The truth is that it doesn’t matter what you believe, you are going to go to a place of love when you leave here. This is wonderful news, this truth that you are much more than your physical body. There is not a singular path, religious or not, believe or not, it you forever. Break free, with this knowledge go forward with love while you are here. If I help only one person with this effort, it is worth my time.
Near death experiences (NDEs) are a view through the gateway of what comes next. Often occurring during accidents or medical emergencies, people leave their physical bodies only to find themselves fully conscious and “whole”, and they go through various stages of the death process. There are literally tens of thousands of NDEs documented, some from as far back as early Egyptian times. Its fascinating and the number of commonalities among them are significant. There are people who have devoted their entire careers to the study of NDEs, we know so much yet not many of us have taken the time. These NDE’s are one of the foundations of my beliefs. There is so much evidence.
From NDEs we have so much to learn. To me, they show the following:
- The universal nature of the after life. It doesn’t matter what belief system you have, if any, you don’t die.
- It does matter what you do here, the way you treat others.
- NDE’s answer one of the oldest questions of humanity, what happens when we die? These stories give us direct knowledge of what exactly happens when we reach the end of our path here on earth (reunion with our loved ones, life review, beauty beyond words).
I’ve included links to my favorite NDE videos, research videos, and other resources. This is fascinating to me, I hope you find it encouraging and pay attention to what really matters to these people during their life review. It is us who evaluate our own actions, not others.
Near-death experiences offer profound insights into consciousness and continuity beyond physical existence. These testimonies from those who've journeyed to the threshold and returned provide compelling evidence that consciousness survives bodily death.
Common Elements Across NDEs
- Out-of-body awareness and expanded consciousness beyond physical limitations
- Encounters with beings of light and deceased loved ones in perfect health
- Life review showing the interconnectedness of all actions and their ripple effects
- Overwhelming sense of unconditional love and acceptance
- Knowledge that consciousness survives physical death and continues eternally
- Experience of timelessness and infinite peace
- Understanding of life's purpose and the importance of love and service
- Reluctance to return to physical form due to the bliss experienced
- Permanent transformation in values, priorities, and spiritual understanding
- Loss of fear of death and increased appreciation for life
Scientific Research and Validation
Leading researchers have documented thousands of NDEs with remarkable consistency across cultures, ages, and belief systems. Dr. Raymond Moody first coined the term, while researchers like Dr. Jeffrey Long, Dr. Pim van Lommel, and Dr. Sam Parnia have provided scientific frameworks for understanding these phenomena.
- Over 25 million Americans report having had near-death experiences
- NDEs occur across all cultures, religions, and age groups with similar elements
- Children's NDEs are particularly compelling as they lack cultural conditioning
- Veridical NDEs provide information unknown to the experiencer but later verified
- Brain monitoring during cardiac arrest shows no activity, yet consciousness continues
- Post-NDE personality changes are consistent and long-lasting
- Many experiencers gain psychic abilities or enhanced intuition
Transformational Impact
Those who return from near-death experiences are fundamentally changed. They report:
- Complete loss of fear of death and enhanced appreciation for life
- Increased empathy, compassion, and desire to serve others
- Shift from material to spiritual values and priorities
- Enhanced psychic abilities and spiritual sensitivity
- Difficulty with artificial lighting and electronic devices
- Deeper connection to nature and all living beings
- Understanding that love is the fundamental force of existence
- Knowledge that every thought, word, and action matters eternally
Essential Reading and Research
Largest collection of NDE accounts (NDERF).
Videos
Top NDE stories and talks to help you go straight to the heart of what people report when they cross the threshold and return.
Dr. Jeffrey Long: Evidence of the Afterlife
Research + compiled NDE evidence in one of the best overviews.
Stories That Will Make You Believe (NDE Compilation)
A compilation of moving NDE accounts and themes.
Clinically Dead 14 Minutes; Doctor Spends 5 Years In The Afterlife
A dramatic story-style NDE account (Dr. Lynda Cramer).