Past Life Regression

With grateful thanks for permission to reproduce chapters of his book, "Life Patterns, Soul Lessons, and Forgiveness". Henry Leo Bolduc, a world famous author / hypnotherapist, has a particular interest in exploring past lives, through hypnotic regression. If after reading the following chapters you would like to to explore this subject further, or experience actual regression processes, you can freely download the entire e-book version from his site. (Address at foot of page)

Chapter I: Introduction: Patterns, Lessons, and Forgiveness

The two most important questions you can ask yourself are:

1. What did I EVER do to deserve THIS?

2. Why am I going through this AGAIN?

When you wonder what you did to deserve THIS, you are consciously asking your unconscious mind for insight into the origins of a situation currently being experienced. Everyone realizes, deep within, that for every cause there is an effect. For every action there is a re-action. You wonder what you could have planted originally in some recent or distant past that you now reap.

The second question, “Why am I going through this AGAIN,” is even more profound. Here is where you begin to detect a PATTERN in your life. This pattern could involve a personal relationship. Perhaps in your case it is a social, financial, or business matter. What is important, in order to rectify an uncomfortable situ­ation, is that you recognize that there is, indeed, a pattern which has been or is being established.

That is the first important step. Of course, not all patterns are in need of correction. In fact, we all have many positive patterns. Since they don’t give us any distress, we tend to overlook them. It is said that great truths can be stated simply and directly. The following is a great truth, somewhat understated. “Positive patterns are fun: challenging patterns are not fun.”

What is a pattern? A pattern is a repeating theme or cycle in our lives. It is the mode of behavior, or a combination of actions and qualities of an individual. A pattern is anything that acts as a model, guide, or stencil from which we form repeated activities. A pattern is interwoven threads that form the fabric of our lives. Patterns can be either positive and beneficial to us, or they can be difficult and challenging.

Positive patterns are like good habits. They make our lives easier, bringing joy and satisfaction. Patterns can be certain skills and special abilities such as attracting abundance and good fortune. For example, many people have a wonderful pattern for loving and nurturing. On the other hand, challenging patterns are opportunities for growth and learning. They are not “bad,” for without challenge we would stagnate and become weak.

The challenging patterns can include fears, phobias, and anger. Other negative patterns can be hatred, prejudice, elitist activities, and ego drives. This book can assist you in the process of discovering your own patterns. It may ask some important questions, but you alone can answer them candidly and honestly. As you read further, you will find new ways to approach your study of self with practical tools like Journal writing and defining ideals.

Together we will look into such spiritual methods as self-hypnosis, meditation, and past-life evaluation. You may ask what past lives have to do with your cur­rent patterns and everyday responses. The research of decades has uncovered the fact that the “roots” of our actions go far deeper than yesterday, last year, or even a long ago childhood.

Chapter II: The Patterns of Your Lives

A. Exploring the Inner Mind.

The history of every soul (the cumulative total of the experiences of many lifetimes, spanning thousands of years) is recorded in the subconscious mind. Most of us do not have conscious memory of those experiences. Even though we may not realize it, such unconscious recall can have a direct and profound effect upon our actions and decisions in this lifetime. If we could gain access to the record of our past, it truly would be the adventure of our lives.

If you are skeptical of past-life experience, just for a few minutes suspend your disbelief, open your mind, and boldly enter through a new door and into a new realm. Embark upon a journey of exploration —of adventure and discovery. You will be exploring the mysteries of your inner self, where the soul’s history is recorded. The science of exploring the mysteries of the human soul — the part of us that is most human — is called “mysticism,” and the explorers who study it are known as regressionists.

Their work is analogous to that of archaeologists, who study sites and artifacts of historic or prehistoric peoples. Regressionists, the ar­chaeologists of the soul, dig through the strata and sub-strata of memory rather than through the records of geology.

They sift through the potsherds of a bro­ken past, discovering what may be of value and what may be discarded as unimportant or even harmful. They reassemble mosaics for a clearer view of the ancient ways of past lives. Those explorers of the inner mind discover the hidden dimensions of the past and display them for present evaluation. They are the guides who can lead you on your journey.

While the primary research of the regressionist is the study of the past, regressionists are also pioneers on the frontiers of tomorrow. They are progressionists and mapmakers of undiscovered realms and future dimensions of reality.

B. Implications of Past Lives.

The mysteries of the human mind have been a “dark continent” for centuries. It is not a final frontier, however, but a vast new world — an explortum! Mind is the pathway through time, from past to present to future. The mind is vast, and contains an amazing paradox: every living person has a mind; yet, most people are afraid of its potential.

Perhaps they are more concerned with their darker sides — those parts of themselves they would rather not face. Everyone has had faults and contradictions throughout many lives and experiences. Like the earth herself, each soul has numerous fault lines hidden beneath the surface. The soul also has sensitive “vol­canic” hot spots which can erupt at times of stress, and with explosive fury; nonetheless, people develop more quickly and gain more wisdom through being challenged, rather than through being pampered.

When people realize that hard lessons are for their growth and betterment, they become wiser. The experiences and lessons from past lives al­ways influence (and often deeply) one’s present life, sometimes in unusual and unexpected ways. In truth, we have experienced all aspects of life everywhere. This revelation is so profound that many would prefer to­ dismiss the entire concept rather than to explore their memories.

We have experienced life in both genders; ­we have lived lives among various races and adhered to diverse religions. We have inhabited numer­ous lands and taken citizenship in many nations. As a result of our varied experiences, we have learned lessons, hopefully, from those past times and places. With this learning comes the recognition and assurance of our common bond or link with ALL hu­manity.

The goal of each life is to grow spiritually in such a way as to strengthen this common bond. In this manner, all souls are strengthened and all lives on the physical plane are enriched. The subconscious memories of our past lives can have both positive and negative Influences on our current life. For example, oftentimes, a person who was oppressed in a past life comes back to become an oppressor in the present life.

An even more wicked form of dysfunction can develop — the victim role. In this case a person returns again and again in a futile pattern of re-runs. Let us consider the plight of the American Indi­ans who were persecuted and robbed in their past; yet, many return to re-enact similar lives. If we have once lived as an American Indian, for instance, how can we deny the plight of today’s Indians? Is not that very soul memory (though deep within) a living force today?

C. Learning From Our Past.

Our past-life memories are hidden, and yet, if we want to benefit from the experiences of our past, how can we do it? This book contains scripts for “Inner Adventures,” to help you journey safely into your memories. This journey is called “past-life regression.” With proper use, it is a powerful TOOL to sever the chains of the past. Sometimes the chains are visible, and sometimes invisible. When the chains are broken, you can develop your present humanity and proceed to build your best possible future.

Before starting on this journey, you need to ask yourself what it is that you are seeking. What questions should you be asking? How can you benefit best from the answers? On a personal level, the question is not WHO you were in a past life, but how you gained spiritually. How did you gain, or how did you lose? How well and how kindly did you play the Game of Life?

Did you work to improve yourself, your fam­ily, your community? Regression work is the process, not the product. HOW you learned and how you used that learning is far more important than WHO you were or WHERE you lived. What you were INSIDE is much more valu­able than what you appeared to be on the outside.

Let’s consider an analogy. Suppose you dress in a costume for a Halloween party. Do you become the person or thing that you are dressed as? Of course not! The outer garb is to create an illusion — the inner person remains the real you. Thus, your outward ap­pearance in a past life is of minor importance. WHAT you were, spiritually and the lessons you learned, are what is of value. The soul’s memory is your true wis­dom.

D. Why We Have More Than One Life.

I believe that, for more than any other reason, we have been granted more than one lifetime to learn lessons. One important lesson is that of FORGIVE­NESS. Most people say that they forgive others, but the reality is that few of us really do so. People say one thing, but often do quite the contrary. The many ex­periences and lessons learned in other lifetimes enable us to forgive much more easily.

Let’s suppose, for instance, that a person has stolen something (and we probably have all done a certain amount of stealing in our many lives). In the present life, others — almost always — will think of that person as a thief, even though the individual might possess numerous other excellent qualities. People who have stolen, for whatever reason (perhaps in des­peration to keep their families fed) are labeled thieves, and the label sticks.

Thank God we are given a break from all that and can have a new and clean start. That new start is a new life! We are given another chance to learn and to grow toward our goal of spiritual betterment. Your personal regression history is a significant chapter in the history of humanity. Each life contains pages of splendor and pages of travail, times of won­der and growth, and episodes of loss. Such experi­ences are what life is all about!

Regression exercises are like gifts that refresh your inner memory. They are like pieces of a complex puzzle that you carefully and patiently fit together to see the full picture. Earlier I stated that regressionists are also progressionists. Regressions help you to review your past and to strengthen your present. Progressions help you to plan for your future. You must conceive a wiser, happier, and healthier future before you can start building it.

Everywhere, there are cynics and critics who will try to deny you the right to change and to grow. Don’t let them stop you! Use soul exploration to connect you with your own heritage. Define your present life ideals and patterns. This will help you to clear a pathway to your best possible future.

Henry Leo Bolducs fascinating, full length e-book, along with detailed regression exercises & processes, is available for FREE download on his site at: www.henrybolduc.com/lifepatternsbook/lifePatterns.htm

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