for me the challenge would be in learning to recognize that i might not have what we had in the past and still remain an outlet of love for that person in whatever form that may be... whether it be from lovers to friends to parent
but even now i see no need to compare the different types/degrees of love- but take joy in knowing- my heart still feels for this person
and although i may not always see it, that's probably all i've ever wanted
to love and be loved... to be happy for myself and for the other no matter where we are in life
and to have the strength to stay in love, after/during my trials
sometimes we need to remember what it is we want and promised ourselves but to embark without expectation
yes very loving thoughts here. i have have met many people in my life who have had experiences with past lives. The ways they have experienced such things are varied. Some people have had visions or dreams. Others feelings about those they are with in this life or a familiarity even about places we might have an interest in. Some have had many clues dropped at their door until an over all picture takes form. It is important that we do not put so much stock into this physical reality that we ignore all these various ways that people from the past can come to us. Perhaps something or someone, from this physical reality we are now inhabiting, will jar our lid a bit and show us there are very different realities then the ones that we have accepted, right around us, every day. Some conditions and human beings manifest these realities and we find out that they see things much clearer on such issues. It is best to humble ourselves in this realization and not imagine that in our ignorance we have all the answers; Even though it is also possible that we may excel in other spiritual qualities.
Jitendra
