What do you think happens after we die?
I often find myself pondering what truly happens after we leave this world. I wish with all my heart that there was a paradise, like the ones we dream about. A place where all our dreams come true, where there's no sadness, hate, or deceit. A world where everything is as perfect as we wish it could be. However, I don’t believe such a place exists, even if stories of Valhalla and Folkvangr paint beautiful pictures of an afterlife.
What I do believe is reincarnation. I believe that our souls are reborn into new lives. Continuing their journey growing and evolving with each passing lifetime. And maybe, we don’t always come back as humans. The universe is vast, and I think our souls can take on many forms. Perhaps as a different gender, a different species, or even something we can’t fully comprehend.
I also believe in soulmates. Not in the traditional sense, but in a way that transcends time and form. Maybe in one life, your soulmate is your romantic partner. In another, they could be your closest friend, or even a beloved pet who teaches you unconditional love in a way only they can. Our souls are fluid, constantly changing, learning, and connecting in ways that are beyond our understanding.
In this life I was born a female. In my next, I may return as a male or perhaps as a different being altogether. And in every life I believe the people who are meant to be with me, whether as a partner, friend, or even a creature by my side, will find me again. In whatever form I may take. The connections we share are not bound by time or shape. They are bound by love and the lessons we share along the way.
Though we may never truly know what comes after we die. I find peace in the idea that we continue, in one form or another. Always evolving, always learning, and always finding those who are meant to walk beside us.