A Past Life Regression or Parallel Worlds?
- Devina ST. Claire
- Jul 10, 2022
- 6 min read
Updated: Oct 12
By Devina ST. Claire
July 10, 2022
Sarah Jennings Churchill
My First Past Life Regression:
In 2002, curiosity led me to experience my first past life regression in the back room of a small New Age store in downtown Denver. The place smelled of Nag Champa; its shelves glittered with shiny crystals and mysterious occult trinkets. I wasn’t raised to believe in reincarnation, so even with an open mind, it was a concept that felt equal parts fascinating and far-fetched.
As I settled into the group experience, the hypnotist’s voice lulled me into a trance; something remarkable happened: I slipped effortlessly into a vivid, cinematic experience. I could see everything with startling clarity, as if I were walking through the memories of another soul. I heard names and saw places that meant nothing to me at that moment.
The real magic came later when I researched the details, I was stunned to discover that I had witnessed real historical people, places, and events just by doing a hypnosis session. That was the moment I knew: past lives weren’t just the stuff of fantasy, and I went from a curious observer to being a believer.
The hypnotherapist took us to the theta state, and she asked us What do you see? The first thing I saw was my tan granny boots, and my gown was down to the floor. She asked us what our name was. I heard my full name: it was Sarah Jennings Churchill. And I knew that I was married to an important military commander. My heart swelled with love and pride at the thought of John Churchill.
At the time of this regression, I had never heard of Sarah or John, although their surname sounded familiar because in America, we've all heard of Winston Churchill. In the regressed state, I knew that I held the title of Duchess, but at the same time, I heard myself say, "Titles don't impress me." The regression continued, and she asked us to look in the mirror. I found myself looking into an oval gilded mirror on the wall. I could see that my hair was wispy and put back, and the color was a dirty blond. I looked young and full of life, I felt pleased with how I looked, and I liked my strong body.
Historical Significance:
The hypnotherapist guided us to various scenes of importance within our story. I saw myself being shown around an estate; two young girls were giggling at play, rolling down the hill. One had ringlets of dark brown hair; I didn't know who she was at the time of the regression, but after doing research, I now believe that was the day I met Anne, the girl who would later become Queen Anne. After they were done rolling down the hill, the girls came running to meet me. This day would have been an important one because it was the day that I moved into the Palace to begin working there. My age would have been around fifteen.
Within the regression, I saw different scenes. She asked us how we felt, and I felt like my life was wonderful, like a dream. I had everything I ever wanted. I had a husband whom I had great affection for and adored at a time when most people did not have true love in their marriages. My life felt good; as I walked around, I saw that I lived in luxury and had a sense of accomplishment. I saw myself walking down a hallway that took me to a room with French doors. When I opened the doors, I saw an outdoor courtyard with no grass; it was as if nothing had been planted. It seemed to be an empty house because my granny-style boots echoed as they touched the floor. This must have been my memory of Blenheim Palace as it was being constructed; there is a large courtyard that still does not have grass to this day, and I believe this is what I saw. The thought went through my mind that I would have preferred grass to what was there.
Realization-Parallel Lives:
Speaking of uncanny moments in this lifetime, there was that moment when I worked in a nursing home. I remembered the old man I was taking care of looking at me as if he didn't know who I was and asked me, "What are you doing here?" I said, "What?" He said, "What is a Duchess doing here in a place like this?" At that moment, I had a flashback and saw myself wearing a beautiful light blue gown with gorgeous, soft, flowing sleeves. This was my favorite gown (in the painting pictured). I thought he was senile to forget who I was for a moment; it didn't occur to me that spirit spoke through him to stir up a soul memory. At this point in my life, I didn't even know past lives were a real thing. I made a mental note of the incident because it was unusual and would be the first time that I had a flashback of a parallel life.
There was that one time I was walking and heard a man shouting, "Sarah, Sarah!" and I turned around, excited to hear his voice. But I thought, my name is not Sarah, and that was weird because I knew I had heard a man calling me, and his voice made me excited; he had returned home. I don't know if there is such a thing as parallel worlds or what exactly is happening when we see and experience memories from another time and place in our waking lives. However, if I had never done a past life regression, I would not have understood that those two peculiar moments held a special meaning for me.
Realization: This one lifetime might have been one of the most significant for me to resolve for lessons involving karma, and as of today, I feel these imprints have been cleared (my ear starts ringing as I typed the word ‘imprint’).
And for those of you who want to hear more uncanny experiences, please continue to read further…
When I was in second or third grade, I would often sneak off to my grandmother's bookshelf and flip through her old encyclopedias. There was one page I kept returning to, in addition to Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia, the image of the Churchill family was one I found myself staring at in awe.
Around the same time, approximately third or fourth grade, a boy at school started calling me Medusa because of my wild, curly hair that stuck out in every direction like snakes. Years later, I learned something strange, eerily strange. Sarah Churchill, was despised by many people for her influence over Queen Anne. In one scathing newspaper article from the early 1700s, she was portrayed as a serpent-haired Medusa figure. It turns out that John and Sarah, the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, were among the first "celebrities" of their time, often ridiculed in the press. Little did I know that, as a child, I was already brushing up against echoes of a past life, hidden in the pages of history and the taunts of a schoolboy.
As an adult, on an ordinary day, while driving through my neighborhood, I stumbled upon the realization that even the streets in my neighborhood were echoes from this one lifetime. I drove past St Albans Court, Scarborough Way, and Pembroke Circle. Sarah was born in St Albans. Scarborough and Pembroke were characters in her lifetime. And here they were, immortalized as the names of the street signs in my present neighborhood reality. It was as if the universe had quietly scattered breadcrumbs for me to notice the subtle signs everywhere. Signs most people will never realize might hold a significant meaning for them.
In conclusion, my purpose for sharing this story is to stir curiosity in those who have never experienced a past life regression; perhaps, my story will offer validation to anyone who has yet to explore their own history in this way.
What I learned from this entire experience is that the past doesn’t simply stay behind us; it weaves itself into the fabric of our present reality, patiently waiting to be remembered.
"To remember is to understand."
Before I close, I would like to announce that I am now able to offer past life regression to clients as a Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique intern. I have more stories to share regarding past life regression but for today, this is where my past-life regression story as Sarah, the Duchess of Marlborough ends.
Please feel free to comment and share if you feel drawn to.
Devina in 2019
lived before?
Yes, anything is possible
No
I am not sure
I remember my past lives
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