Brian Weiss — American Scientist born on November 06, 1944,

Brian Leslie Weiss is an American psychiatrist, hypnotherapist, and author who specializes in past life regression. His research includes reincarnation, past-life regression, future-life progression, and survival of the human soul after death... (wikipedia)

Every individual soul chooses the significant people in that life. Destiny will place you in the particular circumstance; it will dictate that you will encounter a particular person, at a certain time, place.
Our rational minds often attempt to minimise or negate the mystical encounters. We forget the power of our experiences. We must embrace the reality of that event, which is a miracle.
Understanding dissolves fear. When we understand the true nature of our being, fears dissipate. We are spiritual beings, not human beings.
What is the biggest thing that stops people from living their lives in the present moment? Fear - and we must learn how to overcome fear.