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 Bitcoin has more in common with reincarnation than you might think? In the grand scheme of things, reincarnation is about cycles. Life, death, rebirth. Rinse, repeat. Much like the endless loop of learning, evolving, and, yes, coming back for more, Bitcoin too operates in cycles: bull runs, bear markets, halvings, and hodling.

Reincarnation suggests that when we die, our essence returns in a new form, taking with us lessons from past lives to grow and ascend. Similarly, Bitcoin is constantly reborn—every block mined adds a new layer of permanence and growth, building on the past while forging forward. Much like the soul, Bitcoin is here for the long haul, adapting and evolving as the world changes.

Now, think about this: Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious figure(s) who gifted us Bitcoin, vanished after setting it in motion. No ego, no demands for worship, just pure intention to let the network grow on its own. It’s almost as if Bitcoin itself was born from a higher intention, a "soul" if you will, sent to guide us toward financial freedom and sovereignty.

Bitcoin doesn’t get stuck in the past; it moves forward, block by block, adjusting difficulty, going through halving cycles like lifetimes. And just like in reincarnation, there are opportunities to learn from mistakes. Sent sats to the wrong wallet? That’s like bad karma. Lost your keys? That’s your reincarnation lesson to guard your financial “soul” better next time.

Much like we strive to raise our vibrations in reincarnation, Bitcoin encourages us to think beyond scarcity and greed. It’s here to teach us responsibility. Every sat matters because, in this cosmic system, you control your wealth—just like in reincarnation, you shape your destiny with each decision.

Here’s a quick tip: Catholicism doesn’t endorse reincarnation, but did you know in early Christianity it was part of the teaching? It was later modified because a patriarchal society wanted more control, and by pushing the idea of YOLO, they could keep the masses in line by preaching eternal doom unless you follow their rules. Plus, every spiritual tradition and religion has talked about reincarnation. So why do centralized religions deny it? 🤔

It’s mind-blowing how aligned this all is, right? And while we may not have access to verify all this on the Akashic record (yet), it makes you wonder if Bitcoin’s near-perfection is just an accident, or maybe… something more? 

#reincarnation #bitcoinwisdom #spirituality 
 Jesus taught that we have to be born again to have a relationship with the Father.  Look it up - it’s all over the NT, and a core tenet of Christian doctrine.