Experience description:
I was living in Egypt at thet time, working with a film crew. We often went riding in the desert. On this day, I was given a horse that I had never ridden. (I had a bad feeling not to ride this one, but ignored my feelings.) We were out in the desert in unfamiliar territory when she became spooked and ran way with me. I could not bring her to a stop and she continued racing over the desert. The last thing I remember seeing was a huge ditch that I knew she would not be able to jump across.
The next thing I remember was saying "I cannot breathe..." And then darkness. I was high above my body looking down when I next became aware. There were people around me. I did not care to return and turned around. At this time, I seemed so light and happy and could actually look down at the Sphinx below! I then saw another level of existence opening up, sort of like the scene from the movie "Ghost". There were many beings who had come to meet me.( I was astounded when I saw "Ghost" after I returned to the states...it was really like that!) I was told that I could either come or go back, but that I would suffer great pain if I did. I remember making a choice, as I thought there was something else I needed to accomplish in this life.
I became aware of being in a van, and the film crew crying and calling out my name. The producer was gently slapping my face and trying to communicate with me. I was trying to open my eyes or move my hand but found that I could not do either, but I could hear them crying. (I have a sense of humor and remember thinking "the brain is just like a computer...it is down...") I then went into a comfort zone of soft darkness and remained there. I wondered if this was the state of death, it was so peaceful and womblike. Then I heard the doctor say:
"She has suffered a severe concussion. We do not know if she will live through the night." More crying...was heard. I wanted to laugh and tell them I had already made up my mind not to die and wanted to tease them, but could not get the body to respond.
I 'came to' sometime during the early morning with the worst headache I have ever had. They would not give me anything for the pain, as they were afraid it would send me into another coma. I had extremely hightened awarness and seemed to sense the higher being in every person who came into the room. Sort of like seeing an angel in everyone, or their higher being. It was beautiful. I was filled with so much love for humanity. I no longer have a fear of death.
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 In a coma in the Desert. It took an hour for them to obtain a jeep to rescue me.
At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? Right after I departed from my body and became 'aware' of flying in the air high above the Sphinx.
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 saw colors and beauty that is difficult to put into words. I seemed to 'see' with another part of my being. I felt like energy...
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 Very vivid colors.
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? At first confusion, then a bit of fear to the new experience...Then joy.
Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure? No
Did you see a light? Yes It seemed as though the place I could have gone was like a "Light Land" of great beauty. I did see other beings, but they were far away and above me.
Did you meet or see any other beings? Yes They seemed far away from me at the time. I was told that I could come or go back, it was my choice.
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? Yes Told the producer that I heard him crying and slapping my face in jeep. Told him about the doctor's explaination that I might not make it. He was astounded.
Did you see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or dimensions? Yes Yes. I saw the other dimension, which seemed to be a higher vibration or other place. Sort of like clouds opening to a Light Land...
Did you have any sense of altered space or time? Yes I was aware of another dimension. One that was earthly, one that seemed to be a dream world, where it was a dark, womblike place, then another that was like a light land of great beauty and color, filled with beings...
Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose? Yes This seemed to be a blessing to me that I could experience the 'other side' and know that there was no death in the sense we all fear.
Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? Yes Once my decision was made, to return, I was drawn back from the 'Light Land'and then remember having a horrible headache as I became conscious in my body.
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? Yes For a while, I seemed to see the 'higher self' in others, no matter what they said or did. Then after a while, this faded away.
Have you shared this experience with others? No
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 want to let someone know it happened. After seeing the web site I was very happy to share. Perhaps someone else will read it and feel at peace. I never experienced a memory of the actual accident, but the producer told me I flew 50 ft in the air and landed on my head. Sort of like Chris Reeves. No one could believe that I survived it.
Were there one or several parts of the experience
especially meaningful or significant to you? I have come to believe that we are NOT the body. Especially the brain. I see it as sort of a radio receiver that can be broken and unable to respond. I clearly wanted to talk to my friends when they were hystirical and crying to tell them I was ok, but the brain was not functioning. I clearly remember being annoyed with it and knew it was like a sort of machine that was malfunctioning. I felt seperate from the body, totally! Could not get it to work, or even move my fingers to tell them I was not dead!
How do you currently view the reality of your experience: Experience
was definitely real Even after the passing of the years, The experience is as clear in my memory as yesterday. I am very sure of its reality! Reality is a strange word to me. I have learned that we each have our own!
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? Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience? would like to communicate with others who have had NDE.
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? Thank you! Wonderful website!
What could a national organization with an interest in near death experience (NDE) do that would be of most interest to you: This is wonderful! Thank you so much for your hard work. Especially interesting is the stories of people from other countries. Would like to see
what children experience in NDE, as they are so pure and truthful. Would be interested in seeing what differences according to religion and country of NDE's all over the world.
