Overview
🎧 Podcast: Next Level Soul Podcast | 👨✨ Expert: Vincent Tolman
🎯 Topic: Near-Death Experience and Future Visions
⏱️ Key Takeaway: We are eternal beings on a journey of learning love, authenticity, and unity - and the future holds a transformation in human consciousness
Introduction
- Guest: Vincent Tolman, author of “The Light After Death: My Journey to Heaven and Back”
- Incident: At age 25 in 2002, Vincent was found dead in a Utah Dairy Cream bathroom after taking a questionable weight loss supplement
The Near-Death Event
- Clinical Death: Vincent was clinically dead for over 45 minutes and placed in a body bag
- Out-of-Body Experience:
- Watched from above as paramedics worked on his body
- Initially didn’t recognize himself - his face was bright purple with yellow specks
- Felt calm and detached while observing his own death
- The Revival: A rookie paramedic on his first week decided to check for a pulse one more time
- Found a faint pulse after 45 minutes
- Used a defibrillator - first shock failed, second got one heartbeat, third achieved steady rhythm
- Aftermath: Officially declared brain dead for three days, described as a “miracle” by his neurologist upon recovery
Journey to the Other Side
- The Transition: Entered a “box of light” that transported him through a tunnel toward overwhelming light filled with love and peace
- Spiritual Guide: Met a being of love and light who communicated telepathically
- Not a specific religious figure but deeply familiar to Vincent’s soul
- Possibly an angelic being or higher self
- Ten Universal Principles: Learned fundamental truths about existence:
- We are eternal beings
- Love is the most powerful force in the universe
- Judgment is self-imposed, not inflicted by God
- Everything happens for a reason, and all experiences have value
- Our thoughts and intentions create spiritual realities
- Kindness to others is among the highest forms of spiritual progress
- We are never truly alone; spiritual helpers are always with us
- There is no such thing as death, only transitions
- Our mission in life is to learn love and share it
- Forgiveness, especially of self, is essential for growth
The Life Review
- Ripple Effects: Witnessed the consequences of all his choices - both positive and negative
- Impact on Others: Saw how his actions influenced other people’s lives
- The Choice: Given the option to stay in the afterlife or return to Earth
- Decision to Return: Chose to come back after learning his life still held purpose and his mission was unfulfilled
Visions of the Future
Cyclical Time and Higher Consciousness
- Time is cyclical rather than linear
- Past, present, and future exist concurrently in the afterlife
- Future events are not fixed but shaped by collective consciousness and human actions
- Humanity is moving toward greater access to higher consciousness
- This will foster unity of purpose and understanding
Solar Waves and Transformation
- Solar waves or cosmic energies will influence Earth and its inhabitants
- These waves carry energetic signatures meant to elevate human awareness
- Shift from consumption-based society to one focused on creation and positive contribution
- Transformation in collective consciousness on the horizon
Extraterrestrial Beings and Earth’s History
- References to “space ancestors” - extraterrestrial beings
- These beings have been part of Earth’s history for millions of years before humans
- Not aliens in traditional sense but part of Earth’s ancient lineage
- Future may involve collaboration with these beings to achieve higher collective consciousness
The Role of Authenticity and Love
- Earth is essentially a school for learning love, empathy, and personal growth
- Future shaped by how well we integrate these principles into:
- Societal structures
- Personal lives
- Interactions with each other and the universe
Ten Principles to Guide Life on Earth
- Be Authentic: Live in alignment with your true nature and purpose, not societal expectations
- Understand Your Life Purpose: Recognize and embrace your unique role in the cosmic tapestry
- Love Everyone: Practice unconditional love in all interactions - it’s the energy that connects all beings
- Release Prejudice: Embrace acceptance of life’s challenges and imperfections; resistance causes suffering
- Understand the Purpose of Challenges: Forgiveness of self and others is cleansing and liberating
- Avoid Negative Influences: Maintain boundaries with energy-depleting people and situations
- Exercise the Power of Creation: Express gratitude to transform perspective from scarcity to abundance
- Use Technology Responsibly: Maintain awareness of technology’s impact on spiritual growth
- Listen to Your Inner Voice: Trust intuition and inner guidance
- Know That We Are All One: Recognize the interconnectedness of all life; what affects one affects all
Life After the NDE
Physical and Spiritual Transformation
- Had to relearn basic motor functions after revival
- Became more spiritually focused, compassionate, and purpose-driven
- No longer fears death - in fact, envies those who have passed to “a place far more superior”
Impact and Message
- Energy management is crucial for health
- Advocate for activities that enrich rather than deplete life force energy
- Living fearlessly with self-love can prevent and heal disease
- Hope, belief, and emotional well-being are powerful healing forces
Call to Action
- Calls for medical approaches that focus on wellness, hope, and psychological state (not just illness)
- Encourages humanity to prioritize spiritual, emotional, and communal growth over materialism
- Shift from ego-centric existence to one valuing love, service, and unity
Implications for Society
A More Compassionate World
- Prioritizing love, acceptance, and forgiveness could create more inclusive, supportive structures
- Understanding unity and service translates to sustainable practices
- Global consciousness that cares for the planet as part of the self
Personal Fulfillment
- Embracing authenticity, purpose, and balance leads to:
- Lives filled with more meaning
- Reduced stress
- Greater joy
- Life is an ongoing school where learning never stops
- Every experience is an opportunity for growth
Conclusion
- Vincent’s story challenges us to reconsider how we live, interact, and perceive the world
- His ten principles offer a timeless guide for transformation
- The journey of life, like his NDE, is an opportunity for deep learning, love, and evolution
- We are at a pivotal point in human history, capable of evolving toward a more enlightened state
- The future is shaped by our collective choices to embrace authenticity, love, and cosmic perspective
Resources:
- Vincent’s website: www.LivingGodsLight.org
- Book: The Light After Death: My Journey to Heaven and Back