EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
I was six years old, diagnosed with meningitis and pneumonia and a collapsed
lung. It was
after 'bedtime' as the nurses had gone back to their station, I had nobody else
in the room. I was alone.
Then I was suddenly looking down at my body. I was keenly aware in my young
mind what had happened. I could look around the room, seeing everything clearly
but noticing nothing mattered - in a material sense. I was very aware of the
fact I had died, and I had a choice to go to heaven or return to life on earth.
I also felt very connected to the universe, and how we are all connected. I
knew what I had to do - as I felt.. knew, I had work to do on earth.. I was here
to help others. So I knew it was too soon to die. It was not a frightening
experience.. but definitely a life changing experience.. it has affected
everything I've done to this day and will to the end of my days.
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
At
what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness
and alertness?
I don't know how long I was 'gone' - I was very aware the entire time.
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 don't know how long I was 'gone' - I was very aware the entire time.
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
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?
confusion, peace, sense of purpose
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?
No
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 Awareness time is infinite once we have left our earthy bodies.
Did
you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?
Yes I knew why I was born. I knew I have to help people, that is my
purpose. Material things are worthless... helping people is priceless.
Did
you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?
No
Did
you become aware of future events?
Yes
I have a keen sense before things happen all the time...
Did
you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience
you did not have prior to the experience?
Yes I know when people die. I have always known. Since I got home from the
hospital that is. My grandfather died shortly after I came home, I knew when
the phone rang and my mother answered it, what it was about.
Have you shared this experience with others?
Yes I shared this with my sister.. she has a similar sense but not as 'tuned
in' as I am.
Did
you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience?
Uncertain Don't remember having such a sense, but cannot say for sure
as I was so young.
How
did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it
happened:
Experience was definitely real I grew up real fast.. a six year old knowing
the reason they exist is pretty profound.
Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or
significant to you?
My
purpose for living.
How
do you currently view the reality of your experience:
Experience was definitely real Nothing has changed.. I knew from an
early age, from this experience, and have strived, well.. not really as it comes
naturally to me to need to help people, help them through rough times.. it's why
I'm here.
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?
No,
I think I've been pretty clear.
Did
the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and
comprehensively describe your experience?
Yes
