In this episode, we meet Jim Bruton, a man who has traveled the world, chased storms, reported from war zones, and worked in realms many would only dream of. But in a twist of fate, a plane crash brought him somewhere altogether unexpected—the in-between. From this surreal vantage point, Jim experienced a near-death journey that went beyond the usual light and tunnel, plunging him into a vast landscape of choices, probabilities, and life’s potential futures.Jim’s adventure starts with a daring passion for aviation. In 2016, while testing his homemade plane, his engine cut out mid-air, sending him into a violent crash. That moment of impact shattered not only his body but his concept of reality. In the haze of unconsciousness, Jim describes suddenly “teleporting” to what felt like a post-apocalyptic cityscape, where a sense of calm enveloped him. There was no fear, just the quiet understanding that he was somewhere beyond the ordinary—standing in what he would come to call “the eternity of a single moment.”As Jim looked around, he noticed a towering, latticed egg filled with gears, each one delicately hovering in space. The gears represented choices, futures, and possibilities, he explained, and each one could be felt rather than seen. Some gears brought a sense of peace; others, when touched, emitted a wave of nausea or pain, signaling a choice that could lead to suffering. “It’s the process of becoming,” a disembodied voice told him, urging Jim to engage with his own fate as he would a living puzzle.In this vast in-between, Jim began removing the “painful” gears, choices that would have led him to spiritual dead-ends. One gear hinted at a lottery win, yet the pull of its danger told Jim that path would derail his journey, leading him away from his spiritual progress. His reflex was to let it go, casting the gear aside as it dissolved into the space around him. "For those who make poor use of their choices, offering fewer possibilities could be called Mercy," the voice added, an insight that profoundly shifted Jim’s understanding of free will and destiny.This experience wasn’t passive; Jim was in control, an active participant in navigating the paths his life could take. His choices in that space weren’t just about personal gain—they were about finding the right road to spiritual evolution, learning to let go of what no longer served him. The voice urged him to remember that each decision has unseen impacts, rippling through time and space, shaping not only his life but all connected to him.After what seemed like an eternity, Jim was directed back to the waking world with a final message: “Pay attention to your relationships.” This wisdom stayed with him, offering a new perspective on the bonds that shape us. Since his experience, Jim finds that people are drawn to him in a different way, responding to a quiet, unspoken depth within him. His near-death journey left him with a gentle detachment, one that allows him to see beyond the surface and connect more authentically with others.Jim’s return to life wasn’t just about survival; it was about living with intentional awareness, treating each interaction as an opportunity for growth and understanding. His journey through the in-between was a reminder that we are not here to amass things or fulfill ambitions but to evolve spiritually, to learn, and, ultimately, to let go.

SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS

1. Embrace Your Choices with Reverence: Jim's journey reminds us that each choice shapes not just our future but our spiritual trajectory. Trusting the "grand design" helps us make decisions aligned with a higher path.
2. Life as a Mosaic of Connections: Every relationship, Jim shares, carries an unseen purpose. By nurturing these connections and living authentically, we align closer to our spiritual essence.
3. Detach and Let Go: The true power, Jim says, lies in the art of letting go. When we release attachment, we allow life to unfold organically, connecting us to our higher purpose.

Please enjoy my conversation with Jim Bruton.

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