Peter and Paul: REINCARNATION IS NOT GUARANTEED.

Reincarnation is a word that doesn't describe what really happens with the Individualized Energy of Consciousness. First of all, we must know what it is that gets reincarnated. While the only real entity in the world of illusion (here and now) is our Self, ("Higher Self", or the "I AM" derived from Moses), we cannot but wonder what happens with all the appurtenances which constitute our Ego. Of that which makes us different from each other. In other words, with our Soul, which is the sum-total of our memories of individualized existence in the Phenomenal Reality.

Yes, from the moment we had been microorganisms flirting with the currents in the hydrothermal vents in the depth of the oceans. It's all there, in the subconscious of our mind. It seems that the mind holds as many diverse ideas as there ever were, and still are, individualizations of the Omnipresent Creative Energy in the phenomenal reality.

Or so it seems.

Well, I suppose we cannot be sure, but since all inspiration leading to new knowledge appears to come from our unconscious, this is what I woke up with this morning.

First and foremost we must accept the scientific contention that all is energy. Next, that energy is indestructible. And, last but not least, that the world perceptible to our senses is an illusion. If fact, the only difference between our perception of our reality and the dreams we're having daily is that in our dreams we can get away with murder whereas here, on this glorious illusive, imaginary Earth, we can't.

The Phenomenal Universe subsists on balance.

In fact Karma will extract every bit of energy from the perpetrator who may have upset it, to restore the balance. Even when upset by our thoughts which are the energy of creation of the phenomenal reality. Indeed, even fleeting thoughts or emotions leave a trail in the the world of phenomenality we live in. In our glorious dream.

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So what is the point of reincarnation if the Cycles of Zodiac span over 28,000 years? There are various theories. According to theosophists, who appear to know more on this subject than theologians, the periods vary, and have no relation to the duration of the Ages of the Zodiac.

Helena P. Blavatsky, (whom I trust implicitly) in her Secret Doctrine, suggests that the average span between lives (on Earth) is 1,000 to 1,500 years. Yet, according to theosophy:

"...the duration between lives appears to vary according to a number of factors: normal reincarnation, death by violence, death while still a child, congenital idiots, and advanced souls. ...The more mature and spiritual the person is, the longer is the “rest” period in Devachan. " (Theosophy World).

I suspect that the passage of time in Devachan may be very different from our chronology in the phenomenal reality of Earth. (Have you noticed how the passage of time differs in our dreams?) After all, surely, ultimately we shall mature to the eternal NOW, wherein time has no meaning.

I'd also suggest that, when needed, one could continue to be reincarnated in the past Ages of the Zodiac, or, if completely unable to fulfill ones destinies, to be recycled to start again. While energy cannot be destroyed, it can be metamorphosed back to its original state. That's what Black Holes are for. Hence, new species are born, and erased daily.

It might be wise, if not joyful, to consider that the Omnipresent Creative Energy of Consciousness might also be characterized by our definition of "infinite mercy", and assure that the periods of learning spent on Earth are no more than an illusion. Hence, all misfortunes are also illusory. I'd suggest that Albert Einstein might have entertained such a thought when he defined the nature of our reality.

Finally, we shouldn't be surprised if we do not recognize our "loved ones"when meeting them in Devachan. In the "Land of the gods" we all might be what we hope to become, and not what we are. For some of us, such change might make us unrecognizable.

Wouldn't that be fun?

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