Fun with phrases: "in a previous life"

[Eric Nielsen]

I should add:

...at least have an attraction to the concept of reincarnation [and
karma] (of course).

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On 7/18/12, Eric Nielsen <ericbarnak at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I have heard "in a previous life" for many years used by folks
> who--while probably not born and bred Budhists, Hindus, or Druids--at
> least have an attraction to the concept of reincarnation:
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> "...but tell me, what have I done to deserve you?
> Must have done something cause that's how it works
> Must have been kind to kittens and birds,
> In a previous life must have thought happy thoughts..."
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> "I Want to Sing" ca. 1998
> Regina Spektor
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