosity.

At the time I was engaged in psychotherapy and I, also, practiced hypnotherapy. With the consent of several patients [free therapy], I decided to explore the possibility of reincarnation. I continued my exploration for 5 or 6 years.  My supposition was that, if the person's mind made up the stories, they would be ego involved, at least, to some degree.

It turned out that most of the lifetimes were mundane. There were very few lifetimes that were of a nature that you might suspect ego involvement. Most intriguing was that the past lives contained challenges that were related to their present life. More interesting was that folks were broadened by the experience and several people had relief of the symptoms they were consulting me about. None of this proves anything, but I could no longer say it was all hogwash.

I came to accept reincarnation as a probable reality; but at the same time I felt it didn't make any difference. Although the exploration was very valuable for my clients, I don't think it is across the board. To the extent that it helps people see what work they have to do, it is valuable. But it doesn't replace the work. I have known of people who were so involved with past lives that they neglected what they needed to face in this life.

Personally, I haven't been much interested in exploring my own past lives. I know the work I need to do in this life and I have too much respect for the machinations of my ego. Perhaps, I will be ready to know more, soon.

I have had several indications that this is a time when people begin to remember. I think remembering the being you were/are, before you chose to come into a body, would be most valuable.

Be alert to the idea that memories may pop into your mind that are strangely familiar yet cannot be associated with your current experience.

Friday, I will look at the economy and perhaps discuss the collapsing of our social structures.

I hope it is as beautiful where you are as it is here. I need to go to the feed store.

 Love and Peace,  Gregg