I've been thinking about what I believe to be a Buddhist philosophy- the idea that before we are born, we choose what family, time and place we are going to be born into. For me this is a comforting thought, that where I am was a conscious choice and that where others are was also their choice. It give reason and purpose to the life we are living. Pre-birth, we got together with our advisors and helpers and this is the life that we choose to live. Along with this comes the idea that there are things we mean to accomplish in this lifetime, and we choose the family because we believe they can help us with that goal in some way.
It is a lovely thought, but is it just that? Where did this idea come from? It resonates well with me, and I feel that it is the truth but is that only because it gives me some sense of control in a senseless world?
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