Message #20739

[Shannon]

Hello Steve, it rings true that we are not meant to tap too deeply into past life encounters with others, for after all, God allows us a clean slate - so that we can begin again, fresh.  When I encounter someone I believe I knew before, I definitely notice it.  If they are close to me in this life, I wonder if there is unfinished business - and I often feel extremely close to them - but in general, if it is a passing aquaintance, there is merely a general familial nod, and life goes on.  I do not feel at all compelled to seek such people out.  Do you?  I figure if they are meant to play a role, they will.  Sometimes it is useful for people to experience memories of past lives, but one can rarely be sure if these 'memories' are actually our own, or merely memories from the cosmic consciousness that we happen to identify with.  Either way, if it brings growth - it is good.  If it brings stagnation, it is not so good.  I trust God to make the distinctions.