Who Was I in a Past Life?

Have you ever wondered why you have certain natural talents or skills? Does a place you’ve never been before seem familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Some psychologists and spiritual healers believe these attributes and occurrences are from past lives. Yes, we’re talking about reincarnation.

Feeling a wave of deja vu or being particularly good at something without reason could be a sign that you remember something from a past life. But who were you back then? Answer these questions to get an idea!

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1. Paint or sketch. I find artistic inspiration everywhere.
2. Read. There are too many books and not enough time!
3. Nap. With my busy schedule, I’ll relax whenever I can.
4. Explore. Why sit still when I can visit new places?

1. Adventurous, fearless, and rambunctious.
2. Social, outgoing, and stubborn.
3. Calm, care-free, and curious.
4. Headstrong, loud, and obnoxious.

1. Failure. I must be perfect, no matter what.
2. My appearance. I don’t want to be ugly!
3. Losing control. I like having power.
4. Being trapped. I need to be free to do what I want.

1. I write cheesy poems about my crushes.
2. I pretend I’m on a cooking show when making dinner.
3. I bought a plane ticket to a place I’ve never heard of.
4. I enrolled in a parkour course.

1. The leader. People tend to follow my example.
2. The protector. I keep everyone safe.
3. The smarty pants. I can answer any and all questions.
4. The creative. People often catch me daydreaming.

1. Birds. They can fly wherever they want.
2. Poodles. They have fabulous hair.
3. Dolphins. They’re intelligent and curious.
4. Elephants. They’re smart and creative.

1. At the library. There’s something nostalgic about it.
2. On a plane. Sometimes I think I’ve sat in the seat before.
3. At the gym. Training my body helps me beat the competition.
4. In the city. I feel powerful meeting new people.

1. The news. I like keeping up with current events.
2. Reality shows. The drama is everything!
3. Documentaries. There’s always something new to learn.
4. Dramas. I like getting lost in a good story.

1. Crafting. I like making new things.
2. Sports. I love competing and showing off my skills.
3. Talking. I can be very persuasive.
4. Planning. I can squeeze anything into a schedule.

1. “Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working.”
2. “To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.”
3. “Courage is resistance to fear, mystery of fear, not absence of fear.”
4. “Question everything. Learn something. Answer nothing.”

1. A book or journal.
2. A reusable water bottle.
3. A camera.
4. A pocket knife.

1. Knowledge.
2. Power.
3. Popularity.
4. Imagination.

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Past life regression is an extremely controversial hypnotherapy technique used to recover memories from previous experiences. Hypnotherapists mainly use the technique to help those with mental illnesses. Some believe that reverting to a past state of mind from a presumably former life can help patients target specific fears, hopes, and dreams.

Regression is a common hypnotherapy used today; however, the past life regression technique has considerable risks that challenge its ethicality. There’s no scientific evidence supporting the reincarnation hypothesis the technique is based on. Also, there’s a significant risk that false and harmful memories could be implanted in the patient during the process. Because of these risks, many physicians prefer to use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help patients tackle traumas and phobias.

Even so, it can still be fun to “travel back in time” and discover who you may have been in a past life. Imagining or exploring a past career could help you uncover why you have certain traits, hobbies, or interests. Who knows? Past life regression may help you connect with your true self and move forward in your current life.