Teresita Possible NDE

Edited for clarity by Judy Shea 6/26/12

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

I found myself in a place where several things claimed my attention: the place was like a luminous city – but the luminosity was not sunshine. Everything could be seen with great clarity and the temperature was perfect.  I felt neither warm nor cold. All the people were wearing white tunics, and what struck me was: (this is what I said to myself)  "LOOK OVER THERE IN THE DISTANCE AT THAT GROUP OF PEOPLE!!  THEY ARE CONVERSING WITH SUCH EXTRAORDINARY PEACE AND LOVE!!" I could tell that they were not criticizing each other or gossiping about others in a mean-spirited way, nor were they angry or upset at all, about anything.  It was as if they really loved one another and, in general, were completely content, even joyful ! And, incidentally, I was also amazed that I could see them so well at a distance, in spite of not having glasses on!  (I have been near-sighted since childhood and have always had to wear glasses in order to see at all well.)  After observing the people for a bit, I moved towards them. I walked past some staircases that were flanked on either side by white marble columns. Everything was pure, glowing and radiant – white or light colored, in soothing tones – as bright as daylight, but more luminous.  There were no dark colors at all!  It was a wonderful, peaceful place, and I had a marvelous sense of well-being. Then I met a dark-haired boy who, like all the others, was wearing a white tunic.  As we looked at one another, it felt like we were saying,"Hello!" but without words. All around this wonderful place, there were people strolling peacefully, mostly in couples or groups. I don't remember any flowers or buildings,  but I do remember those staircases with the columns at their sides. I don't know what they were because I didn't really examine them as I passed them by – it had been just then that I spotted the boy and we exchanged greetings. Would I have liked to stay there? Yes, but my heart would not have let me consider it, because I have two children who need me, and I would never leave them. But thinking only of myself, yes, I would like to have stayed.  If that place really exists and if it is where we go after we die, I can assure you that we will all love one another, without rancour, jealousy, hatred or criticism... THERE WILL ONLY BE PEACE AND LOVE!

I didn't see any tunnel, I just appeared in that place, I don't know when or why, nor do I remember clearly waking up and saying to myself,  "What a dream I've had!!" or anything like that. I just know that what I experienced was very real and felt precious to me. Ever since that experience, I have always been of the opinion that I was in what people call "Heaven."  And, as I said, I would have loved to have stayed there except for my children needing me on Earth. I do hope that place is real and that I will be there again someday.  But for now, I live here on Earth from day to day, not really knowing for sure what that place was, why, or how long, I was there, but always remembering how precious and lovely it was.

At the time of your experience was there an associated life-threatening event? No

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Yes, because no matter what I say as I describe the peace, love and luminosity that were there, I don't feel that I'm conveying what it was really like.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? Throughout, I knew that it was real; in fact, it did not even occur to me that it might not be.

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? More consciousness and alertness than normal. For me it was very real and I was conscious of its reality.

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. I am near-sighted, but while I was there, my vision was fine and I am quite sure I was not wearing any glasses.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. Normal. I could not hear the people I saw conversing in the distance, but their distance from me would have precluded my hearing them on Earth, so that doesn't really give any information about my hearing.  I really didn't think about my hearing. . It seemed to be normal, but actually, I didn't talk to anyone. When I met the boy, what I experienced was a mental sort of communication. We did not use spoken language, just a look, or something like that, which felt the same as saying, "Hello."

Did you see or hear any earthly events that were occurring during a time that your consciousness / awareness was apart from your physical / earthly body? No

What emotions did you feel during the experience?  I felt joy, peace, love, happiness, well-being...

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? No

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes. The light which lit the place was radiant and clear, but I did not see any light at the end of any tunnel.

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any beings who previously lived on earth who are described by name in religions (for example: Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, etc.)? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? No

Did you become aware of past events in your life during your experience? No

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world?  I found myself in a "clearly mystical or unearthly realm." I have always thought that it was heaven because of the happiness there and the people there seemed so well, with so much peace and love.

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? No. Time was normal.

Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? No

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No

Did you come to a border or point of no return? No. I felt myself very much at ease there. I had only just arrived, I knew nobody, but I knew that I was fine. I moved around and saw such happiness, people so happy and loving, without malice, nothing bad, that I would willingly have stayed there. Nobody told me that I had to return or anything like that, and yet I didn't stay.

Did scenes from the future come to you? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness suggesting that there either is (or is not) continued existence after earthly life (“life after death”)? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness that God or a supreme being either does (or does not) exist? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness that you either did (or did not) exist prior to this lifetime? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness that a mystical universal connection or unity/oneness either does (or does not) exist? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness regarding earthly life’s meaning or purpose? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness regarding earthly life’s difficulties, challenges, or hardships? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness regarding love? No. There was much love there but nobody explained anything. I just saw it and felt it.

During your experience, did you encounter any other specific information / awareness that you have not shared in other questions that is relevant to living our earthly lives? No

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge or purpose? No

What occurred during your experience included: The content of my experience was entirely consistent with the beliefs I had at the time of my experience. At that time I believed the same as I do now, that something exists – God, or something – and when I go back there, I imagine that everything will be revealed.

How accurately do you remember the experience in comparison to other life events that occurred around the time of the experience? I remember the experience more accurately than other life events that occurred around the time of the experience. As I don't remember when the experience happened, I cannot say for sure.  But I believe I will remember it always, whereas the other things in life, not so much.

My experience directly resulted in: No changes in my life

Did you have any changes in your values or beliefs after the experience that occurred as a result of the experience? Not following the experience but previously I had decided that there had to be life existing after death.  I think the experience happened for a reason. I don't know if that beautiful place really exists or not, but I lived it, I lived there for a time, I don't know how many minutes, (or hours?), I just don't know. I know that this life is the one I am living from day to day, and sometimes I think that all this might be a life of dreams and, when you die, you live the true life.  Nobody has come back after death to tell us there is another place besides this one. I would be delighted if it should exist, that place of my experience, and that we will all live there together in love and peace. It was incredible, something we do not see here on Earth. Even when speaking with a person you love a lot, you do not transmit the loving energy that I experienced there.

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? It surprises me  that I saw people and was with them there and yet I was not afraid, nor did I have any bad feelings at all. This, in spite of not knowing anybody when I arrived.  But as everything was so happy, I was fine.

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? No

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? It surprises me  that I saw people and was with them there and yet I was not afraid, nor did I have any bad feelings at all. This, in spite of not knowing anybody when I arrived.   But as everything was so happy, I was fine.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes. I always describe the experience as I remember it , but without being able to include when or why it happened. And whenever I do tell people about it , it makes my hair stand on end.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? No. I love this kind of subject, but it has only been during the last few months since I've had the internet that I have been able to do a lot of research on it.  I've  been gaining more, and more exact, knowledge of this sort of paranormal phenomenon. It has brought back memories of  dreams I used to have as a child. I would dream about two ladies, each dressed in a long black dress, wearing dark glasses,  and their greying hair swept up in a bun, in the style of the olden days. To be more precise, they were like Miss Rottenmeier, in the story Heidi, and I would dream that I was with them both in a dark place, perhaps a room without much light. I'm not sure – maybe they were looking after me or something like that. But the surprising thing is that about 15 or 16 years ago I was working at the fruit-counter in a supermarket, and twin ladies exactly like those of my dream turned up there. I just looked at them in surprise as they gave me their order  (I don't remember if it was fruit or vegetables) but there they were, looking at me, smiling, very quiet, well-educated and slim – they were the very same twins as had been in my childhood dreams, with the same black clothing and the same hair and glasses. I had not met them before (outside of my dreams) and I didn't say anything to them. I wish I could see them again so I could question them.  It was very strange – they were perfect, neither older nor younger than they had appeared in my dreams. I don't know how to explain this – I often ask myself about it. They didn't alarm me because they seemed so good, both of them smiling.

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? The experience was definitely real. I always remember it with great pleasure.

What do you believe about the reality of your experience at the current time? Experience was definitely real. Well, as real as this life is, anyway!

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience? No

Have your religious beliefs/spiritual practices changed specifically as a result of your experience? No

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? No

Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experience? no

Did the questions asked and information that you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience? Yes. I've described everything I lived and felt.