Question
What are Brian D Smith’s views on reincarnation and spiritual awakening?
Answer
I see reincarnation as very plausible and, frankly, elegant. When I look at near-death experiences, mediumship, children’s past-life memories, and pre-birth planning stories, they all point toward consciousness taking multiple journeys—not a one-and-done test, but a curriculum over many lifetimes.
Spiritual awakening, to me, isn’t about becoming “perfect” or escaping Earth. It’s waking up to our true nature as spiritual beings having human experiences. That means:
- Remembering we’re more than the body and this single lifetime
- Realizing life is deeply meaningful, even when it hurts
- Letting grief and hardship become growth instead of only suffering
I don’t claim to have all the answers, but the evidence and my own journey after Shayna’s passing have led me to a very simple conclusion: we keep going, we keep learning, and love is the thread through all of it.
What part of reincarnation or awakening are you most curious about—evidence, how it works, or how it impacts grief right now?