Since this past life business is apparently not over just yet, I figured I'd throw in my two cents.
We have always known that Tales reincarnate. For many of us, this may seem like proof of that nebulous thing called a
soul. It's a tempting thought, no doubt. Nobody wants to die, and the idea that we can live forever through picking up new physical bodies has always been attractive. Believe what you want, but know that reincarnation does
not necessarily imply a soul. Many Buddhists believe in reincarnation without a soul (look up the concept
anatta). It is, of course, more complicated than that, and karmic moral responsibility still exists in the Buddhist doctrine. The point, however, stands: reincarnation does not
necessitate a soul, and reincarnation can absolutely be real without this idea of a continuing self. Pretty basic stuff, but it might open your minds.
There is absolutely no proof that you and the person who wore your Tale before you did have anything more than that in common. Remember that if you are hurt, or startled by something that you see, before you blame someone for something they didn't do, before you create a connection that isn't actually there. You are only your past reincarnations insofar as you
choose to be.
I'm making my choice on Sunday evening at the beach. My scrolls will be the kindling for a bonfire. What's the better use for them than to participate in a little party?
You're welcome to join me. I'll even give a little lecture, and those who know me can vouch that naysayers and devil's advocates are fully encouraged to debate.
(OOC: u guise i know very little about philosophy so i tried to keep this small but please email if anything needs to be corrected and i shall correct because unlike me, gideon is supposed to know his shit!)![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small}
