In a recent interview, holistic counselor and self-described “paradigm shifter” Sherry Anshara challenged traditional notions of reincarnation. She argued for a fresh perspective that views life’s repeated patterns not as karma-driven, but as opportunities for daily, conscious incarnation.
From Karma Loops to “Non-Duality Consciousness”
According to Anshara, many people believe in the classic concept of reincarnation—a cycle in which dysfunctional patterns, lessons, and karma repeat over multiple lifetimes. This cycle, she suggests, is often unconscious and perpetuates what she calls a “duality” perspective: an endless loop of repeating behaviors, typically accompanied by emotional attachments and unresolved conflict.
“The old paradigm reduces reincarnation to a do-over,” Anshara said. “It leaves individuals stuck in a thick karmic loop, burdened by unresolved issues they’re not even aware they carry. That loop, while descriptive, isn’t always productive or meaningful.”
Instead, Anshara proposes a shift toward what she labels “Non-Duality Consciousness.” By becoming aware of ingrained cellular memories at the subatomic level, she believes individuals can clear fear and restrictive beliefs from their bodies. This, she maintains, opens physical space—what she calls “room in the cellular structures”—ultimately allowing a person’s consciousness to expand.
Physical Release and “Miraculous” Shifts
Anshara describes the process of addressing what she terms “issues in the tissues.” She says that when older belief systems, traumas, or emotional attachments are released at the molecular level, individuals often feel lighter, clearer, and less constrained by past patterns.
“This is often described as healing,” Anshara noted, “but I see it as the removal of duality-based beliefs that no longer serve us.” In her view, this release goes beyond psychological relief to include a literal energetic or physical shift in the person’s body. She likens it to shedding dense or “heavy” vibrations that have accumulated over time.
A New Take on Cellular Memory
At the core of Anshara’s philosophy is the concept of “Cellular Memory,” which she defines as the body’s natural intelligence—the internal data bank of lived experiences across time frames. She insists it’s a resource that can be tapped into for clarity, direction, and self-empowerment.
“My clients learn to access their own Cellular Memory,” she said. “It helps them make sense of their life’s directions, experiences, and patterns—without the emotional baggage of self-judgment.”
Anshara cited an example of a client, an engineer who, through guided exploration of his cellular memories, “remembered” being a famous comedian in Shakespearean times. According to Anshara, this client subsequently pursued a new career producing comedic films, finding renewed purpose in the process.
Historical Figures, Shared Legacies?
Anshara also offered a more controversial example: Theodor Herzl (1860–1904), known as the founder of modern Zionism, and a contemporary Syrian individual named Julani (Ahmed al-Sharaa ), reportedly born in 1982. While little verifiable documentation was provided, Anshara claimed they share a single soul continuum. She pointed out that both men, in their respective eras, sought to liberate a specific group—Jewish people in Herzl’s case and Syrians in Theador’s.
“They appear to have the same purpose: freeing people from oppression,” she said. “In my view, it’s the same focus, the same legacy—only the historical and geographical contexts have changed.”
Conscious Incarnation vs. Reincarnation
Anshara’s overarching theme is the idea of “conscious incarnation”—choosing, each day, to live free of repetitive, dysfunctional patterns and instead focusing on clarity, productivity, and self-directed goals. She believes that when individuals embrace their “NI Natural Intelligence,” a term she uses for the body’s self-aware, intuitive knowledge, they move beyond the concept of endless lifetimes and karmic repetition.
“This perspective can be transformative,” Anshara said. “Instead of spending time figuring out what we’re doing wrong, we leverage our own built-in wisdom. We start our day declaring, ‘I will incarnate fully today, rather than re-incarnate old patterns.’”
Implications for Stress and Productivity
Anshara contends that this approach dramatically reduces stress and fosters greater productivity. She frames it as an antidote to the modern sense of overwhelm and personal stagnation, suggesting that many workplace conflicts, familial challenges, and societal tensions arise from recycled emotional baggage.
“Once individuals let go of these restrictive beliefs, they can accomplish far more in less time,” she said. “They step out of victimhood, out of cycles of conflict, and into real empowerment.”
Where Tradition Meets Modernity
While some skeptics may question the idea of shared past lives or the notion of “cellular memory,” Anshara insists that her framework does not require blind faith. She likens it to any other form of self-reflection or therapy that encourages people to examine their behaviors, beliefs, and emotional triggers—and then deliberately choose how they want to live.
“It’s not about dismissing science or religion,” she explained. “It’s about integrating what’s useful—whether it’s a historical timeline or a modern-day philosophy—and discarding the rest. We have the capacity to create new paradigms every day.”
A Personal Continuum
Ultimately, Anshara sees the body as a repository of personal history, from genetic material to deep-seated emotional memories. By tapping into this “NI Natural Intelligence,” she believes people can consciously shape their futures.
“We all have our own continuum,” she said. “Whether it’s comedic talent from centuries ago or the drive to advocate for others, the key is consciously using the information stored in our bodies, free from outdated beliefs. That’s how we truly transform.”
Editor’s Note: The above account is based on an interview with Sherry Anshara, who offers holistic counseling sherryanshara.com and ansharainsitute.org and has written about the concept of Non-Duality Consciousness. Her statements are her own and have not been independently verified by the Times Los Angeles. As with any philosophical or medical claim, readers are advised to consult additional sources and exercise personal discernment.”