Maybe you have heard the phrase “follow your highest excitement” and wondered where it came from. It comes from Bashar, the being channeled by Darryl Anka, and it sits on top of five simple laws of reality. They are short enough to remember and deep enough to test for a lifetime. Here is what they say, what the Formula adds and how to try them on a real Tuesday.
Key Takeaways
- The five laws: you exist; everything is here and now; the One is the All and the All is the One; what you put out is what you get back; everything changes except the first four.
- The Formula: act on your highest excitement, do your best and let go of insisting on a specific outcome.
- Who is behind it: Darryl Anka, a Hollywood visual effects artist who has channeled Bashar since his first public session in the 1980s.
- Honest note: Bashar’s origin story is a claim, not a proven fact. The teachings are meant to be tested in your own life.
- Start small: pick one thing that excites you this week and act on it, with no pressure about how it turns out.
In This Article
Bashar’s Five Laws of Reality
Bashar describes five laws that hold at the root of reality. Wording varies a little between sources, but this is the version most widely shared among his students.
| Law | In Plain Words |
|---|---|
| 1. You exist | You always have and you always will. You are eternal. |
| 2. Everything is here and now | All of time and space is happening in the present. This moment is where your power lives. |
| 3. The One is the All and the All is the One | Everything is connected. Nothing and no one is truly separate from you. |
| 4. What you put out is what you get back | Your state of being shapes your experience. You are the signal, and life is the reflection. |
| 5. Everything changes except the first four | Change is constant. Only these laws hold still. |
The Five Laws, One at a Time
1. You Exist
Everything else starts here. Before any technique or belief, there is the simple fact that you are. Bashar teaches that your existence is eternal, which means your worth is not something you earn. For anyone who has ever felt like an accident, this is a quiet and powerful place to begin.
2. Everything Is Here and Now
Past and future are experiences you have in the present moment. That is why presence matters so much in nearly every spiritual path. When you act from now, you are acting from the only place you can ever act.
3. The One Is the All and the All Is the One
This is the law of oneness. Other people are not obstacles or strangers. They are other expressions of the same source, and they often mirror something in you. If you have read about The Guides channeled by Paul Selig, you will recognize the theme.
4. What You Put Out Is What You Get Back
This is the law most people think of as the law of attraction, but Bashar is specific about it. It is not wishing. It is your state of being, the frequency you actually live in, that shapes what you meet. Wanting joy while living in dread sends a mixed signal. The practice is to become the state first and let events follow.
5. Everything Changes Except the First Four
Nothing in your life is permanent, including the hard parts. This law invites flexibility. When something dissolves, you are not losing the thread of your life. You are making room.
The Formula: How to Use the Laws
The laws describe reality. The Formula is Bashar’s method for living inside it. Students most often summarize it this way:
- Act on your highest excitement. Choose the thing that feels most alive right now, not the thing you think you should do.
- Do it to the best of your ability. Show up fully. Excitement without action is only a wish.
- Let go of insisting on a specific outcome. Take the step without demanding how it turns out. This is where trust and synchronicity enter.
- Stay in a positive state. Not a forced smile, but a steady willingness to believe the step is good for you.
In his conversation on Next Level Soul, Darryl puts the logic plainly: “If you don’t act on your passion, your higher mind isn’t going to send you any more opportunities to do so until you act on what it’s already sent you.” Excitement, in this view, is the language your higher mind uses to speak.
Who Is Darryl Anka, and Who Is Bashar?
Darryl Anka is a Hollywood visual effects artist whose work includes Star Trek: The Motion Picture. After two daylight UFO sightings over Los Angeles in 1973, he began exploring metaphysics and eventually discovered he could channel. He has done so publicly for nearly four decades.
Bashar describes himself as a being from a civilization called Essassani, living in a parallel dimension and acting as a kind of contact specialist for humanity. Darryl explains the process as a heightened state of focus, much like being “in the zone.” He says the primary message is how we create our reality and how we can change it to align more closely with what we prefer.
There is no independent evidence for the origin story, and it is fine to hold it lightly. The simplest test is the one Bashar invites: try the teachings and see what changes. To weigh any channeled voice, our guide to channelers and mediums offers a balanced approach.
A Seven-Day Experiment with the Formula
Run it like a science project. Keep a small notebook and write one line each evening.
- Day 1. List five things that excite you, big or small. Circle one.
- Day 2. Take the smallest possible step on it. Ten minutes counts.
- Day 3. Notice any resistance. Write down what the fear says. Do the step anyway.
- Day 4. Release the outcome. Say aloud, “I trust this step, and I am open to how it unfolds.”
- Day 5. Notice your state. Are you broadcasting dread or curiosity?
- Day 6. Look for coincidences. Write down anything that felt like a nudge.
- Day 7. Review the week. What changed, even slightly?
If your mind races when you slow down, our meditation guide can help you settle first.
Watch and Listen: Bashar on Next Level Soul
- First Contact: Channeling Bashar, the documentary on Next Level Soul TV. Read our review and guide to the film.
- Bashar’s Formula to Awake with Darryl Anka. His journey and the role of passion.
- Bashar Method to Awakening Spiritually in This Dimension. Frequency and acting on your passion.
- Bashar’s Channeled Message of Evolution for Mankind.
- Time Is Moving Through You and Meeting Our Cosmic Family.
Keep Exploring
If Bashar’s message resonates, you may enjoy Suzanne Giesemann and her guides and Paul Selig and The Guides. To go further on your own path, browse our free masterclasses. The power is within you. Bashar’s laws are simply one map back to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Bashar’s five laws?
The most widely shared version is: you exist; everything is here and now; the One is the All and the All is the One; what you put out is what you get back; and everything changes except the first four.
What is Bashar’s Formula?
The Formula is a method for living the laws: act on your highest excitement, do it to the best of your ability, let go of insisting on a specific outcome, and stay in a positive state.
Who is Bashar?
Bashar is the name of the being Darryl Anka says he channels. Bashar describes himself as a member of the Essassani civilization, in a parallel dimension, who offers guidance on creating your reality.
Who is Darryl Anka?
Darryl Anka is a Hollywood visual effects artist and spiritual teacher who has channeled Bashar publicly for nearly four decades. He began exploring metaphysics after UFO sightings over Los Angeles in 1973.
Is Bashar real?
There is no independent evidence for the origin story, so it remains a matter of personal belief. Many students focus on whether the teachings work in practice, which you can test for yourself.
What does “follow your highest excitement” mean?
It means choosing the action that feels most alive and energizing right now, then taking it without needing to control the result. Darryl calls passion the signal from your higher mind.
Where can I watch Bashar content?
Watch First Contact: Channeling Bashar on Next Level Soul TV, and hear Darryl Anka in several episodes of the Next Level Soul podcast, such as Bashar’s Formula to Awake.
Keep Reading
For the full background, read Darryl Anka and Bashar: The Complete Guide, or learn who Bashar is.
