Why do some people remember another life, if reincarnation is not true?

What are Past Lives & Karma?

Are past lives real? The idea that people are born and reborn―that we all have had past lives―dates back at least 3,000 years. Discussions of the subject can be found in the ancient traditions of India, Greece, and the Celtic Druids, and reincarnation is a common theme among New Age philosophies.

Those who believe in reincarnation say clues about our past lives can be found in our dreams, our bodies, and our souls. Our personal psychological, emotional, physical and even spiritual states of being may hold hints of who we once were. In a different time, a different place and a different body.

Karma is a concept found in Hinduism and Buddhism. It refers to the relationship between a person’s actions and the consequences that follow, both in the current life and in previous lives. The common sayings “what goes around comes around” and “what you sow is what you reap” are great examples of how karma works. Though, don't fret, Karma can be bad or good, depending on your actions and deeds.

Hinduism identifies karma as the relationship between a person’s mental or physical action and the consequences following that action. It also signifies the consequences of all the actions, of a person in their current and previous lives, as well as the chain of cause and effect in morality.

In Buddhism, karma refers to the principle of cause and effect. The result of an action — which can be verbal, mental, or physical. Essentially, it is determined not only by the act but also by the intention. Is there the intention for bad, malevolence or good, benevolence.

Personally, I believe that we have all had countless past lives. Each one is like a drop of water in the ocean – each is unique, but ultimately, they are all part of the same whole. Just as we cannot remember every drop of water, we cannot remember all of our past lives. That would be too much information to hold in our minds, also, most past lives are not relevant to your current lifetime. We all sign up to learn or re-learn certain lessons from previous lifetimes and not every Soul lesson can be repeated in a single lifetime.

So, are Past Lives real? There are proven medical, psychological, and societal explanations for each of the phenomena below, and your experience with any of them does not necessarily mean that they can be attributed to a past life. But for those who believe in reincarnation, these experiences may be more significant. Diving into your past-lives can bring more clarity to your individual personality and behaviors.

10 signs your Soul has already been here

1. Deep connection to a particular place
You may have somewhere where you feel completely safe and can be your authentic self. Sometimes, you may have felt like you have been in a specific place before (Déjà visité) or that it is somehow familiar to you. Other times, you may feel "homesick" for a place you have yet to see.

2. Recurring dreams or visions
Recurring dreams of specific activities may suggest a specific location you inhabited during a past life, especially if you see yourself in unusual clothes or possibly a different gender. People who appear regularly in your dreams may have had a special relationship with you in another life. Likewise, nightmares may be reflections of past-life traumas that have clung to our spirits and haunt our sleep.

3. Feelings of déjà vu
Most of us have experienced a sudden, surprising feeling that an event we are experiencing has happened to us exactly this way before. While déjà vu can sometimes be chalked up to mere coincidence, if you find yourself experiencing it frequently, it could be a sign that your soul has some unfinished business from a past life.

4. Inexplicable fear or phobias
Fears or phobias can be irrational, but they often have a deep root in the subconscious mind. Most often they stem from a traumatic experience when you were younger. Sometimes, these fears or phobias are related to something that happened in a previous life. Such as, if you’re irrationally afraid of heights, it could be because you fell from a great height in a past life.

5. Skills or talents that can’t be explained
To clarify, this is not a simple hobby-level interest in gardening or photography, for example. Nearly everyone has these sorts of passions. There are some skills or talents that can’t be explained; these interests have to be so strong as to be almost irresistible. They just come naturally to us, as if we’ve done them before. Perhaps you’re a natural-born musician or artist or a woodworker who spends their whole weekend in their shop.

6. A sense of having a mission or purpose in life
Many people go through life without ever really considering what their purpose is. They live day to day, not really knowing why they’re here or what they’re supposed to be doing. Though there are other people who have a very strong sense of purpose. They know exactly what they want to achieve in life, and they’re laser-focused on making it happen.
You may have had a similar mission in a previous life, or you may have been sent here with a specific purpose; follow your intuition and trust that you’re on the right path.

7. Intuitively knowing things, you shouldn’t know
You may not be able to explain how you know certain things, but you just know them. It’s like you have a built-in GPS that is guiding you to your next destination. This inner guidance results from your soul’s previous lifetimes of experience. Your soul knows the way because it has been there before.

8. Soul connections with certain people
Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection with them? As if you have known them before. This isn’t just a coincidence. You might not remember the details of what happened, but your soul does. That’s why it’s so easy to connect with these people on a deep level.They feel like home because they are. So, if you find yourself drawn to certain people, don’t fight it. Embrace the connection and see where it takes you. These people can be family members, friends, lovers and even enemies.

9. Wise beyond your years
If you have been described as wise beyond your years, it’s because your soul has lived many lifetimes and gathered a lot of wisdom along the way. Perhaps you have given advice to people even though you’re the same age as them or younger.This knowledge and wisdom are stored in your soul and having an Akashic Record reading can help you understand this more. The wisdom of your soul is flowing through you, and you can’t help but share it with others.

10. Have unusual Memories
These memories can come in the form of dreams, visions, or even just sudden flashes of remembrance. They may be buried deep in your subconscious, and it may take some work to bring them to the surface. Children are often able to spontaneously tap into their previous lifetimes, more so than adults.