A Rational Reason for Reincarnation: Experiencing Every Perspective

A Contemplation of Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss

A Message to the Reader:

The following content includes my personal thoughts and beliefs about the phenomena of life, our existence, and the infinite nature of consciousness. Some of the ideas shared may be incomplete or only in their infancy of development. Others, I consider truths I've learned about the nature of the self, society, and a God that I am only beginning to know. I encourage you to use your discernment when reading this content. There may be some things you agree with, others you don't understand, and probably more you may reject. My only ask is that you contemplate the concepts that resonate with you and leave the rest behind. I share my thoughts not to persuade anyone to think or see the world as I do. We all have our own unique journeys to travel and perspectives to gain. I just hope that my creative expression helps others feel a little less alone and a little more loved as they wander their path back to the heart of the Creator.

We Have to Learn from All Sides. We Learn by Experiencing Everything

"We change race, sex, religion, physical health or impairment, and nationality during our incarnations because we have to learn from all sides. We are rich, and we are poor, powerful and weak, privileged and deprived. We learn by experiencing everything."

- Dr. Brian Weiss, Many Lives, Many Masters [Afterword]

In the previous post, A Rational Reason for Reincarnation: The Human Experience, I discussed the likely possibility that our true nature is, first and foremost, spiritual and that we are eternal entities experiencing mortality in human form. In this post, I'd like to address a natural and obvious question that arises after being introduced to such an idea. Why? What's the point of the human experience? If we are immortal, why must we endure the heartaches, pains, and anguish of being mortal? I can understand the reservations and doubts that keep many from subscribing to such a belief because it didn't make sense to me either.

There was always something missing that prevented me from embracing reincarnation as a truth for many years. It wasn't until I read The Law of One series back in 2019 that I revisited the concept and opened the door to the possibility of it having merit. Even still, it took me two years after revisiting its legitimacy before I was able to shed all my doubts and officially become a believer. There was a lot of misinformation and religious bias I had to work through before arriving at a point of acceptance.

What function or purpose does it serve to experience numerous lifetimes in human form? I needed to answer that question before I could ever assimilate reincarnation into my solid yet permeable philosophic belief system. Thankfully, I was able to find my answer transcribed from the renowned channeling sessions of Don Elkins, Carla Rueckert, and Jim McCarty. In the Law of One series, the social memory complex known as Ra shared how each of us incarnates on this planetary sphere (Earth) to learn, grow, and develop our souls on a journey to become one with the Creator again. The human form is the chosen vehicle for third-density (self-aware) entities who are currently learning the lessons of fourth-density, which is the density of love and understanding. This is content and ground covered in The Wonderful World of Wanderers, so I won't spend long discussing it. But it is important to mention because it lays the foundation for the rest of this contemplation by explaining why reincarnation is utilized.

During the past life regression therapy sessions that Dr. Weiss conducted with Catherine, she revealed that she had experienced 86 lifetimes on Earth. When I first read that number, I was taken aback and a little shocked by it. 86 lifetimes initially seemed a little excessive to me. By the time I started reading Many Lives, Many Masters, I had already been a believer in reincarnation, yet I had never imagined or given much thought to the possibility of a single soul experiencing so many incarnations. But it made perfect sense to me when I took the time to reflect on how much there is to possibly experience and learn throughout our lives.

Dr. Weiss shared the following passage near the end of his book, adding context explaining why so many lifetimes may be warranted, "We all have lessons to learn in this school called Earth. We need to comprehend completely the concepts of compassion, love, non-violence, non-judgement, non-prejudice, patience, generosity and charity, and hope. We need to recognize the deceptions and traps of the ego and how to transcend them. We must become aware of the interconnectedness of all living beings, that energy connects us all, and that there is no death, only life. There are other lessons as well. We do not have to master all these lessons in one lifetime." If we are born into this world to learn so many lessons, overcome the shortcomings of our ego, and become aware of our connection to all living things, then I can understand the need for so many lifetimes to grasp and master it all. Humanity doesn't exactly have a track record of catching on to things quickly.

When Weiss' words are further taken into consideration, it also makes sense why Catherine detailed lifetimes in which she experienced being of different races, both sexes and even in extreme poverty. Each of those experiences presented unique and different circumstances for Catherine to learn and grow. The diversity provided opportunities for Catherine to understand aspects of life she could never have grasped if not allowed to experience markedly different perspectives. And within that truth lies profound wisdom that could eliminate the epidemic of racism, prejudice, hate, and indifference found throughout the world today.

If each of us were to accept that we are here to learn the lessons needed to continue our soul's evolution, then we would see diverse races of people not as an easy focus of our bigotry or an unwelcomed stain on society. We would embrace each as a wealth of opportunity, helping us gather a wide spectrum of life experiences. There would be no one to abhor or envy because every life would be worthy of celebration. We all offer a one-of-a-kind, extraordinary gift to the Creator. No two are the same. At various points on our soul's journey, we likely experienced lifetimes as multiple races upon this sphere. There were probably times when we were part of a society's influential majority. And there were most certainly times we were blessed to balance ourselves as one of the persecuted minority, too. So, let's take moments to meditate and show gratitude for the circumstances we find ourselves in because, whether we're able to acknowledge it or not, they are precisely what our soul needs to evolve and find equilibrium.

Emotionalizing and Practicing the Concept is the Key

"Consider the lessons. Intellectually, the answers have always been there, but this need to actualize by experience, to make the subconscious imprint permanent by 'emotionalizing' and practicing the concept, is the key. Memorizing in Sunday School is not good enough. Lip service without the behavior has no value. It is easy to read about or to talk about love and charity and faith. But to do it, to feel it, almost requires an altered state of consciousness - not the transient state induced by drugs, alcohol, or unexpected emotion. The permanent state is reached by knowledge and understanding. It is sustained by physical behavior, by act and deed, by practice. It is taking something nearly mystical and transforming it to everyday familiarity by practice, making it a habit."

- Dr. Brian Weiss, Many Lives, Many Masters [Chapter 16]

So, let's go back to the two questions I asked at the beginning of this contemplation. First, what's the point of the human experience? And second, why must we endure the heartaches, pains, and anguish of being mortal? Well, let me begin by saying that I'm still trying to piece together and understand the beliefs I'm about to share with you. As I explore concepts writing these contemplations, new ideas and insights develop, and my initial intention is often sidetracked or scrapped in favor of a new one. Now, with that disclaimer in place, I do believe Dr. Weiss is quite right in his statement. I agree that there is a need or requirement to practice or "emotionalize" concepts before we truly learn and understand them. There is something about the focus of energy to physically manifest concepts like charity, compassion, and love that is required to make indelible impressions upon our conscience and soul.

Before I continue, I think it's important to make a distinction between the definition of the word 'learn' and how it's being used when discussing this topic. Dr. Weiss acknowledges that, intellectually, the answers and the knowledge of compassion, love, patience, charity, etc., have always been there. The question is, are they really comprehended if only known intellectually? After all, the definition or idea of love is not the same or equal to the actual emotions or actions that typically characterize it or make it identifiable to us. You can't possibly know love without feeling it. Its very essence is an energetic feeling of connection. Thoughts or words absent of the feeling are hopeless to capture its nature.

I believe the word 'learn,' as used by Ra and the masters who spoke to Dr. Weiss throughout Many Lives, Many Masters, should be more closely translated or understood as 'shape,' 'form,' or 'become.' So, instead of saying we are spiritual beings having a human experience to learn lessons on Earth, it may be more precise to say we are spiritual beings having human experiences to alter, expand, and shape our souls by making choices, taking actions, and accomplishing deeds on Earth. The mere knowledge of ideas or concepts will never be enough to imprint or alter our souls in any meaningful way. Only experiences create us, and only experiences change us. If you really think about it, our identity is mostly a collection of interwoven, connected experiences comprised of our choices, observations, thoughts, and emotions.

So, here are my answers to the questions I posed earlier. I believe the point of spiritual beings having a human experience is to allow us to create new experiences that alter and shape our souls. Each incarnation, with its fresh opportunities and perspective, helps balance and develop us to the next stage of our evolution. Experiencing many diverse perspectives makes us better capable of absorbing and emanating the love and light of the Creator with minimum distortion. We must endure the heartaches, pains, and anguish of the human experience so that we feel it and are changed by it. Feeling such raw, powerful emotions moves and motivates us to help comfort and connect with others going through similar circumstances. We grow in our yearning and appreciation for those things that bring us joy. Our desire to seek and protect love swells. And our capacity to know and understand the Creator expands.

So, as I reflect on this contemplation, I have come to realize a very important, transformative lesson. I have spent many years as an observer of my life's procession. I've taken the needed time to process my experiences to extract purpose and beauty from them. It has provided peace of mind and allowed space for joy to grow. While there's nothing wrong with that, I am beginning to see that it's time to transition to a more intentional and deliberate creation of my experiences. It is becoming clear that I must be a more assertive participant in my soul's development. Each choice I make and the energy I choose to exert fuels the generation of new experiences. Now, I feel that I better understand the building blocks of our identity and the role I play in gathering them.

The next time I have an opportunity to show compassion or extend kindness to another, I will do it because I genuinely love and care for them. But I will also do it with joy and gratitude because of the opportunity granted to produce another memory that will positively shape and strengthen the vitality of my soul. With that in mind, I must also be willing to swallow my pride and humble my ego to allow others to perform acts of compassion, kindness, and charity for me when or if the time arrives. Who would I be to rob or prevent others from participating in an act that could possibly bring them joy and provide an experience that raises their soul vibration? I feel as if I just removed another layer of the veil from my conscious mind. All of a sudden, the world seems a little more beautiful and a little more brilliant than it did just a few moments ago.

Before I wrap up this post, I would like to leave you with some parting thoughts before you continue life's dance. How would it change your view of the world if you knew we all were essentially the same underneath the dressings of mortality? Could you see yourself being more patient and forgiving of those you once viewed as remarkably different from you? Would you have more patience and forgiveness for yourself if you obtained a newfound appreciation for the person you are and the experiences this lifetime has gifted you? While some will always deny or refute the legitimacy of reincarnation, I will admit that the patience, understanding, and appreciation for life and the perspectives of others it has provided are some of the most rational reasons why I am still a believer. It may not be true. But right now, it feels too right to be wrong.

In the next post, we consider the implications of living life with an unwavering belief that we are immortal and that this life is only one of many we've experienced. Does such a belief loosen the fear of death that has dictated many of the choices we've made throughout our lives? Does knowing that this life is one of many we'll live free up energy to actually enjoy it instead of surviving it? If we knew the purpose of life was for the growth and development of our soul and not just to seek pleasure and stay alive, would it help us be true to our soul's intuition and not succumb to fears or uncertainties when faced with the next moral dilemma? These are some of the questions I will tackle in the next post. Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts.

Take care of yourself, and know that you're never alone and always loved.

To my Son, Alexander:

"The choices we make are illuminating glimpses into our soul. The ability to choose compassion, forgiveness, and love is a symptom of its well-being. A simple shift of our perspective can curb condemnations and enable empathy for everyone."

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Recommended Reading and Entertainment:

• Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss

• What Dreams May Come starring Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Anabella Sciorra

• Cloud Atlas written and directed by Tom Tykwer, Lilly Wachowski, and Lana Wachowski