Anthony W's Fear Death Experience

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION

I was traveling down a city street in a compact rent-a-car at about 40 mph when my car blew a tire and the vehicle I was in spun out and ended up on the other side of the road facing the wrong direction.  As my vehicle came to rest a semi truck was approaching me, the truck was in another lane of a two lane street and proceeded to slam on the brakes.  While sitting there in the rental car I actually saw things and people that occurred in my life flash before me.  It seemed like years of events and people I loved the most all appear before my eyes in a matter of 10 to 20 seconds.  Right after the flashes I saw the semi pass right in front of me and miss my vehicle by a matter of inches, at that point I realized that had he struck me that I would have probably died. 

This event was unlike anything I had ever experienced in life, I heard of things like this happening to people but to have actually experienced it just further reinforced my belief that there is a higher power whether it be God or any other name one might use, I just happen to believe it's God.

Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience?     No      

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? No      

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          Yes     Was inches away from being hit head on by a semi truck

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?           normal

            Was the experience dream like in any way?   yes, it seemed so out of place for what was taking place at the time.  But then after the experience I realized that it was totally appropriate.

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?     No      

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            at first very nervous but then I felt everything would be OK

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?           Actually it was like a complete silence for a moment and then the screeching of the semi truck tires as he passed me.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:  Did you recognize any familiar locations or any locations from familiar religious teachings or encounter any locations inhabited by incredible or amazing creatures?    No           

Did you see a light?           No      

Did you meet or see any other beings?           No      

Did you experiment while out of the body or in another, altered state? No      

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          No      

Did you notice how your 5 senses were working, and if so, how were they different?          Yes            very intense and focused

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Yes     felt like time was standing still for those 10 to 20 seconds



Did you have a sense of knowing, special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?    No      

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?             No      

Did you become aware of future events?       Uncertain      just small incidences of predictability

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body?       No      

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience?   Uncertain     

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?   Yes     My belief in God remained strong if not stronger at the time

How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?       I realized that possessions were not as important as life's experiences

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?                   The experience gave me a sense of not having to worry.  I felt as though two messages were being given, one was for me to care about others and try to do the right thing and the other was for me not to worry about those that try to do harm to me.

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     Hard to say, I think that they just took it as something that occurred.

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  Mixed, very mixed because I went from being nervous to being completely calm and afterwards I was just awwwed by what had just occurred.

What was the best and worst part of your experience?      Best part was having my faith reinforced by the event and worst being that I realized that I could have died.

Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience?        It remains clear in my mind as if it happenedEXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION I was travelling down a city street in a compact rent-a-car at about 40 mph when my car blew a tire and the vehicle i was in spun out and ended up on the other side of the road facing the wrong direction. As my vehicle came to rest a semi truck was approaching me, the truck was in another lane of a two lane street and proceeded to slam on the brakes. While sitting there in the rental car I actually saw things and people that occurred in my life flash before me. It seemed like years of events and people I loved the most all appear before my eyes in a matter of 10 to 20 seconds. Right after the flashes I saw the semi pass right in front of me and miss my vehicle by a matter of inches, at that point I realized that had he struck me that I would have probably died. This event was unlike anything I had ever experienced in life, I heard of things like this happening to people but to have actually experienced it just futher reinforced my belief that there is a higher power whether it be God or any other name one might use, I just happen to believe it's God. Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience? No Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? No At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event? Yes Was inches away from being hit head on by a semi truck What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience? normal Was the experience dream like in any way? yes, it seemed so out of place for what was taking place at the time. But then after the experience I realized that it was totally appropriate. Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body? No What emotions did you feel during the experience? at first very nervous but then I felt everything would be OK Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises? Actually it was like a complete silence for a moment and then the screeching of the semi truck tires as he passed me. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: Did you recognize any familiar locations or any locations from familiar religious teachings or encounter any locations inhabited by incredible or amazing creatures? No Did you see a light? No Did you meet or see any other beings? No Did you experiment while out of the body or in another, altered state? No Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later? No Did you notice how your 5 senses were working, and if so, how were they different? Yes very intense and focussed Did you have any sense of altered space or time? Yes felt like time was standing still for those 10 to 20 seconds Did you have a sense of knowing, special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose? No Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No Did you become aware of future events? Uncertain just small incidences of predictability Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body? No Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience? Uncertain Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience? Yes My belief in God remained strong if not stronger at the time How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices? I realized that possesions were not as important as life's experiences Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience? No response The experience gave me a sense of not having to worry. I felt as though two messages were being given, one was for me to care about others and try to do the right thing and the other was for me not to worry about those that try to do harm to me. Have you shared this experience with others? Yes Hard to say, I think that they just took it as something that occurred. What emotions did you experience following your experience? Mixed, very mixed because I went from being nervous to being completely calm and afterwards I was just awwwed by what had just occurred. What was the best and worst part of your experience? Best part was having my faith reinforced by the event and worst being that I realized that I could have died. Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience? It remains clear in my mind as if it happenned yesterday Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience? No Did the questions asked and information you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience? Yes Please offer any suggestions you may have to improve this questionnaire. I can't think of anything at the moment I feel that this covers most if not all the questions pertaining to my experience. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION I was travelling down a city street in a compact rent-a-car at about 40 mph when my car blew a tire and the vehicle i was in spun out and ended up on the other side of the road facing the wrong direction. As my vehicle came to rest a semi truck was approaching me, the truck was in another lane of a two lane street and proceeded to slam on the brakes. While sitting there in the rental car I actually saw things and people that occurred in my life flash before me. It seemed like years of events and people I loved the most all appear before my eyes in a matter of 10 to 20 seconds. Right after the flashes I saw the semi pass right in front of me and miss my vehicle by a matter of inches, at that point I realized that had he struck me that I would have probably died. This event was unlike anything I had ever experienced in life, I heard of things like this happening to people but to have actually experienced it just futher reinforced my belief that there is a higher power whether it be God or any other name one might use, I just happen to believe it's God. Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience? No Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? No At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event? Yes Was inches away from being hit head on by a semi truck What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience? normal Was the experience dream like in any way? yes, it seemed so out of place for what was taking place at the time. But then after the experience I realized that it was totally appropriate. Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body? No What emotions did you feel during the experience? at first very nervous but then I felt everything would be OK Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises? Actually it was like a complete silence for a moment and then the screeching of the semi truck tires as he passed me. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: Did you recognize any familiar locations or any locations from familiar religious teachings or encounter any locations inhabited by incredible or amazing creatures? No Did you see a light? No Did you meet or see any other beings? No Did you experiment while out of the body or in another, altered state? No Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later? No Did you notice how your 5 senses were working, and if so, how were they different? Yes very intense and focussed Did you have any sense of altered space or time? Yes felt like time was standing still for those 10 to 20 seconds Did you have a sense of knowing, special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose? No Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No Did you become aware of future events? Uncertain just small incidences of predictability Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body? No Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience? Uncertain Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience? Yes My belief in God remained strong if not stronger at the time How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices? I realized that possesions were not as important as life's experiences Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience? No response The experience gave me a sense of not having to worry. I felt as though two messages were being given, one was for me to care about others and try to do the right thing and the other was for me not to worry about those that try to do harm to me. Have you shared this experience with others? Yes Hard to say, I think that they just took it as something that occurred. What emotions did you experience following your experience? Mixed, very mixed because I went from being nervous to being completely calm and afterwards I was just awwwed by what had just occurred. What was the best and worst part of your experience? Best part was having my faith reinforced by the event and worst being that I realized that I could have died. Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience? It remains clear in my mind as if it happenned yesterday Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience? No Did the questions asked and information you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience? Yes Please offer any suggestions you may have to improve this questionnaire. I can't think of anything at the moment I feel that this covers most if not all the questions pertaining to my experience. yesterday

Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?         No      

Did the questions asked and information you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?               Yes    

Please offer any suggestions you may have to improve this questionnaire.    I can't think of anything at the moment I feel that this covers most if not all the questions pertaining to my experience.