Who knew that a Periodic table of the elements could be beautiful!
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Hi Sawsee. What are your thoughts on reincarnation? Do you believe in reincarnation? I have wrestled with the idea of this for ten years now. I'd always thought it was the stuff of sci-fi, new religion, or quacks. I was very narrow minded.
Something about this Periodic Table made me think about this.
Hi JDH! Well, I know people that have no doubt that reincarnation is true. I'm not sure, however I like to believe that our minds 'live on'. Whether that means it finds a new vessel or just exists is something to ponder. What made you connect the periodic table to this topic?
I thought "how pretty it would be to come back as berkelium or argon as seen by that periodic table".
But really it was just something I wanted to hear your thoughts on. Ten years ago I recieved a letter from a friend that I had only known for a few years. But this is someone I came to trust and respect. And the letter contained a photocopied page from her artist sketchbook/journal from 1975-6. On the photocopied page was what she wrote concerning me - even though she had never met me. After seeing it and reading it I was shaken to the very core of my being. Very uncanny. And very undeniable.
I had always believed in eternal life, and the cyclical pattern of all life in nature, and in life after death.
JDH: You sparked my curiousity about the contents of the photocopied letter. I know you mentioned that she had "not met you", but did she know you? What made you feel it pertained to you (if you don't mind me asking)?
She had neither met me nor knew me, but she knew things about me.
The photocopied letter was written in 1976. In the letter she wrote, "I've come to sense your presence in the world", "you are 9 or 99 or you are 9 years older or younger than me, 9 is important", "you're middle name is "David" and your first name is that of an Apostle", and "we will recognize each other when we speak of Machu Pichu and Hawaii" and "and we have known each other since the beginning, always coming into each others' life (many many times)".
I had talked with her once about Hawaii and Machu Pichu, two places I have always wanted to visit. Then sometime later I recieved the letter after she had moved away. We met when I was 27 and she was 54. Nine. I was 9 when she wrote the letter.
Wow! So she was 36 (4 x 9) when you were 9? Did you allude to the letter when you talked about Machu Pichu? Did you feel a sudden bond? Why didn't she send you the letter right away? A million questions!
I knew nothing about the letter, but after I had talked about Machu Pichu and Hawaii she kept saying she knew my middle name. When I first saw her I knew I wanted to be her friend and to have her for a friend (so yes, I felt a sudden bond). Later I found out that she was/is a phenomenal artist/painter. She has been told that her paintings should be hanging in museums. I have TREMENDOUS respect and love of her art and talent. I love just being in her presence, talking and listening.
I think she didn't send or tell me about the letter right away to protect herself. Something that powerful and personal and close to her (soul), would make a person extremely vulnerable to hurt. It was about taking the time and being able to fully trust me. To find me in this life was/is HUGE for her. And her convictions. It was very reaffirming for her and her understanding of the universe. And what she believed, what her inner voice had told her all her life.
Sawsee, this was really weird for me too. On the one hand it made me feel "special" (like a child wants to feel special or loved or unique). On the other hand, I wondered if I was being conned or if she was secretly delussional. She's not. I should also note that our friendship is non-sexual (never was), caring, and a great and unconditional love.
I've asked her several times over the past decade if she knew other things, events. Like if she had answers for the future holds or knew the paths I should take or where my life was heading. She's said she doesn't know.
Amazing! How did you meet? Through a friend or by 'accident'? I had a very interesting thing happen to me, years ago. Someone who I was close to passed away. I was unnerved about their passing and someone told me that if they needed to contact me or make me aware of their presence, this would happen. I was skeptical but on the anniversary of their passing, I was working very late. The phone rang and someone asked for them. I said that they were not 'here'. It turns out it was the security company calling and said that 'her' alarm at her house was sounded. Just before that happened my girlfriend called and said she was very spooked and wanted to come over to my office. Normally, my girlfriend never ever was spooked by being alone. Later, I realized it was the anniversary of their passing.
It must have taken her a lot of trust to reveal this to you! In the news, 20 (?) years ago, a woman suffered a trauma and when became conscious spoke in a language foriegn to her. This new ability is not exactly 'new' as there has been many reports of this happening. What was incredible was that she told a story of a village's children hiding in a church, and eventually being found and killed by an enemy country. Through research the scientists interviewing her, found the church but could not find evidence of any 'massacre'. About 10 years later, with the use of some sort of x-ray technology, a hidden chamber was found in the church, along with the remains of numerous children...
I wonder if sometimes we're too busy and our minds are too lost or congested to recognize those familar connections. I've met a few people where the rapport is almost instantaneous.
sawsee, I posted a comment under the freedom river link on your site.
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Hi Sawsee. What are your thoughts on reincarnation? Do you believe in reincarnation?
I have wrestled with the idea of this for ten years now. I'd always thought it was the stuff of sci-fi, new religion, or quacks. I was very narrow minded.
Something about this Periodic Table made me think about this.
JDH
Hi JDH!
Well, I know people that have no doubt that reincarnation is true. I'm not sure, however I like to believe that our minds 'live on'. Whether that means it finds a new vessel or just exists is something to ponder. What made you connect the periodic table to this topic?
I thought "how pretty it would be to come back as berkelium or argon as seen by that periodic table".
But really it was just something I wanted to hear your thoughts on. Ten years ago I recieved a letter from a friend that I had only known for a few years. But this is someone I came to trust and respect. And the letter contained a photocopied page from her artist sketchbook/journal from 1975-6. On the photocopied page was what she wrote concerning me - even though she had never met me. After seeing it and reading it I was shaken to the very core of my being. Very uncanny. And very undeniable.
I had always believed in eternal life, and the cyclical pattern of all life in nature, and in life after death.
JDH
JDH: You sparked my curiousity about the contents of the photocopied letter. I know you mentioned that she had "not met you", but did she know you? What made you feel it pertained to you (if you don't mind me asking)?
She had neither met me nor knew me, but she knew things about me.
The photocopied letter was written in 1976. In the letter she wrote, "I've come to sense your presence in the world", "you are 9 or 99 or you are 9 years older or younger than me, 9 is important", "you're middle name is "David" and your first name is that of an Apostle", and "we will recognize each other when we speak of Machu Pichu and Hawaii" and "and we have known each other since the beginning, always coming into each others' life (many many times)".
I had talked with her once about Hawaii and Machu Pichu, two places I have always wanted to visit. Then sometime later I recieved the letter after she had moved away. We met when I was 27 and she was 54. Nine. I was 9 when she wrote the letter.
JDH
Wow! So she was 36 (4 x 9) when you were 9? Did you allude to the letter when you talked about Machu Pichu? Did you feel a sudden bond? Why didn't she send you the letter right away? A million questions!
Ask all the questions you want.
I knew nothing about the letter, but after I had talked about Machu Pichu and Hawaii she kept saying she knew my middle name. When I first saw her I knew I wanted to be her friend and to have her for a friend (so yes, I felt a sudden bond). Later I found out that she was/is a phenomenal artist/painter. She has been told that her paintings should be hanging in museums. I have TREMENDOUS respect and love of her art and talent. I love just being in her presence, talking and listening.
I think she didn't send or tell me about the letter right away to protect herself. Something that powerful and personal and close to her (soul), would make a person extremely vulnerable to hurt. It was about taking the time and being able to fully trust me. To find me in this life was/is HUGE for her. And her convictions. It was very reaffirming for her and her understanding of the universe. And what she believed, what her inner voice had told her all her life.
Sawsee, this was really weird for me too. On the one hand it made me feel "special" (like a child wants to feel special or loved or unique). On the other hand, I wondered if I was being conned or if she was secretly delussional. She's not. I should also note that our friendship is non-sexual (never was), caring, and a great and unconditional love.
I've asked her several times over the past decade if she knew other things, events. Like if she had answers for the future holds or knew the paths I should take or where my life was heading. She's said she doesn't know.
Powerful, huh?
JDH
Amazing! How did you meet? Through a friend or by 'accident'?
I had a very interesting thing happen to me, years ago. Someone who I was close to passed away. I was unnerved about their passing and someone told me that if they needed to contact me or make me aware of their presence, this would happen. I was skeptical but on the anniversary of their passing, I was working very late. The phone rang and someone asked for them. I said that they were not 'here'. It turns out it was the security company calling and said that 'her' alarm at her house was sounded. Just before that happened my girlfriend called and said she was very spooked and wanted to come over to my office. Normally, my girlfriend never ever was spooked by being alone. Later, I realized it was the anniversary of their passing.
Wow. That gave me goosebumps.
Recieving the letter has made me unafraid of death. I'm not reckless, but I don't fear dying.
We met by coincidence, I had taken my first professional job, then two years later she and her husband merged their company with the one I worked for.
JDH
It must have taken her a lot of trust to reveal this to you! In the news, 20 (?) years ago, a woman suffered a trauma and when became conscious spoke in a language foriegn to her. This new ability is not exactly 'new' as there has been many reports of this happening. What was incredible was that she told a story of a village's children hiding in a church, and eventually being found and killed by an enemy country. Through research the scientists interviewing her, found the church but could not find evidence of any 'massacre'. About 10 years later, with the use of some sort of x-ray technology, a hidden chamber was found in the church, along with the remains of numerous children...
Have you seen the film "Birth"?
JDH
Yes, I did see that film. I know there's been times when a new aquaintance, or passing 'stranger' seems very familiar...
I wonder if sometimes we're too busy and our minds are too lost or congested to recognize those familar connections. I've met a few people where the rapport is almost instantaneous.
sawsee, I posted a comment under the freedom river link on your site.
JDH
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