REINCARNATION
What is reincarnation? And how does it work? And most importantly: do I have some control over what happens?
The answers to these questions are not only surprising, but can lead to an understanding about life, an understanding about ourselves and our place in this universe, an understanding which can even motivate us to live better and happier lives.
Below you’ll find the thoughts and ideas of Dr. Frederick Lenz (otherwise known as Rama) on reincarnation, we hope you’ll find these educational and inspirational.
What is reincarnation?
“Reincarnation is a dance,” said Rama, “It’s a movement of life, the rhythm of the universe.” We are eternal spirits, taking on material life from time to time, just as two dancing partners on the dance floor may join for a dance together, then dance separately for a while, then join back again for another round and on and on.
We have existed as individual spirits for a timeless time, we have participated in this dance of reincarnation thousands, if not millions of times. Death is just the end of one dance, and after this dance all we do is take a little break before the next one begins. Then we’re off again, with a new life, a new body, a new partner. To get a more in-depth look, read the section on Death, Dying and Reincarnation.
What is the point of reincarnation?
Is there a point to reincarnation? Why do we need to go through this time after time? This doesn’t seem fair…or does it? Maybe it’s exactly what give us more chances to grow?
What are we supposed to learn?
This is indeed one of the crucial questions. Once we figure this out, we’ll have understood the nature of the game, we’ll have figured out how to advance to the next grade. After all, school is always in session…
How do I ensure a better ‘comeback’?
Ok, so we’re going for another round of dance. But can we somehow influence the circumstances (whether that dance floor is going to be made of marble or dirt) and the qualities that we’re coming back with?
How to live a happier life?
According to Rama (Dr. Frederick Lenz) our primary focus in life should be to live happier lives. If we manage to do that, our next incarnations will be also be happier, with more opportunities, more inner wealth. Real happiness, however, is not as simple as buying that new home or new luxury car.
Figuring out how to obtain lasting happiness is easily one of our most difficult challenges in this lifetime. The following 10 strategies will help you on that path of understanding more about happiness and what you can do to attract it into your life.
Learn the Art of Selfless Giving
Once you master the ability to give perfectly, you have mastered the art of life. And if you’ve done that, the happiness that follows will have no bounds.
Learn to Love Yourself
The ability to enjoy being with ourselves without judgment or feeling bad about not measuring up to our expectations, is critical for our path to happiness.
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