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I Remember Past Life Memories

There is no way to substantiate what I am about to say, but then I guess this is not about proof. Through the help of others, I have learned that I have been around for a little while. I have memories, but they are like dreams when they come to me; only vivid fragments. Naturally, I remember some of the more powerful experiences. And sadly, my very nature dictates that most of them be painful ones. I won't beat around the bush because it's a waste of time and I am used to people not believing me. I am a werewolf. I am not lying, and I am not just seeking attention. I came to this experience because I remembered something and it brought my other memories back. The past, although it should surprise no one, is often the impetus for the future. The failures and pains we experienced lead us, often in fear, to prevent such events in the future. I have a strong desire to help people and I feel a need to protect. I know one reason why, but I think another reason is that I have lost so many people and the memory of that will never fade. It is the fear, the insecurity within me, of losing innocent people that drives me to help and to protect. I only fear it because I have seen it. But today I remembered something specific. I wrote about it in a short story once, but it was just a story until now. I remember a woman I loved. We were going to have a family, but she had not yet gotten pregnant, at least not that we knew. We lived in a difficult time for people like us. She was my mate. I watched proud, Christian men take her and tie her to a post. I saw them light the fire, but I did not see her burn. I fought to get to her, but I was held back. I am certain I broke free and attacked those men, but I believe that I was killed in the process. I mean no insult to those who are Christian, but there are plenty of reasons I fear and have a distaste for Christianity. I try my best to learn from the past, but the best I can learn from this is that there are some people who so fear the unknown that they will do anything to be rid of it.

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Raf97

Sorry that happened to you. I've never lost someone so I don't know what that feeling's like, but I feel your pain.

Just curious, how do you remember these memories? Could it happen during meditation?

Drachona · 31-35, M

I won't pretend that it is unknowable, but I do wish that you never have to experience it. Losing someone you love is painful. Losing someone you love due to murder is enraging. Over time, you never get used to it happening, but you feel more dull somehow; desensitized. But, as for your questions, my memories have come to me in a few ways. One I remember came to me when I was at a ritual with some Pagan friends of mine. I stared at a candle and entered a trance-like state. Honestly, I do not meditate as much as I should. It is very useful to sit and think through things, and sometimes memories come back or new information shows up. In general, just separating yourself from "the world" and thinking freely is good for you. At the very least, I take time out to visit the woods. I might walk around quietly or an idea might come to me and I will talk it out to myself. I suppose I've rambled a bit, but the basic answer is that meditation has helped me at times, but it is not the only way that memories have come to me.

ISentMyself

I feel bad, not just for myself, but those who have lost people close to them. It's probably just me, but, I have lost both of my grandfathers (one on my mother's side of the family, another on my fathers), and soon own father, and I have lost a few cousins, yet each time I was unfazed. Why? I think it's bad to not have such feelings, but at the same time, I think it's okay because it's one less emotion to deal with.

Drachona · 31-35, M

I would never wish to forego an emotion. As painful as it can be to experience loss, it can only help shape me for the better. You cannot expect life and then cherry-pick your experiences. More importantly, you cannot know the good without the contrast of the bad.

DoveJana

@ISentMyself maybe the difference is just the way it comes to demise. If someone is sick for a long time and dies then it is salvation. However, if someone is cruelly mistreated and murdered, then one is angry about it. Logically, this is the same with animals. I think by our distinction how it happened the feelings become noticeable. Everyone has their own expression of it. Whether love, sadness or anger. That's how I understand that :-)