I was the
only one in my car that hydroplaned and slid sideways into the path of an
oncoming car, which hit my car in the passenger-side front door. I heard the
crash and some screams, then immediately I was in a different place. There was
an older woman on my right side who was "escorting" me, or "introducing" me to
this new realm. The very air was of a golden-peach color, and I heard music of a
genre I'd never heard before, and couldn't identify the instruments playing the
music. Some distance away from us, I saw a large group of people who were facing
us, and I "knew" they were there to welcome me. I felt such peace and joy.
Suddenly, I was told mentally that I would be returned to life for another
"season." It was then that I heard a distant voice calling me. I definitely did
not want to return to the earth plane, but the voice kept calling me. It was an
employee from a nearby store who was beside my door, saying, "Miss, are you
alright? Miss, are you alright?
In the
emergency room, the doctor (a lady) asked me if I'd blacked out at the scene. I
told her that I had not blacked out, I'd been somewhere else. This was something
she didn't comprehend, and rather curtly told me that I had blacked out.
Was the
kind of experience difficult to express in words?
No
At the
time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?
Uncertain After automobile accident, I was unconscious for a short
period of time, during which my NDE occurred.
At what
time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and
alertness?
Seeing the golden atmosphere and hearing the music.
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:
Seeing the golden atmosphere and hearing the music.
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 I could clearly see everything around me, although I didn't turn and
look behind me. I have very poor vision in my left eye, but it seems this was
not the case in the NDE.
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.)?
Uncertain The communication from my escort was telepathic. I
didn't hear her voice.
Did you
experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?
No
What
emotions did you feel during the experience?
Curiosity, peace, love.
Did you
pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?
No
Did you
see a light?
No
Did you
meet or see any other beings?
Yes This was such a short NDE, but I didn't know the woman who was escorting
me. I didn't recognize anyone in the crowd that I was facing, but that didn't
seem to be important. I just felt loved and welcomed.
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 I was only in the one place with the golden/peach atmosphere,
which was unworldly, and beautiful.
Did you
have any sense of altered space or time?
Yes I could only have been unconscious for less than a minute, but I felt I
spent more time than that in this other place, but not an inordinately long
time.
Did you
have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?
No
Did you
reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?
Yes Not a physical barrier, like a gate or a fence, but rather a boundary of
distance from me to the crowd. If it were an earthly experience, I would say the
distance was about 50 feet. I thought that if I'd been allowed to stay, the
distance would have been closed, but I didn't connect it with any meaning. I
felt I just wasn't given enough time to follow through with the experience.
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 told the doctor, but soon learned this was something others
might not want to hear. I did tell my mother within days, and other family
members. I later told various close friends, and most recently told my older
brother (in the last month, or so). He was surprised to hear it, but we have
similar beliefs and I felt he believed me.
Did you
have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience?
Yes Since the late 1960s, I've had a strong desire to learn about
many subjects considered extra-sensory, or spiritual. Have read many books, and
this would be where I read about such things, although I can't remember a
specific book.
How did
you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it
happened:
Experience was definitely real I believed it was real because of the
emotional quality, the sensory qualities, as well as my belief of an after life
for the spirit.
Were
there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or
significant to you?
For one, I felt
no physical pain during the collision and ensuing NDE. Secondly, I felt certain
that the spirit survives the body's death. My sister-in-law had been killed in
1981 in a head-on collision, and I was able to assure my family that she didn't
suffer.
How do
you currently view the reality of your experience:
Experience was definitely real In remembering this experience, I can still
recall the dtails as if it happened last week, and they still feel real.
Have your
relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience?
Yes
When losing a
loved one to "death" I no longer grieve, except for the loss of their presence
in my life. I can be happy knowing they are most definitely in a better place.
So, it makes dealing with death easier.
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?
No
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?
I don't respond well to questions dealing with "religion," because although I
faithfully attended church, Sunday School, and other church events until I was
30 years old, I consider that time spent more religious. The time spent since,
has been more spiritual, although that's not to say there wasn't spirituality
involved with the church.
