The Zebra puzzle

The Zebra Puzzle is the term I've given to one of life's greatest conundrums. There's two parts to this conundrum and it relates to our existence. This is the first of three 'sticky' blog posts.

Reincarnation and the impermanence of physical form

Reincarnation is part of our reality and means a great deal more than just life after death. Your physical body is essentially a pattern which is based on a vibration. All your biological cells replace themselves throughout short periods in your life. Some say it's a matter of weeks or months, others say it's over the course of a few years. Either way you probably don't know how many times your physical body has reincarnated itself throughout the course of your life time, or even how many physical bodies you have had.

The perceived permanence of your life experience

Okay..so if your physical body and brain is so impermanent, then how can you remember your childhood? How can say someone who is aged 60 clearly remember their first days at school some 55 years previously?

Keep in mind that there's nothing in your brain or body which can be identified as consciousness. Consciousness is something outside your physical body.