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Ghostly Reincarnation?

https://juliaclement.com/joke-a-day/ghostly-reincarnation/

Ghostly Reincarnation?

https://juliaclement.com/joke-a-day/ghostly-reincarnation/

Revivre en corps

https://dandanjean.com/2026/08/24/revivre-en-corps/

Krishnamurti on How Not to Be Born Again

Jiddu Krishnamurti viewed the idea of being “born again” (reincarnation) as a continuity of the “me”—the bundle of memories, conditioning, and thought-based self-interest. He argued that true freedom is not about manipulating future lives, but about ending the continuity of this self in the present moment.

Here is how Krishnamurti described not being “born again,” which he called “real incarnation” or dying while living:

1. Die to the Past Daily
   Krishnamurti taught that “death” is the ending of everything accumulated, such as wounds, pains, and memories.

Ending the “Me”: Reincarnation is the continuation of thought-based consciousness. To not be born again is to stop this continuity.

Dying Now: You must “die” to your attachments, conditioning, and personality every day. “Die to everything of yesterday, so that your mind is always fresh, young, innocent, full of vigour and passion”.

Total Negation: The mind must strip itself of all knowledge and conditioning.

1. End Conflict in the Present
   Krishnamurti maintained that the future is built by the present, so changing the future depends entirely on “what is” today.

Immediate Action: “Incarnate today, afresh – not in the next life!”.

No Postponement: Hoping for a better next life is a postponement of tackling one’s inner chaos.

Remaining with “What Is”: Conflict ends when you observe your greed or jealousy as a fact without trying to change it into its opposite (like non-violence).

1. Dissolve the “Self”
   The “self” is a bundle of memories and thoughts, which creates a center that perpetuates itself.

No Center: When the mind is free from the center (the “I”), it is free from the limitations of time and memory.

Total Observation: When you observe the self-centered activity of the mind with total attention, that observation brings its own ending.

1. Empty the Mind
   For something totally new to emerge, the mind must be silent, which is only possible when it is empty of the known.

Silence of the Mind: “A mind that has understood the whole movement of thought becomes extraordinarily quiet, absolutely silent. That silence is the beginning of the new”.

No Method: You cannot use a method, system, or discipline to achieve this, as those are tools of thought that strengthen the self.

In summary, Krishnamurti’s way of not being born again is to live with such total attention and awareness that the “me” dies completely in each moment, leaving the mind fresh, silent, and new, without the burden of the past.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4dnj0M8T2o

Seven Lucky Gods

In Japanese mythology, the 7 Lucky Gods that are believed to grant good luck & are often represented in netsuke & in artwork. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, beginning in 17th century Japan. 1 of the 7, Jurojin, is said to be based on an actual historical figure.

These deities mostly have their roots as ancient gods of fortune from religions popular in Japan like: from Mahayana Buddhism (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten, Hotei), which came to Japan via China but began in India; & from Chinese Taoism (Fukurokuju & Jurojin); the last 1 (Ebisu) is has a Japanese native ancestry.

In the beginning, these gods were worshipped by merchants as the first 2 (Ebisu & Daikokuten) were gods of business & trade. Other classes of Japanese society looked for gods that could parallel with their professions: Benzaiten as the patron of the arts, Fukurokuju as the patron of the sciences, etc.

In ancient times, these gods were worshipped separately. This rarely happens today. Only when it’s required for the specific god to act on behalf of the applicant.

The 7 Gods of Fortune started being mentioned as a collective in 1420 in Fushimi. This was in order to imitate the processions of the feudal lords, daimyos, of pre-modern Japan.

It’s said that Buddhist priest, Tenkai, picked these gods after speaking with the shogun he served, Iemitsu Tokugawa. This was at the order of seeking whoever possessed the perfect virtues: longevity, fortune, popularity, sincerity, kindness, dignity, & magnanimity. Shortly after this, Kano Yasunobu, a famous artist of the time.

List of the deities:

• Ebisu: From the era of the gods Izanami & Izanagi, Ebisu is the only 1 whose beginnings are purely Japanese. He’s the god of prosperity & wealth in business, & of plenitude & abundance in crops, cereals, & food in general. He’s the patron of fishermen & is shown with fishermen’s costumes such as a typical hat, a fishing rod in his right hand & a fish that is either a carp, a hake, a codfish, a sea bass, or any large fish. In general, that symbolizes abundance in meals, like a feast or banquet. It’s now common to see his figure in restaurants where fish is served in huge amounts of in household kitchens.
• Daikokuten: He’s the God of commerce & prosperity. He’s sometimes considered the patron of cooks, farmers, bankers, & a protector of crops. He’s also considered a demon hunter. Legend says that the god Daikokuten hung a talisman on the branch of a tree in his garden &, by using this as a trap, was able to catch a demon. This god is known for his smile, his short legs, & the hat on his head. He’s usually shown with a bag full of valuable objects. Daikokuten’s popular imagery started as a syncretic conflation of the Buddhist death deity, Mahakala, with the Shinto deity, Okuninushi. Syncretic conflation is a blending of different belief systems practices or traditions into a new, single, & often confusing or contradictory whole. The Japanese name Daikoku is a direct translation of the Sanskrit name Mahakala, which means “Great Blackness.” Per the Butsuzozui compendium of 1690, Daikoku can also manifest as a female known as Daikokunyo (literally, She of Great Blackness) or Daikokutennyo (literally, She of Great Blackness of the Heavens).
• Bishamonten: Bishamonten’s origins can be traced back to Hinduism. But he has been adopted into Japanese culture. He comes from the Hindu god Kubera & is also from the name Vaisravana. He’s the god of fortune in war & battles. He’s also connected with authority & dignity. He’s the protector of those who follow the rules & behave properly. As the patron of fighters, he was represented dressed in armor & a helmet. He’s often seen carrying a pagoda. He also acts the protector of holy sites & important places & wields a spear to fight against the evil spirits. He’s usually shown in pictures with a hoop of fire.
• Benzaiten: Benzaiten’s origin is found in Hinduism. As she comes from the Hindu goddess Saraswati. She’s the only Fukujin in modern grouping. She’s named in a number of ways: Benzaiten, Benten, Bentensama, or Benzaitennyo. When she was adapted from Buddhism, she was given the qualities of financial fortune, talent, beauty, & music among others. Often she shows up with a Torii. She’s depicted as a smart, beautiful woman with all the aforementioned attributes. She carries a biwa, a Japanese traditional lute-like instrument, & is normally accompanied by a white snake. She’s the patron of artists, writers, dances, & geisha.
• Jurojin: He’s considered the incarnation of the southern pole star, Jurojin, is the god of the elderly & of longevity in Japanese Buddhist mythology. It’s said that the legendary Juroujin is based on a real person who lived in ancient times. He was approximately 1.82 meters (or 5.97 feet) tall with a very long head. Besides his unique skull, he’s shown with a long white beard, riding a deer, & is often accompanied by a 1500-year crane (the bird) & a tortoise. These are symbols of his affinity with long lives. In addition, he is usually represented under a peach tree. The fruit of this tree is considered, by Chinese Taoism, being able to prolong life. In his hand, he holds a crane & a book or a scroll. The wisdom of the world remains written in its pages. Jurojin enjoys rice & wine &is a very cheerful figure.
• Hotei: He’s the god of fortune, guardian of children, patron of diviners, & barmen. He’s also the god of popularity. He’s shown as a fat, smiling, bald man with a curly moustache. He always appears half-naked. His clothes aren’t wide enough to cover his huge belly. He blessed the Chinese. They nicknamed him “Cho-Tei-Shi” or “Ho-Tei-Shi,” meaning ‘bag of old clothes.’ Hotei was a Zen priest. His looks & some of his actions were against their moral code. His looks made him look like a naughty person & he didn’t have a fixed place to sleep. He carries a bag on his shoulders. The bag was loaded with fortunes for those who believe in his virtues. Hotei’s traits & virtues are contentment, magnanimity, & happiness. Hotei’s original Chinese name was Kaishi. According to legend, he passed away in March 916. The Japanese began to believe in Hotei during the Edo era. The reasoning for why the Japanese have such a great respect for this god comes from a legend that says that, before Zen Buddhism came to Japan, an alternative Buddhist thought was extended by a priest of suspicious aesthetic, who was actually was a manifestation of Miroku. Miroku was the patron of those who couldn’t be saved by the beliefs of Buddha. Hotei was later observed & accepted by the Japanese as a 2nd Miroku.
• Fukurokuju: (Sometimes omitted) The god Fukurokuju also has his beginnings in China. It’s believed that he used to be a hermit during the Chinese Song dynasty. He’s distinguished for being a reincarnation of the Taoist god, Hsuan-wu. He’s the god of wisdom, luck, longevity, wealth, & happiness. This god receives certain credits, such as being 1 of the Chinese philosophers who could live without eating called breatharian. He’s the only god who was said to have the ability to resurrect the dead. Fukurokuju is portrayed by the size of his head, being almost as large as the size of his whole body. He’s represented wearing traditional Chinese costumes. He normally carries a cane in 1 hand & a scroll with writings about the world in the other hand. He’s usually accompanied by a turtle, a crow, or a deer. These animals are frequently used in Japan to symbolize a long life. It’s also said that he likes to play chess. He’s the patron of chess players. The characteristics of Fukurokuju & Jurojin overlap as they both trace back to the Chinese Taoist deity. Nanjilaoren, which is why Fukurokuju’s position is sometimes granted instead to the goddess Kichijoten, as in Butsuzosui compendium of 1783. The Butsuzosui compendium is a collection of Buddhist iconographic sketches said to have been painted by Hidenobu Tosa of the Tosa school. Originally published in 1690 in 5 volumes.
• Kichijoten: (Sometimes omitted) She’s also known as Kisshoten or Kisshoutennyo. She was adapted via Buddhism from the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Kisshoten has the traits of beauty, happiness, & fertility. In the 1783 edition of the Butsuzozui compendium, Kichijoten replaced Fukurokuju as 1 of the Fukujin. Kichijoten’s iconography is distinguished from the other Fukujin goddesses by the Nyoihiju gem in her hand. When Kichijoten replaces Fukurokuju, & Daikoku is regarded in feminine form, all 3 of the Hindu Tridevi goddesses are then represented among the 7 Fukujin.

During the first 3 days of the New Year, the 7 Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the Heavens the Takarabune or Treasure Ship. A picture of the ship forms an essential part of traditional Japanese New Year celebrations.

There are 4 shrines:

• Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, Osaka
• Nanyo Kanjizai, Shikoku
• Nishinomiya Shrine, Hyogo
• Toka Ebisu Shrine, Fukuoka

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I posted the 4th chapter of my #novel in AnimeList and #KADOKAWA's #Isekai writing contest last night.
https://www.honeyfeed.fm/novels/22194
#writing #books #comedy #fantasy #fantasystories #magic #SugarGlider #SugarGliderSorcery #Writer #WritersOfMastodon #WritersofPixelfed #MagicalSugarGlider #Reincarnation #Gods #Wizards #Maizy #MaizysTails #WTF #TotalBS #WholesomeTerror #EldritchToddlers #WorldBuilding #MagicMoms #Curses #PortalFantasy #MemorySuperpower #Superpower #Adventure #WHAT #THEE #HECK

I recently entered my #novel into #MyAnimeList and #KADOKAWA's #Isekai writing contest! I'd love to know what people think:
https://www.honeyfeed.fm/novels/22194
#writing #books #comedy #fantasy #fantasystories #magic #SugarGlider #SugarGliderSorcery #Writer #WritersOfMastodon #MagicalSugarGlider #Reincarnation #SoulAuction #Gods #BadGods #Wizards #TailBasedSpellcasting #Maizy #MaizysTails #HelpMeWinSomehow (haha)

https://www.wacoca.com/anime/1860318/ The Water Magician | 水属性の魔法使い (2025) | Official Trailer 2 💦 ##animeseries ##releasedate #2025 #2025Summer #2025SummerAnime #2025年夏開始の新作アニメ #Anime #AnimeFans #AnimeList #AnimeRecommendations #BestAnime #fantasy #FantasyAnime #Isekai #MizuZokuseiNoMahoutsukaiDaiichibu:ChuuouShokokuHen #myanimelist #NewAnime #ranobe #reincarnation #TheWaterMagician #TheWaterMagician:TheCentralProvincesArc #trailers #UpcomingAnime #Магводы #ранобэ #アニメ #新作アニメ #水属性の魔法使い

#LifeAfterLife a magical realism or fantasy short #TV series from the BBC stars #ThomasinMcKenzie. #review #reincarnation

https://oldaintdead.com/life-after-life-review-something-different-from-the-bbc/

We need to overcome the illusion that psychological consciousness is consciousness. It is not. Spiritual consciousness, consciousness of ones own frequencies of spirit and the spirit realm is actual consciousness. Psychological consciousness is only head games of various ego states and personalities. So many are lost within personalities thinking they are those behaviors of acting out. That is a major factor why the realities of reincarnation and actual sensory awareness is lost by many. They fail to see through and beyond their own projections. This must be addressed openly within the discourse of society. Otherwise humanity will continue to devolve and destroy itself.

#Reincarnation #Consciousness #SpiritualConsciousness #NarrativeOfDiscourse #SocialDiscourse

I sometimes have issues with enunciating. When I was a little kid I had to take a speech class because some of my words came out pronounced oddly. Almost like it was a very heavy accent from somewhere else.

Later in life when I dealt more with memories, of what appears to be certain past lives I experience things from, I realized it was most likely what some would call a very deep Scottish brogue that still resides in me wanting expression.

There's so much more I could say...

#Reincarnation #Accent #Scotland #PastLives #Language #FreedomOfSpeech #RaiseTheNarrative #SocialDiscourse

Sometimes people come to me with concerns about the fact they feel they are in the wrong body. That they should be in a male or female body instead.

As a therapist who can be psychic and is empathic -

Sometimes as I am interacting with them I am seeing and feeling one or more of their past lives and how they had the body they are currently longing for in those lives.

If the realities of reincarnation were discussed more openly in the social narrative of discourse in society people might have a wider perspective on the things they are dealing with in life.

#Reincarnation #PastLives #Identity #Gender #GenderIssues #Life #Incarnation

#RaiseTheNarrative #SocialDiscourse #Freedom