Once in a while, when I visit a new area or destination spot, I get this unusual vibe that I've been there before. Have you ever felt that overwhelming sensation like you’ve been there before? Maybe you met someone new, only you feel like you’ve known them forever. To justify these strange occurrences, you think that they are just a quirk of the mind; have you ever thought that they could be clues to a past life?
Reincarnation, the idea that our souls are reborn after death, has fascinated people for centuries. And for me, it's more than just a belief—it's something I know deep in my bones.
Despite the fact that I wasn't born into the world in California, this state has a remarkable association with me. It's difficult to make sense of, however I have this internal deep knowing, that I have a deep connection to the state from a previous existence.
I remember this one moment when I experienced this deep connection to California and its unique importance to me.
This was the first time I ever driven past Cache Creek Casino up near Brooks California. This casino was the favorite place my deceased husband loved to go and on that faithful day I had made him promise me that we would leave well before sundown so that I could go and see a place I kept describing to him, as being located at the bottom of the road leading up a mountain, just before you cross the bridge. Somehow, I just knew that a rock cabin would be located by the river. Well, that day we cut our visit short to Cache Creek and headed past it toward the mountains. The route was scenic and beautiful with old west charm. An old fashion paint faded general store was on the road as we drove. Then I saw an old white church that looked like those shot gun designed churches found in the South. The whole area reeked of old west charm. When we made it close to the foothills and I saw a bridge I somehow just knew the road to the cabin was there, but there were no signs or markers. So, I slowed down and poop there it was on the right-hand side, a road leading down the hill. I slowed down and made the right turn and descended down a gravel road and that was when we saw the cabin. The sensation that coursed through my body was so profound, like going back home for the first time, after being away for a long time.
Then there was the time we visited Feather Falls Casino near Oroville, California and I had a heavy desire to visit Black Swan Trail, and we did. Here too I had a Déjà vu-moment after walking through the forest, I had a vivid moment like you’re getting near home. At the moment right before we saw the lake, I had an overwhelming sensation that I knew the place, like I’d been there before.
There were other Déjà vu moments. One was when I visited another area in I believe Yolo county, called the Browns Valley and learned that the land had been home to the Concow Maidu and the Nisenan native American people. I also learned that Browns Valley had been home to a place called Sweet Vengeance Mine, founded by six African American men back in time of the great California Gold Rush. Just like visiting the lake at Black Swan Trail. Here too I felt that overwhelming sensation like I’d been there before.
These moments in time are something out of the ordinary, some might say characteristic of the psyche; they could be hints to a previous existence. Rebirth, the possibility that our spirits are reawakened after death, has been of interest to people for hundreds of years. Furthermore, for my purposes, it's something other than a conviction — it's something I know somewhere down in my bones to be real.
Reincarnation is often seen as a spiritual concept that is rooted in ancient traditions, yet the world today is still captivated by it. The belief that after we die, our souls take on new bodies, embarking on yet another journey through life. Is for some hard to imagine. But for many it gives them comfort in knowing there’s a second, third, and maybe a fourth chance to — renewal, growth, or have a do over, their life. For others, it’s a far-fetched idea belonging to ancient myths. But for me, reincarnation feels like the answer to the eternal question: What happens after we die?
I'm not alone in my conviction. Reincarnation has been acknowledged in numerous practices, from Buddhism and Hinduism to Kabbalistic lessons in Judaism. Even modern researchers at places like the University of Virginia have studied and analyzed thousands of cases where children claim to remember past lives. But as for me, more than the scientific studies or religious teachings have convinced me. My own experiences have been the solidifying component that certifies my belief in reincarnation, that deep seated overwhelming sensation, I had been there before.
Jesuit scholars describe reincarnation as “the belief that souls inhabit a series of bodies and can live many lives on this earth before being completely purified. To be purified you must “progress,” learn lessons or undo past mistakes, in order to be purified/cleaned to move forward.” That’s exactly how I see it—a continuous journey where we carry forward lessons and experiences from our past lives into the present, always evolving and always growing.
There are signs all around us that point to reincarnation, from déjà vu moments to unexplained phobias. Sometimes, these signs are subtle, like a lingering feeling or overwhelming sensation of having lived a different life. Other times, they’re more direct—like the birthmarks some claim to be remnants of past life injuries. The idea of reincarnation is as old as time, and it speaks to something deeply human: the desire for answers about what happens after death.
Okay, still not convinced. Let me tell you about a moment that convinced me reincarnation is real. I remember meeting someone for the first time and feeling this overwhelming connection, it was a feeling so strong and overpowering it took my breath away. It was as if we’d known each other forever. We both had similar stories, even our thoughts seemed to be in sync, we loved the same things, place to go, you name it. It was uncanny. It felt like our souls were drawn together, as if we were just picking up where we left off in a previous lifetime. I’ve only had this occur a few times in my life and each time I do I can’t shake the feeling that my paths with this person has crossed before—maybe in another life.
Here are 10 signs of reincarnation:
1. The feeling that you’ve lived a moment before 2. Young children recalling specific details of lives they couldn’t possibly know. - Small kids reviewing explicit subtleties of lives they could never be aware. 3. Unexplained fears - Fears that appear to be silly, similar to fear of heights or water. 4. Birthmarks - Markings that could compare to previous existence wounds or occasions. 5. A feeling of knowledge of outsiders - Meeting somebody interesting yet feeling like you've known them for eternity. 6. Dreams or visions of past lives – Vivid dreams that feel more like memories. 7. Talents or skills you’ve never learned – Prodigious abilities that come naturally to you 8. Recurring patterns in life – Facing the same challenges or relationships over and over. 9. Strong attraction to certain cultures or places – Feeling a deep connection to a place you’ve never visited. 10. Unexplained memories – Suddenly remembering details that don’t fit with your current life. Conclusion
Is reincarnation real? I believe it is. From my own personal experiences to the scientific studies being done, the evidence is mounting that our souls don’t just disappear when we die. Perhaps, we continue on, learning and growing with each new life we inhabit. The idea of reincarnation brings comfort to many of us because it means that life doesn’t just end. And it means that yes, we all do get second chances, a chance for new beginnings, and am opportunity to right our wrongs.
As Tina Maria sings:
• “If your life is full of sin
Don’t you know when you die, you’ll come back again”
So, maybe we don’t have all the answers, right now. But to me, all the signs are there if we only pay attention. For me, the more I explore reincarnation, the more certain I am that death is not the end. It’s simply the start of a new chapter in the journey of our souls.
Closing
Whether through a person’s personal experiences, science, or ancient teachings, reincarnation offers hope. A real promise that we’ll have more chances to grow, more lives to live, and more opportunities to become our best selves. So, what do you think? Could it be that you’ve been here before?
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