past life regressions

By Dr Hannetjie Edeling

NB – Do not read this article if you are uncomfortable with the idea of reincarnation of have strong religious views prohibiting spiritual exploration or hypnosis.

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SPONTANEOUS REGRESSIONS AND DREAMS
CAUTIONS
SUGGESTED READING

The purpose of doing a Past Life Regression (PLR) is to find and eradicate blocks to your growth that may not have been resolved through normal therapy. It is to remember and re-decide so that you may enhance your spiritual and personal growth.

Through the PLR you can discover the meaning of recurring themes in your life, you may gain insight into personal limitations, health or relationship issues, and understand “unexplained knowings”, phobias or fears – especially those that seem to have no basis in this life or have not been fully resolved by current life therapy.

Some of our most limiting beliefs, habits, decisions, vows and promises are carry-overs from past life traumas. These can be corrected or released through good past life therapy.

PLR is best incorporated into your normal therapy and not just as an exercise in curiosity. This is necessary so that you can integrate and understand the material that the PLR uncovers. If this is not done properly, you will not get the full benefit of the recovered memory, or you may be disturbed by the contents of the discovery with no means to deal with it. After a PLR you should have more insight and understanding and be able to plan the future direction of your personal growth work.

Please consult a registered psychologist who has an interest in spiritual development and has been trained in regression therapy.
 

SPONTANEOUS REGRESSIONS AND DREAMS

It can happen that you spontaneously get information about a past life during meditation or in a dream.  This is a common occurrence for those interested in pursuing a spiritual path.  If you do not understand the meaning of the material, discuss it with your psychologist or spiritual counsellor.

It has also often happened that a client regresses spontaneously into a past life during other hypnosis sessions. If you and your therapist are comfortable working with the material, great. If not, find a therapist who can help you.
 

CAUTIONS

· Sometimes psychics tell you about past lives. Please take this information with a pinch of salt… If you really trust the person, the material can possibly be trusted. However, the best way to experience a PLR is personally – then you know the information belongs to you.|
· Sometimes people uncover “memories” of abuse during hypnosis sessions. These should not be acted on unless you have thoroughly discussed the pros and cons of such an action with your therapist.  It is possible to misconstrue information gleaned during hypnosis.  This could lead to “false memory syndrome” and a whole host of other problems that you may not want to unleash.
·  To verify facts obtained during a regression (PLR or other) may not be possible. However, if you treat the information as an elaborate metaphor or a waking dream and do not get “hung up” on the correctness of it, you can still use the information to very good effect.  Look at the symbolism, patterns and themes rather than only at the facts to make sense of the experience. Look for parallels in your current life.
 

SUGGESTED READING

Dethlefsen, T. (1997). The Healing Power of Illness. Element Books. Dorset.
“The patient is not the innocent victim of some quirk of nature, but actually brings about his or her own sickness. Symptoms are bodily expressions of psychological conflicts, able through their symbolism to reveal the patient’s true problems.”

McClain, F.W. (1992). A practical Guide to Past Life Regression. Llewellyn Publications.
“The purpose of reincarnation is for you to understand and claim your birthright as an evolving unlimited spirit created by and in the image of the Ultimate Unlimited Spirit. When you understand your true nature and free yourself from limitations and accept full responsibility for your actions, then you have no further need to experience the lessons learned through physical existence on this earthly plane.”

Newton, M. (2000). Journey of Souls. Llewellyn Publications.
“I found it was possible to see into the spirit world through the mind’s eye of a hypnotized subject who could report back to me of life between lives on Earth”

Weiss, B. (1999). Many Lives, Many Masters. Piatkus.
“ Realize that life is more than meets the eye. Life goes beyond our five senses. Be receptive to new knowledge and to new experiences. Our task is to learn to become God-like through knowledge.”

Weiss, B. (2004). Same Soul, Many Bodies. Piatkus.
“Our futures are variable – the choices we make now will determine the quality of our life when we return.”

Williston, G. & Johnsone, J. (1983). Discovering Your Past Lives. Harper Collins.
“You only live once…or do you? Within each of us reside the events and memories of many former lifetimes. Just as a child’s earliest experiences exert a profound influence on the later adult, so too the stored knowledge of past lives contributes to and affects our present choices and decisions: our present is inextricably bound to the past.”
 

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