What happens after death? What happens
between life and death? Is there an afterlife? How can we ever know, but
still live to tell about it? Throughout this article we will dive into
the amazing phenomena of Near Death Experiences (NDE) and have a look at
first hand accounts of amazing glimpses into the after life.
Sources Used:
http://celestial.kuriakon00.com/index.html
http://academia.edu/1970764/Role_of_DMT_in_Near_Death_Experience
http://iands.org/nde-stories/17-nde-accounts-from-beyond-the-light.html
http://www.collective-evolution.com
There is something that I consider
extremely profound about NDE’s; when these experiences are occurring the
pineal gland actually releases a compound called dimethyltryptamine,
also known as DMT. You may know of DMT as a powerful hallucinogen or
psychedelic that is pretty popular among South American tribes. Most
often it is used as medicine, or is mixed with another plant to produce
the longer lasting version called ayahuasca. DMT is produced in the
pineal gland at night and small amounts are secreted as you dream. When
you die, whether you come back to life or not a large amount of DMT is
secreted from the pineal gland. Many state that this is the direct cause
for these NDE’s thus labeling them merely as hallucinations and nothing
more. One has to wonder, why is this DMT produced, and why is that
specific amount produced at the time of death? Is this substance acting
as a bridge between our physical existence and other dimensions of the
spiritual world?
Another thing that I find most
fascinating about NDE’s is that many of the recorded accounts are very
similar. The same events are occurring to people of different religious
backgrounds, culture and beliefs from all over the world. Some of the
similarities include:
- A strong feeling of oneness
- Not wanting to come back
- Being able to see their dead/dying body
- Brilliant white lights
- Being greeted by deceased relatives or pets
- Glimpses of life flashing before their eyes
Here are some first hand testimonials from various people who have had a Near Death Experience.
“Words can’t really describe the
magnitude of the all-consuming love experienced when being in the light.
And not only love but perfection, peace, serenity, calmness and beauty.
I felt that I was safely home. I was over-awed with the experience. “
–Ken Mullans
“Just before I regained
consciousness, I remember this great light all around me. It was
extremely bright and thought it should be hurting my eyes, but it
didn’t. All I felt was this great sense of being at ease and love.” -
“Then suddenly I was pulled
into complete darkness. I must have been there for a minute before I saw
a small, white ball coming towards me in the dark. As the ball came
closer it took a form of a being. I thought instantly its Jesus! With
all the religious training I had received as a child I thought that was a
logical conclusion. As this being got closer I began to feel more and
more of an indescribable peace, A pure joy that can’t be put into words!
A love so deep that words couldn’t describe. It wasn’t Jesus, but a
close friend of mine that I had known in High school who had committed
suicide the year before. Approaching me I could recognize him. He was
radiant. His robes flowing softly. They were like looking at pure light.
He took my hands and his hands felt like flesh. All I could feel was
peace, joy, and love. I told him I wanted to join him. I wanted to come
with him. I knew I was dead. He told me, “No.” I had to go return to the
living. To the people who cared about me. My life had meaning and
purpose. I had to go back and fulfill my life’s purpose. Which I didn’t
know what it was but he told me I’d know in time. So, I returned only to
wake up in the hospital.” – Gamma
“As I turned to face the
direction to which I was being pulled, the moment I turned around…there
was a bright blinding light, as I expected to see the moon. But at that
precise moment as I faced towards the direction I was floating or being
pulled towards. It felt like an instantaneous ‘vacuum’, as if I was
being sucked in incredible speed towards that light. It felt like a
tunnel with a light at the end of it…I felt as if I was in outer space
being sucked like a vacuum racing towards the light at the end as I
could make out the dots like stars around me while rushing towards that
light. The only way to describe the feeling was almost like riding a
motorcycle at breakneck speeds without your helmet on…or sky diving with
the wind blowing hard against you…that feeling of tremendous speed
where you’re helpless to do anything about it as you have no control.
But as I grew closer to the light and felt it’s shine, a sudden cool and
calmness came over me. For the light made me feel peaceful all the
sudden as I grew closer. It was a kind of peace and calm which I’ve
never felt in my entire lifetime, even until this very day. From afar,
as I grew closer to the light… I could see almost like figures in the
light, like heads, people all dressed in white, as if it were some sort
of congregation or a crowd…the more I came closer, the more I felt like
‘staying’ and my sadness and fears disappeared. It felt like that
comfort feeling of ‘home.’ – Wan I
To read more testimonials please visit http://celestial.kuriakon00.com/index.html
After reading these testimonials it
definitely gives me a feeling of familiarity I feel as though I
understand what is meant by ‘home.’ There is something that is just so
beautiful and honest about these experiences, I am intrigued to learn
more. I think it would be wonderful for anyone to read about this
amazing phenomenon as it can provide much comfort and wisdom and it can
definitely bring peace to departing souls. To learn more about this
please check out the documentary called ‘Afterlife.’
I have absolutely no fear of death. From my near-death research and my personal experiences, death is, in my judgment, simply a transition into another kind of reality. -Dr. Raymond Moody
http://celestial.kuriakon00.com/index.html
http://academia.edu/1970764/Role_of_DMT_in_Near_Death_Experience
http://iands.org/nde-stories/17-nde-accounts-from-beyond-the-light.html
http://www.collective-evolution.com