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Obviously it is a debatable subject. Already in your thread, many believers, many stories, videos etc. I was raised in a religious family, based on Catholicism.
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by fourthmeal
I have had the pleasure of being the 2nd thing my newborn son looked at. The first of course being the doc. And yes, the eyes told me a story that can never be forgotten. I'd like to think I spoke telepathically to him early on. We locked eyes and I expressed to him that I would be the very best parent I could be, and that I thanked him for choosing me.
Interesting. Have you spoken to him about this, or is he too young to speak on this?
I secretly admit here and now that, as the waves of increased consciousness come to me (after the 12/12 alignment, which changed me forever), I keep trying to communicate telepathically to him, or to friends who probably don't have a clue what I'm doing nor notice that I'm doing anything at all. I remain hopeful that one day I will just wake up the dormant ability in myself.
I think it works using symbols and imagery to convey a meaning.
not ready to delve into that yet, but it did occur to me that all you did was reincarnate the subject. it is a relatively new topic for me so thanks, in ats that is, i have been a believer of reincarnation for most of my adult life. i will share eventually.
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by jiggerj
I have to say, self gets curious when I see of your name in these threads. If anything, you make others speak on why they wrote what they wrote.
Originally posted by wildtimes
reply to post by jiggerj
jiggerj!
He's brand NEW!!!
Be nice. He's nervous enough as it is.
What about you? Any opinion on the subject?
My opinion on reincarnation is, ahem, drum roll please...
I dunno. Doubt it, but I haven't a clue.
Originally posted by wildtimes
reply to post by ItDepends
Obviously it is a debatable subject. Already in your thread, many believers, many stories, videos etc. I was raised in a religious family, based on Catholicism.
Okay, thanks for that disclosure.
Let's debate it! (That's the reason for the thread...)
Schizophrenia most often includes hallucinations and/or delusions, which reflect distortions in the perception and interpretation of reality. The resulting behaviors may seem bizarre to the casual observer, even though they may be consistent with the schizophrenic's abnormal perceptions and beliefs.
It is a concept based from religious tenets, the oldest being centered in Hinduism and Buddhism and even a number of Native American tribes believe in an after life.
The essential part is the fact that Aboriginal people identified with the power that had created them. In fact individuals were a reincarnation or an embodiment of a particular and identifiable spirit or power.
Originally posted by ItDepends
Originally posted by wildtimes
reply to post by ItDepends
Obviously it is a debatable subject. Already in your thread, many believers, many stories, videos etc. I was raised in a religious family, based on Catholicism.
Okay, thanks for that disclosure.
Let's debate it! (That's the reason for the thread...)
One way the debate can be discussed is to 'believe' that humans have devised a way for dealing with the tragedy of death and the knowledge of our own mortality by developing complex visions of what might follow death. These complex visions or beliefs in an after life, reincarnation or simply some mystical existence of being somewhere after life cannot be proven, but one has faith. Most of these beliefs are rooted in some type of religious belief, but not all, some are psychological disorders. (i am not being judgemental, or accusatory, just stating facts).
Schizophrenia most often includes hallucinations and/or delusions, which reflect distortions in the perception and interpretation of reality. The resulting behaviors may seem bizarre to the casual observer, even though they may be consistent with the schizophrenic's abnormal perceptions and beliefs.
Those are not my words, but from the field of Psychology. It is but one interpretation, of why some people believe that there must be reincarnation, an after life. They just can't deal with the reality that death is the end-all, and they create in their minds a delusional concept that something 'must' continue after we die.
Thus, the debate which occurs is do we simply die, no longer exist, ka-poof, we're gone forever, or, is there some magical, mystical, superstituous, wish, hope that ones' life was not for naught, but some greater ongoing purpose?
I cannot answer this question until I die
Although I do believe have faith in a Higher Power, Intelligent Designer!
I also believe that our life on earth has purpose. And, that we should try and be the best person, goodwill towards others, do the next right thing, love one another and love 'this' life honestly,with empathy and humbleness.
I would submit that ones' outlook as I stated above, is as equally valid as any others outlook or perspective, We simply do not know otherwise and we will only find out when we die. I do just hope there is a Heaven though!!
Originally posted by fourthmeal
I posted this prior, a few posts up. This person (a Scientist) should, for all intents and purposes not have had a single thought in his shut-down brain. And yet, his experiences were quite the opposite.
For anybody who is on the fence and wants "proof" of something beyond what the brain is capable of, this story should kick you off the fence and into the warm embrace of the Creator.