Remembering + Reclaiming
Have you ever considered the idea that what if our purpose, individually and collectively, is to remember who we are? And what if that remembering allows us to reclaim our inherent divinity?
There are many things that I have been drawn to in my life, that certainly were not the product of my lineage or my environment, and I really couldn’t, for the life of me, understand why I was even drawn to them. In the 1980s, in elementary school, I had a fascination with yogis, and the practice of yoga. I felt very drawn to this practice, and I’m not sure how I even knew about it at that age. I did not grow up on a commune, but rather in a homogenized, largely white, Catholic suburb of Rochester, NY. This was long before the internet was available, and definitely long before yoga studios dotted nearly every corner of the high streets and strip malls. Perhaps I saw something in a National Geographic magazine, or something similar. I was also drawn to ancient Egypt mythology, and had ankh necklaces and bracelets that were in fashion in the 1990s counterculture.
There have been other points of my young and older adult life where a certain culture or area of study really drew me in, many times, inexplicably. In my adulthood, the internet gave us access to instant information. With this, my explorations could reach new depths at a significantly faster rate. So, what if there’s something drawing each of us towards these (ancient) practices, studies, or curiosities? Could it be a past life? Could it be our future self (after we pursued our studies/special interests/curiosities) remembering what we pursue in this lifetime?
There are some folks who are really connecting to and remembering the ability to astral travel (where the soul leaves the body—connected by a cord), while others practice remote viewing (the ability to witness something from a geographic distance). Even the ability to enter the liminal spaces outside of our time-space continuum for healing past and future timelines is widely available through working with a skilled practitioner of energy medicine, and even through self practice, with guided meditations, and shamanic journeys.
Additionally, what if the things that pique our interest are clues to unlocking some dormant codex or some heightened experience for us? Could we be remembering? And what if that remembering includes remembering that we are, in fact, inherently divine? What if the remembering can help to peel away the layers of distortion hoisted upon us by our culture, our family, our religions? What if the remembering can ultimately heal us personally and individually? Some believe that everyone who is incarnated at this incredibly critical and pivotal time in human evolution is a master. Perhaps we are here to remember our mastery.
When I have the bandwidth, curiosity, and/or bravery to lean into my own remembering (through study, exploration, writing, travel, art, as examples), it lights up my soul. I feel more connected to myself. In a way, though this exploration of remembering, I’m claiming my own divinity, and honoring my divine spark (which is in everyone). By saying “yes” even when I don’t fully understand it, or know how it will impact my life. By trusting my curiosities and instincts. By listening to my own guidance (even when it feels like a whisper) instead of what society, and even well-intentioned others tell me is right or wrong for me.
Here are some exercises to lean into your own remebering:
Make a list of the things that light you up. What do you like about these things? How do they make you feel? Are there any ways that you can deepen your connection to them?
Are there reactions to things in the world that really trigger you for inexplicable reasons? Make a note of them. If it is a fear of something, do a little soul searching. What is the root of the fear? Journal your thoughts and feelings, especially after meditation. Reach out for support from a therapist or other specialist if you need support. Facing fears with curiosity and bravery can loosen their hold on you. Having a past life regression may be a helpful thing to pursue in this matter. Discernment and boundary setting is helpful in this space.
Practice listening to the voice and impulses within; don’t simply follow the flock. As long as there is no harm to self or others, this exploration serves everyone.
Learn to distinguish intuition from anxiety. This one is tricky, and needs frequent attention. In my personal experience, intuition has a neutral voice, while anxiety feels negative, worrying, loud, and rushed.
Claim your gifts from all timelines and past lives. This may sound wild and untenable, but it is ablsolutely possible. You can do this by making an intention daily. You may be surprised about what arises. Stay open and curious.
By taking these bold steps, we are feeding our soul, with intention. We claim our place in the world, our inherent worth, and have nothing to prove.
