Step Seven – Past Life Review
Word of warning. This is a very heavy, deep step. It should only be performed once the others have been fully mastered, particularly Step Six. This step will require you not only to embrace your past, but feel it fully by summoning the strength you have now accessed. Attempting to perform this step too soon in your journey can have tough emotional consequences. However, if you are truly prepared, it can provide necessary deep healing. Allowing yourself to access this uncomfortable space will only enable you to be stronger if you’re able to do so effectively.
Start by thinking about how you met the person who injured you physically, mentally or emotionally, or how you came to know him or her –- the who/what/where/how/when.
What do you believe is most attractive about this person? Why were you drawn to him or her and/or why do you believe others would be?
How did you come to find the truth? What caused that ‘aha’ moment and how did you initially react?
How did you begin to see this person thereafter?
What caused you to decide to leave? Do you remember a specific catalyst?
How did you plan your leave? Who did you tell?
Who believed you? Who didn’t?
How were you supported?
Think about who you were prior to the relationship, who you became because of it and who you are now. What is the one thing you’d tell the person you were before the relationship? While in the relationship?
Who are you now? This is a complicated, yet necessary, question to ask yourself. You’ve undoubtedly changed in each of the life stages in review. Who are you now, at the present moment?
Who do you wish to become?
How do you feel after responding to the above? Do you feel better? Worse?
Depending on your response to this final question, you can move forward to Step Eight, or take some time for further review. Make sure, however, you are being honest with yourself, no matter what you decide. And, only move forward when you are sure you are ready.