NLS 208: How Could I Have Walked With Jesus Christ? His Shocking Past Life Memory with John Davis

Today we have back one of the most popular guests we've ever had, Connie H. Deutsch. Her last episode How to Discover the Meaning of Your Life is in the top 5 most downloaded episode. In this conversation Connie and I discuss what is reinvention, breaking through fear and how to connect with your higher-self.Below is an article Connie wanted to include in this post. Enjoy.Is It Too Late to Reinvent Myself?It seems like eons since I first heard the concept of reinventing yourself.  I guess that fits the theory expressed by the famous guru, Paramahansa Yogananda in his book, Autobiography of a Yogi that if you don’t like your life, change it.  If you don’t like your karma, change it.This doesn’t precisely go hand in hand with reinventing yourself but it’s a good starting point.What does reinventing yourself actually mean?  When I tried to find out, I got numerous answers from numerous people.  I heard one person say, “Connie has reinvented herself hundreds of times.”  Nothing could be further from the truth.  In fact, I wouldn’t even know how to start, let alone know where I was going.To my way of thinking, it means that a person is willing to walk away from everything he has been doing and is taking on a new persona.  I’ve known a few people who have done this, especially people who have emigrated to America.  During the Cuban missile crisis, many physicians were denied the right to practice medicine in this country unless they had graduated from a medical school in this country. To my way of thinking, a human body in Cuba is no different from a human body in America.  If you have a valid degree from a foreign medical school and can pass the necessary exams, you should be allowed to practice medicine in any country.  The laws don’t change about anatomy whereas they do change in the legal field or the real estate field. I remember talking to some of the Cuban doctors who told me they were forced to find employment in other fields when they came to America. One of them took a job as a janitor just to put food on the table.  Another took a job as a cook in a small restaurant.  These people knew the meaning of the phrase reinventing yourself.  They literally had to give up their former life and find a new career.I, on the other hand, never had to give up anything.  I merely added to what I already had.  When I was thirteen, I worked as a volunteer working with Cerebral Palsy children.  Some years later, I worked as a volunteer teaching the children of migrant workers how to read and evaluate the accuracy of the IQ tests which were badly flawed.  In later years, I worked in the medical field and some years later, I designed health programs for people around the world. But my official career started with me being a business consultant and personal advisor for people around the world and that has never changed. Through the years, I kept adding to the things I was already doing.  To my way of thinking, the articles and books I had written were just extensions of what I was already doing. The same with my publishing company and my newspaper column that I had for sixteen years until the publisher sold the newspaper.  I had my own radio program for a year and a half and I did my counseling as part of my newspaper column and radio program. When I was invited to speak on various radio programs and a cable television show, it was still an extension of what I had been doing.  The same holds true about the talks I gave at various colleges.  When I wrote the scripts for a financial television program, it was an extension of my business consulting work.  So, looking back through the many decades of my career, I can’t say I ever reinvented myself; I just kept adding new projects to keep me from being bored.  It’s also why I make a radical change every two years.  It’s now two years later and just as I was wondering what change I could make where I could still be of service to mankind, I got a call asking me to be a guest on the new Next Level Soul podcast and four days later I was asked to write articles on spirituality for this new podcast.  I live for these exciting moments that allow me to expand my horizons while helping people find meaning in their life.If ever you wonder why you’re here, the answer is simple.  You are here to elevate the vibration of the earth by being of service to mankind.  When we bully others, for any reason, we take the vibration of earth down another notch.  When we help someone in need, without expectation of anything in return, we elevate the vibration of earth and bring us a notch closer to the Creative Force of the universe (which I think of as God, but you can give it any name you want).We get a sense of wellbeing when we know we have made someone’s life better, even for a day.  But, if you really want to feel liKe King of the Hill, there is no better feeling in the world than making a big difference in someone’s life.All of this brings us back to the question if you are determined to make a difference in someone’s life, is it really necessary to reinvent yourself? Written by Connie H. 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11 Feb 20221h 5min

Today we have my long-time friend best-selling author, channel and filmmaker Darryl Anka aka Bashar.For over 35 years, individuals from all over the globe have made the journey to experience renown channel Darryl Anka as he brings through the remarkable non-physical being from the future known as Bashar.Along with Edgar Cayce, Seth, and Abraham-Hicks, the Bashar material has been heralded as some of the most relevant, compelling and dynamic information delivered to the planet to date.In addition to channeling Bashar, Darryl expresses his creative talents in the forms of writing, directing and producing films through his own production company, Zia Films.Darryl’s recent documentary, which he wrote, produced and directed, entitled First Contact explores his life as a channel and the messages Bashar shares through him."When the telepathic message first awoke in my mind, the word “Bashar” came along with it. I assumed this was simply the entity’s name. However, I came to realize, based on Bashar’s descriptions of his own society, that in their world they are all telepathic and do not use names as we do. Since he knew that we would need to call him by some name, the name Bashar was chosen.Bashar is an Arabic word, probably chosen because my heritage is half-Arabic, although I don’t speak the language. I had no idea what the word meant until someone fluent in Arabic told me it means “messenger,” or more specifically “bringer of good news”. Thus, while not literally his name, the word is certainly appropriate to what Bashar does."Enjoy our inspiring conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

9 Feb 20221h 16min

We can all use a few more miracles in our lives. On the show we have best-selling author and A Course in Miracles instructor Emily Bennington. Emily is executive director of the Circle of Atonement where she is responsible for all aspects of advancing the mission. Her dedication to A Course in Miracles (ACIM) comes from the extraordinary changes in her own life as a result of applying its teachings. Prior to joining the Circle, Emily led training programs on spiritual intelligence and mindful leadership for numerous Fortune 500 companies. Emily is the author of three books including Miracles at Work: Turning Inner Guidance into Outer Influence, which features a foreword by her friend Marianne Williamson. Her blog, Grace, touches thousands of readers around the world who are seeking to live and lead with more holistic presence and joy. Enjoy my conversation with Emily Bennington.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

4 Feb 202255min

We have a special show this week. I’ve always have loved the poem Desiderata and thought it would be of value to the NLS Tribe. Found in Old Saint Paul’s Church – BaltimoreIn 1927 American writer Max Ehrmann (1872–1945) wrote the prose poem Desiderata, which was first published in The Poems of Max Ehrmann in 1948. In 1956, the Reverend Frederick Kates, rector of Saint Paul’s Church in Baltimore, Maryland, included Desiderata in a compilation of devotional materials for his congregation. The compilation included the church’s foundation date: “Old Saint Paul’s Church, Baltimore AD 1692”. Consequently, the date of the text’s authorship was (and still is) widely mistaken as 1692, the year of the church’s foundation. – WikipediaI hope reading or listening to Desiderata brought a bit of light and hope to your journey. Be well.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

3 Feb 20224min

Today on the show we have best-selling author and A Course in Miracles (ACIM) instructor David Hoffmeister.David Hoffmeister began his journey to spiritual Enlightenment in 1986 when he encountered A Course in Miracles and recognized it as the tool he had been seeking for a radical transformation of his mind and perceptions. In the early years, David studied the Course with passionate intensity, often reading it for eight or more hours a day.After two years of this study, David began to seek the company of other students of ACIM, attending as many as five groups a week. He was startled to find that a Voice was speaking through him with great authority, so that many began referring their questions to him.Among family members, friends and teachers, David was always known for questioning everything, rather than accepting conventional answers. Thus he was delighted to find in the Course support and encouragement from the voice of Jesus for his careful examination of every idea, belief, concept, and assumption in his mind. Jesus became David’s internal teacher, answering his every question, guiding him to hand over the day-to-day management of all relationships, circumstances, and events in his life, and providing inner discernment.David and I discuss his journey, work with A Course in Miracles, nonduality, using movies to teach spirituality and so much more. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

29 Jan 20221h 17min

Today we have an award-winning actress, director, producer, philanthropist and activist by the name of Eva Longoria.Eva Longoria has long established herself as one of the most sought after television directors in Hollywood. Named by Variety as one of their most anticipated directors of 2021, Longoria continues to hone her craft, seek new projects, and expand opportunities for others by paving the way for future women and minority producers, directors and industry leaders in Hollywood and beyond.Eva became well known worldwide thanks to Desperate Housewives, where she played a main character, Gabrielle Solis.As an trailblazing actress, director, producer, philanthropist and activist, Eva Longoria has become one the most significant trailblazers behind the camera. For over a decade, she has been directing and choosing projects that have purpose and are focused on elevating the stories of the Latinx and other underrepresented communities.Her new film La Guerra Civil is in premiering at this year's Sundance Film Festival.This feature-length documentary follows the epic rivalry between iconic boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Julio César Chávez in the 1990s sparked a cultural divide between Mexican nationals and Mexican-Americans. A chronicle of a battle that was more than a boxing rivalry, and examining a fascinating slice of the Latino experience in the process.Eva and I had an enlightening conversation about being guided towards her acting career, how meditation helps her stay balanced, and the art of mindfulness. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

26 Jan 202240min

Dr. Joe Vitale is a spiritual teacher best known for his appearance in the movie, The Secret. Joe is the author of far too many books to mention here.Here are just a few of them:He wrote the bestseller, The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (or anything else) from the inside out. It became a #1 bestseller twice, even beating the latest Harry Potter book.He also wrote Life’s Missing Instruction Manual: The Guidebook You Should Have Been Given at Birth. It, too, became a #1 bestseller and was picked up by WalMart.One of his most popular titles, Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More reflects an ancient Hawaiian practice, known as Ho’oponopono. A fan favorite, Joe has hosted multiple live events on the subject, nation-wide, and he has created quite a following on this title alone."You are the Michelangelo of your own life. The David you are sculpting is you."Enjoy my inspirational conversation with Dr. Joe Vitale.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

22 Jan 20221h 6min

Today's guest will be helping us tap into out own sense of wonder that can help you on your creative path. We have on the show author, entrepreneur and human potential expert Jeffery Davis.Jeff approach's life and work as a quest. Everything he does – from building a thriving business to writing books to serving as a branding strategist to designing live Brand Artistry Labs to delivering keynotes to guiding his two girls’ through childhood – are part and parcel of the same quest for integrity, meaning, and making.But like most quests, mine has been neither easy nor straightforward.He has deliberately sought a life of meaning and making since he was 19 and declared in his private notebook that he would become a writer and preserve my imagination. In his 20s, he co-founded The Walden Institute, devoted to studying human potential through the intersections of neuroscience, existential psychology, and the literary arts. By age 31, though, he was all intellect and drive with a shrinking heart and vanishing imagination.He got to work with top-notch change-makers, and that includes our team of creative renegades at Tracking Wonder consultancy – our boutique consultancy focused on brand story identity, strategy, and asset development. Tracking wonder is not kid’s stuff. It’s radical grown-up stuff. Jeff lives with these burning questions that shape his days:How does Story change us?How is creating a signature brand with integrity a meaningful, creative endeavor?How is wonder the source of every human being’s original creative genius?How are building a family and building a business part and parcel of living a life of making meaning, projects, a livelihood, and a difference?The result has culminated in this quest for tracking wonder. His new book is called Tracking Wonder: Reclaiming a Life of Meaning and Possibility in a World Obsessed with Productivity. Discover how the lost art of wonder can help you cultivate greater creativity, resilience, meaning, and joy as you bring your greatest contributions to life. Beyond grit, focus, and 10,000 hours lies a surprising advantage that all creatives have—wonder.Far from child’s play, wonder is the one radical quality that has led exemplary people from all walks of life to move toward the fruition of their deepest dreams and wildest endeavors—and it can do so for you, too. “Wonder is a quiet disruptor of unseen biases,” writes Jeffrey Davis.“It dissolves our habitual ways of seeing and thinking so that we may glimpse anew the beauty of what is real, true, and possible.”Rich with wisdom, inspiring stories, and practical tools, Tracking Wonder invites us to explore how the lost art of wonder can inspire a life of greater joy, possibility, and purpose. You’ll discover: The six facets of wonder—key qualities to help you cultivate the art of wonder in your work, relationships, and life How wonder can help us fertilize creativity, sustain the motivation to pursue big ideas, navigate uncertainty and crises, deepen our relationships, and more.The biases against wonder—moving beyond societal and internalized resistance to our inherent gifts Why experiencing wonder isn’t really about achieving goals—though that happens—but about how we live each day Inspiring stories of people whose experiences of wonder helped them move through the unthinkable to create extraordinary lives Practical exercises, tools, and reflections to help you begin your own practice of tracking wonder.A refreshing counter-voice to the exhausting narrative hyper-productivity, Tracking Wonder is a welcome guide for experiencing more meaning and joy in the present moment as you bring your greatest contributions to life. If you are stuck or just need a jump start to your creative process then get ready to take some notes.Enjoy my "wonder" filled conversation with Jeffery Davis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

15 Jan 20221h 15min