Past Lives And How They Impact Your Current Life

Ever met someone who felt too familiar? Like you’ve known them forever—even though you’ve just met?

Or maybe you've had a relationship that was so intense, so life-altering, that it forced you to change?

These aren’t coincidences. They’re soul contracts.

Before you were born, you made agreements—binding spiritual contracts—with certain souls to help you evolve.

Some are here to love you, others to challenge you, and a few will completely turn your world upside down.

And here’s the truth: Not every soul contract is meant to be easy.

Some are here to shake you awake.
To push you into growth.
To make sure you don’t stay small.

But how do you know if someone is part of your soul contract?

Let’s break it down.

What Is a Soul Contract?
A soul contract is a pre-birth agreement between souls.

It maps out key relationships, experiences, and challenges you’ll encounter in this lifetime.

You don’t remember signing this contract, but your soul does.

Before entering this life, you worked with your guides, guardian angels, and higher self to design a blueprint for your journey.

You chose certain people to help you learn, grow, and resolve unfinished energy from past lives.

Some contracts are here to guide you.
Some are here to test you.
And some will feel like a battle between fate and free will.

But every one of them serves a purpose.

For Example…
When I started doing psychic readings 20 years ago, I discovered that many people experienced similar past lives with current and past lovers.

Chuck and I have lived many past lives intertwined with patriarchy, especially in Scotland.

One theme kept repeating--power struggles over my intuitive and healing abilities.

Lifetime after lifetime, I felt powerless, unable to stand fully in my gifts.

In this life, that cycle resurfaced.

When I finally stood up for myself, it nearly cost me my marriage.

But in doing so, I healed the wound, broke the pattern, and completed that soul contract.

The lesson is learned, the energy is resolved, and in future lifetimes, this chapter is likely closed.

Types of Soul Contracts
Not all soul contracts look the same. Some relationships are meant to support you, while others are here to challenge and transform you.

1. Light Contracts (Love & Support)
These are the souls who bring you joy, healing, and unconditional love. They include:

• Family members who nurture and support you
• Lifelong friends who feel like home
• Romantic partners who teach you healthy love
• Mentors or teachers who guide you toward your purpose

These relationships help you grow through love, encouragement, and trust.

2. Dark Contracts (Growth Through Struggle)
Not every soul contract is pleasant. Some bring pain, betrayal, or heartbreak—but they serve a higher purpose. These can include:

• The person who broke your heart and forced you to find your worth
• The friend who abandoned you and made you stand on your own
• The boss who pushed you to your limits, revealing your true potential

Dark contracts can feel unfair, but they’re designed to trigger growth. They show you what needs healing, where you’ve given away your power, and how to rise stronger than before.

3. Neutral Contracts (Crossroads & Choices)
​These are relationships where free will plays a huge role. They’re not set in stone but exist to present opportunities.
For example:

• A stranger you meet who shifts your perspective
• A brief but meaningful connection that alters your path
• A potential soulmate you cross paths with but don’t pursue

These contracts give you the freedom to choose. They can become major turning points—or passing moments—depending on your decisions.

10 Signs Someone Is Part of Your Soul Contract
Not every connection in your life is a soul contract. Some people enter and exit without a deep spiritual purpose. But if you recognise these signs, you’re likely dealing with a soul contract:

1. Instant & Intense Connection You meet someone and immediately feel something powerful—whether it’s love, familiarity, or even discomfort. This is your soul recognising them before your mind does.

2. Repeating Patterns You keep attracting the same type of person or situation over and over again. That’s a sign of a karmic cycle trying to teach you something.

3. Strong Emotional Reactions They trigger something deep in you. They stir emotions—positive or negative—that feel disproportionate to the situation. That’s because your soul remembers them, even if your conscious mind doesn’t.

4. Divine Timing You bump into them repeatedly. You meet at exactly the right (or wrong) moment. Things align in ways that feel almost too perfect. This isn’t chance. It’s the contract unfolding.

5. A Sense of Destiny You know this person is meant to be in your life. Even if the relationship is painful or complicated, it feels important.

6. They Teach You a Critical Lesson Some soul contracts exist solely to help you learn something vital. These lessons often revolve around:

• Self-worth
• Boundaries
• Forgiveness
• Trust
• Letting go

7. An Unbreakable Bond No matter how much time passes, or how far apart you are, the connection remains. Even if you cut ties, the impact lingers.

8. They Push You Out of Your Comfort Zone They challenge you in ways no one else does. They force you to grow, even when it’s really, really uncomfortable.

9. They Feel Familiar, Even If You Just Met The first time you meet them, it’s like you’ve known them forever. That’s because you have—just in a past life.

10. A Gut Feeling You Can’t Ignore Deep down, you know they’re part of something bigger. Trust that.

Can a Soul Contract Be Changed?

This is where free will comes in.

You can’t just erase or rewrite a soul contract on a whim.

These agreements remain intact, carrying through lifetimes—layering with old vows, beliefs, and unresolved energy.

They grow stronger until you acknowledge them and do the work to clear them.

Think of it as an unbreakable agreement with the Universe—one that never expires. (Imagine carrying the same patterns for hundreds, maybe even thousands, of years)

But here’s the truth: your contract is a guide, not a prison.

You may not be able to change the contract itself, but you can change how you respond to it.

Here’s how:

• Recognise the lesson. If a pattern keeps repeating, ask yourself: What is this trying to teach me?
• Set boundaries. If a soul contract is painful or toxic, you don’t have to keep engaging. Sometimes, the lesson is to walk away.
• Choose differently. If a relationship no longer serves you, breaking the cycle is within your power. The moment you shift, your path shifts with you.

A soul contract doesn’t control you. But if you’re repeating the same patterns, it’s time to break free. The choice is yours.

Your soul contracts are shaping your life right now.

Some are helping you heal.
Some are making you stronger.
And some are here to challenge everything you thought you knew.

But every single one is pushing you toward the person you are meant to become.

Uncover the truth behind your deepest connections.

And more importantly—are you recognising the lessons your soul came here to master?

Understanding these connections can shift everything.

That’s why I offer Past Life Exploration—to help you uncover the shared soul contracts, past life bonds, and unresolved lessons still shaping your relationships today.

When you see the patterns, you can finally break free.

With appreciation and light,
Merry


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