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RCAF_Nurse

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Hello everyone; I didn't know where else to go.

I would just like people to talk to and relate to so I know I'm not crazy. My husband doesn't believe in this sort of thing, and though I've tried confiding in him, he shakes it off. Well, I'm a Canadian student currently studying to be a nurse, and I plan on entering the Forces after my degree. The reason I'm here is because I believe that I'm following in my own footsteps from my past life; walking the same path. I feel a very deep connection to World War 1, namely the battle of Vimy Ridge. I have a passion for both the military and medicine, which I'm putting together in my career. One thing I've felt ALL MY LIFE which has baffled me is a fear of loud, sudden noises. Fireworks, Balloons popping, fire alarms, unexpected bumps or booms. They terrify me, almost like shell shock (post traumatic stress disorder). Yet I've never been through anything that could have sparked that.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I feel I was a WW1 Canadian Nursing sister that was killed in some sort of enemy attack. I did a bit of research, and there was indeed two Canadian hospitals bombed by enemy planes in 1918 in Etaples, France. Among the hundreds of other casualties were three nursing sisters, from the 1st and 7th Canadian General hospitals. I know the #7 has always been my favourite number.

Anyways, I would just like some second opinions. Do you think all these connections make sense? Is it all in my head? Any advice and support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
~ RCAF_Nurse
 
Welcome to the site! I'm certain you'll find a lot of comfort here; we're pretty open and accepting!


I think you're on to something here, and you may want to try meditation or past life regression. Have you before?
 
No I haven't. I really want to, but I don't know where to start or who to go to around here. Nor how much it costs. I would really love to try though.
 
Well I just wish there was more to say honestly. I don't know my name or anything about who I was. Just all these strange connections to places I've never been to or have anything to do with. Strange case of what seems to be shell shock as well. I know for a fact there has never been anything to trigger post traumatic stress in me. It's just such a strong feeling about what I was, just wish I knew who.


If anyone is interested, I have the link to a site where I found the information about the 1918 Canadian hospitals bombed in France. There is a short, silent film of the funeral of the casualties. Watching it for me was very emotional, though I'm unsure of whether or not I was bringing it upon myself.


Here is the link: http://www3.nfb.ca/ww1/postwar-film.php?id=531255
 
Welcome to the group. You are NOT crazy. There are many WWI "veterans" here, including me. Take time to look at the old threads and posts here. There is a TON of information. Also look at the video section. Have you read any books yet?
 
With what you've shared, it sounds likely that you are indeed "walking the same path". It is my experience that the hints and clues you get regarding past lives are often an indicator of the direction you intended to take in this life, like signposts along the way. It is a wonderful adventure...enjoy!
 
RCAF_Nurse said:
Well I just wish there was more to say honestly. I don't know my name or anything about who I was. Just all these strange connections to places I've never been to or have anything to do with. Strange case of what seems to be shell shock as well. I know for a fact there has never been anything to trigger post traumatic stress in me. It's just such a strong feeling about what I was, just wish I knew who.
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Hi RCAF_Nurse. Strong or strange feelings of the past are often accurate, even if you don't know (as yet) who you were. Post traumatic stress disorder can carry over into other lives, so a fear of loud noises, booms, fireworks etc. may well be a carry-over from a past life experience. Maybe a professional regression would help in this instance? Your husband's sceptical views are common by the way.


If the #7 is your favourite number then yes it could be a sign. (I have long worn a perfume that is numbered, and 20+ years later came to realise there was a sign in that about my past). I was also a Red Cross Nurse in my previous life, but although I treated WWI soldiers it was not on the battlefield.


Welcome to the forum ... I hope you find the answers you are looking for. I would be very inclined to follow through on your hunch about the 7th Canadian General Hospital.


Thank you for the link - I'll take a look at the end of the day.
 
Wow! I did not expect so many great answers so quickly!:laugh: Thank you everyone who has answered thus far. It's comforted me knowing that I'm not just crazy and everything is interconnected. I do strongly believe I'm following in my own footsteps. It's a strange but wonderfully exciting thought. Now it's finding out the details.


Firebird, you were a red cross nurse too? That's amazing. Never did I think I'd meet another former WW1 nurse. Unfortunately it seems I met a more tragic end. I'd love to hear more about your experiences.


Now this past life regression...I've never really heard of it. What is it and how do I go about doing it? Is it expensive? (University is not cheap and I need to prioritize unfortunately).
 
Everything you said RCAF Nurse, is probably


true . Maybe by remembering is some kind of warning?


I don't want sound ominious or something.


You are remembering for a reason in this time.


As far as your husband not believing you


I never really told anybody about my past lifes


expect for couple psychics .
 
RCAF_Nurse said:
Now this past life regression...I've never really heard of it. What is it and how do I go about doing it? Is it expensive? (University is not cheap and I need to prioritize unfortunately).
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There are several ways to do a regression. 1) Self-regression CD's are avalable. 2) There are past-life or self-regression videos on YouTube. 3) I have .mp3 files for doing hypnotic past life or self regression, (let me know if you are interested). 4) You can go to a professional hypno-therapist that is open to past life regression. Not all of them believe in it. I and many people here have done regressions using hypnosis. Most people, but not all, see pictures in their head. When the narrator asks a question such as what is your name, where are you, what are you doing, etc. the answer immediately pops into your head. What you see is so vivid it feels like you can reach out and touch it. Because you have come up with so much information already I think you would be a good hypnosis or regression subject.
 
Greetings from another Great War 'veteran'.


Don’t worry if you think you’re going crazy, or making it all up. The connections you feel to such specific places and times are good indicators of a past life there. Sometimes the more emotional or traumatic lives are the ones that speak to us most clearly. I’m sorry to hear this life is still affecting you with PTSD/shell shock, but I would guess that once you have learnt more about your past life this will very likely fade (I had a similar experience with survivor’s guilt, it cleared up once it’s past life origin fell into place). Don’t worry about not having a name to work with yet, I got my first indications of my Great War life just over a year ago and still don’t have a name to go on, but that doesn’t make it any less real. If you want to find out more about this life that seems to be bubbling up for you, I would suggest trying some self-regressions, there are plenty on YouTube, it’s worth experimenting a little with a few to see what works best for you, everyone is different and some may work better than others. Also, try meditation and focussing your attention on your heart, this will help clear the mind and allow images or thought to come through easier. Best advice though if you want to learn more about your past life is don’t pressure yourself, let things come through on their own, if you try too hard it can block any memories, and keep practicing, it gets easier and more effective with time.


Good luck on your journey, we would all love to hear more if you wish to share :)
 
welcome, RCAF. From personal experience, the urge to "come back" and finish a half-lived life is strong. I agree with everyone else, that your feelings and intuitions are valid.
 
I know it can be difficult to have a significant other that may not understand what you're doing. It's difficult for people to accept that at one point they may not have always been with you and that at some future point, they also may not be with you.


I think this contradicts the western idea that we have one soul mate here on earth and then we meet with them again in heaven. But the irony is that most research has shown that families and significant others have typically always been together. But for someone that isn't interested in reincarnation or doesn't have an awareness of a past life, it can be a difficult and uncomfortable thing to accept.


But certainly, you did the right thing by joining the forum :) You're in the right place and we're glad to help you :)
 
I completely relate to many things you mentioned. Firstly, my husband also didn't believe. Even when my son mentioned his past life, and missing his "other mother," he still didn't want to hear about it. He wants to live in this life, now. I have not eased up discussing my thoughts, and feelings related to my past lives, so he's learned to accept that this is me. He has no interest in finding out more about his, but he did send me on my last regression and even paid for it. :D Hopefully yours soon understands that if you are feeling these strong urges, you probably have some healing to do.


I also had/ have a strong fear of loud sounds, guns, ESPECIALLY airplanes. I discovered at my first regression that I died in what I believe to be WWII. I was a drafted American Soldier. It certainly explained my irrational fears, and they have since eased. I am definitely healing. My healing has not been instant, yet gradual.


Third, I can relate to following in the footsteps of a previous life. Not my WWII life, but one where I was with my present day father, husband and son. I ended up taking, or contributing to the loss of my life that time around. It was a very hard, dramatic life, and I was so tired. I needed for it to be done. I almost feel like this time around, which has also been hard, I must stay strong.


Anyhow, I strongly suggest following your heart, and soul. Do what you need to do to heal any phobias or troubles you may be carrying with you. I have a 3 year old son, so I feel as if it is impossible for me to practice any self hypnosis, so I have visited a professional twice now. It has changed me, and continues to change me daily. I wish you the best on your journey, and everyone here is so helpful, and knowledgeable. You can ask anything :) welcome
 
I also have memories from a past life, I am a nurse. I was a straight A student in Nursing School and many times my instructors asked me if I had been in Nursing School before. That was because I already knew how to do everything. Years after I became a nurse I began having dejavu memories of performing nursing tasks. I began to fully understand these memories after reading a book about reincarnation. I believe I was a nurse in the Crimea , I was English..and I died there.
 
Welcome to the forum Sandi, I'm looking forward to hearing more about your memories and how they affect your vocation and other areas.
 
KenJ said:
Welcome to the forum Sandi, I'm looking forward to hearing more about your memories and how they affect your vocation and other areas.
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I remember picking pieces of uniform out of wounds, I remember bandaging stumps....amputated limbs...I remember writing letters to families...
 
Welcome to the forum Sandi :) I look forward to hearing more about your memories of the Crimea when you are ready to share. I believe I was in England at the time and probably read about the war in the papers.
 
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