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"Without successive lives, life in the universe would dissipate."
-Plato

Reincarnation

Reincarnation; Karma, Evolution, Transition, Life after Death

Angel of Birth If one realizes that life is a school with lessons too numerous to be learned in only one lifetime, it is easy to conclude that we need to return to the learning arena frequently until we complete our soul's objectives.

Flower A. Newhouse gives many insights into this reality through her talks and publications at Questhaven. We all have Divinity within us, waiting to be unfolded through developing talents and learning to love spiritually. We return to incarnate in different countries and races, different levels of health, power, and finances. We encounter new and challenging circumstances, sometimes paying off karmic debts as we travel along our own evolutionary path.

The Deeper Meanings of Continuity

We believe in individual continuity and that there is no other philosophy in the entire world that answers the questions of man's inequality as the doctrine of individual continuity as experienced through birth and death and birth again, unceasingly.

There is a great deal of contrast between the orthodox, ordinary conception of the "single life" theory, and the one which most people in the world believe in, which is reincarnation. There are far more people who believe in this thought than in any other faith, and with very good reason.

Kindel Archangel When we think of the single life theory, we know that man is projected into time for a very temporary period and then experiences many inequalities. One child is born crippled or blind, to parents who might love him, or who might not even want him; while another child is born in very fortunate circumstances and will have within him the germination of genius. We see these inequalities everywhere if we try to explain life with the single life standard alone.

Whereas when we take the opposite side, seeing individual continuity, we know we belong to the past, that we've been in other glorious civilizations, that we are what we are because of what life has helped shape us to become, as well as what we ourselves added to the molding. Although we live in the present, we have trust in the future, knowing that we will be our own posterity. We are not only building and refining this world, helping it become more humane, more charged with brotherliness, more wise, for the benefit of posterity, but we too will benefit in the days which are to come. In fact, there will hardly be an important era that we shall not know, because each one will be sent into life in all the major periods, just as we have been in the past, wherein we've witnessed the art of Sumeria, the philosophy of India, and the wonderful family emphasis of China.

As we think of these things, we know that memory might be a great burden. If we were to have uninterrupted knowledge of all we had done in the past, I don't think we could bear to live in this dimension-it could drive us insane. The loss of memory is the kindest thing which transition brings us. God who planned our lives, is the One who is perpetually moving us, giving us the urge to climb and to grow, allowing us to know every step of the way that there is that which is familiar, for we never lose sight of Him, when once we have become dedicated. No matter where we're sent, if we have love for God awakened, we will find that every incarnation is good, purposeful, challenging, and God grant, victorious.

–Compiled from "The Deeper Meanings of Continuity" by Flower A. Newhouse, 125-2

Excerpts on Reincarnation

"Evolution has been at work for a long, long time, striving to awaken and quicken the Divinity within man, striving to bring man from primitive stages of unfoldment to that of greater and more glorious awareness."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "God Within and God Unfolded", 234-1

"A Christian who believes in reincarnation would realize that he is responsible for everything that as happened to him to date. God gave him the gifts of life, spiritual opportunities, work to do, and people to love. Aside from these conferred gifts, whatever one has known of good and bad times and incidents, has come as a result of the law of compensation."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "Here Are Your Answers, Vol II"

"We have our daytime of life in incarnation, and we have our rest period in the greater Day of the life which is eternal."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "The Deeper Meanings of Continuity", 125-2

"Should one wish for health, happiness, inner peace and illumination then these blessings need now to be earned, patiently, confidently and enthusiastically. It is growth in character and self-giving which brings about beneficial results. From such wise and good use of time and talents come good harvests both now and in the life to come."
–Flower A. Newhouse, ""

Excerpts on Transition

"There are no more compassionate, loving beings than the Angels of Death who greet us when we cross over to the other side of life. Just to look into their eyes is to receive an outpouring of comfort and upliftment that quickens the healing and recovery process."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "Insights Into Reality"

"Death is a name we give the cessation of physical processes as perceived by our physical senses. All of our inner senses are activated and, like arousing from a long sleep, we suddenly become aware of a most familiar and cherished reality - the inner world which is our original, authentic and eternal homeland."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "Insights Into Reality"

"Just having clairvoyance is not a passport to unlimited access to the inner worlds. Life on the other side is far busier and more purposeful than most humans would imagine."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "Insights Into Reality"

"New hues - both soft and brilliant - are everywhere, radiating their qualities into space. Great swells of music are heard constantly."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "The Christward Way"

"At such a moment the Angels of Death administer an electrical force which severs the inner bodies from the physical form and brings about the condition known as death. While we on earth often associate deep feelings of loss or sadness with this event, it is with wonder and joy that one returns to the Inner Worlds."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "Touched By Angels"

"Living in the physical world can be enriched by the consciousness of eternal life. Death is looked on as a happy and necessary change. By following as fully as we understand Christ's priceless teachings of spiritual love and active faith, we shall be ready and willing when our moment of release arrives."
–Flower A. Newhouse, "The Journey Upward"

Questhaven Retreat is dedicated to serving one's vital need to prayerfully repledge themselves. Here, in the quiet haven of peaceful hills, individuals from all walks of life may come to reconsecrate themselves to God and Christ, and find answers to their innermost quest. Sunday Services 10:45am.

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Christward Principles

The Living Christ is the Lord of angels and of men and the model of our own becoming. His service is the broadcasting of the Divine Christ Spirit, the light of redemption. His influence awakens in us the Christing of our own natures.

Christian Mysticism is simply a method of reverence and devotion to God. It is a path of attainment which leads to the Divine Reality - to first-hand knowing of God. The mystical path stresses the way of Divine union with God through illumination.

The Way of Discipleship is a way of drawing ever closer to the Divine Presence. It is a voluntary surrender of the entire self to the service of God. It pays great attention to spiritual realities and goals inspiring us toward inner growth.

Meditation and Prayer are the disciplines that most directly draw us Godward and into the inner worlds. During these moments, we consciously purify ourselves of worldly or personal preoccupations and center ourselves wholly upon consciousness of God.

The Angelic Kingdom consists of beings created by God. They, like mankind, press toward the goal of perfection and union with the Supreme Spirit. Angels are purer and more spiritual than man. Their very spirituality readily makes them mediators between Heaven and Earth.

Nature provides healing and enlightenment. When wisely trod, the path to God through nature employs every faculty inherent in man. In nature, beauty shines in all its pristine essence before us. It is for us to newly discover and translate this beauty to our spirits and our senses.

Recommended Reading

Insights Into Reality —Life After Death	The Journey Upward —Preparation for Birth and Death	Here Are Your Answers —Reincarnation & Karma
The Christward Way —The New Testament and Reincarnation —Records of the Past	The Quest —Religions We May Have Experienced —The Past and How It Influences Us Today

* View lectures by Flower A. Newhouse on Reincarnation and Transition.