Tomy T's NDE

Experience description: 

Machine operator in a factory. The control for the machine was handheld and had a short circuit and I became the ground. When the electricity hit me I remember seeing colors that appeared to be liquid and filled the entire room. It was similar to being underwater and looking at objects on the bottom. The colors seemed to slowly blend and flow but never mixing together to form new colors. Slowly everything faded to darkness.

I then had the sensation of forward motion but yet could not see anything. A small point of light appeared up ahead and as I got closer it became bigger, brighter and warmer. Not uncomfortable warm but a sense of belonging and love. Peace overwhelmed me and I knew no fear. The light seemed to be coming from the far end of a tunnel and I went toward it.

When I exited the other end of the tunnel I was standing in a grassy field that had low gently rolling hills. There were a few large oak trees and flowering bushes. I realized I was standing on a narrow sandy path and started walking along it. I didn't know where I was going but felt compelled to follow it. It felt like I was home and had lived there for a very long time.

The path lead over a slow rolling hill and when I got to the top I could see the path lead to a small white bridge that crossed a small creek in the valley. I wish I could describe the vividness of the colors of the grass, flowers, sky, even the clarity of the water in the creek. It was like crystal. This is why I don't tell very many people. They can't comprehend and I can't explain.

I followed the path toward the bridge. It was a wooden arch bridge about 10' feet long and 4 or 5 feet wide. It had a wooden hand rail on each side. As I got to about 50 feet from the bridge I noticed a figure dressed in brilliant white walking on the path on the other side of the bridge coming toward me. Just as I got to the end of the bridge the figure was about 10 feet from the other end of the bridge and they stopped and looked up at me. It was my grandfather who had died in 1966. I felt such warmth and peace and I never wanted to leave and started to go to him because I was so happy to see him again. When he turned to walk away I stepped onto the bridge and I hit an invisible barrier and could go no further. I don't remember saying out loud the words, I was more like I just had the thought, but I told my grandfather to help me and not to leave me.

He stopped turned and looked at me and communicated that I couldn't come just yet that they weren't ready for me. I had to go back and take care of my family. He just wanted me to know that when I did come back that he would be there waiting for me. Suddenly something caught the back of my body and I was pulled rapidly backwards and back through the tunnel. Everything became very cold as soon as the light went out. I suddenly was on the ER table with several faces looking down on me. I can't describe the feeling of let down and disappointment I felt. As a result of my accident I had to have all my real teeth pulled and have worn dentures since I was 20 years old. I had no other complications from my experience.

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

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? Yes

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

Electrocuted while at work. CPR not started for 5 minutes.

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?           Total awareness

            Was the experience dream like in any way?   No

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

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?           No

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

            Describe:      Long, dark with a bright light at the other end. The feeling was warm and reassuring

Did you see a light?           Yes, See answer to #9

Did you meet or see any other beings?           Yes, My grandfather who died in 1966

Did you experience a review of past events in your life?    Uncertain

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          Uncertain

Did you see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or dimensions?           Yes, A green grassy field with low rolling hills, a few oak trees, flowering bushes, and a pathway that led to a small white arch bridge that crossed a crystal clear creek.

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   No

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, Unseen boundary when I tried to cross the wooden bridge. I never got across the bridge

Did you become aware of future events?       No

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body?       No

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience?         No

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

No longer fear death.

How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?       More appreciative of friends and family. My religious beliefs and practices remain unchanged

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?         No

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes, Only a few. Most just look at you and say "Sure".

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  Peace

What was the best and worst part of your experience?      Best - Seeing my grandfather.

Worst - Having to leave that beautiful place

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?               Yes

Please offer any suggestions you may have to improve this questionnaire.    Did you see colors that you've never seen before?