Part One: It’s Hard to Realize Global Consciousness, All By Yourself
Have you ever wondered about “global consciousness” — whether or not it’s real…whether or not it’s alive? Well, you’re not alone. You’re casting your query into a field of imagination that’s simultaneously being occupied by millions of other people’s minds. In that respect, your mind, and all of those other minds, are essentially behaving like one mind. So then we ask ourselves this: Is that ‘one mind’ the product of every different individual’s brain acting the same way, or is it truly the same thought arising simultaneously from a single source? Is this a question that everyone has about global consciousness independently, or one that the Earth itself is posing through us? The answers may surprise you.
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The most direct and personal realities of global consciousness may be the most obvious. Just thinking. Just being. We all think pretty much the same thoughts, and feel pretty much the same feelings. We’re all expressing a conscious intelligence that has either arisen through this layer of life on Earth, and comes through us, or that exists everywhere we can see (and everywhere we can’t), and we somehow access.
Where Does Global Consciousness Come From?
As far as humankind has come so far (and as far as it goes), there really is no beginning to the idea of global consciousness, nor will there be any end to it. Ironically, the ‘smarter’ we become as a species, the more detached we may have become from the intuitive intelligence that’s alive in our greater shared consciousness — particularly when it comes to the arising crises we face in sustaining life, as we know it, on this planet. Perhaps it’s time we began thinking– as one–about it.
“The Earth, its life, am I…
The Earth, its body is my body…
The Earth, its thoughts are my thoughts…
The Earth, its speech is my speech.”
From a Navajo chant
While our indigenous predecessors have always had an inherent understanding of a benevolent, shared source and intelligence alive in the world (as with “The Great Spirit”), it seems modern thought has had to take the long way around. From the postulations of the Greeks and their mythological goddess of the Earth, Gaia, the child of [the] Aether (and provider of our hosts origins), to the spiritually-tinged rationalism of Immanuel Kant’s “Transcendental Idealism,” or Émile Durkheim’s sociological “collective consciousness,” all the way to the scientific concept of Gaia as promoted by Buckminster Fuller (and popularized by Stewart Brand in The Whole Earth Catalog), and hypothesized by the chemist James Lovelock (back in 1970) — where the earth is a dynamic, self-regulating entity that must serve as the source of our proper inspiration and purpose — the course of modern thought has been leading us back to the informed mysticism of our native forefathers. Now, it would seem, all the Earth needed was a face.
The Godfather of Global Consciousness
The twentieth-century French paleontologist, philosopher, and Jesuit priest, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, was so far ahead of his time in his understanding of the profound interconnectedness of the world to all of its geological, biological, anthropological, and theological (psycho-spiritual) parts, that the Catholic Church, profoundly disturbed by his radical departures from church dogma, wouldn’t allow the publication of most of his books until after his death in 1955.
Teilhard proposed that following the creation of the geosphere of inanimate matter, and the biosphere of budding, blooming, swimming, crawling, reproducing life that, evolutionarily, what he called the “noosphere” — a layer, or field, of conscious human intelligence — had developed on the surface of the Earth, composed not only of the evolutionary intelligence of human beings, but also of our spiritual potential, as would be demonstrated by our ever-expanding, emergent capacity for simultaneous global consciousness.
“Each of us is…linked by all the material, organic, and psychic strands of his being to all that surrounds him….By means of all created things, without exception, the divine assails us, penetrates us, and molds us. We imagined it as distant and inaccessible, when in fact we live steeped in its burning layers.”
Teilhard de Chardin
By what appears counterintuitive, he first realized a kind of cognitive identity of this conscious layer of the planet through his geological fascination with rocks, and then, as a paleontologist, seeing people as an expression of this intelligence of the Earth, and finally stating that “the Earth has the face of a cosmic person.” He went on to suggest that eventually, we would reach a singularity of global consciousness that he called “The Omega Point.” In this way, he may have simply been circling back to the philosophies of our indigenous ancestors, as well as other ancient voices of wisdom.
Panpsychism, The Vedas, and “The Quantum Field”
This concept of what’s called panpsychism — the idea that consciousness exists everywhere and in everything — has gotten more and more support (even from the scientific community) as our capacity for observation has increased. Looking to outer space, what had at first been thought to be more stars were discovered to actually be more galaxies. Looking to inner space, as we explore into the nature of subatomic matter, we also find that into whatever extremely tiny corner consciousness can shine its light, there is always more matter to discover. It’s as though consciousness energizes and animates the material at every level of observation we can muster (as in quantum physics). It’s as though consciousness occupies space, and supplies the actual life within all matter.
“Wherefrom do all these worlds come? They come from space. All beings arise in space, and into space they return: space is their beginning…and their end.”
The Chandogya Upanishad 1.9.1
The most reliable and comprehensive description of the nature and role of “cosmic consciousness” in our apparent reality, as well as being remarkably accurate precursors to the principles of quantum physics, are the Hindu Vedic texts, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita (spoken from the fourth millennium BCE, written from the first millennium BCE, roughly). They describe Brahmin (God) as infinite being and consciousness, and the source and essence of the manifestations of purusha, which is spirit, and prakriti, which is matter, in all its ever-changing forms. Everything, animate and inanimate, is Brahmin, which also manifests as Hiranyagarbha — the “world soul.”
“In all the world, there is no…framework…in which we can find consciousness in the plural…we construct [this] because of the temporal plurality of individuals, but it is false…The only solution to this conflict…lies in the ancient wisdom of the Upanishad.”
Erwin Schrödinger
The world of inner space was so well-described by these ancient texts, that the fathers of modern quantum physics, Niels Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, Max Planck, and Werner Heisenberg were all huge fans of the Vedic scripture, including the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. In the Vedas, they found not only a clear understanding of the magical realities that their new discoveries revealed, but also the earliest answers to what’s called “The Hard Problem” of quantum physics, that is, how does consciousness inhabit inanimate matter? How does anything, including the Earth and all of its occupants, become alive?
Join me in Part Two, as we take a quantum look at how the miracle of consciousness inhabits and energizes every aspect of our reality, from the actual, measurable evidence of the global mind, to the crazy mechanisms that just may make it all possible; and on to what it means–and can mean to each and every one of us–as we realize our instantaneous connections to the incredible, intelligent source of everything.
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How to Remember Your Past Lives: 3 Ways to Access Past Life Memories
Sometimes life feels familiar in ways that are hard to explain. You meet someone and feel you’ve known them forever. Or you travel somewhere new and something deep inside stirs, like a memory you can’t quite place. Maybe these are traces of memories of past lives, or maybe they’re just intuition. Either way, they’re worth paying attention to.
Patterns often repeat themselves. Unexplained fears. Sudden talents. Relationships that circle back to the same lessons. These moments might be echoes from a previous life still influencing your present life.
Exploring past life experiences is not only about curiosity. It can be about understanding how your soul’s history continues to shape who you are. You might not find clear answers at first. Insights rarely arrive as complete stories. They show up in fragments, symbols, and emotions. Sometimes they make sense only later.
Table of Contents
- Can You Access Past Life Memories?
- How Past Lives Might Shape Your Present Life
- Signs You Might Have Lived Before
- Three Ways to Explore Past Life Memories
- Making Sense of What You Find
- The Story of Matías De Stefano
- Living With Past Life Insights
Can You Access Past Life Memories?
The idea of reincarnation suggests that human beings live more than one lifetime, each one leaving behind energetic and emotional imprints. Most people don’t consciously recall memories of previous lives, but certain practices can help open the door to them. Techniques like deep meditation, past life regression, or exploring the Akashic Records can reveal glimpses that feel older than this lifetime.
For some, these insights appear as flashbacks, vivid dreams, or waves of emotion. For others, it’s just a subtle pull toward a person, a place, or even a time period. In my experience, it’s unpredictable. You can’t force it, and that’s often what makes it meaningful.
The process takes patience. Sometimes fragments come together slowly, piece by piece. You might feel a sensation before you see an image, or recognize a lesson before you know its origin.
How Past Lives Might Shape Your Present Life
Emotional patterns often carry forward from former lives. Dr. Ian Stevenson, a psychiatrist who studied young children recalling memories of past lives, documented cases where birthmarks matched fatal injuries described in these memories. Whether you see this as scientific or spiritual, it’s hard to ignore the consistency of such reports.
These imprints may not prove anything, but they do suggest continuity between lives. A certain fear, gift, or attraction could reflect something unresolved or unfinished from a previous life. Recognizing these connections can bring clarity and healing in current life.
I once worked with someone who had a deep fear of the ocean. Through past life regression therapy, guided by a trained hypnotist, she recalled a drowning incident from what felt like another lifetime. The memory came in pieces, more feeling than image. Still, acknowledging that connection helped her let go of the fear over time. Experiences like this show how understanding past life experiences can release something held deep in the subconscious.
Signs You Might Have Lived Before
Even if you never access vivid memories, signs of former lives can appear in subtle ways:
- A powerful connection with someone you’ve just met
- Fascination with a specific era or culture
- Unexplained fears or emotional triggers
- Skills or talents that seem to come naturally
- Dreams or visions that feel oddly specific
Most people notice just one or two of these patterns. Others find the signs everywhere once they start paying attention. Sometimes a single clue opens a path toward remembering more.
In my experience, recognizing a familiar emotion or attraction can be just as revealing as a full flashback. It’s less about proving a past and more about noticing what the soul is trying to show you now.
Three Ways to Explore Past Life Memories
1. Deep Meditation
Deep meditation is one of the simplest ways to open the mind to memories of past lives. The key is to relax and observe whatever comes up without judgment. Images, sensations, or feelings may surface. Some might seem random. Others might carry a weight that feels ancient.
Before beginning, it can help to set a quiet intention, such as:
“I’m open to seeing what my soul wants me to understand.”
Then you simply allow the experience. Don’t chase it or analyze too soon. In my experience, the most authentic insights from former lives come gently, not dramatically. Even a fleeting moment of recognition can hold meaning.
2. Past Life Regression Therapy
Past life regression therapy uses relaxation and visualization to uncover memories of previous lives stored in the subconscious. A trained hypnotist guides you into a meditative state, helping you move beyond surface thoughts. Some people experience vivid scenes or sensations that feel like a flashback to another existence.
Whether these experiences are literal or symbolic, they often reveal emotional truths. They can explain patterns that don’t make sense in your present life or help resolve fears that seem to have no origin.
I once met someone who had always struggled to speak publicly. During past life regression, she recalled a lifetime where her voice had been silenced by strict authority. That realization gave her the courage to use her voice more freely in her current life. Even if symbolic, the experience carried emotional truth.
3. Exploring the Akashic Records
The Akashic Records are said to contain every thought, action, and experience the soul has ever had. Accessing them, either independently or through a reader, allows you to explore lessons across past lives and recurring patterns of growth.
When people tap into these records, they often describe sensations of recognition more than visual imagery. Insights come as feelings, intuitive words, or brief impressions. You might discover why certain people or challenges keep reappearing, or how your soul’s history is guiding your spiritual awakening.
Even a few minutes of connection can shift how you see your current life. These insights don’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful.
Integrating What You Discover
Exploring past life memories is not about getting lost in the past. It’s about using what you find to better understand your choices now. A glimpse into a previous life might explain an ongoing struggle or illuminate a hidden strength.
In some cases, the lesson might be an emotional release. In others, it could be creative inspiration or reconciliation. What matters most is how the experience influences your perspective in the present life.
It helps to write down what you recall after meditation or regression. Don’t try to label everything as fact or fiction. Treat it as information from your inner world, something your soul is offering for reflection.
The Story of Matías De Stefano
Spiritual teacher Matías De Stefano has captivated audiences with his extraordinary ability to recall multiple past lives since childhood. Unlike those who access memories through regression, Matías’ recollections emerged naturally and in vivid detail, spanning ancient civilizations, planetary histories, and metaphysical dimensions.
Through his Gaia podcast and original series The Journey of Remembering, Matías shares how his memories shaped his understanding of the universe and his role in the collective spiritual awakening. His story offers profound insight into how connecting with the memories of past lives can guide us toward purpose, unity, and a deeper remembrance of who we truly are.
Just as with Matías’s experience, remembering past lives invites us to explore the continuity of consciousness and to see life as an unfolding journey rather than a single chapter. Whether through meditation, past life regression, or the Akashic Records, these methods can open the door to self-discovery and healing.
Ultimately, the value of these experiences lies not in proving their accuracy but in how they help us grow, evolve, and live our present life with peace, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Living With Past Life Awareness
Understanding past life experiences and exploring the soul’s history is not about proof or persuasion. It’s about awareness. Insights from past lives can explain repeating patterns, clarify emotional attachments, or simply remind you that growth is continuous.
Whether through deep meditation, past life regression, or the Akashic Records, each method opens a doorway to reflection. Sometimes that reflection is subtle, almost imperceptible. Other times it feels profound, as if you’ve remembered something essential about who you are.
Ultimately, remembering past lives isn’t about living in the past. It’s about carrying forward what matters most into the present life. Each glimpse, each small understanding, becomes part of how you live more consciously now.
