Jennifer H's Probable NDE

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

As soon as I was under the anesthetic I seemed to travel at speed along a dark tunnel, vortex. I reached the end on a sort of moving staircase. I was surrounded by night stars (although the operation was taking place in the daytime) but it appeared quite light. I was greeted at the top of the staircase by 7 or 8 people. They appeared silver. I knew that I knew and loved them, although I did not recognize them. They were very happy to see me and I felt as though I had come home. I do not know how long I was with them. What I did have was a very strong knowledge that I understood EVERYTHING in the world. I knew the reason for every mortal thing and felt a deep sense of peace. Finally I was embraced by all but told I had to go back. I was devastated and didn't want to go. I had no thought for my family on earth (although I had two small children and husband, mother and sisters). They didn't enter my head. I was deeply upset at leaving. I was told by one person. "It isn't the right time yet". Then I stepped back on the staircase and started rushing back into my body. As I returned I was conscious of losing the feeling of understanding everything and was desperate to try and remember it - but it vanished. I came back into the world screaming. I heard the doctors saying I was very distressed and then nothing more.

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     I was undergoing emergency surgery after a badly done hysterectomy.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?    Immediately I started travelling upwards through the vortex.

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:            Immediately I started travelling upwards through the vortex.

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.)?  No      

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?            Elation, happiness, peace

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?          Yes    

Did you see a light?           Yes    

Did you meet or see any other beings?           Yes    

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?           No           

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Yes     I seemed to be in the middle of a starry sky.

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?     Yes     I knew with a deep profound feeling that I knew the meaning of life and why everything that happens in the world, happens.

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? Yes     Just a step or two from the top of the staircase.

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     Immediately. Mostly understanding and believing.

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 definitely real    I was convinced I had died at some stage during the operation and had visited the afterlife. I realized that I still had a lot to do in my own life on earth but it made me totally unafraid of dying.

Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or significant to you?            Meeting loved ones that I didn't know. And particularly understanding and knowing everything.

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:            Experience was definitely real    For me it definitely happened. It changed how I view certain things.

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     I am more convinced of an afterlife than before.

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?        I shall never forget it. I totally believe in it. I am convinced there if life after death.

Did the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?         Yes