Cynthia P's NDE

Experience description: 

Without transition, and without pain, I was suddenly standing in a beautiful green woods. It was like jumping right into the middle of a vivid, colorful dream. There was lots of light and sunshine all around, light breezes rustling the leaves. Profound feelings of joy and well being and happiness and comfort and love.  Before me, a sort of glade in the the woods beckoned me towards lighter woods further on.  It seemed there was more sunshine down there.  The light was not blinding, nor was it white.  It was more yellow, like sunshine really is, and the color of the leaves was spring green.  There was nobody there, just me.  I was curious about going further down the path, but suddenly had a feeling the I had better get out of there.  With that feeling, I was back in the Emergency Room.  They had coded me, and I had been clinically dead for just a couple minutes.

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

heart attack, heart stopped

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?           I was very alert

            Was the experience dream like in any way?   Yes, but more like a vision.

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

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?           Just the soft sounds of breezes rustling the leaves

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?          No

Did you see a light?           Uncertain

Not a focused light - just light permeating everything around me

Did you meet or see any other beings?           No

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

This woods was totally beautiful

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Uncertain

I sort of felt I was in a timeless space

Did you have a sense of knowing, special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?    Uncertain

I think I had a clue I was on the other side

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No

Did you become aware of future events?       No

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body?       Yes

I thought I had better get out of there, even though it was pleasant being there

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

It has been too soon to evaluate that, since I have already been aware of other level connections with family and close friends

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?   Yes

I no longer fear the act of dying

How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?       I am more appreciative of everything and everyone.  I feel there is something I am supposed to do to contribute to others, but don't know yet what it is.

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?         Yes

Certainly I have more reverence for the privilege of life, and the love of my family and friends.  But I am not sure what I am supposed to do with my life now.

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes

Everyone I talked with about it is very interested and was happy with the delight of my experience.  I hope and think they will see death as a pleasant experience when it comes their turn.

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  Profound gratitude and wonder - and wondering why I was given this experience.

What was the best and worst part of your experience?      There was no worst part.  I was delighted to have this experience, and also totally grateful to be back alive.

Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience?        How can I contribute my experience to the enlightenment of others?

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?               Uncertain

I doubt if anyone can adequately describe the emotions of this experience.

Please offer any suggestions you may have to improve this questionnaire.    No, but I should like to know more about other peoples' experiences.  I suspect each person has an experience commensurate with their belief system.  For me, (perceiving God as intelligent and loving Energy,) I think it was significant that I did not see a person, only felt strong connection to the environment I was in.