In this podcast episode, David shared his harrowing near-death experience where a life vest meant to save him nearly drowned him during a violent sea storm. David described his journey into a peaceful darkness, encountering fragments of light that welcomed him as family. He recounted reliving his life during this experience, a life review where he felt the emotions of everyone he ever interacted with. Commanded by a higher entity to return to life for a purpose, David eventually found himself back in his broken body. David revisited his spiritual journey, including how Native American spirituality impacted his turbulent childhood and his life-saving confrontation with stage four lung and bone cancer. He emphasized the importance of acceptance, tolerance, inner truth, and connecting with one's spiritual essence. David also discussed his role as a spiritual healer and the significance of contemplation and mindful living. This episode provides profound insights into the interconnectedness of life, death, and spiritual awakening. About David: David Bennett enjoys the retired life of a Public Speaker, Author, Energetic Healer, and Woodworker. He’s had many appearances on radio and television, including on The National Geographic Channel series The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, Dr Oz, Angels Among Us, NBC national news and PBS. David publishes articles in numerous magazines, blogs and papers.  David had three transformative experiences; in 1983 He drowned and had a Near-Death Experience while the Chief Engineer of the ocean research vessel Aloha. He experienced a second transformative experience in 1994 when in meditation in Sedona AZ, his childhood home. The third experience occurred in November 2000, when he was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer that metastasized into his spine causing its collapse. Now in remission and retired/disabled his passion includes volunteering with experiencer groups and cancer survivors to help integrate their spiritually transformative experiences. Key Points Discussed: 

• (00:00) - NEAR-DEATH SURVIVOR Reveals What You Were NEVER Told About Your SOULS Purpose
• (00:38) - Introduction to the Podcast
• (01:21) - Starting the Podcast with David
• (03:23) - David's Early Life and Spirituality
• (06:19) - Journey into Engineering and Diving
• (08:26) - The Near-Death Experience Begins
• (14:30) - Encounter with the Light Beings
• (20:08) - Returning to the Body
• (27:46) - Struggling with the Aftermath
• (28:45) - Profound Life Review
• (30:00) - Second Experience and Acceptance
• (31:53) - Battling Cancer with Inner Guidance
• (35:40) - Embracing Skepticism and Sharing the Story
• (38:24) - Understanding Our Soul's Purpose
• (40:19) - Living in the Moment
• (49:17) - Contemplative Practices and Healing
• (52:14) - Final Thoughts and Resources

How to Contact David Bennett:dharmatalks.com www.youtube.com/@DavesDharmaTalk

 

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