Kenneth M Probable NDE

Experience Description

I was 48 years old in 2012. When I finally went to the doctor, I was diagnosed with double pneumonia. The doctor immediately sent me to the hospital. Once I was admitted to the ICU, they put me into an induced coma so that my body would not require so much oxygen. I was barely breathing, and the doctors in the hospital told my wife they weren’t sure if I would make it or not. The next 48 hours Were critical.

During the coma, I found myself in a dark room with a red ceiling, floors, and walls. I could see big black spiders crawling on the red walls. I was completely at peace and was not afraid of the spiders. I continue to walk through the room and into a space of what seemed like dense weeds. But the area was still red, and the weeds were black. The weeds seemed taller than me and I was pushing them out of my way as I continue to walk.

Suddenly, I walked into space. It was like a dark, night sky that was filled with bright stars. The space was beautiful, and the stars were very bright. I could see very clearly. I didn’t seem to have a body to speak of, but I was completely aware of myself. Although, I was not aware of my life here on earth or anyone in it. It was so very peaceful and beautiful. As I floated through space, I marveled at the beauty of the lights and stars. In the distance, I could see what look like a huge galaxy of stars. It was round with a very bright center.

The galaxy looked like it was 1,000,000 miles away from me, but I could still see it very clearly. As soon as I thought to myself that I would like to see it closer, it was as if I was catapulted to it. I was floating over it and looking down on the galaxy. At this point, the galaxy seems to be much smaller than I was. I willed myself to float over the bright center of the galaxy; it was like looking down through a glass window. I could see a beautiful beach with thousands of people walking along the beach. There were beautiful trees and a beautiful ocean. At this point, I felt as if I was at treetop level. I could see the people very clearly and hear them talking. But, I could not understand what they were saying since I could not hear them clearly enough. They did not seem to be aware of my presence.

Suddenly, I woke up, back in the hospital. It seemed like I had been gone for just a few minutes, but I had actually been out for four days.

Background Information:

Gender: Male

Date NDE Occurred: May 2012

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Yes Illness. Life threatening event, but not clinical death

How do you consider the content of your experience? Entirely pleasant

Did you feel separated from your body? No. I lost awareness of my body

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? More consciousness and alertness than normal. I could see clearer. I was aware of myself, but no thought of life on Earth.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? When I was in space, looking at the beautiful stars and lights

Were your thoughts speeded up? No

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? Everything seemed to be happening at once; or time stopped or lost all meaning. The experience to me felt like it only lasted a few minutes. I was in a coma for 4 days.

Were your senses More vivid than usual? More vivid than usual

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. My vision was very clear. I wear glasses but had perfect vision at the time.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. I didnt really hear anything; it was as if I could only hear myself thinking

Did you seem to be aware of things going on elsewhere? No

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? No

Did you see any beings in your experience? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? Yes I saw people walking along the beach. I didnt know who they were.

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? An unusually bright light

Did you see an unearthly light? Uncertain I saw very bright stars and the galaxy light, which was very very bright

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? Some unfamiliar and strange place It looked like outer space

What emotions did you feel during the experience? wonder and awe

Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? Relief or calmness

Did you have a feeling of joy? Happiness

Did you feel a sense of harmony or unity with the universe? I felt united or one with the world

Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? No

Did scenes from your past come back to you? No

Did scenes from the future come to you? No

Did you come to a border or point of no return? I came to a barrier that I was not permitted to cross; or was sent back against my will. Once I saw the people on the beach, I woke up in the hospital all of a sudden.

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Christian- Protestant

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? No

What is your religion now? Christian- Protestant I believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his payment on the cross for our sins.

Did your experience include features consistent with your earthly beliefs? Content that was both consistent and not consistent with the beliefs you had at the time of your experience. I was not met by loved ones, etc.

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes I value people much more now, instead of things.

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? No

Did you see deceased or religious spirits? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any beings who previously lived on earth who are described by name in religions (for example: Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, etc.)? No

During your experience, did you gain information about premortal existence? No

During your experience, did you gain information about universal connection or oneness? Uncertain. I seemed to be part of the universe, not my own single being.

During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? No

Concerning our Earthly lives other than Religion:

During your experience, did you gain special knowledge or information about your purpose? No

During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? No

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? Yes. I knew I was not exactly alive for I had no body, but I still existed in some spiritual form.

Did you gain information about how to live our lives? No

During your experience, did you gain information about life's difficulties, challenges and hardships? No

During your experience, did you gain information about love? No

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Moderate changes in my life. I'm much more compassionate and forgiving of others. I understand that our existence here is only a small part of our whole existence.

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? I would say they have improved.

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Uncertain. It was an awe-inspiring experience. At the same time, I was just kind of aimless. I don't recall any guidance, other than when I could see the galaxy. It seemed a million miles away. When I thought to myself that I would like to get closer, I was catapulted right to it. In space I felt kind of small, but over the galaxy, I felt like I was bigger that it. I could see in 360 degrees.

How accurately do you remember the experience in comparison to other life events that occurred around the time of the experience? I remember the experience more accurately than other life events that occurred around the time of the experience. I remember every detail of the experience, even after 12 years. I'm no longer afraid of physical death.

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? No

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? Seeing people in that realm was very meaningful.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes I shared with my wife and sister, a few years after the experience. They believe me.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? Yes I had read many NDE experiences of others.

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real. It seemed more real than this life.

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? Uncertain. I see pictures of galaxies that look exactly like the one I saw in the experience. I have a galaxy picture as my screensaver on my computer and phone.

g42xvvt_nde