S.K. W's NDE

Experience description: 

First experience:  I had been struggling with an abdominal infection for several months and no antibiotic worked. One afternoon, as I lay in bed, I "knew" that I was dying. I was rushed to the hospital and promptly fell into an altered state accompanied by a very high fever. At one point, I "woke up" and wondered why they had put me in such a tall bed -- I was at least 8 feet off the floor and I could see my mother sitting beside the bed way down there. It was a brief experience and I fell into a coma.

Second experience:  I was recovering well from an abdominal surgery, but developed peritonitis.  Again, I "knew" that I was dying, and suddenly, I found myself lying in a casket that was lined with white tufted satin, and all my family and friends were filing by, looking at me and crying.  I was then pulled out and was presented with the option to stay or leave.  I thought of my two sons and decided to stay.  I was then told that I had a very special purpose and that I must always be true to myself.  At that time I was a rock musician and could not read or write music.    A few months later, fully recovered, I sat down on night at my piano and "fell asleep". When I awoke ten hours later, I had a completed symphony before me.  Since then, I have become an accomplished classical composer and conductor and I find myself playing the role as "spirit guide" to many people. I feel that I am a Walk-In".

Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience:  No

Was the experience difficult to express in words?  No

At the time of the experience, was there an associated life threatening event?  Yes

      Describe:  First experience: peritonitis;  Second Experience: post surgical peritonitis

 What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?  Very, very clear.

Was the experience dream like in any way?  No.

Did you experience a separation of consciousness from your body?  Yes

Describe your appearance or form apart from your body:  I did not see my body as I was concerned about my mother's sadness.

What emotions did you feel during the experience?  Peace, pure logic and balance.

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?  No.

 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

      Describe:  First experience: No.

Second experience: Thoughts were present, but I did not actually hear a voice or see anyone.

 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

      Describe:  Second experience: I was in the future -- if I decided to leave.

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

      Describe:  I knew that I was here to accomplish something.

 Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?  No

 Did you become aware of future events?  Yes

      Describe:  Very accurate, although I'm still waiting to complete my work.

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

      Describe:  I felt love and compassion for my children and family.

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

      Describe:  I could suddenly compose (on paper) classical music and I have lucid memories and dreams of a life in the 18th century.  Since then, I've met many people who share these memories with me.

 Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?  No

 Has the experience affected your relationships?  Daily life?  Religious practices etc.?  Career choices?  I am more compassionate, forgiving and nonjudgmental. I seem to show people how to let go of their fears and self-esteem issues and LIVE.  Many people look to me as a role model.

 Have you shared this experience with others?  Yes

      Describe:  They love it!

 What emotions did you experience following your experience?  It's hard to say, I was ill for a long time.

What was the best and worst part of your experience?  N/A

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

      Describe:  I make friends everywhere I go, I'm no longer shy or full of self-condemnation, which has resulted in a large, loving family of friends.

 Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?  No