Delving into the past--as in Past Life Regression :)

Ok...so in order to move towards my goal of winning that Oscar, it came to me during a short meditation that I need to clear out anything that might be holding me back in my pursuit. I've had a vague feeling that I needed to let go of something, but couldn't figure out what it might be. So, I set it aside and just carried on with life. Wouldn't you know, as soon as I did so, I kept hearing references to past lives and past life regression...on TV, the radio, at the bookstore, with friends...it's been all around me. After about the sixth instance in the last three days, something clicked and I decided to see if my friend Karen, who is a fabulous hypnotherapist, had time to do a regression session with me. Well, today was the day!

Now before I go any further, and at the risk of losing the few readers I do have,  I should be up front and say that I am no stranger to the concept of past lives and have been a believer for a long time. I've even attended a couple of group hypnosis workshops in NYC with the master of past life regression, Dr. Brian Weiss, and had some very interesting experiences. After doing the hypnosis process, his first suggestion is that you look down at your feet (in your mind, not literally)  and see what shoes you are wearing, as this is a good indicator of who/where you might be.

The first time I did so, I was wearing knee high suede boots and was outdoors at some sort of an art fair...I was a young male painter during what felt like the Italian Renaissance era, and had my dog with me (who I was thrilled to discover was my beloved dog, Bailey, from this lifetime). I was very happy and content. I was never famous, but felt good about what I did and was respected in my local circles. Dr. Weiss always then asks you to flash forward to the end of that lifetime, and in this case I died of old age at home, surrounded by loved ones. Not bad :) 

In the second experience I had at one of his workshops, I had a sense of what was probably my most recent past life.  I was a woman in her late 30's/early 40's (sometime in the 1940's and it felt like it was in the U.S.), who was confined to bed because of a serious heart problem...I was weak and frail (and died of this in my 40's), but was comfortable and, again, surrounded by a loving family, who it seemed were somewhat well-off based on the size/decor of the bedroom I was in.  The main feeling I took from this experience was the sense that I was very at peace with myself and quite comfortable being on my own for long stretches of time since I was confined to my room. (I still have this trait...and in fact, relish time on my own...even for several days.) I believe I wrote journals during this time and was a a voracious reader and who loved to discuss ideas (also still true). 

Anyway, cut to today:  Karen went through the process of putting me into a hypnotic trance....which for those of you who have never experienced hypnosis, is really just a state of extreme relaxation. You are completely awake and aware of your surroundings, but SO relaxed that you can't open your eyes...even if you try.  I had told Karen that I was trying to look for information about any potential blocks I might have to major success...explaining that I had a nagging feeling that something was holding me back from the "grand and glorious" life I am aiming for.  Now, I have NEVER uttered the phrase "grand and glorious" in my life and she picked up on that, asking me why I chose those words. I said I didn't know and she said it probably had something to do with the life we needed to visit.

As she was saying this, I had a strong impression that I had been living at some sort of royal palace...I wasn't one of the royal family, but felt as if I was someone they respected and honored with living there and was either working on a project for them or they were funding my work in some way. Anyway, I was indeed living a very "grand and glorious" existence! However, I then immediately had a vision that I had been poisoned by someone who was jealous of my position.  So, basically, I was murdered for living the life of my dreams!!

I then flashed to the life I mentioned earlier, as the Italian painter...where I still did what I loved, but was never hugely successful...just had a local following and a comfortable existence. This life felt like it came after the life in which I was murdered. As I was describing all of this to Karen, she pointed out that I probably have a push/pull situation going on within me in this life....go for the Gold (the Oscar) and feel a risk of being "murdered"  or play it safe and continue with a smaller, more comfortable life such as the one I already have. Now, I don't want FAME per se....but I do want to achieve the highest level of success within my field...mostly so that I can attain credibility, respect and find that doors are wide open for me to bring all of my ideas to life...whether via film or books or some other venue. 

So...how do I use the knowledge gleaned from the past life regression to clear any subconscious block re the (irrational) fear of death I may be clinging to around achieving major success?? Obviously, it needs to be cleared or I'm going to end up sabotaging myself in some way :) Well, it turns out Karen had a great technique for helping me to do this...it's called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and it's an amazingly simple, yet powerful therapy. We worked on this specific scenario for awhile and I have to admit I really DID feel a shift happen...I feel lighter, more relaxed and very enthusiastic about pursuing my goals. Most importantly, that nagging sensation that made me feel something was holding me back has eased and I just feel very calm, yet motivated at the same time. Awesome!

Now I'm not saying past life regression is for everyone...but it was an interesting little adventure and seemed to provide some of the insight I was looking for, so for me, it was worthwhile! If you're interested in learning more, a great book to read is Many Lives, Many Masters.

Comments

[Jean Maurie]

This was very interesting and I am an avid believer in past life regression and EFT. Been using EFT for myself for a few years now. I also met and talked to Dr. Weiss a few times. He is wonderful.

Thank you for sharing :)

Jean Maurie

[Tracee Keyes]

Great information! I am just starting a place called The Peace Center and am trying to get a past life regression therapist to come and do a group session. It seems "weird" coincidences happen for a reason...like me stumbling upon your blog for the first time and having it be about this subject. :)