Welcome to our paranormal afterlife.

This is episode 171 of paranormal stories.

This episode I'm reading from Marilyn Hughes book, Understanding Past Life Memories.

When I have guests on my podcasts, I read their books to work out questions for the episodes.

When reading these books, I always find such amazing information that never makes it into the podcast,

and here I get a chance to give you a peek into the book.

I've put a link to the book in the show notes, and I did

seek permission to record this extract, and the author kindly said yes. So I'm going to read from

chapter three, which is titled Reincarnation, Karma and Soul Contracts, and this is what Marilyn

has written. To fully understand past life memories, we must first delve into

three fundamental concepts that underpin the cycle of reincarnation, karma, reincarnation itself,

and soul contracts. These interconnected ideas offer a framework for understanding the deeper

purpose of our existence and the choices we

make, both in this life and in past ones. In this chapter, we will explore how these concepts

work together, shaping our soul's journey through multiple lifetimes and helping us navigate the

lessons we are meant to learn.

So what is karma?

At its core, karma is the law of cause and effect.

It's the belief that every action, whether physical, emotional or mental,

creates an imprint on the soul that influences future experiences.

Originating in Hinduism and Buddhism,

karma dictates that our actions have consequences,

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