Anna Karenina & Tolstoy: Exploring Past Life Regression Themes

Welcome, everyone. Today, we’re diving into an imaginary conversation that’s as timeless as it is relevant—a look into Anna Karenina, Tolstoy’s masterpiece, through the lens of past-life regression, spiritual growth, and the soul’s journey through suffering, forgiveness, and redemption.

Joining us are some of the most compelling voices from Tolstoy’s novel—Anna, Levin, and Karenin, characters whose lives have raised big questions about love, purpose, and the quest for fulfillment. But they’re not alone. Today, we’re also honored to have Dolores Cannon and Michael Newton with us, bringing their unique perspectives on past-life regression and spiritual lessons.

Together, we’re going to explore the deeper spiritual meanings behind each character’s choices and struggles. What happens when love becomes attachment? What do we learn through suffering? And how do forgiveness and redemption shape the soul? This is a conversation about breaking cycles, finding peace, and discovering what it means to live authentically. So let’s sit back, open our hearts, and explore the wisdom each soul’s journey has to offer.

The Nature of Love and Attachment

Nick Sasaki: Welcome, everyone. Today, we're diving into a topic that has shaped each of your lives profoundly: the nature of love and attachment. What is true love? Is it passion, companionship, something spiritual? We have two incredible guides with us, Dolores Cannon and Michael Newton, who specialize in past-life regression and soul journeys. Let’s begin with Anna. Anna, you and Vronsky shared a passionate connection that had serious consequences for both of you. What do you think drew you to him?

Anna Karenina: Thank you, Nick. I’ve thought about this so often. When I met Vronsky, it was as if something inside me awakened—something that had been asleep for so long. The life I had with Karenin was cold and empty, but with Vronsky, I felt alive, desired, and free. But maybe I confused love with the desire to escape my own unhappiness.

Dolores Cannon: Anna, what you describe sounds like a karmic connection. Souls often meet again and again, drawn to each other for unresolved reasons. Your desire for Vronsky may have been part of a much older story between the two of you. Did you ever feel that this relationship, despite its passion, came with a cost?

Anna Karenina: Yes, Dolores. The deeper I went, the more I felt trapped—like I couldn’t survive without him, yet the life we created together isolated me. Perhaps I was meant to find freedom within myself instead of relying on him. But that’s something I couldn’t see back then.

Nick Sasaki: Vronsky, what about you? Was it love or something else that kept you with Anna, despite everything?

Vronsky: It’s complicated, Nick. I was captivated by her, certainly. But looking back, I wonder if I was more in love with the idea of being in love, of breaking away from my expected path. Anna made me feel rebellious, alive in a way I’d never felt. Yet, as time passed, I saw how much my actions were hurting her—and even myself. Perhaps I wasn’t prepared for the weight of such an attachment.

Michael Newton: Vronsky, in my work, we often find that souls come together in relationships that bring unresolved issues to the surface. It sounds like your relationship with Anna helped you both confront desires for freedom and passion. But sometimes, these intense connections bring lessons about balance and self-reliance. Levin, you and Kitty had a different experience. How would you describe the nature of your love?

Levin: Our love feels… simpler, more grounded. With Kitty, I didn’t feel the need to be someone else or to prove anything. We built something together, something based on companionship and shared values. I can’t deny there was passion, but it wasn’t overwhelming. It felt like an anchor, something I could rely on. Perhaps love is meant to evolve, from passion to trust.

Kitty: Yes, Levin. For me, love is about choosing each other every day, through ordinary moments. I saw Anna’s passion with Vronsky, and though it looked beautiful, I realized that the stability we have is something I treasure deeply. It allows me to grow without fear, to be myself without needing anyone’s approval.

Nick Sasaki: So we have different perspectives here: the passionate, consuming love of Anna and Vronsky, and the stable, grounded love of Levin and Kitty. Dolores, Michael—how does this all fit with the soul’s journey in your view?

Dolores Cannon: Love takes many forms, Nick, and each form brings its lessons. Anna, your journey seems to revolve around finding self-worth, perhaps learning to fill the emptiness within without relying on someone else. Vronsky, your experience may have been about understanding the impact of desire and freedom on both yourself and others. Levin and Kitty, your love reflects a soul bond that’s growing toward a shared purpose, which often feels like a balance of self and togetherness.

Michael Newton: Indeed, each type of love is significant for the soul. Anna and Vronsky, you both may need to explore self-acceptance and self-love in future lifetimes, to find fulfillment independently before merging with another. Levin and Kitty, your bond speaks to lessons of unity, trust, and growth together. These are paths souls choose based on what they most need to learn at the time.

Nick Sasaki: Fascinating insights. Before we close, Anna, Levin, Vronsky, Kitty—if you could share one final thought on love, what would it be?

Anna Karenina: I would say… love should begin with self-understanding. I thought Vronsky was my way to happiness, but maybe true happiness begins within.

Vronsky: For me, love must come with responsibility. I learned too late that desire without understanding can cause so much harm.

Levin: Love is about growing together. Passion is important, but so is stability. Love that grounds you can also inspire you.

Kitty: Love should be a safe place where you can truly be yourself. That’s what Levin gave me, and I hope I gave that to him too.

Nick Sasaki: Thank you, everyone. Dolores, Michael, your insights have brought so much depth to this conversation. Perhaps love, in all its forms, ultimately teaches us to understand ourselves and grow toward a higher understanding. Thank you all for joining.

This conversation brings out the characters' reflections on love from both a personal and spiritual perspective, guided by Dolores Cannon and Michael Newton’s understanding of karmic connections and soul growth.

Societal Expectations vs. Individual Freedom

Nick Sasaki: Welcome back, everyone. Today, we're tackling a topic that has defined many of your lives—societal expectations versus individual freedom. To what extent should we live according to society’s rules, and when is it right to follow our own path? With us again are Dolores Cannon and Michael Newton, who bring a unique perspective on the spiritual impact of such choices. Anna, you defied societal norms in a powerful way. How do you see this struggle between personal freedom and society’s judgment?

Anna Karenina: Nick, society was always something I wanted to escape. My life with Karenin was built entirely on others' expectations: a good wife, a dutiful mother, a woman of standing. But with Vronsky, I felt alive. I knew my choice would lead to isolation, but I believed that pursuing my own happiness was worth the cost—at least, at first.

Dolores Cannon: Anna, many souls choose challenging paths to learn lessons of self-worth, resilience, and courage. Defying societal norms can reveal the core of who we are, but it’s also a difficult road. Did you find what you were looking for, or did the weight of isolation overwhelm you?

Anna Karenina: I found passion, but I lost so much—my family, my place in society, even my sense of peace. Perhaps freedom should be sought within oneself rather than through rebellion. I learned that following one’s desires blindly can lead to more suffering.

Nick Sasaki: Karenin, you seem to represent society’s expectations more than anyone here. How did you see Anna’s choices, and do you think she was wrong to pursue her own happiness?

Karenin: I was raised to believe that duty is paramount. I upheld society’s laws and lived according to principles that placed honor, family, and responsibility above personal desires. Anna’s actions felt reckless, even selfish, to me. But over time, I began to see that my devotion to duty made me rigid and distant. Perhaps I was clinging to these principles because they protected me from vulnerability.

Michael Newton: Karenin, your adherence to duty could reflect a past-life pattern of seeking control and security. Often, souls who struggle with flexibility and compassion are revisiting situations where rigid principles once served them well, but in this life, they’re meant to grow beyond them. Did you ever feel conflicted between duty and your own need for love and connection?

Karenin: Yes, Michael, I did. When I finally forgave Anna, I felt a release—a kind of peace I hadn’t known before. Letting go of my rigid values opened something in me, though it took her betrayal to make me see it. Perhaps society’s rules give structure, but love is not something that can be controlled.

Nick Sasaki: Levin, you chose a different path entirely, one rooted in independence and connection with nature. How do you view this tension between society’s demands and personal freedom?

Levin: I always felt that true freedom could be found in simplicity, in the fields, among the peasants, away from the constraints of high society. While my family expected me to join politics or live in the city, I found peace in working the land. To me, the structure society offers felt more like a trap, leading to lives spent in meaningless obligations rather than true purpose.

Dolores Cannon: Levin, that resonates with the idea of a soul reaching toward authenticity and spiritual fulfillment. Often, when souls feel a strong pull toward nature and solitude, it’s a sign they are reconnecting with themselves. In the lives you’ve lived before, were you bound by similar societal obligations? Or do you feel your soul is nearing a sense of completion in this pursuit of inner peace?

Levin: Dolores, I think I’m beginning to understand that fulfillment lies in inner contentment rather than public approval. My love for Kitty, for my land, and for simple living helps me see that peace isn’t external—it’s something you cultivate within.

Nick Sasaki: This has been incredibly insightful. Dolores and Michael, what advice would you give each of these characters as they navigate this balance between societal expectations and personal freedom?

Dolores Cannon: Anna, I would encourage you to look within for validation, rather than seeking freedom solely through others. Sometimes, true liberation comes not from defying society but from embracing a love that starts within. Karenin, your journey could benefit from forgiveness, both of yourself and others. Your soul seeks growth beyond rigid rules. And Levin, stay true to your path—your connection to nature brings you closer to peace, a sign your soul may have reached a place of balance and wisdom.

Michael Newton: To each of you, I would say that societal expectations often reflect what the soul has chosen to confront and challenge. Embrace these choices as part of your soul’s journey, for growth comes when we balance our responsibilities to others with our responsibility to ourselves. True freedom lies in understanding this balance.

Nick Sasaki: Thank you all. It seems that individual freedom and societal expectations can be powerful teachers. Perhaps they’re not meant to be opposing forces but rather parts of a journey that each soul must reconcile in its own way. I appreciate everyone’s honesty and insight today.

In this conversation, each character explores their complex relationship with society’s demands and their personal desires, with Dolores and Michael helping them to reflect on the spiritual lessons behind their choices. The dialogue reveals each character’s inner conflicts and growth through the theme of freedom.

The Spiritual Meaning of Suffering

Nick Sasaki: Hello, everyone. Today’s topic dives into something we all face: suffering. Is there a spiritual purpose to it? Why do we experience pain, and does it lead us somewhere meaningful? We have Dolores Cannon and Michael Newton with us to shed light on the soul’s journey through suffering. Let’s start with you, Anna. Your life involved intense suffering, from your strained marriage to the isolation you faced after choosing Vronsky. How do you view your pain now?

Anna Karenina: Thank you, Nick. I often wondered why I felt such emptiness, even with Vronsky. My suffering felt like a punishment at times. Society turned its back on me, and I was left in the shadows. Looking back, maybe my suffering was because I pursued love without first understanding myself. But it was overwhelming, like a weight that only grew heavier until I couldn’t bear it anymore.

Dolores Cannon: Anna, many souls choose difficult lives to confront unresolved emotions and grow spiritually. Your suffering may have been a lesson in self-acceptance, in finding worth beyond external validation. Sometimes, suffering is the soul’s way of prompting us to look inward. Do you think, now, that your journey would have been different had you focused on finding peace within?

Anna Karenina: Perhaps. I see now that I looked to others—first Karenin, then Vronsky—to fill a void. I thought love would save me, but it only exposed more of the emptiness inside. I thought I was choosing freedom, but instead, I found isolation.

Nick Sasaki: Karenin, you also faced your own suffering, especially after Anna’s affair. How do you see your pain now, and has it changed your perspective on forgiveness?

Karenin: My suffering was an assault on my principles, my honor, everything I held dear. At first, I could only see betrayal, and I reacted by closing myself off further. But as Anna’s life spiraled, something softened within me. In forgiving her, I felt a release—a strange kind of peace. It was as if my suffering opened a door I hadn’t seen before.

Michael Newton: Karenin, it sounds like your suffering may have been about letting go of control. Often, when souls cling tightly to principles and roles, suffering arises to teach them compassion and empathy. Did you find that your pain, though difficult, led you to a place of greater understanding?

Karenin: Yes, it did. Forgiving Anna, especially in her moment of vulnerability, was one of the few times I felt truly free from my own constraints. In that moment, I saw her as human, flawed, and I felt less of a need to judge. I realized suffering can soften the heart, even if it comes at a great cost.

Nick Sasaki: Levin, you experienced suffering of a different kind—through existential doubt and the search for meaning. How did your struggles shape your journey?

Levin: I spent so much time questioning everything, tormented by thoughts that nothing had meaning. It was a form of suffering, feeling so alone in my own mind. But when I turned to simple work, to nature, and later to faith, something changed. It wasn’t that my questions disappeared, but that I found peace in the act of living. Suffering, I think, forced me to seek answers that ultimately brought me closer to understanding myself.

Dolores Cannon: Levin, suffering often pushes the soul toward deeper truths. In many lives, souls find meaning through struggle, searching beyond the material world for answers. Do you feel that your suffering led you to a place of self-discovery that might not have been possible otherwise?

Levin: Yes, absolutely. Without that inner turmoil, I don’t think I would have found peace in simplicity. It was as if my suffering was an invitation to strip everything down to what truly matters. In that quiet, I found purpose.

Nick Sasaki: Dolores, Michael, how do you see suffering from a spiritual perspective? What purpose does it serve?

Michael Newton: Suffering often acts as a catalyst for growth, Nick. When a soul chooses a life path involving suffering, it’s often with the purpose of overcoming old patterns or learning new levels of compassion and resilience. Anna, your suffering may have been a way to confront attachment, while Karenin’s experience seems tied to letting go of judgment. Levin’s search for meaning reflects a soul on the path toward enlightenment.

Dolores Cannon: Exactly. Suffering is never without purpose, though it’s difficult to see it in the moment. Anna, your life lessons may involve finding self-worth without external validation. Karenin, you learned that forgiveness brings a release from suffering. And Levin, your existential struggles led you to a grounded form of peace. Each experience reflects unique karmic lessons and spiritual growth.

Nick Sasaki: Anna, Karenin, Levin—does this change how you view your suffering?

Anna Karenina: It gives me a new way to understand my journey. I still wish it hadn’t ended the way it did, but perhaps I was trying to fill myself with things that couldn’t last. Maybe the suffering was a push to look inward, to see that the love I sought was something I needed to find within.

Karenin: It’s humbling, truly. I see now that holding onto my rigid beliefs only deepened my suffering. My journey was not just about Anna’s betrayal but about finding the strength to forgive. Perhaps my suffering was a lesson in opening my heart.

Levin: For me, suffering has become part of my journey, something I respect rather than resist. It gave me purpose, a reason to seek something greater. I wouldn’t wish it away, because without it, I wouldn’t have found my peace.

Nick Sasaki: Thank you, everyone. Dolores, Michael, your guidance here is invaluable. It seems that suffering, painful as it may be, brings each of us closer to understanding and perhaps even to peace. I hope this conversation has given you all a new way to view the purpose behind your struggles.

In this conversation, each character reflects on the meaning behind their suffering with insights from Dolores and Michael, who reveal how suffering acts as a vehicle for spiritual growth and self-awareness. The dialogue brings healing and new understanding, casting their experiences in a transformative light.

Forgiveness, Redemption, and the Role of Karma

Nick Sasaki: Thank you all for joining today’s conversation. Our topic is forgiveness, redemption, and the role of karma. Each of you has faced choices that left deep impacts—on yourselves and others. How do you view forgiveness now, and do you feel it plays a part in your soul’s journey? Dolores Cannon and Michael Newton are here to help us explore how these themes might be linked to past lives and karmic lessons. Karenin, let’s start with you. You went through a powerful experience of forgiveness with Anna. How do you see it now?

Karenin: Forgiveness was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. When Anna betrayed me, I felt that everything I stood for was shattered. But in her moment of suffering, I realized my anger was only trapping me in pain. Forgiving her, even after everything, felt liberating—as if a weight had been lifted. It was the only time I felt truly free.

Michael Newton: Karenin, it sounds as if this experience was a karmic lesson in letting go of judgment and embracing compassion. Often, forgiveness allows the soul to release cycles of resentment that may have been built up over multiple lives. Do you think that forgiving Anna changed something within you at a deeper level?

Karenin: Yes, Michael, it did. It wasn’t just about Anna—it was about releasing my need for control and realizing that, sometimes, love is found in acceptance rather than enforcement. Perhaps forgiveness was something my soul needed to learn.

Nick Sasaki: Anna, what are your thoughts on forgiveness, especially regarding yourself? Your choices led you down a challenging path—have you found it within yourself to forgive?

Anna Karenina: That’s a difficult question, Nick. I don’t know if I ever truly forgave myself. My decisions hurt so many people—Karenin, my son, and eventually Vronsky, too. I longed for freedom, but I see now that I was searching in the wrong places. Perhaps if I had found a way to forgive myself, my path might have been different.

Dolores Cannon: Anna, self-forgiveness is often a lesson many souls come to understand only after great hardship. You may have been carrying karmic wounds, possibly from past lives, that made it difficult to see your own worth without validation from others. Self-forgiveness is a vital step toward healing, and your soul may continue working on this in future lives. Do you feel you’ve learned anything from this experience?

Anna Karenina: Yes, Dolores. I see now that I was too focused on external love and freedom, hoping it would solve my inner emptiness. If I had forgiven myself, I might have found peace instead of searching endlessly through others.

Nick Sasaki: Vronsky, you faced your own journey of remorse and responsibility, especially after Anna’s death. How do you view the idea of redemption, and do you feel karma played a role in your experiences with Anna?

Vronsky: I do feel a weight of responsibility, Nick. I was drawn to Anna, but I don’t think I ever fully understood the impact of my actions. Her suffering became my own, and even now, I question if my role in her life was selfish. I thought I was helping her escape, but perhaps I was only fulfilling my own desires.

Michael Newton: Vronsky, your feelings of responsibility could indicate a karmic bond with Anna. Souls often meet across lifetimes to resolve unresolved dynamics—sometimes in different roles. This experience may be helping you understand the effects of pursuing desire without full awareness of the consequences. Have you considered how this might influence your choices in the future?

Vronsky: Yes, Michael. I think I understand that love requires responsibility, and that freedom shouldn’t come at another person’s cost. Perhaps my soul needed this experience to understand true commitment and the weight of my actions.

Nick Sasaki: Dolores, Michael, it seems forgiveness and karma are deeply linked to each character’s journey. What advice would you give to each of them about moving forward with these lessons?

Dolores Cannon: Karenin, your journey with forgiveness has opened your heart, and it’s likely a significant step forward for your soul. By releasing judgment, you’ve allowed yourself to grow. Anna, self-forgiveness will be crucial for your soul’s healing, helping you understand that true freedom and love come from within. And Vronsky, this experience has brought you insight into the importance of conscious love, which will guide your choices in future lives.

Michael Newton: Forgiveness, whether of oneself or others, is an act of karmic release. Each of you carries a lesson about the nature of love, commitment, and responsibility, and these lessons often span multiple lifetimes. In moving toward forgiveness, you each free yourselves from karmic cycles that have kept you bound to particular patterns. These are powerful realizations that will serve you well on your journeys.

Nick Sasaki: Thank you, Dolores and Michael, for these insights. Karenin, Anna, Vronsky—do you have any final reflections on forgiveness or how this experience has impacted you?

Karenin: Forgiveness has been a kind of redemption for me. It taught me that love is more than fulfilling a role—it’s about understanding and compassion. I see now that true forgiveness is not about the other person but about finding peace within.

Anna Karenina: If I could begin again, I would seek freedom from within rather than from others. Perhaps, one day, I’ll find a way to forgive myself fully and discover a love that doesn’t rely on outside approval.

Vronsky: For me, this experience has been a lesson in awareness. I want to carry forward the knowledge that love is as much about giving as it is about receiving, and that true freedom doesn’t come at the cost of another’s well-being.

Nick Sasaki: Thank you, everyone. It sounds like forgiveness and redemption are paths that lead us not only toward peace with others but also within ourselves. Dolores, Michael, thank you for guiding us in exploring these deeper connections.

In this conversation, each character delves into the concept of forgiveness and karma, exploring how these ideas shape their lives and reflect their soul’s growth. Dolores and Michael’s insights encourage self-reflection, showing how forgiveness can release karmic bonds and open the way to personal peace and spiritual freedom.

The Purpose of Life and the Quest for Fulfillment

Nick Sasaki: Welcome back, everyone. Today, we’re discussing perhaps the biggest question of all—the purpose of life and the quest for fulfillment. Each of you has searched for meaning in different ways, and we have Dolores Cannon and Michael Newton here to offer insights into how your life paths may reflect deeper spiritual purposes. Levin, you’ve wrestled with this question intensely. How do you see the purpose of life now, after everything you’ve been through?

Levin: For a long time, I questioned everything. I felt as if nothing had meaning and that the world was just full of suffering and doubt. But when I turned to simpler things—working on my farm, building a family with Kitty—I began to feel a quiet sense of purpose. It wasn’t about grand ideals or intellectual pursuits. It was about presence, about finding peace in the ordinary.

Dolores Cannon: Levin, your journey resonates with what many souls experience as they grow spiritually. Often, it’s in the simplicity of daily life that we find true fulfillment. Do you feel that this search for meaning is something you’ve struggled with in past lives as well?

Levin: Yes, Dolores. I sense that I’ve carried this doubt with me before, perhaps as a burden. But now, through my connection to the land and to Kitty, I feel a sense of completion that I haven’t known before. It’s like coming home to myself.

Nick Sasaki: Kitty, as Levin’s partner, you’ve also been on a path toward finding purpose. How do you view fulfillment in your life?

Kitty: For me, fulfillment is about connection—with family, with Levin, and with the life we’re building together. There were times when I felt pressured to conform to society’s expectations, but being with Levin taught me that purpose can be simple and intimate. It’s in the act of caring, of nurturing those around you.

Michael Newton: Kitty, your soul’s journey seems to focus on grounding, compassion, and love. Often, souls drawn to nurturing roles are balancing past experiences of detachment or solitude. Do you feel that this life is bringing you closer to a sense of wholeness?

Kitty: Yes, Michael. In caring for others and sharing this life with Levin, I feel whole. It’s as if I’m fulfilling a role that was waiting for me, and it brings me peace.

Nick Sasaki: Anna, your quest for fulfillment was very different, often filled with restlessness and a yearning for something beyond what you had. How do you understand this desire now?

Anna Karenina: It’s true, Nick. I always felt there was something missing—a sense of freedom, of being truly alive. I thought Vronsky would give me that, but instead, I found myself more trapped than before. I wanted meaning, but I was looking outside of myself. Now, I think that my path may have been about learning to find fulfillment from within.

Dolores Cannon: Anna, sometimes souls go through lifetimes of intense searching, looking for fulfillment in external experiences, only to learn that true meaning is found within. Your soul may be seeking to resolve this pattern, finding that peace comes not from others but from self-acceptance. Do you feel that realization now?

Anna Karenina: Yes, Dolores. I see now that my desire for freedom was really a desire for self-understanding. Perhaps I’ll find a way to look inward, to find peace in who I am rather than seeking it from others.

Nick Sasaki: Karenin, you placed a high value on duty and societal expectations as sources of purpose. How do you view the quest for fulfillment now?

Karenin: At first, I thought purpose was found in duty—in upholding the values of society, my family, and my role. But that approach left me feeling empty. It was only when I learned to forgive Anna that I felt a deeper kind of fulfillment, one that came from compassion rather than obligation. Maybe purpose lies in opening the heart, even when it’s difficult.

Michael Newton: Karenin, your life’s path reflects a journey from external structure to inner transformation. Souls often take on roles of high responsibility to learn lessons of empathy and inner peace. Do you feel your experience with Anna helped you realize that true purpose might be more than just duty?

Karenin: Yes, Michael. For the first time, I understood that love is not something that can be controlled. In forgiving Anna, I experienced a kind of peace I hadn’t known before. I believe that my purpose may be about embracing compassion rather than merely upholding appearances.

Nick Sasaki: Dolores and Michael, based on your perspectives, how do each of these paths reflect different ways of pursuing fulfillment?

Dolores Cannon: Each of you reflects unique approaches to finding fulfillment, shaped by your soul’s individual journey. Levin, your search through simplicity and connection to the land reflects a soul ready to reconnect with authenticity. This often happens when souls have spent lifetimes seeking truth in complex ways but are now drawn to peace within simplicity.

Michael Newton: Kitty, you bring a nurturing energy, representing a soul who finds purpose in unity and love. Often, when souls seek fulfillment through caring for others, they’re rebalancing past experiences of isolation. Anna, your intense yearning shows a soul that has experienced unfulfilled lifetimes, perhaps spent searching for freedom or validation from others. Now, you’re learning that fulfillment is found through inner acceptance, a journey you may continue in future lives.

Nick Sasaki: This is fascinating. Levin and Kitty, does hearing this change how you view the purpose you’ve found in your life together?

Levin: Yes, it reinforces my feeling that simplicity is not a limitation but a profound source of peace. I no longer feel that I need to pursue grand ideals to have a meaningful life. Working with the land, building a family with Kitty—these things make me feel whole.

Kitty: For me, it deepens my gratitude for the life we’ve built. Being with Levin has taught me that love doesn’t need to be extraordinary to be fulfilling. It’s enough to be present, to care, and to nurture what we have.

Nick Sasaki: Anna, how does this perspective affect the way you understand your own path?

Anna Karenina: It makes me realize that I may have been seeking fulfillment through experiences and people instead of within myself. I thought that freedom would come from breaking away from constraints, but perhaps true freedom is about accepting who I am without needing others to define me.

Dolores Cannon: Anna, that insight is an important step for your soul’s journey. Souls often go through lifetimes searching for validation until they realize that true fulfillment comes from self-acceptance and inner peace. This may be a lesson you continue to explore, but this understanding brings you closer to it.

Nick Sasaki: And Karenin, what about you? Does this conversation offer any new perspectives on your experience of duty and purpose?

Karenin: It does, Nick. I see now that my adherence to duty was a way to avoid vulnerability. Forgiving Anna opened something within me, showing me that purpose doesn’t just come from following rules but from understanding and compassion. I think, now, that the purpose of life may be more about connection than control.

Michael Newton: Exactly, Karenin. Souls often choose roles of responsibility to confront their own rigidity and open to empathy. This life may have taught you that true purpose lies in a balance between duty to others and compassion for oneself. Embracing both is part of your soul’s growth.

Nick Sasaki: Dolores, Michael, thank you for these insights. Levin, Kitty, Anna, and Karenin—any final thoughts on what you’ve learned about the purpose of life?

Levin: I think I understand now that purpose is found in living fully, in small moments and simple truths. It doesn’t have to be grand. Peace and fulfillment can be found in the life you choose to build, rather than in what society expects.

Kitty: For me, purpose is in love and connection. I feel grateful for the life I have with Levin, and this conversation has helped me see that simplicity and care are more than enough to feel whole.

Anna Karenina: I feel as if I’ve gained some clarity. Perhaps my purpose wasn’t to rebel against the world, but to look within and find peace with myself. It’s something I’ll carry forward—an understanding that fulfillment can’t come from others if it doesn’t first come from within.

Karenin: For me, purpose is about learning to open up—to forgive, to connect, and to move beyond the rigidity I clung to. It’s humbling to see how much more there is to life than duty.

Nick Sasaki: Thank you, everyone. This conversation reveals that the quest for fulfillment is as varied as each soul’s journey, with purpose found in simplicity, love, self-acceptance, and compassion. Dolores, Michael, your insights have been invaluable, helping us see that purpose is often less about what we do and more about how we grow through it. Thank you all for being part of this discussion.

In this conversation, each character reflects on the purpose of life and fulfillment with guidance from Dolores and Michael. The dialogue helps them find peace and deeper understanding in their choices, revealing that purpose is shaped by personal growth, inner peace, and compassion.

Short Bios:

Anna Karenina: A complex character from Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, Anna is a beautiful, intelligent, and passionate woman whose affair with Count Vronsky leads to her tragic downfall. She grapples with love, societal judgment, and a deep-seated yearning for freedom, all of which illuminate the dangers of attachment and the consequences of defying societal norms.

Count Alexei Vronsky: A dashing military officer, Vronsky becomes Anna Karenina’s lover, sharing a passionate connection that defies societal expectations. Though he initially pursues Anna with fervor, his commitment is tested as he confronts the emotional toll their affair takes on both their lives, revealing his struggle between love, desire, and responsibility.

Alexei Alexandrovich Karenin: Anna’s husband, Karenin is a high-ranking government official known for his rigid adherence to duty and societal rules. Though he is reserved and emotionally restrained, he undergoes a profound transformation, especially when faced with betrayal and the challenge of forgiveness, which eventually opens his heart to compassion.

Konstantin Dmitrievich Levin: A landowner and Tolstoy's reflective alter ego, Levin seeks meaning through a life grounded in nature, family, and faith. Torn between intellectual pursuits and a simple life, his journey for purpose and inner peace is marked by profound spiritual growth, culminating in his realization of the value of simplicity and love.

Kitty Shcherbatskaya: Levin’s devoted wife, Kitty represents youthful innocence that matures into nurturing strength. After initial heartbreak, she finds true love with Levin, embracing a life of family and devotion. Kitty’s gentle yet resilient nature underscores themes of love, grounding, and fulfillment in life’s everyday moments.

Dolores Cannon: A pioneer in past-life regression, Dolores Cannon developed Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), helping people uncover their soul’s purpose and karmic lessons. Her work focuses on uncovering past-life experiences and guiding souls toward self-discovery, healing, and spiritual awakening.

Dr. Michael Newton: A prominent figure in past-life regression, Michael Newton is known for his research on life between lives. His regression techniques have revealed the soul’s journey beyond lifetimes, exploring karmic cycles, spiritual lessons, and the search for purpose. Newton’s work helps souls understand and transcend patterns carried across lives.