Belanger is an author I've enjoyed for many decades. Their works are succinct and grounded, no matter how outre the topic. Past Life Prompts upheld my opinion beautifully.
Approaching the idea of past lives with curiosity, Belanger offers exercises designed to encourage you to reflect on various aspects that we might consider echoes from past lives. The exercises ask about recurring themes or symbols, memories, emotional resonances and archetype alignment. It's a journal, not something to just read. This is an interactive experience.
Belanger offers guidance for how to approach the prompts, but no hard and fast rules. I doubt you'll come to realize you were a peasant in 4th century Finland; more likely you will realize that patterns in your current life have roots in earlier lives. This is a work that encourages discernment and emotional connection.
Bottom line: Past Life Prompts is an excellent method to explore your experiences gently yet thoroughly.
~review by Lisa McSherryAuthor: M. Belanger
Crossed Crow Books, 2025
