Losing life wasn't surprising, regaining consciousness in black space was. Hearing nothing but the slowly beating heart of supposed mother one can become bored after initial confusion pretty quick.

Not being able to endure thoughts with baby brain for a long time, most of that time was spent sleeping, only allowing for occasional contemplation.

'Previous life was already hard, I don't even understand why I'm here, is it reward or a punishment? I don't think I deserve either of those'

'Am I possessing somebody child? Or the being I'm inhabiting was supposed to be dead? It's sad thing in both cases'

'What should I do about my new parents, when I still remember my old ones? Am I even human now?'

'Past is past and I should move on, living is supposed to be happy'

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After some time I decided to slowly let go of memories burdening on my soul forgetting most of relationships and regrets, sadness and happiness, allowing only for skills I deemed useful to remain for my new incarnation.

Thinking back, I felt guilty for possible body possession stealing something precious from somebody who could deeply care about me with unconditional love.

I also felt that I could contribute to my happiness directly or indirectly by trying to erase imprint of my previous self, not burdening my new self with weight of existence.

Well, there were still things I couldn't forget or erase. Hard work is hateful, punishing thing, it's the only mental scar I could never repair. Yes, I unintentionally reforged myself into scum on earth, walking champion of contempt against hard work of any kind, and possibly the laziest being you would ever meet! That's why you should always reincarnate without memories! I want to make a complaint! HAAH!? The river was blocked? I don't care! Look what your mistake did! What do you mean I fortunately did your work for you? Wanna get beaten, eh!

And that's how I was born anew, thankfully without my previous weights. Still, new life was still confusing for the new me.