EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
I was aware that I had flat lined - yet again! It was jet another in a long
series of Cardiac flat lines after a septal ablation. But this one was
different! Instead of "waking up" a nit later like all of the others I suddenly
became aware that I was flying like superman. It was sudden like I was an orange
pip squeezed out from between someone's fingers.
It was sunny and warm and the warm breeze in my face felt wonderful. I looked
around) What the hell was happening?) and saw I was "flying" over a bay which
was a deep blue and had lovely sandy beaches. Just out from the bay was what
appeared to be a volcanic tropical island. The sun was high in the sky. Sitting
at anchor in the bay was an unusual large sailing ship with one huge sail but
with multiple decks - at least 3. There were tiny people crowding the uppermost
deck of the sailing ship and beckoning to me. The were laughing and gesturing
and waving and calling on me to join them. I felt so good and was flying
straight to the ship. Then just as I was getting close it all faded and I was
back in my bed with medical staff around me and my wife grasping my hand in a
crushing grip.
Was
the kind of experience difficult to express in words?
Yes Can never describe the "feelings"
At
the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?
No
At
what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness
and alertness?
I felt conscious and alert during the entire experience
How
did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience
compare to your normal every day consciousness and alertness?
More consciousness and alertness than normal
If
your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience was
different from your normal every day consciousness and alertness, please
explain:
I felt conscious and alert during the entire experience
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 Was able to see incredible detail at a distance
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.)?
Uncertain Cant remember anything about hearing
Did
you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?
Uncertain
What emotions did you feel during the experience?
Elation and a feeling of "rightness"
Did
you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?
No
Did
you see a light?
Uncertain There was slight and warmth all around me but no specific point
of light
Did
you meet or see any other beings?
Yes Human like figures. O did not get close enough to them to interact
directly but was heading towards them.
Did
you experience a review of past events in your life?
No
Did
you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience
that could be verified later?
No
Did
you see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or
dimensions?
Yes It was sunny and warm and the warm breeze in my face felt wonderful. I
looked around) What the hell was happening?) and saw I was "flying" over a bay
which was a deep blue and had lovely sandy beaches. Just out from the bay was
what appeared to be a volcanic tropical island. The sun was high in the sky.
Sitting at anchor in the bay was an unusual large sailing ship with one huge
sail but with multiple decks - at least 3. There were tiny people crowding the
uppermost deck of the sailing ship and beckoning to me. The were laughing and
gesturing and waving and calling on me to join them. I felt so good and was
flying straight to the ship.
Did
you have any sense of altered space or time?
Yes Sorry too hard to describe
Did
you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?
Uncertain Set me to connecting with my ancestral spirituality
Did
you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?
No
Did
you become aware of future events?
No
Did
you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience
you did not have prior to the experience?
No
Have you shared this experience with others?
Yes Several hours
Did
you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience?
Yes Had done a little reading but not much specific other than people
seeing "the Light" plus a tunnel, none of which was my experience.
How
did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it
happened:
Experience was probably not real I found it difficult to rationalize
Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or
significant to you?
A
sense of a potential meeting of ancestors
How
do you currently view the reality of your experience:
Experience was probably real I avoid talking about it and discussing it.
Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your
experience?
No
Have your religious beliefs/practices changed specifically as a result of your
experience?
Yes
Have
become more involved in my ancestral spirituality as this seems to fit my
experience
Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life,
medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?
No
Is
there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience?
No
Did
the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and
comprehensively describe your experience?
Yes
