Gail D NDE

Experience Description

I was in an IBM sales class when I experienced heart failure. I heard a distinct 'click,' my heart stopped, and I collapsed. Having had a couple of near-death experiences (NDEs) when I was very young, I had resolved to pay attention if it ever happened again. And this time, I did. There was no doubt in my mind, I knew I was dead. I lingered to observe for a while. They took me to the hospital in a white van, not waiting for an ambulance. I didn't see this happen; I just knew.

Two men were with me; one tall and one short. The doctors later told me it took them 14 minutes to resuscitate me.

During that time, I traveled to another place. At first, it felt like a doctor's office with a soft light and many seats. Then, it transformed into a meeting place. The light grew a bit brighter, but still gentle. Before long, I noticed very tall and white double-doors to my left. As I approached, they opened without me touching them.

I walked into a vast field that stretched endlessly. The entities there weren't physical; we were all made of energy and were blending into the light. Though I knew these Beings were individuals I had known, I didn't recognize them at that moment. We were completely comfortable together, surrounded by pure love.

One energy drew close to me, and I recognized the energy as my grandmother. This confused me because I knew she was still alive. We talked for a long time about many things. Eventually, she told me I had to return to my life. I wanted to stay in that beautiful place with no pain and only love. She then showed me a vision of my granddaughter, who wouldn’t be born for another five years. I heard another ‘click,’ and suddenly, I was back in my body.

I was on a gurney in the emergency room, surrounded by doctors and nurses. Someone was rubbing my chest bone with their thumb, and others had used electric paddles to revive me. The noise was overwhelming and the pain was excruciating. The light was harsh. But I was back. After some discussion, I left the hospital and drove to my brother's house in Tennessee, where I learned that my grandmother had suffered a stroke and was in the hospital.

There was no tunnel, no light, and no deity as such.

Background Information:

Gender: Female

Date NDE Occurred: 1986

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? No. CPR given. Heart failure. My heart stopped suddenly. Clinical death (cessation of breathing or heart function)

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

Did you feel separated from your body? No. I clearly left my body and existed outside it

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 Sharper.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? All of the time. But you know, there was no time

Were your thoughts speeded up? No

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? Time seemed to go faster or slower than usual There is no time. So there was no speed to it. When I woke up, at first it felt like my grandmother and I talked for days. Then she sent me back here

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. I have very bad vision physically. It’s very hard for me to see. But since there is no body there, there’s no problem with vision. People who are blind or disabled in other ways have asked me this. It’s just a wonderful, painless place where I don’t need any glasses.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. Because of my age, I am losing my hearing. But at 35, I could hear fairly well. Again, since there is no physical body, there are no physical problems

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? I sensed their presence

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? Yes Grandma. There were other Spirits and I knew they love me, but I did not distinguish them.

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes It certainly was not in a tunnel. The light appeared once I was oriented and in the field.

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? Some unfamiliar and strange place. It seemed very familiar.

What emotions did you feel during the experience? There were no emotions at all. Emotions live in the physical body. There is a total togetherness that is very comforting.

Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? No

Did you have a feeling of joy? No

Did you feel a sense of harmony or unity with the universe? No

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? No

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Raised Catholic. Studied mini religions all over the world. No religion now

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? Yes I studied religions and evolved

What is your religion now? I’m a spiritual person. I believe all religions say the same thing. Love. I believe all of the Gods are a single God. I believe in the end, we all return to our home.

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

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes I’m nicer. I care. I have made a difference

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? I encountered a definite being, or a voice clearly of mystical or unearthly origin. I did not “hear” but I visited my grandmother and we exchanged it information. I have no words to describe it. I’ve heard some people say it was telepathic, but that’s not right either.

Did you see deceased or religious spirits? I sensed their presence

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? Yes I just know that I will go back, that we will all be together, and then I have more to do

During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? Yes I already knew that there was a Being. What I learned was that we are all the same Being.

Concerning our Earthly lives other than Religion:

During your experience, did you gain special knowledge or information about your purpose? Yes, I do have the information. But with the physical brain, I can’t understand it. It comes to me when I need it.

During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? Yes I was told only that I had to come back. My granddaughter would need me.

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? Yes I shared it above and I will not share anything else. I know I was given a great deal of information. It comes to me as I need it, as long as I’m here.

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? Yes Only that those difficulties no longer matter. They no longer exist.

During your experience, did you gain information about love? Yes Love is everything. We are here to learn, love, and teach.

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Large changes in my life. I stopped being a Type A person

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? I’m nicer

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. We remember things better if we write it down, make a video, or tell other people.

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes Medium Intuitive, Death Doula, Healer

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? Already answered in this questionnaire

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes I drove home and began sharing it. I was given direction to do this. Sharing this is deeply personal and difficult for me, but I'm often asked about it.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? Yes I had one after a car accident at age 3. I remember a little. I had another from drowning in the Ozarks. I remember a bit.

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real. I believed when they started my heart.

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

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? No

Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experience? So much.

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