Omar C NDE

Experience Description

I entered the hospital for gallbladder surgery. I decided to have it done to avoid future complications since I traveled frequently. It was supposed to be a simple laparoscopic procedure. The night before the surgery, I had a strange feeling of danger and tried to leave the hospital. But security stopped me and called my family. They convinced me to stay.

The next day, I remember being taken to the operating room. The anesthesia began, and I fell asleep. Soon afterwards, I started seeing chaos in the operating room. I was floating above my body and watching the doctors in a panic. They had injected me with a substance to wake me up faster, but it caused pulmonary edema. I couldn’t breathe. Blood was coming from the fresh surgical wounds and my mouth when I coughed. I was outside my body and watching everything calmly while floating in an empty space. I could perceive what was happening with my family, the doctors, and even hear nurses talking outside.

Suddenly, a voice asked me if I wanted to leave or stay. I began seeing images of my life and felt satisfied. Although, I knew my family would miss me. Still, I decided to leave and return to my body.

As soon as the thought of leaving came, the same voice said, 'Your next mission is...' Then, confusion and anguish set in. I wondered, what is the mission in this life? I still don’t know! Why leave if I have to start over?

I thought I would enter paradise, but nothing could be further from the truth.

The moment I decided to return, despite knowing my body was badly damaged, I opened my eyes and was back inside my body. I remained calm because I had always seen what was happening. I knew I would return to the chaos of the operating room; coughing blood and fighting for my life. Still, I never panicked.

Background Information:

Gender: Male

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Yes I had pulmonary edema and respiratory arrest.

How do you consider the content of your experience? Both pleasant AND distressing

Did you feel separated from your body? I clearly left my body and existed outside it I was able to see and hear several conversations and events. Later, I was able to discuss them and confirm that they were real.

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? The moment I left my body. When I was floating and deciding whether to stay or leave. I saw moments from my life and felt like it was enough, that I had done what I had to do. I knew my family was going to cry, but I knew they would get through it. At that moment, a lot of information came to me. After the experience, I didn't understand it, but as time passed, those seeds grew, and at this moment, I managed to understand that thanks to the experience, I became the being I am now.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness? More consciousness and alertness than normal

Were your thoughts speeded up? Incredibly fast

Were your senses more vivid than usual? No

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience My senses became sharper. I could see things instantly. Everything moved at the speed of thought, and I could be in different places with my mind. I knew what was happening outside, and at the same time, I could see things from my past life and hear it. I was everywhere.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience He was omnipresent, overhearing several conversations in different places. I later confirmed that they were true. I knew what family members, doctors, and siblings had said.

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 beings? No

Did you see or feel surrounded by a brilliant light? No

Did you see an unearthly light? No

Did you seem to enter another world? Some unfamiliar and strange place

What emotions did you feel during the experience? I felt so peaceful. Later, when I realized I would be returning to begin another cycle or life, I began to despair, and at that moment they brought me back.

Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? Incredible peace or pleasantness

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 understand everything? Everything about the universe I SAW HOW MY BODY FUSED WITH EVERYTHING THAT EXISTED, I DISINTEGRATED AND SAW EVERYTHING AS PARTICLES THAT MADE UP EVERYTHING...MY BODY DISPERSED AND JOINED WITH EVERYTHING THAT EXISTED.

Did scenes from your past come back? My past flashed before me, out of my control I fleetingly saw several events in my life. I felt complete and that I had done enough, that it was time to retire. I feel peace and tranquility with the decision.

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? Uncertain I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THE QUESTION REFERS TO

Did you come to a border or point of no return? I came to a definite conscious decision to return to life A VOICE ASKED ME IF I WANTED TO LEAVE OR RETURN... I DECIDED TO LEAVE, BUT THAT SAME VOICE TOLD ME: YOUR NEXT MISSION IS... AND AT THAT MOMENT I BEGAN TO QUESTION WHAT WAS THE MISSION I HAD IN THIS LIFE AND I COULDN'T ANSWER MYSELF... I FELT DESPAIR AND THOUGHT, WHY LEAVE IF I'M GOING TO RETURN AND START, I'D BETTER STAY AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD FROM WHERE I AM... AT THE MOMENT OF JUST THINKING AND SAYING IN MY MIND, I BETTER STAY, I IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO MY BODY. I ALREADY KNEW WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN THE OPERATING ROOM, SO I RETURNED CALM. I KNEW THAT MY BODY HAD BEEN DAMAGED, BUT I KNEW THAT I WAS GOING TO OVERCOME IT.

God, Spiritual and Religion:

Have your religious practices changed? Yes I ELIMINATED ALL RELIGION FROM MY LIFE. ONLY SPIRITUALITY.

What is your religion now? Other or several faiths Simply spiritual

Did your experience include features consistent with your earthly beliefs? Content that was entirely not consistent with the beliefs you had at the time of your experience At the time of the experience, I had certain beliefs, which disappeared after what I experienced. After this, my entire outlook changed.

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes After the experience, I stopped doubting because I knew for sure what it was like to be on the other side and what lay ahead. It gave me confidence, and the search was over.

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? I heard a voice I could not identify A VOICE, which I only heard inside my head, was the one that asked me if I wanted to leave or come back. Although it seemed to be my own voice, it came from somewhere else and was inside me.

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? Yes I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IS THE WAY IT IS, AFTER THE EXPERIENCE I HAVE MEMORIES AND A FEELING THAT IT IS NOT THE ONLY TIME I HAVE BEEN HERE.

During your experience, did you gain information about universal connection or oneness? Yes YES, I CLEARLY FELT IT AND VISUALIZED IT. IT'S ONE OF THE MOST RELAXING AND WONDERFUL EXPERIENCES I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED.

During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? Yes I believe there is a consciousness of which we are a part, not that a supreme god governs us or takes care of us. We are simply part of that god, we are a part of him.

Concerning our Earthly lives other than Religion:

During your experience, did you gain special knowledge or information about your purpose? Yes I felt a lot of information enter my being, but I didn't have the ability to handle it at the time. As the years have passed, I've come to understand it, and above all, my being has changed, and that information has been revealed little by little.

During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? Yes I believe we all have a purpose or mission. In my case, this voice confirmed it.

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? Yes IT'S VERY CLEAR TO ME THAT HEAVEN AS THEY DESCRIBED IT DOESN'T EXIST. THERE IS A CONTINUITY IN LIFE, IT SIMPLY CONTINUES.

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? Yes When I realized that we are all one, I understood why harming another person is harming yourself. We all share the same essence and energy; we are all gods living an experience, and the body is the medium through which we give this earthly experience to the soul. Love connects us all; the love we give, we receive ourselves.

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Large changes in my life

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? Yes I HAVE BECOME MORE LOVING AND COMPASSIONATE EVERY TIME.

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? No

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 After returning, I could visualize the entire experience very clearly. I returned confused and then very angry about how I felt and how my body was destroyed. I received visits from priests so I could tell them what I had seen, but I didn't want to talk to anyone about what had happened. I still clearly remember what happened.

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes I BECAME MORE SENSITIVE TO ENERGIES, OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND OF PEOPLE

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? The whole experience was significant. At first, I wondered, "Why did this happen to me?" and I felt angry and upset. As time went by, I realized that not everyone has the opportunity to go through these things, and I began to feel grateful for being able to survive.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes At first, it was just with my very, very close circle. But lately, something has been pushing me to share it with more people. I hadn't wanted to do it, but something inside tells me it's time. For this reason, I decided to write to you so that you can help me achieve it and that more people can receive it.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? No

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real I NEVER HAD ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE REALITY OF THE EXPERIENCE. WHEN I WAS OUT OF MY BODY, I KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN THE OPERATING ROOM. I HEARD AND SAW THE DOCTORS. I COULD SEE BEYOND THE WALLS. I KNEW MY FAMILY WAS OUT THERE, THAT MY BROTHER WAS JUST ON THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL. I KNEW HOW DIFFICULT IT WOULD BE TO RETURN TO MY BODY IN THE SITUATION I WAS IN. IT NEVER EVEN CROSSED MY THOUGHTS THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN JUST A DREAM.

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real As time has passed, I understand more and more things. I've read more, I've researched myself, and my spirituality has grown. I no longer question what happened; I accept it and am grateful for it. I feel very blessed to be here.

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? Yes WHEN I MEDITATE, I FEEL THAT SENSATION OF FLOATING IN THE VOID IN WHICH I WAS AT THE TIME OF THE EXPERIENCE

Did the questions asked and information that you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience? Yes MOSTLY YES