Haven’t We Met Before…Perhaps In A Past Life?

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In the depths of the human psyche lies a fascination with the idea of past lives. It’s a notion that has permeated cultures globally for centuries, weaving its way through religions, philosophies, and spiritual beliefs. The concept of reincarnation, that the soul can be reborn into a new body after death, has captured the imagination of people across time and space.

But what fuels this fascination with reincarnation? Perhaps it’s déjà vu, that feeling that occasionally sweeps over us, leaving us momentarily disoriented yet strangely comforted by the fleeting familiarity of the moment. Or maybe it’s the profound connections we sometimes feel with certain individuals — a sense of kinship that transcends logic and defies explanation.

Encountering someone from a past life can be a deeply spiritual experience, offering glimpses into the interconnected tapestry of existence. It’s seen as a reunion of souls, a chance to continue the journey of growth and evolution together. Among the many questions reincarnation raises, one stands out: “Haven’t we met before in a past life?”

So many people throughout history have asked “why?” Why, when they’re in a room full of people, are they drawn to one particular person in the crowd?

Perhaps you are single and nothing seems to be working to attract your soul mate. One night, you find yourself at a friend’s party; it’s loud, chaotic, and crowded with well over 150 people, but there’s this stranger. He doesn’t look like your type, but for some reason, you feel drawn to him. You meet, you talk, you trade phone numbers, and hang out together often over the next few years. He’s on the same page, and it feels like somehow, somewhere, you’ve known each other forever. Four years later, even though you swore you’d never get married, you’re walking down the aisle. What you don’t know in that moment is you lived together in Ireland as husband and wife in the mid 1700’s. You loved each other, cherished every moment together no matter the struggles you endured, and when you died young, you made a deathbed commitment to come back and have a life together with abundance, a large family, one that was  full of love. You made a pre-incarnation commitment that allowed you two to find each other.

Others have wondered how a new place, somewhere they know they haven’t visited, feels so familiar, that inexplicable sense of déjà vu. It’s like they’ve been there before.

You’ve finally managed to save up and afford the group trip to Italy you’ve wanted to take for years. It’s been your dream since high school to go there and take in the sights, see the olive groves, and taste authentic Italian cuisine. Upon your arrival in Florence, for some reason, you know your way around it easily. Somehow, even the language feels natural and familiar, even if you don’t speak it, you generally understand what’s being said around you. You even know some of the streets and locations without having been there before in this present life. Before you know it, you insist on finding an old restaurant, one that has been there since before many of the locals even today were born, you even know exactly what you want without looking at them menu, as if you’ve been there before, maybe even frequently. You are recalling events from a past life.

You might have a passion, career, or hobby, something that just feels right. It resonates with your soul, and you know that is what you’re meant to do. It brings you joy, peace, and a sense of being on the correct path.

Perhaps you find school boring. Not because it’s all easy, math isn’t great for you, but language arts are where you truly thrive without even having to put in much effort. However, it’s not until you take an art class that you truly become obsessed with a subject. You take it upon yourself to try everything through whatever means you can: digital art, oil paints, watercolors, acrylics, sewing, ink, until you finally find ceramics and sculpture. Your instructor praises you for your innate knowledge and thirst for more information, and you’ve discovered a talent you otherwise wouldn’t have ever known you had. You begin studying art history, in hopes of learning more about ancient ceramics and sculpture techniques, and discover the statues created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the 17^th century. Something in his sculptures feels familiar, comfortable, and inspiring, you find it hard to describe the unadulterated awe you feel while looking at simple pictures of his sculptures. So, you end up with two art degrees. Why? Because you were unable to pursue this passion in a past life, you’ve developed an innate appreciation and adoration for art.

Maybe animals find their way into your life when  you least expect them, but most need them. They seem to choose you, even when you’re not looking.

Perhaps your dog passed away. He was your soul dog, a beautiful golden retriever who got you through the hardest years of your life. Two years have passed, you waited until it felt right to get a new puppy. Exploring multiple animal shelters, you just can’t find the right fit. You’re looking for another large dog, like your golden retriever, but you’re losing hope fast, so you throw up your hands and decide to attend a public adoption event, and this tiny Pomeranian puppy keeps taking your attention. Something just clicks, and you take her home. Why was there such an instant bond? Over time, you notice this tiny fluffy thing takes naps in the same spot on the couch as your first dog. She adores the same toys and tries to play with them the same way he did, with limited success because of her size, she even tries to bring her leash to you exactly the way he did. How can two dogs, two years apart, have these same mannerisms? And how can they look so different, but so similar? Her fur even has almost the same pattern as him. You just know in your heart that your soul dog has found its way back to you, right when you needed it most.

Skeptics may dismiss such experiences as mere fantasies or wishful thinking; many proponents of reincarnation argue that they offer profound insights into the nature of consciousness and the eternal journey of the soul.

Explore the deeper meaning behind that special connection you feel with certain people and places. Decode why you are magnetically drawn to individuals and recognize past-life bonds that help you establish healthy relationships. Understand the significance of recurring animals in your life, which may offer unconditional love and guidance. Discover why specific locations feel familiar and tap into unexplained talents and abilities you’ve developed over multiple lifetimes. Finally, embrace the power of forgiveness and healing as you complete the pre-incarnation contracts you’ve set for your Earthly journey.

Whether viewed through the lens of spirituality, psychology, or sheer fascination, the idea of encountering familiar souls from past lives invites us to contemplate the nature of time, memory, and the eternal bond that connects us all. It challenges us to expand our understanding of identity and relationships beyond the confines of a single lifetime, embracing the possibility that we are, in essence, eternal beings on a journey of self-discovery and evolution.

The next time you find yourself drawn to someone in a way that defies explanation or experiencing a sense of déjà vu that leaves you questioning the nature of reality, consider the possibility that you may have met before in a past life. For in the vast tapestry of existence, the threads of our souls are forever intertwined, weaving a story of love, loss, and rediscovery across the ages.

An international inspirational speaker and renowned past life reader for over three decades, Donna Hartley is a former Miss Hawaii and television actress, who worked with Robin Williams and Dick Van Dyke. Donna has shared her compelling story on NBC, ABC, PBS, and in The New York Times. She is the author of the Fire Up book series.

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