In a conversation between Ramtha and a student, Ramtha explains that reincarnation is not a forced process—it is a choice. Every soul that returns to this plane does so out of its own will and for a purpose. That purpose is self-discovery and the experience of God in all possible forms.

The student questions why anyone would choose to return to a world full of pain and struggle, especially when Ramtha previously stated that each soul moves on to something better after death. Ramtha clarifies that pain itself is not inherent in life, but rather a result of attitude and perception. He illustrates this with a metaphor—once, starvation was the greatest suffering, but now, overindulgence and the pursuit of thinness have become struggles. The cycle of suffering is self-imposed by the ego and the expectations of social consciousness.

Life is not circular or repetitive, but rather a constant evolution. Every moment creates the next, based on one’s attitude and choices. The struggles people endure are not punishment but rather opportunities to experience different aspects of existence. A soul chooses to return because there are lessons still to be understood, experiences to be had, and emotions to be felt.

One of the greatest misunderstandings about life is that it is inherently miserable. Happiness is a matter of perception. Utopia and suffering can exist side by side because it is only a matter of attitude. Even in pain, one can find joy and purpose—because each experience is part of understanding the totality of the divine self.

A person reincarnates into different roles because they have already played other roles. Someone who is wealthy now may have been a starving child in a past life, and someone who struggles now may have once been privileged. Every experience provides new perspectives, allowing the soul to expand in wisdom. Life is a vast stage, and each lifetime presents the soul with different characters to embody, so that one may fully grasp the totality of the human experience.

Ultimately, the greatest lesson of all is to live for the sake of living. To reach this understanding is to experience true peace and joy, to finally transcend the cycle of reincarnation, and to become God in totality once again.

"Life is all-encompassing, and creates the next moment by virtue of its own being, its own is-ness."

~ Ramtha ~

Reincarnation is not a forced event, nor is it a cycle of suffering imposed by an external force. Instead, it is a soul’s own decision to return to physical form in order to experience and expand its understanding of itself as God.

• Reincarnation is a choice: No soul is forced to return. Every being chooses to reincarnate because there is something it still wishes to experience or understand.
• Life does not repeat itself: It only seems repetitive because of one's attitude toward it. Every moment is new, shaped by one’s thoughts and choices.
• Pain and suffering are not inherent to life: They arise from ego and perception. A person can choose joy over suffering by shifting their attitude.
• Reincarnation is about exploring different aspects of existence: Every soul has been rich and poor, oppressor and oppressed, powerful and powerless in different lifetimes. This diversity of experience is necessary to understand the wholeness of God.
• Reincarnation ends when the soul has learned to live fully and joyfully: The ultimate goal is to reach a state of being where there is no struggle, no suffering, only joy in existence itself.
• The way to transcend reincarnation is to embrace life completely: The soul must free itself from social ideals, fears, and attachments, and instead, seek the simple, pure joy of being.

Ramtha describes his own ascension as an example of what happens when a being chooses to no longer reincarnate. He forgave himself, released all limitations, and fully embraced the joy of existence. Instead of returning to Earth in another body, he became one with the wind, moving freely beyond the confines of physicality.

For those who wish to break free from reincarnation, the key is not to escape life but to embrace it. The soul must release fear, guilt, and attachment, allowing itself to experience happiness in its purest form. When one has truly lived and found joy in every moment, they are ready to move beyond this plane into new, higher adventures.

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