The other night, while mindlessly scrolling TikTok, I stumbled on a video that absolutely stopped me in my tracks. A woman looked into the camera and said:
“This messed me up, so I’m going to let it mess you up, too. The body you occupied in your past life is buried somewhere on this earth.”
I couldn’t shake it. The idea was so haunting and so strangely poetic that it kept me awake. If reincarnation is real, then my old body, the me from before, must be lying somewhere under the soil, maybe marked, maybe forgotten.
Where is it? Could I ever find it? And what could it teach me about who I was?
Let’s wander down that rabbit hole together.
Reincarnation 101: What Happens to the Old Body?
Reincarnation pops up all over the world, Hinduism, Buddhism, certain Indigenous traditions, and plenty of modern New Age beliefs. The main idea: your soul doesn’t just vanish when you die; it moves on and takes up residence in a new body.
But here’s the part that sparked this whole late-night spiral: the old body stays behind.
Maybe it was cremated and scattered on the wind. Maybe it’s still resting quietly in a cemetery. Maybe it’s long since dissolved back into the earth on some mountain slope, or hidden deep in the ocean.
Is It Even Possible to Find Your Old Remains?
Short answer: probably not. The odds are tiny. But the thought alone is enough to make people start digging (figuratively, please don’t literally dig up graves).
What is possible is picking up clues about who you might have been in a past life and narrowing down the kind of place your body might rest. Think of it as a self-discovery mystery, half spiritual, half detective story.
Here are some ways to start.
Follow the Clues
1. Past Life Regression
Guided hypnosis sessions can help you access memories or impressions of previous lives. People sometimes recall names, dates, locations, or even their manner of death. You can use those details as a starting point for research.
2. Notice What Draws You In
Pay attention to your obsessions and odd connections. Are you inexplicably drawn to a specific city, a time period, a landscape? Maybe you’ve always felt at peace near the sea or fascinated by a certain culture you’ve never visited. These could be whispers from a past life, hints about where you lived and perhaps where you’re buried.
3. Ask Your Higher Self or Guides
If you’re spiritually inclined, meditate and ask directly. Be specific in your questions. Answers can come as flashes of insight, dreams, or images that pop up in your mind. Keep a journal; patterns often reveal themselves over time.
4. Psychic or Medium Readings
Some people turn to psychics or mediums who specialize in past lives. They may pick up on details, a region, a landmark, a burial custom, that resonate with you. Treat these as puzzle pieces, not absolute facts.
5. Visit Places in Person
If your research or intuition points to a particular location, go there. Walk around. Notice how you feel. Sometimes being physically present can stir up memories or emotions you can’t explain. (Just be respectful of sacred or private areas.)
Unusual Methods
Pendulum dowsing, map work, or even using a pendulum over old maps can be another playful way to explore. Some people swear by it; others shrug. Either way, it’s a low-stakes experiment that might spark an “aha” moment.
The Reality Check
Will you actually find your old bones? Almost certainly not. Over centuries, bodies break down, graves are moved, and records vanish. But the point isn’t really about digging up a literal grave… it’s about digging into yourself.
Exploring your past-life story can be a powerful exercise in self-reflection. It can deepen your intuition, give you a new perspective on your quirks and fears, and maybe even bring comfort.
The Mystery Remains
Some of these ideas are admittedly out there. But if reincarnation fascinates you, why not follow the thread? Past life exploration can feel like piecing together a mystery about yourself: who you were, where you lived, and what you left behind.
And somewhere, on this spinning planet, a past version of you may indeed be resting quietly under the earth or scattered to the winds. You don’t need a shovel to connect with them. All you need is curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to listen to the whispers of your soul.
