Soul Contracts Under Review
Some years ago, I attended a gathering of metaphysicians. I have a tendency to keep my mouth shut, as I believe discretion is the better part of valor and I have a tendency to open my big mouth when I shouldn’t. We ended up sitting around a table drinking coffee, discussing the Universe and whatever else caught our fancy. The subject of a local tragedy came up, one in which there were several victims and the conversation became serious. The lady sitting next to me, a sweet person whom I like very much, eventually chirped that everything was fine, because both perpetrators and victims, as well as their families, had all agreed to be a part of the disaster before birth.
Before I could think, I asked, “What?” I was told later that I’d asked that question much too loudly. The lady turned to me, put her hand on my arm, tilted her head a little and gave me a sad smile, as if I were the only one in the room who didn’t completely understand life. She told me about a pre-incarnation meeting and how the tragic outcome was not only expected on some level, but a necessary part of their experience and that of the world’s. I became aware that I was glaring at her hand on my arm and so did everybody else. Fearing the loss of a finger, she quickly pulled her hand back and waited for me to say something. The table was silent for quite a while, but I didn’t feel like talking. I’d known one of the victims in the useless, senseless act of stupidity and I was feeling too much anger and pain to say a word without launching into a tirade. That was my first introduction to Soul Contracts.
Just Because You Don’t Remember It Doesn’t Mean It Didn’t Happen
I’ve often thought about Soul Contracts since then. It no longer raises my blood pressure and although I may not agree with it, I clearly see the benefit of its presence as a philosophy in some people’s lives. I would never say that the idea of a Soul Contract is definitively false. It would take more arrogance than I can manage to muster at my age to be that sure of anything. The truth is, I don’t remember what happened to me before this incarnation, the reason covered quite adequately by the social contract theory. Then again, just because they say I shouldn’t be able to remember it and I don’t, doesn’t mean that it happened.
To be perfectly honest, I have a tendency not to put too much thought into subjects that are highly conjectural. That’s not to say that I don’t enjoy a good debate or healthy investigation into the unknown, but some topics don’t do much to deliver what I consider to be truthfulness into my life. If I did agree to a contract before this incarnation started, then I’ll either fulfill it, or screw it up. Either way, there’s no direct action that I can take to ensure a better and more productive life based upon that knowledge. For example, if a pre-incarnation contract includes becoming a Yo-Yo Pro to learn about the basic principles of physics and entertain others, will I have a natural interest in yo-yos because of that fact, or will I pick it up as a kid and decide that it’s something that I wish to master? An argument can be made either way, but to me it simply doesn’t matter. Whether becoming a Yo-Yo Pro was part of a pre-birth agreement or not, it doesn’t change the fact that I was a Pro once and therefore, in my opinion, makes the reason irrelevant.
I’m also bothered by the formalized religious backdrop of the Soul Contract theory. I see it as an interesting mixture of reincarnation, Dharma, Karma. a strong Christian leaning and a divine presence, with whom we enter into some sort of agreement. Some call this presence God, others call them angels and some the Universe. It’s not that I don’t believe in all of these; it’s that it borrows dogma from different sources and wraps it up in a comfortable bow. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it isn’t for me.
Of course, that falls within the subject of personal beliefs. I encourage everyone to embrace their belief systems wholeheartedly, without fear of ridicule or retribution. I see nothing wrong with fully believing in something that makes you feel good, as long as it doesn’t injure anyone else, or you.
Belief in a Soul Contract can bring great comfort and give sense to this hectic, stressed out world of ours.
It’s almost impossible to understand how some things work, especially when they seem to break down constantly. The lack of humanity on this planet is astounding. People do bad things to each other every day. There are those who follow the rules to the letter and still experience great heartache. Children’s hospitals are filled to capacity with innocents who endure great hardships. A brief glance backward in history will provide landscapes so bleak, that any attempt to explain them boggles the imagination.
Whether you believe or not, I consider the Soul Contract to be a concept worthy of researching and perhaps even fully accepting, mainly because it can give peace of mind. The philosophy isn’t for everybody, including me, but there are many who can benefit from its simple, but comfortable explanation of why things happen the way they do. It’s a benign, accepting way of looking at our lives and making sense out of the nonsensical. It certainly is no more unbelievable than some of the precepts put forth by some religions or spiritual beliefs. As long as it doesn’t keep an individual from being proactive in life, I don’t see the harm. It’s only when we believe we understand this contract fully, that we may run into problems regarding action, or inaction, in a specific situation. I’ve met more than one person who held a specific certainty about some aspect of their life and because of that mono-focus, lost out on amazing possibilities.
Finding a balance is the essence of everything and this is no exception.
I genuinely believe that even if you don’t believe in the concept of a Soul Contract, there are wonderful benefits to be taken from it.
Seven Soul Contract Ideas Worth Embracing
There’s a Lesson in Everything
We live our lives aspiring to achieve certain goals, but sometimes those aspirations fail. We’re here to learn and benefit, even by those things that don’t necessarily seem advantageous. There may not be a reason for everything that happens, but there is definitely a lesson to be learned, no matter what the situation is. Searching for that lesson often leads to a deeper and more profound sense of being and inner truth.
You Agreed to It, So Don’t Blame and Just Get on With Life
This is based upon my own inference of the doctrine of Soul Contracts. Freedom of will is written into this philosophy, something I admire. Too much time is spent in finger-pointing and finding someone to blame. This is all the more destructive when we blame ourselves. Whether it was agreed to or not is irrelevant. Time is precious, so deal with it and move forward in your life, lessons and all.
We All Have a Personal Relationship With God
How could there be anything wrong with this doctrine?
None of Us Is Alone
According to the theory of Soul Contracts, we reunite with those of us on similar paths for unlimited lifetimes, or until our specific duties have been fulfilled. This brings family members back together, as well as old friends and even antagonists. The idea of being connected to the people we know in our lives, over and over again, almost like an ensemble cast in a repertory company doesn’t bother me a bit. It gives us an opportunity to consider how we might change things the next time around. In turn, this can help us to deal with the people in our lives in the moment. The truth is that we are all connected, far beyond the acquaintances and family members we have in our lives.
Experiencing Your Life is Vital
The very thought that we made an agreement, a contract, before we incarnated gives a sense of self-consciousness and awareness that most people don’t carry with them on a daily basis. This simple realization can help to motivate us to be active in our own existence and not to allow the world around us to crush our spirit or goals. Thoughts always lead to actions, in one form or another.
Your Life is Important
Every life is important. This may be the most vital of all the thoughts that arise when I think of a Soul Contract. If we can truly believe that every person, every creature on this planet, everything that happens and exists is a part of the divine plan of which we are part, then we must have immense respect for the lives, thoughts and existence of others. If we truly believe this idea, it becomes apparent that we cannot ridicule or injure others, for they are as much a part of the plan as we are. Universal respect for each other is the foundation to a potential for peace.
Not Everything in Your Life Will Make Sense
Acceptance of this fact will change how you live.
Whether you believe in the philosophy of Soul Contracts or not, there’s much to be taken from it that can fulfill the heart and make life easier to cope with, regardless of your beliefs.
I wish you all peace and love.
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How To Tell if Your House Is Haunted? 16 Signs To Look For
Are you encountering strange sounds, items disappearing, or lights turning on randomly in your home? These may be telltale signs that your house is haunted. All hauntings are different and can vary from hearing a door slamming occasionally to seeing full apparitions. Commonly believed to occur only in old homes in the middle of the night, as seen in many horror movies, hauntings have also been investigated in new homes and can occur in broad daylight.
Not every mysterious noise or vision has a logical explanation. It’s important to understand if your house is haunted to determine the appropriate steps to take.
Common Signs of a Haunted House
If you noticed these early warning signs, then someone else or something else could be occupying your home:
1. Unexplained Noises
These strange noises can include footsteps, knocking, banging, scratching, or something being dropped. These noises can be subtle, and at other times, they can be quite loud.
2. Doors, Cabinets, and Cupboards Opening and Closing
Very rarely will the experiencer ever witness this phenomenon take place. Most often, the experiencer will hear creaks as a door opens or closes, and when investigated, the door is typically in the opposite position it was previously.
3. Lights Turning Off and On
Lights will turn on and off when the experiencer knows they previously left it on or off. This occurrence is also rarely witnessed. This can also happen to electrically powered devices like TVs and radios.
4. Items Disappearing and Reappearing
This phenomenon is called the DOPler Effect (DOP = Disappearing Object Phenomenon). Experiencers will place an everyday object in a typical spot in the house. Later, when they retrieve that item, it is gone and nowhere to be found after a thorough search. Hours, days, or weeks later, the object reappears in the exact position it was left in before it went missing.
5. Unexplained Shadowy Figures
Fleeting shadows are normally seen out of the corner of your eyes. These shadows typically take human forms, also known as Shadow People, while at other times, they are less distinguishable or smaller.
6. Strange Animal Behavior
Dogs will sometimes bark at something unseen, cower without reason, or refuse to enter a room they normally do. While cats seem to be watching something move about the room. Animals do have sharper senses than humans, and many researchers feel their psychic abilities are allowing them to notice this behavior quicker and better.
7. Feelings of Being Watched
Many people tend to get the feeling of being watched throughout the day, but if the feeling is consistently occurring in a specific part of the house at a particular time, it may be attributed to supernatural forces.
Stronger Signs of a Haunted Home
These next signs are rarer paranormal activity but could be stronger proof of a haunting:
8. Mild Psychokinetic Phenomena
Actually seeing a door open or close, a flickering light bulb, or a child’s toy turn on by itself. Others state they can hear or feel something sitting on the bed next to them.
9. Feelings of Being Touched
Some feel something brush past them, touch their hair, or a “hand” on their shoulder. Others can feel a gentle poke, push, or nudge.
10. Strange Sounds
Some can hear voices, whispering, crying, or even music from an unknown source.
11. Notable Temperature Changes
Cold spots in your house are one sign that your home could be haunted.
12. Unusual Smells
A fragrance of perfume or cologne that does not exist in your house. This phenomenon may be accompanied by shadows, voices, or psychokinetic phenomena.
Powerful Signs of a Paranormal Presence
Poltergeist activity is rare but is the strongest evidence of a true haunting:
13. Severe Psychokinetic Phenomena
Some instances of this phenomenon include plates sliding off the table, pictures flying off the walls, doors slamming with great force, or furniture sliding across the floor.
14. Physical Assault
This type of phenomenon is very rare but includes scratches, slaps, and hard shoves.
15. Other Physical Evidence
This can include unexplained writing on paper or walls, handprints, and footprints.
16. Apparitions or Ghostly Figures
This very rare phenomenon is a physical manifestation of a spirit or entity. These human-shaped forms can be seen as mist, transparent, or solid.
My House is Haunted, Now What?
If you suspect that your house is haunted, you have several options. Firstly, consider keeping a journal to document any unusual occurrences and their frequency. It may also be helpful to consult with a reputable paranormal investigator or psychic medium to assess the situation and provide support. Furthermore, you can perform cleansing rituals or prayers to create a sense of peace and protection in your home. Finally, if the paranormal activity persists and you feel unsafe, consider relocating to a new residence. Yes, this is particularly challenging for homeowners, but the alternative is having an evil spirit for a roommate.
Communicating with Spirits and Risks
While communicating with spirits can be tempting, it’s essential to approach such interactions with extreme caution due to the real-life dangers involved. Engaging in practices like using Ouija boards or participating in séances can open channels to the spirit world, inviting not only communication with loved ones but with negative energies or malevolent entities. Bad encounters can lead to emotional distress, psychological instability, or spiritual attachment if proper precautions are not taken. So, it’s crucial to be mindful of one’s intentions and boundaries when attempting to communicate with spirits and seek guidance from paranormal experts to ensure your safety.
