Most people would probably agree that the past informs the present and even the future. We make decisions based on past experiences, lessons, successes, and failures. Indeed the past, present, and future merge as a palimpsest, an ancient parchment with layer upon layer of writing that we can scratch away and decipher as part of our soul's growth.

This palimpsest records not only our experiences in this lifetime but in other lifetimes as well. Hence our fears, talents, and abilities that usually have no rational explanation from this lifetime can be considered carry-over or vestiges from previous lifetimes.

When we access these fears, talents, and abilities through a past life regression, we become privy to the wellspring of creativity that is within us. We are able to resolve situations in our present lifetime while opening to a creative flow and awareness that brings us into alignment with our soul's highest purpose. The past life regression thus serves as a catalyst for the lessons we need to learn and to live, and is a powerful tool for personal growth.

Barnsley Brown, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Reiki Master can be reached at Spirited Solutions™, 919-967-1164 or spiritedsolutions@yahoo.com. She offers past life regressions, wellness consulting, creative writing workshops, and Reiki classes and individual sessions.