The pain intensified
from mild to severe in less than an hour. Soon, I was on the floor in a cold
sweat, the pain all consuming as I was rapidly losing consciousness. My
roommate had called paramedics and I knew they were on their way. Only I wished
they would hurry... Then the pain worsened, cold, the weakness and shock, I felt
I was slipping. They finally came , I saw them for an instant and was out
cold.... Outside, it was warm, so warm and beautiful. I was walking with three
others along a river bank. I could hear the rushing water and see the glimmer
of light upon the stones as the water trickled over and around them. Brilliant
light shined through the leaves of the trees, creating shadows and warm spots on
my face as I continued along the bank with the others. We were laughing
heartedly, I was using a walking stick. Some leaves of a branch from a tree
brushed my face and I gently moved it aside. I remember a smile upon my face,
the strength I felt, pure joy, completely weightlessness and free from pain. I
had this humorous thought " Ha! I wonder what the paramedics think of the grin
on my face as I'm laying on the floor unconscious! " The thought made me
chuckle. I turned to my companions ( who were more like beings of light and
shadow. Not of this mortal world ) and smiled. I could feel the pebbles beneath
my feet as I continued. They were taking me somewhere, .....Cold, the weight of
returning to my body , excruciating pain. A light beam penetrated my eyes. A
male voice, hallow at first, bellowed " OK, stay with us now " and so I was
back. My time at the river was infinite even though it all took place in a
matter of 10 seconds or so. As I re-entered my body I noticed my face was far
from grinning. Needles, jabs, tubes water, pain so like torture. I wanted to go
back to the river.
Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? Uncertain Difficult to describe this profound knowledge and
understanding, warmth and peace when there is nothing of comparrison here on
earth.
(
it may exhist, but mdern civilization has thwarted it )
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?
When i was truly removed from the binding of skin, cells, and flesh. I was free
spirit, whole and enlightened, walking along the river.
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:
When i was truly removed from the binding of skin, cells, and flesh. I was free
spirit, whole and enlightened, walking along the river.
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 My vision was more intense, colors more vivid and sharp. Shapes were
extremely defined, like each blade of grass, tree leaf, outline of a pebble.
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.)?
Yes hearing became acute.
Did
you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?
Yes
What emotions did you feel during the experience?
joy, pure joy, love, happiness
Did
you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?
Uncertain I felt like i was pulled lightly into another realm
Did
you see a light?
Yes First there was brilliance, an overwhelming warm light sensation
Did
you meet or see any other beings?
Yes 3 others. nameless, but on a mission. Of light and shadow. peaceful and
knowledgeable.
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 brilliant nature alongside a river
Did
you have any sense of altered space or time?
Yes Time seemed to slow down.
Did
you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?
Yes The difference between spirit enlightment and the mortal world
and the unnecessary suffering.
Did
you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?
Uncertain I can't explain
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 As I was recovering, i could not wait to tell this to friends who
wouldn't shun me for it.
Did
you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience?
Yes I did have a drug overdose when i was younger. my heart stopped and i
was pulled through a tunnel, towards a light. but that was all i remember.
How
did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it
happened:
Experience was definitely real That it was a truth I never could have
imagined
Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or
significant to you?
A
gift of awareness.
How
do you currently view the reality of your experience:
Experience was definitely real It was real. i have never felt something so
real. the branch against my face was as real as if I were brushing away a branch
today.
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?
No
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?
it
was profound and unless it happens to you, you can never truly understand.
Did
the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and
comprehensively describe your experience?
Yes
Are
there any other questions we could ask to help you communicate your experience?
None, thanks for the opportunity!
