Brian W's NDE

Experience description: 

After I fell, I felt a tightening in my chest as I attempted to get up.  After that I felt like I was skiing again and it was very peaceful and serene, suddenly it felt like I fell again and I was out of control when my eyes opened I saw my feet kicking as if I was trying to stop myself until I realized I was not moving at all. When I stood up I was not sure what had happened at first meaning I was disoriented and there was nobody near me, except the people passing above me on the ski lift. once I realized that I had fell and I was out.  My body shook and I retuned to skiing to catch up with my partner who stated that we were apart for 4 to 5 minutes.

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

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          Uncertain     

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?    I am not sure how to answer this, it just felt like my spirit want to continue skiing without my body

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal every day consciousness and alertness?    Normal consciousness and alertness           

Did your vision differ in any way from your normal, everyday vision (in any aspect, such as clarity, field of vision, colors, brightness, depth perception degree of solidness/transparency of objects, etc.)?  Yes     it just appeared to be brighter, quieter, more beautiful and peaceful

Did your hearing differ in any way from your normal, everyday hearing (in any aspect, such as clarity, ability to recognize source of sound, pitch, loudness, etc.)?
            No      

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?     Yes

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            Joy

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Yes     Yes it seemed like I was out much longer ten I was

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     Minutes, when I reunited with my partner

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience?    No      

How did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened:            Experience was probably real   

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:            Experience was probably real   

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience?           Uncertain      To soon to know, though I feel I am deeply in touch with myself and the world around me and continue allow myself to feel

Did the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?         Uncertain      some yes and others no