Jean-Jacques F NDE

All 3 NDEs are below:

Experience Description 9998:

FIRST NDE - 7 YEARS OF AGE

This is my first NDE experience which occurred when I was 7 years old. I will experience 2 other NDEs in my lifetime: the second one at 38 years old and the third one two days before my 39th birthday. These experiences are shared separately.

At a very young age, I was diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever following a severe Streptococcus microbial infection. This inflammatory disease mostly affected my cardiovascular system resulting in valve damages and an enlarged heart. Doctors strongly recommended to my parents that I have my tonsils surgically removed as a preventative measure. This was back in 1959, well before the advent of our universal health care system in Canada.

Not having much money, my parents had to shop around to find the lowest price for this surgery. My father never had a car so my parents and I used public transportation to get to the 'clinic' to have my tonsils removed that fateful day.

Upon arrival, I noticed that many children were sitting with their parents in the waiting room. As the awful smell of ether forebode an imminent danger, our mournful cries were our last desperate attempt to convince them to return home and forego such a frightful and insane scheme. Innocently, we thought that we would be subjected to yet another inoculation. But what was to come would be far more traumatic than a mere vaccination.

A nurse entered the room and called a few names. I prayed that mine would never be pronounced, but in vain. I begged my parents to immediately go back home. Instead, they accompanied me (or rather dragged me) to a small room where they took off my clothes, dressed me in a sterile gown and placed me on a stretcher. The nurse came back in and gave me an injection to calm me down.

The smell of ether was getting more and more intense. This was a sure sign that the worst was yet to come. Another nurse entered the room and told my parents to return to the waiting room. The nurse walked over to the head of the stretcher, disengaged the brake and wheeled me to the operating room. I held back my tears because we all know that 'boys don't cry'. I was all alone in the world to face the surgery.

After entering the room, I was immediately transferred onto a hard table. A rubber mask was abruptly placed over my face and I was forced to breathe the suffocating odor of chloroform gas. I tried to struggle but my body was unresponsive. My eyelids became heavier and then nothingness.

Suddenly, I felt myself floating face down over my body and rising up towards the ceiling as an unusual feeling of great peace and well-being overwhelmed me. I noticed three masked individuals in surgical gowns standing below me. They were leaning over a long table and seemed quite upset and agitated. There was a sort of humming sound in my ears so I couldn’t hear their conversation.

The door flew open and a fourth individual in garbs came running in. He appeared quite irritated and was yelling at the others. I still couldn't hear a thing as the humming noise was getting even louder. Was I dreaming? If so, never had I experienced such a marvelous dream filled with serenity, joy and love so intense that mere words cannot describe. These powerful emotions were new to me and yet, they felt so very familiar.

Without any fear or concern, I floated to the other side of the room. I noticed a child lying on the table. As I took a closer look, I realized that it was me! I was in no way shocked or terrified by this awareness, quite the contrary. I felt very euphoric as it seemed to be a normal phenomenon and even a joyous and sublime omen.

The humming in my ears intensified. It suddenly stopped when a long and upward dark tunnel appeared behind me at about a 45-degree angle. I saw a bright white light glowing at its furthest point. It was like standing at one end of a long train tunnel and staring at the beam of light from the locomotive entering at the other end.

I felt a pulling force as an energy was beckoning me to enter the vortex. Without any fear or hesitation, I slowly floated towards its entrance. I was overwhelmed with feelings of Happiness, peace, unconditional love and excitement. It was as though I was returning home after a long trip abroad, eagerly looking forward to reuniting again with family and dear friends. I made my way through the tunnel with increasing speed in a clockwise spiral motion. I heard sublime music which no words can describe. It could be compared with the most beautiful classical music ever composed. My eyes easily fill with tears when I relive that mystic experience listening to specific musical pieces composed by classical masters.

As I got closer to the light, I felt intense feelings of unconditional love and exceptional peace. I could stare directly at its brilliance even though it seemed far brighter than when looking directly at the sun. I had no sorrow nor regret for having been 'taken away' from my parents, my brother and others whom I love as I knew for sure that I was still constantly with them. Suddenly, I came to a standstill and was promptly pushed away in the opposite direction at a dizzying speed. I excruciatingly reintegrating the little boy’s body on the operation table.

As I opened my eyes in the recovery room, a terrible torment invaded my whole body and my throat seemed to be on fire. My mother was at my bedside with tears in her eyes. The white sheets were covered with blood. With unbearable pain, I repeatedly vomited blood.

How I wished I could instantly return to my marvelous 'dream' where I was completely freed of my sorrow and pain. I implored my mother that we return home. She answered that the doctor wanted to keep me under observation for a while longer. Later that evening, the doctor finally told my parents that we could go home although I was still quite feverish and still vomiting blood. My father called for a taxi. Noticing my condition, the taxi driver placed some newspapers on the car’s floor to protect it.

Up until my teenage years, I thought that my out-of-body experience had only been a dream or an hallucination although it still remained quite fresh in my mind throughout all those years. Even now writing these lines, my eyes fill with tears as these memories still have a powerful effect on me. It was only when I read Doctor Raymond Moody's book titled Life After Life that I discovered that millions of people throughout the world have had similar experiences regardless of their age, nationality, race, culture or faith.

The dangers of using chloroform (ether) for anesthesia had been well known to the medical community ever since its discovery. These risks were greater still in regards to children as was clearly indicated in the medical work titled Chloroform in the Surgery of Children published in 1875 (Adrien Delahaye, publisher). Obviously, the use of this anesthetic chemical by competent individuals in a reputable hospital environment greatly reduced the incidence of tragic results. Such was not the case back in 1959 when I had my tonsils removed in a makeshift clinic at the lowest price available.

Background Information:

Gender: Male

Date NDE Occurred: 1958

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? No. Illness Surgery-related. Clinical death (cessation of breathing or heart function)

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

Did you feel separated from your body? Yes I noticed three, masked individuals in surgical gowns standing below me. They were leaning over a long table and seemed quite upset and agitated. The door flew open and a fourth individual in garbs came running in. He appeared quite irritated and was yelling at the others. 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 It was very familiar like a déjà vu moment. I was overwhelmed with feelings of Happiness, peace, unconditional love and excitement. It was as though I was returning home after a long trip abroad, eagerly looking forward to reuniting again with family and dear friends.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? As soon as I started to float away from my body.

Were your thoughts speeded up? Faster than usual

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? No

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 was amazed that I could look at the blinding light at the end of the tunnel without being dazzled.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. There was a sort of humming sound in my ears. The humming in my ears intensified. It suddenly stopped when a long and upward dark tunnel appeared. I heard sublime music which no words can describe. It could be compared with the most beautiful classical music ever composed. My eyes easily fill with tears when I relive that mystic experience listening to specific musical pieces composed by classical masters.

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

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? Yes The humming in my ears intensified. It suddenly stopped when a long and upward dark tunnel appeared behind me at about a 45-degree angle. I saw a bright white light glowing at its furthest point. It was like standing at one end of a long train tunnel and staring at the beam of light from the locomotive entering at the other end. I felt a pulling force as an energy was beckoning me to enter the vortex. Without any fear or hesitation, I slowly floated towards its entrance. I made my way through the tunnel with increasing speed in a clockwise spiral motion. I heard sublime music which no words can describe.

Did you see any beings in your experience? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? No

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? A light clearly of mystical or other-worldly origin

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes I saw a bright white light glowing at its furthest point. It was like standing at one end of a long train tunnel and staring at the beam of light from the locomotive entering at the other end. As I got closer to the light, I felt intense feelings of unconditional love and exceptional peace. I could stare directly at its brilliance even though it seemed far brighter than when looking directly at the sun.

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? No

What emotions did you feel during the experience? I was filled with serenity, joy and love so intense that mere words cannot describe. These powerful emotions were new to me and yet, they felt so very familiar. I was overwhelmed with feelings of Happiness, peace, unconditional love and excitement. It was as though I was returning home after a long trip abroad, eagerly looking forward to reuniting again with family and dear friends. I felt very euphoric as it seemed to be a normal phenomenon and even a joyous and sublime omen

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

Did you have a feeling of joy? Incredible joy

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 .

God, Spiritual and Religion:

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

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? Yes More empathic to others and helping them. Non materialistic driven.

What is your religion now? Christian- Catholic Non practicing.

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? Uncertain I was only 7 years old at the time. I think that I always had these spiritual values and beliefs from birth.

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? Yes I assume I got the info unconsciously or I remembered. Just after this first NDE, I was aware of my 'Invisible Friend', my previous life.

REINCARNATION UPDATE (2024-02-04)

In Chapter 6 – Death, the Hereafter and Reincarnation – of my book My Heart Healed, My Soul Revealed, I mention a personal anecdote. For the benefit of those who do not have this book or who have not downloaded its free digital version (in French or English) via our website Les Éditions Thula, here is this text: «… As I prepared my notes for this chapter, I wondered what my previous lives on Earth might have been. A strong memory from my childhood immediately came to mind. I remembered John Powell. I mentioned earlier that despite our 'amnesia', we sometimes get clues about this.

John Powell was the name of my 'invisible friend'. In my imagination, he was a pilot of the R.A.F. during the Second World War. I have always loved aviation and everything related to the aeronautical field. The room I shared with my brother was filled with model planes that we were assembling. They were everywhere; hung from the ceiling, placed on our dressers and displayed on shelves.

As a teenager, I was a Canadian Air Cadet (96 Alouette Squadron) for five years, including three years in charge of new recruits. Every year, I attended summer camp at a military base; The last three summers I was a non-commissioned officer in charge of about fifty cadets. This allowed me to fly more frequently with military pilots.

In college, I chose an aeronautics course located on the property of the Montreal International Airport. I took advantage of my free time, between classes and until the bus arrived, to go to the terminal and see the planes take off and land. I spoke frequently with the air traffic controllers. I had no difficulty getting permission to access the control tower and other secured places that completely mesmerized me. In short, everything related to planes made me vibrate and still does. But why is that?

As far back as I can remember, I have always had the feeling of having been an airplane pilot for the R.A.F. during the Second World War. Also, I firmly believed that I had died in 1944 when my plane crashed. I didn't dare discuss it with those around me for fear of being seen as unbalanced. There were only a few good friends who knew about it.

Three weeks ago, I decided to type the following words on the computer using the Google search engine: 'John Powell R.A.F.' What appeared on the screen completely overwhelmed me. These were photos and a brief biographical note about a man named John A. Powell. He was commander of the 142 and 150 squadrons of the R.A.F. based in Tunisia. He was reported missing in August 1944 while his plane was flying over Yugoslavia on a mission. There are a total of 4 photos including one of him and one of his favorite fighter plane, strangely similar to my preferred model plane when I was a child. I am speechless. I immediately sent the Website to my wife at work. She immediately replied to my email by indicating in large print and in red information that I had not noticed. John was known by the nickname 'Speedy'. This fact was a jaw-dropping revelation.

Thirty years ago, I founded a radio ham club in my region. I had two units, one at home and one in my car. For the latter, I had chosen the nickname 'Speedy' without really thinking about it. This was very strange because I couldn't really explain this choice. Nevertheless, I decided to keep it. Is this the irrefutable proof of my previous life and my reincarnation? Absolutely not, but we must admit that sometimes facts, circumstances and many coincidences lead us to seriously question ourselves... »

14 November 2021

My Heart Healed, My Soul Revealed, Jean-Jacques Fournel, Thula Publishing (2011)

UPDATE (February 4, 2024)

I got chills all over! Last night, I woke up at the following times: 11:11, 1:11, 2:22, 3:33, 4:44, and 5:55. These hours appeared as soon as my sleep was interrupted. I sometimes notice a couple of these signs during a night... but never such a series. I mentioned this to my wife Lucy as soon as I woke up this morning. And then, in front of my computer, I have an irresistible need to do another Google search about John (Speedy). And everything fully revealed (it's not the first time this has happened to me). The pinnacle was astonishing... seeing and hearing Commander John Powel R.A.F.

On Apple TV, there's a new miniseries called Masters of the Air. A few days ago, I started watching it with my wife. I must admit that it was very moving to me but why? I frequently paused the action to explain the technicalities to Lucy, the constraints and the reasoning behind certain decisions. There is a specific term in English called mansplaining which consists of explaining something to a woman in a way that is condescending, overconfident, and often too simplistic. In short, I watched the rest of the series solo.

Additional Information:

He was Captain of Bomber Group 330 in Tunisia, North Africa. In addition, he was also commander-in-chief of 149 Bomber Wing at Milldenhal (Suffolk), England. He died on August 18, 1944 at the age of 40 in Yugoslavia at the controls of his bomber during a mission to destroy an enemy refinery. He is buried in the Belgrade War Cemetery.

Seeing and hearing him

It was with great surprise and emotion that I learned of the existence of a 48-minute film produced by the R.A.F. (Royal Air Force) in 1941. These were not actors but airmen and other personnel of the R.A.F. You guessed it, John was playing his very role as commander of the bomber group. The film, in black and white, is called Target for Tonight. It is available on YouTube at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L8tXDt6Wr4

Speedy appears in several segments. He is the one who explains the mission to the airmen using a small sword. He is also seen in a caravan with a transparent dome, directing the departure of each of the bombers.

During your experience, did you gain information about universal connection or oneness? No

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? No

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? I was only 7 at the time but I was not a normal kid

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? I know that we are all connected and that love is the purpose of our earthly journey. Yes

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Yes Especially at the age of 7. I didn’t mention my 'dream' to anyone at that time.

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 .

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes Telepathy. Intuition. Premonition. Healing (myself, others, animals). For me it was normal but others were spooked. Example: Some people would avoid me saying that I could read their minds.

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? It gave me a recall of my previous life as Commander John Powell R.A.F.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes But only years after to my immediate family (wife and kids mainly) because few were open to such experiences. It was a taboo subject. I had 2 other NDEs later in life. One at 38 and the other 2 days before my 39th birthday. I went full public in 2009 after self-healing of my heart diseases by writing a book titled My Heart Healed, My Soul Revealed where I give the details of my 'miraculous healing' (confirmed by medical authorities) as well as each of my 3 NDEs. Therefore, it took me 50 years (half a century) before really openly sharing my first NDE as well as the two following ones. Some people with open minds are very grateful by my stories. They became less fearful or even fearless of death and/or relieved that their deceased loved ones returned to their true home.

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 .

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real I experienced 2 other NDEs. One at 38 years old and the other 2 days before my 39th birthday.

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? Yes I experienced 2 other NDEs. One at 38 years old and the other 2 days before my 39th birthday.

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

Are there any other questions that we could ask to help you communicate your experience? No suggestion at this time.
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Describe the Experience 999: SECOND NDE - 38 YEARS OF AGE

This is my second NDE experience which took place when I was 38 years old. I experienced 2 other NDEs in my lifetime: the first one at 7 years old and the third one two days before my 39th birthday.

I was born with a heart disease named Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome. It is characterized by the presence of an additional conductive pathway between the auricle and the ventricle. Since early childhood, this illness would bring about tachyarrhythmia symptoms at irregular intervals. These episodes could last from a few minutes up to a couple of hours. The manifestations would eventually subside and stop without medication. A few years had passed since my last tachyarrhythmia episode but this was about to change quite radically.

On that day, I was at the office writing reports after a week of conducting inspections. I chose this particular weekday to work from our downtown Montreal office as I would be teaching an evening class at a nearby college. Much to my surprise, I started experiencing increased and irregular heartbeats in mid-afternoon. At 5 PM, the tachyarrhythmia episode continued as I drove to the college. It was still ongoing at 6 PM when I started my lecture. At the 7:30 PM break, I felt totally exhausted from my heart’s continued marathon. I called my wife Lucy to inform her of my symptoms and ask her to come meet me at the college so she could drive me back home. She arrived at 8 PM but I stubbornly carried on with my lecture until the usual time of 9 PM when she entered the classroom with a furious look on her face. She couldn’t believe that I had insisted on completing the class in spite of my condition. Once in the car, I told her that it would be safer to stop at the hospital. She dropped me off at the emergency entrance door before making her way to the parking lot. Dressed in a business suit, I entered the emergency room where some twenty people were seated. After explaining my symptoms and condition to the receptionist, she told me to take a seat and that a triage nurse would come see me.

I noticed a big fellow pacing up and down the aisle and holding onto his right hand that was wrapped in a bloodied bandage. He seemed furious and kept cursing out loud. A nurse entered the room calling my name. As I got up, she insisted that I remain seated. She tried to take my pulse but to no avail. My heartbeats were so fast and irregular that she couldn’t get an exact reading. With a worried look, she asked me if I could follow her to an exam room. As I stood up, the big fellow yelled and swore at her complaining that he had been waiting for three long hours to see a doctor whereas I had just arrived and was being promptly looked after. With a strong voice she told him to shut-up and sit down.

Entering the exam room, the nurse insisted that I immediately lie down on the bed. A doctor shortly came in to question me. I told him about my WPW Syndrome and that the tachyarrhythmia symptoms had begun at around 3 PM. Seeming a bit confused, he returned to his desk which I could easily see. After some talk with colleagues, they each took a book and began flipping the pages. It appeared to me that they were not readily knowledgeable about this uncommon cardiac illness. Suddenly one of them shouted out I found it! Wolff-Parkinson-White.

Lucy had just entered the emergency room and was searching for me. She immediately knew where to go upon hearing these words. A few minutes later, the attending doctor told us that he had phoned the head cardiologist to discuss my case. I had to stay the night in the ER to receive an intravenous (IV) perfusion of Pronestyl, a powerful antiarrhythmic medication. Lucy returned home to get some rest and would return early the next morning. Three IV bags of Pronestyl were perfused during that night but to no avail. I was sleepless not only because of the ER hectic activity but also due to my heart's continuous marathon and the urge to urinate several times an hour. The heart rate monitor was in a constant frenzy: 195 beats per minute (BPM), 240, 315, 190, etc. My heartbeats were so fast and irregular that it couldn’t get an exact pulse. Some nurses told me that they had never experienced such symptoms and effects before. I was the talk of the nurses’ station when as each new shift arrived.

The head cardiologist arrived at 9 AM. Eighteen hours had passed since my symptoms began. I had not slept for some thirty hours. He informed me that the antiarrhythmic medication had no results whatsoever in spite of its high dosage. He asked me if I was ever a smoker. I said no and inquired why. He told me that, had I been a smoker, my heart would have probably failed under such a strain. With a concerned look on his face, he added that it was crucial to put an end to this crisis without further delay. The only remaining option was to proceed with an electrical cardioversion in order to attempt to restore my heart's normal rhythm.

He explained that this approach consisted of placing two electrodes on the skin over the rib cage and sending an electrical impulse through the body, towards the heart. This electrical discharge would interrupt the atrial fibrillation and restore the heart’s normal rhythm. My immediate reply was: In other words, it is a controlled electrocution. He gave me a smile and nodded his head in agreement. I asked him if there were any other options. Not really was his answer. I told him that I would discuss it with my wife as soon as she arrived. He insisted that there was no time to lose and that he had already ordered the set-up at the intensive care unit (ICU) where I would be brought to in a few minutes.

Lucy hurriedly entered the ICU shortly followed by the head cardiologist. I told him that I'd like to give a call to my personal cardiologist to get his opinion about this course of action. With a commanding tone of voice, he answered that it was HIS decision to make and that it would be too risky to further delay the procedure. He then asked Lucy to leave and wait in the hallway. As she left, he informed me that I would be given a sedative. A few seconds later, I was unconscious.

Suddenly, I felt myself floating face down over my body and rising up towards the ceiling. A familiar tunnel, at 45-degree angle, opened up behind me as I calmly watched several cardioversion attempts by the medical team below. Without any hesitation, I surrendered to its attracting vortex. It was exactly as I had first experienced it at seven years old. Once again, I was overwhelmed with feelings of Happiness, peace, unconditional love and excitement. It was as though I was returning home after a long trip abroad, eagerly looking forward to reuniting again with family and dear friends.

Spirally travelling through the tunnel, in a clockwise manner, and approaching its majestic and soothing white light beckoning me, I abruptly came to a standstill. A choice was proposed to me. Either I continue on and enter the light or I immediately return to my earthly body. I had no such option thirty years ago at the time of my first near death experience. Nor will it be offered in October of next year in the event of my third NDE.

I still cannot explain exactly how this information was communicated to me nor by whom. I believe that it was telepathically conveyed by a spirit guide. It's as though I was offered the possibility of extending my earthly stay in this lifetime in order to carry out future tasks or missions.

Strangely, I could hear Lucy's voice strongly urging me to take very deep breaths. I was immediately hurled back through the tunnel at lightning speed and painfully re-entered my body. As I slowly regained consciousness and opened my eyes, I could see her standing at my bedside accompanied by the head cardiologist, the anesthesiologist and a nurse. I felt an excruciating chest pain with a terrible burning sensation. I had endured some intense sunburns in my life but they seemed trivial compared with this particular trauma. It was like I had been scorched by a flaming torch. A smell of roasted chicken permeated the room.

Later that morning, Lucy told me that a nurse had hurriedly rushed out of the ICU and insisted that she quickly follow her. Once at my bedside, the head cardiologist instructed her to firmly and repeatedly tell me to take deep breaths as my breathing was too shallow due to my deep exhaustion. Later that day, he informed me that several electric shocks were needed to finally obtain a normal heart rhythm. This clearly explained the intense chest pain and burning sensation I was experiencing as well as the roasted chicken I smelled.

Just after dawn on the following morning, I was taken by ambulance to the cardiology unit of a specialized hospital for a thorough exam. The objective was to find an effective treatment capable of stopping any future tachyarrhythmia episode. Unfortunately, after a long and tiresome exam, it was determined that no available medication could succeed in doing so in my personal case. In other words, urgent electrical cardioversion would be the only way to interrupt any future tachyarrhythmia episode and regain my heart’s normal rhythm. Nonetheless, Pronestyl pills were prescribed to be taken if necessary.

The next occurrence would be in September of the following year and it would be more life threatening. It happened during a grueling yearly five-day business trip to Abitibi (northwestern Quebec) and Timmins (northeastern Ontario) where there are no cardiology units nor cardiologists in hospitals. Once I had returned home with difficulty, I had an appointment with a cardiac surgeon who strongly recommended urgent open-heart surgery fearing that, otherwise, the tachyarrhythmia episodes could increase in frequency. I experienced my third NDE during this complex invasive surgery.

Background Information:

Gender: Male

Date NDE Occurred: 1989

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Yes Illness heart disease Clinical death (cessation of breathing or heart function) My heartbeats were so fast and irregular that it couldn’t get an exact pulse. Some nurses told me that they had never experienced such symptoms and effects before. I was the talk of the nurses’ station when as each new shift arrived. The head cardiologist arrived at 9 AM. Eighteen hours had passed since my symptoms began. I had not slept for some thirty hours.

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

Did you feel separated from your body? Yes Suddenly, I felt myself floating face down over my body and rising up towards the ceiling. A familiar tunnel, at 45-degree angle, opened up behind me as I calmly watched several cardioversion attempts by the medical team below. 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 I had been completely exhausted from my eighteen hours tachyarrhythmia marathon and had not slept for some thirty hours. Yet, I was fully alert as soon as I ascended over my body.

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

Were your thoughts speeded up? Faster than usual

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? No

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 was amazed that I could look at the blinding light at the end of the tunnel without being dazzled.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. The choice I was given either to continue into the beckoning bright light or return to my earthly existence was telepathically conveyed. There was silence throughout my experience.

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

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? Yes A familiar tunnel, at 45-degree angle, opened up behind me as I calmly watched several cardioversion attempts by the medical team below. Without any hesitation, I surrendered to its attracting vortex. It was exactly as I had first experienced it at seven years old. Spirally travelling through the tunnel, in a clockwise manner, and approaching its majestic and soothing white light beckoning me, I abruptly came to a standstill. A choice was telepathically proposed to me.

Did you see any beings in your experience? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? No

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? A light clearly of mystical or other-worldly origin

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes Spirally travelling through the tunnel, in a clockwise manner, and approaching its majestic and soothing white light beckoning me, I abruptly came to a standstill. A choice was proposed to me. Either I continue on and enter the light or I immediately return to my earthly body. I had no such option thirty years ago at the time of my first near death experience. Nor will it be offered in October of next year in the event of my third NDE.

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? No

What emotions did you feel during the experience? Once again, I was overwhelmed with feelings of Happiness, peace, unconditional love and excitement. It was as though I was returning home after a long trip abroad, eagerly looking forward to reuniting again with family and dear friends.

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

Did you have a feeling of joy? Incredible joy

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 definite conscious decision to return to life Spirally travelling through the tunnel, in a clockwise manner, and approaching its majestic and soothing white light beckoning me, I abruptly came to a standstill. A choice was proposed to me. Either I continue on and enter the light or I immediately return to my earthly body. I had no such option thirty years ago at the time of my first near death experience. Nor will it be offered in October of next year in the event of my third NDE. I still cannot explain exactly how this information was communicated to me nor by whom. I believe that it was telepathically conveyed by a spirit guide. It's as though I was offered the possibility of extending my earthly stay in this lifetime in order to carry out future tasks or missions.

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Christian- Catholic Non-practicing.

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? Yes More empathic to others and helping them. Non materialistic driven.

What is your religion now? Christian- Catholic Non-practicing.

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 The experience was consistent with my first NDE when I was seven years old. However, this time, a choice was proposed to me. Either I continue on and enter the light or I immediately return to my earthly body. I still cannot explain exactly how this information was communicated to me nor by whom. I believe that it was telepathically conveyed by a spirit guide. It's as though I was offered the possibility of extending my earthly stay in this lifetime in order to carry out future tasks or missions.

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes See answer to question # 50.

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 Spirally travelling through the tunnel, in a clockwise manner, and approaching its majestic and soothing white light beckoning me, I abruptly came to a standstill. A choice was proposed to me. Either I continue on and enter the light or I immediately return to my earthly body. I had no such option thirty years ago at the time of my first near death experience. Nor will it be offered in October of next year in the event of my third NDE. I still cannot explain exactly how this information was communicated to me nor by whom. I believe that it was telepathically conveyed by a spirit guide. It's as though I was offered the possibility of extending my earthly stay in this lifetime in order to carry out future tasks or missions.

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? No

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 Spirally travelling through the tunnel, in a clockwise manner, and approaching its majestic and soothing white light beckoning me, I abruptly came to a standstill. A choice was proposed to me. Either I continue on and enter the light or I immediately return to my earthly body. I had no such option thirty years ago at the time of my first near death experience. Nor will it be offered in October of next year in the event of my third NDE. I still cannot explain exactly how this information was communicated to me nor by whom. I believe that it was telepathically conveyed by a spirit guide. It's as though I was offered the possibility of extending my earthly stay in this lifetime in order to carry out future tasks or missions.

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 I re-experienced unconditional love as I did in my first NDE at seven years old.

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Moderate changes in my life As a choice was telepathically given to me at 38 years old (my life expectancy had been determined to be some 40 years since early on in my life by cardiologists and doctors because of my heart diseases), I was now keenly aware that opportunities and synchronicities would come my way. These would guide me towards my additional tasks and/or missions during this lifetime extension. Since my youth, I have always been blessed and somehow protected during life threatening events. Some seem to be miraculous and incomprehensible my medical authorities. If needed, I could elaborate on this subject.

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? I know that we are all connected and that love is the purpose of our earthly journey.

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Yes Especially the overwhelming feelings of Happiness, peace, unconditional love and excitement. It was as though I was returning home after a long trip abroad, eagerly looking forward to reuniting again with family and dear friends. Also, the telepathically conveyed choice I was given either to continue into the beckoning bright light or return to my earthly existence.

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 .

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes Telepathy. Intuition. Premonition. Healing (myself, others, animals). For me it was normal but others were spooked. Example: Some people would avoid me saying that I could read their minds.

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? The experience was consistent with my first NDE when I was seven years old. However, this time, a choice was proposed to me. Either I continue on and enter the light or I immediately return to my earthly body. I still cannot explain exactly how this information was communicated to me nor by whom. I believe that it was telepathically conveyed by a spirit guide. It's as though I was offered the possibility of extending my earthly stay in this lifetime in order to carry out future tasks or missions.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes But only to my immediate family (wife and kids mainly) because still few people were open to such experiences. It was a taboo subject even then. I had 2 other NDEs in life. One at 7 years old and the other 2 days before my 39th birthday. I went full public in 2009 after self-healing of my heart diseases by writing a book titled My Heart Healed, My Soul Revealed where I give the details of my “miraculous healing” (confirmed by medical authorities) as well as each of my 3 NDEs. Therefore, it took me 50 years (half a century) before really openly sharing my near-death experiences. Some open-minded people are very grateful by my stories. They became less fearful or even fearless of death and/or relieved that their deceased loved ones returned to their true home.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? Yes Since my first NDE experience at 7 years old, I have been very curious about this subject. My first source of reference was a groundbreaking book written by Raymond Moody in the 1970’s when this was definitely a taboo and even heretic subject.

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real This was my second NDE experience. I was only seven when experiencing my first.

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real This was my second NDE experience. I was only seven when experiencing my first.

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? Yes I experienced 2 other NDEs. One at 7 years old and the other 2 days before my 39th birthday. Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experience? GRATITUDE.

Are there any other questions that we could ask to help you communicate your experience? No suggestion at this time.
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Experience Description 10000:

THIRD NDE - TWO DAYS BEFORE MY 39TH BIRTHDAY

My third NDE experience took place 2 days before my 39th birthday. I experienced 2 other NDEs in my lifetime: the first one aged seven and the second one when I was 38 years old.

It was September 1990. I had started my yearly five-day business trip to Abitibi (northwestern Quebec) and Timmins (northeastern Ontario). It was a demanding week with several inspections scheduled and many hours of travel time. That Wednesday, I finally checked-in at the hotel in Amos (Quebec) after a grueling 12-hour workday. I noticed a whirlpool tub as I entered my room. I immediately filled it up so I could relax a bit and soothe my sore muscles before having dinner. I stretched out in the hot water and turned on the whirlpool jets.

A few minutes later, my heartbeat became rapid and very irregular. Another tachyarrhythmia episode had begun. I immediately got out of the tub and took a Pronestyl pill. I took a second pill two hours later as the episode continued. At midnight, four hours since the start of my symptoms, there was still no relief. Unfortunately, after a long exam by cardiologists following last year’s episode (when I experienced my second NDE), it was determined that no available medication could put a stop to my Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) symptoms. Electrical cardioversion would be the only way to interrupt any future tachyarrhythmia episode and regain my heart’s normal rhythm. Nonetheless, Pronestyl pills were prescribed to be taken if necessary. I packed my suitcase and drove to the nearest hospital.

As I entered the emergency room, I noticed that I was the only patient. I explained my condition to the attending doctor. I told her that the medication had no effect and that only an electrical cardioversion could halt the symptoms. Perplexed, she answered that a high dosage solution of the same medication would surely work. If not, they would summon the doctor on call at her home.

The Pronestyl perfusion began at 1 AM. Two hours later, with no improvement whatsoever, the doctor on call was finally summoned. Arriving thirty minutes later, she informed me that an electrical cardioversion was urgently required. She asked me if I wanted to call my wife before proceeding. I told her no. Being home 650 km (400 miles) away from the hospital, I did not want to unnecessarily alarm her in the middle of the night. She fully agreed with my decision.

Finally back home after some great difficulty, I soon had an appointment with a cardiac surgeon. He strongly recommended open-heart surgery fearing an increase of future episodes. Given that current antiarrhythmic medications were ineffective, an electrical cardioversion would be urgently required each time.

Medically, this would be greatly inappropriate and dangerous due to the high risks linked with this procedure. He informed me that the surgery would probably be scheduled for December.

Surprisingly, I received a phone call from the hospital at the end of September informing me that my surgery was being advanced to the beginning of October. Therefore, I had an appointment in two days at the hospital for pre-op exams and a meeting with the cardiac surgeon. That day, he described the surgical procedure mentioning that it was unfortunate my case was so urgent because a non-invasive procedure using catheter ablation would be available in just a few months. Open-heart surgery would no longer be required for the treatment of a problematic WPW Syndrome.

Nevertheless, if I wished, he could perform this still experimental procedure. However, he strongly recommended the usual surgical intervention as the novel approach had one major risk. Catheter ablation uses radio-frequency to destroy the abnormal conduction pathway. Massive internal bleeding could occur if the targeted pathway is missed and the heart's envelope is pierced. If so, he would need to immediately open-up the rib cage and access the heart to stop the bleeding. I decided to follow his recommendation and forego the experimental yet less invasive option.

At 7 AM on October 3rd 1990, I was sitting on a stretcher near the entrance to the operating room. Calm and serene only minutes away from the start of my invasive cardiac surgery. My thoughts were quite positive knowing that I was in very capable hands. Though relatively small, the risks of serious complications were very real in any open-heart surgery. After being wheeled into the operating room and transferred onto the operating table, I exchanged a few jokes with the surgical team. The anesthesiologist asked me to count backwards starting from 100. 100...99...98...97...and then there was darkness.

Once again, for the third time in this lifetime, I was floating face down near the ceiling and observing my body below. My chest cavity was wide open. What a deliverance. I believe that, although we may be under complete anesthesia, our cells register the traumatic pain endured during surgery. Having left my suffering physical form, I had accessed a realm of eternal peace and ecstasy without pain or fear, a world of true unconditional and unlimited love. Mere words cannot begin to describe such a state of well-being. Time and space no longer exist as you finally return to your first and authentic home, to your true reality after your earthly journey. There is no pain, no regret and no sorrow of having left your loved ones remembering quite well they are always with us as we are with them.

The now familiar tunnel opened up behind me at a 45-degree angle as it did twice before, beckoning me to surrender to its vortex. I glanced down one last time at my lacerated body and, in a clockwise manner, I spirally headed full speed towards the blazing white light at the end. I came to an abrupt stop. A large boulder had materialized, totally blocking my progression.

Three human forms stood at its base. I immediately recognized my deceased father, paternal grandfather and paternal uncle. Each had a youthful appearance as in their early 30s. How delighted and overwhelmed I was to reunite with them again. I started weeping. My father raised his right arm and opened his hand as in a signal to stop. Without actually speaking, he telepathically told me that it was too soon and I had to return. I had other undertakings to accomplish in my lifetime. He lovingly smiled at me before I was suddenly repelled through the tunnel at lightning speed.

I re-entered my body. The shock was brutal and the pain unbearable. What bliss to be finally free of our dense and cumbersome corporal envelope, our earthly vehicle. Why did I have to come back to this existence once again? Regrettably, I was given no time to question my father, grandfather or uncle. However, strong hints would be given to me in the following years through some unusual events and synchronicities.

Two days later, feeling very groggy, I slowly opened my eyes on the morning of my 39th birthday. I felt like a fish in an aquarium. There I was lying on a bed within a glass enclosure of the intensive care unit with bloodied tubes coming out of my stomach. Minutes later, nurses entered the room singing Happy Birthday. One was holding a plate with a small cake in it, topped by a lit candle. Feeling nauseous, I was in no mood to eat but I was very grateful for their kind gesture.

Later that day, the surgeon informed me that the surgical procedure had lasted quite longer than expected. He had difficulty finding and then accessing the extra pathway which was located in a hard-to-reach area of the heart. I asked him if there were any other complications or unusual events during all that time. Without answering, he told me that I shouldn't experience tachyarrhythmia symptoms anymore and then left.

Background Information:

Gender: Male

Date NDE Occurred: October 3, 1990

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? No. Surgery-related While under general anesthesia Clinical death (cessation of breathing or heart function)

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

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 Each had a youthful appearance as in their early 30s. How delighted and overwhelmed I was to reunite with them again. I started weeping.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? It was when I realized that my father, paternal grandfather and paternal uncle stood at the foot of the large boulder that was blocking my progression in the tunnel towards the majestic white light.

Were your thoughts speeded up? Incredibly fast

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? No

Were your senses More vivid than usual? Incredibly more vivid

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. I was in the presence of three deceased family members: my father, my paternal grandfather and my paternal uncle. Furthermore, they appeared to be in the prime of their lives in their early 30s.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. My deceased father’s message was telepathically communicated to me.

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

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? Yes The now familiar tunnel opened up behind me at a 45-degree angle as it did twice before, beckoning me to surrender to its vortex. I glanced down one last time at my lacerated body and, in a clockwise manner, I spirally headed full speed towards the blazing white light at the end. I came to an abrupt stop. A large boulder had materialized, totally blocking my progression.

Did you see any beings in your experience? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? Yes I spirally headed full speed towards the blazing white light at the end. I came to an abrupt stop. A large boulder had materialized, totally blocking my progression. Three human forms stood at its base. I immediately recognized my deceased father, paternal grandfather and paternal uncle. Each had a youthful appearance as in their early 30s. How delighted and overwhelmed I was to reunite with them again. I started weeping. My father raised his right arm and opened his hand as in a signal to stop. Without actually speaking, he telepathically told me that it was too soon and I had to return. I had other undertakings to accomplish in my lifetime. He lovingly smiled at me before I was suddenly repelled through the tunnel at lightning speed.

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? A light clearly of mystical or other-worldly origin

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes I spirally headed full speed towards the blazing white light at the end. I came to an abrupt stop. A large boulder had materialized, totally blocking my progression.

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? No

What emotions did you feel during the experience? Once again, I was overwhelmed with feelings of Happiness, peace, unconditional love and excitement. It was as though I was returning home after a long trip abroad, eagerly looking forward to reuniting again with family and dear friends. Three human forms stood at the boulder’s base. I immediately recognized my deceased father, paternal grandfather and paternal uncle. Each had a youthful appearance as in their early 30s. How delighted and overwhelmed I was to reunite with them again. I started weeping.

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

Did you have a feeling of joy? Incredible joy

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 My father raised his right arm and opened his hand as in a signal to stop. Without actually speaking, he telepathically told me that it was too soon and I had to return. I had other undertakings to accomplish in my lifetime. He lovingly smiled at me before I was suddenly repelled through the tunnel at lightning speed.

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Christian- Catholic Non-practicing

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? Yes More empathic to others and helping them. Non materialistic driven.

What is your religion now? Christian- Catholic Non-practicing

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 Of my three NDEs, this was the only one when I saw and interacted with deceased family members: my father, my paternal grandfather and my paternal uncle.

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes See answer to question # 50.

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? No

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? Yes My father raised his right arm and opened his hand as in a signal to stop. Without actually speaking, he telepathically told me that it was too soon and I had to return. I had other undertakings to accomplish in my lifetime. He lovingly smiled at me before I was suddenly repelled through the tunnel at lightning speed.

During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? Yes My father raised his right arm and opened his hand as in a signal to stop. Without actually speaking, he telepathically told me that it was too soon and I had to return. I had other undertakings to accomplish in my lifetime. He lovingly smiled at me before I was suddenly repelled through the tunnel at lightning speed.

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? Yes I spirally headed full speed towards the blazing white light at the end. I came to an abrupt stop. A large boulder had materialized, totally blocking my progression. Three human forms stood at its base. I immediately recognized my deceased father, paternal grandfather and paternal uncle. Each had a youthful appearance as in their early 30s. How delighted and overwhelmed I was to reunite with them again. I started weeping.

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 At my 2nd NDE, at 38, a choice was telepathically given to me. My life expectancy had been determined to be some 40 years since early on in my life by cardiologists and doctors because of my heart diseases. I was now keenly aware that opportunities and synchronicities would come my way. These would guide me towards my additional tasks and/or missions during this lifetime extension. During this 3rd NDE, at 39 minus 2 days, these future undertakings and service to others were telepathically reiterated by my deceased father, accompanied by my deceased paternal grandfather and deceased paternal uncle. Since my youth, I have always been blessed and somehow protected during life threatening events. Some seem to be miraculous and incomprehensible my medical authorities. If needed, I could elaborate on this subject.

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? I know that we are all connected and that love is the purpose of our earthly journey. Yes

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Yes Especially the overwhelming feelings of Happiness, peace, unconditional love and excitement. It was as though I was returning home after a long trip abroad, eagerly looking forward to reuniting again with family and dear friends. Also, the telepathically conveyed message from my father, deceased almost 2 years before, telling me that I must return to my body because I had other undertakings to accomplish in my lifetime.

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 .

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes I feel that I had these ever since my first NDE at 7. Telepathy. Intuition. Premonition. Healing (myself, others, animals). For me it was normal but others were spooked. Example: Some people would avoid me saying that I could read their minds.

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? During this 3rd NDE, at 39 minus 2 days, these future undertakings and service to others were telepathically reiterated by my deceased father, accompanied by my deceased paternal grandfather and deceased paternal uncle.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes But only to my immediate family (wife and kids mainly) because still few people were open to such experiences. It was a taboo subject even then. I had 2 other NDEs in life. One at 7 years old and the other at 38. I went full public in 2009 after self-healing of my heart diseases by writing a book titled My Heart Healed, My Soul Revealed where I give the details of my “miraculous healing” (confirmed by medical authorities) as well as each of my 3 NDEs. Therefore, it took me 50 years (half a century) before really openly sharing my near-death experiences. Some open-minded people are very grateful by my stories. They became less fearful or even fearless of death and/or relieved that their deceased loved ones returned to their true home.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? Yes Since my first NDE experience at 7 years old, I have been very curious about this subject. My first source of reference was a groundbreaking book written by Raymond Moody in the 1970’s when this was definitely a taboo and even heretic subject.

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

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real This was my third NDE experience. I was only seven when experiencing my first and 38 for my second.

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? Yes I experienced 2 other NDEs. One at 7 years old and the other when I was 38.

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

Follow up # 1

During each of my 3 NDEs, I have never experienced the last two stages of a NDE which are the Divine Being of light and life's review. After my third Near Death Experience in October 1990, I kept wondering what would have happened if I had entered the majestic light at the end of the darkened tunnel. The books I read on this topic left me quite unsatisfied. That was until summer 2003 when I discovered, in a most unusual way, two remarkable books written by Doctor Michael Newton. Here is that amazing story.

We had rented a cottage in the Laurentians, to the North of Montreal. On that fateful day, we were visiting the shops and boutiques of a picturesque village when I noticed an esoteric/New Age bookstore. I felt a powerful urge to walk-up to it and open the door. I told Lucy that I absolutely had to go there. She was quite surprised because I had never shown any real interest for this type of bookshop before. As soon as I opened the door, a sort of trance overcame me. It was as though I was being guided. Entering, I noticed some one hundred books on a table to my right. They were placed on their side one against the other. Without even thinking, I reached for one particular book. It was titled Destiny of Souls, written by Doctor Michael Newton. I read on the back cover that it was a follow-up work to his first book titled Journey of Souls.

Still in a trance-like state, I made my way to an area with several bookcases. Automatically stopping in front of a specific one, I bent down and randomly (though nothing is truly by chance) took a book from the bottom shelf. Behold! Amazingly it was Journey of Souls. Without any hesitation, I hurriedly paid for these two books and left. Once outdoors, I was completely flabbergasted by what had just happened. In a totally unconscious and automatic manner, I had bought two works by the same author on my first visit to an esoteric/New Age bookstore. Back at the cottage, I feverishly read the first book. I was taken aback as it confirmed the seven NDE stages I had experienced AND fully answered the queries I had ever since my last Near-Death Experience more than a decade ago. I finally knew what would have happened if I had entered the brilliantly sublime white light.

Follow up # 2

In April 2009, my wife and I attended a seminar in Toronto (Canada). During this four-day event, we attended lectures and workshops given by renowned researchers and authors including Doctors Brian Weiss, Wayne Dyer and Caroline Myss.

During an experimental workshop conducted by Dr. Brian Weiss, with whom I had the privilege to talk with during a previous lecture break, about 60% of the attendees (my wife and I included) experienced regressions under his skilled supervision. It was quite eerie to recall previous lives as the veil of amnesia was momentarily lifted.

We also eagerly attended his two other surprising and memorable workshops. They aimed to demonstrate that all of us are indeed closely linked and that we can obtain information we always thought inaccessible by using our hidden intuitive power. In each workshop, we had to choose an person as a partner. Then, we had to exchange a personal item such as a pen, a ring or a pendant. Finally, with our eyes shut, we had to stay vigilant for any feeling, image, scenario or other response that would be manifested.

For the first exercise, Lucy paired up with a lady sitting next to her. As required, Lucy gave her the Buddha eyes pendant she was wearing; a gift she received from a friend returning from a trip to Tibet. In exchange, her partner handed over her bracelet. They offered their impressions after meditating for about five minutes. The images intuitively received by Lucy's partner were so unmistakably precise that Doctor Weiss asked Lucy to share the results with the whole audience.

At first, she saw total darkness followed by a very luminous white light. Then, a man of small stature in his fifties walked towards her. As he approached, she noticed that he was wearing a white smock and holding an object in his cupped hands. Arriving next to her, he opened his hands to reveal a model of the human heart. He turned it over revealing a smiley face painted on its underside. Incredibly, these images symbolize the recent inexplicable healing of my heart diseases which were a constant source of worry and stress for Lucy since we met forty years before.

The darkness followed by an intense white light is a recall of each of my three NDEs. The man in his fifties wearing a white smock is an exact physical description of my cardiologist for over 20 years then who, along with only a couple of other doctors at this specialized hospital, always wears a smock when meeting with outpatients. Finally, the right side of the heart model represents my diseased heart while its underside, adorned with a smiley face, symbolizes my healed and now normal heart. Truly amazing!

Dr. Weiss asked us to confirm these statements in front of the numerous attendees. Another synchronistic moment as I had the privilege to talk with him earlier in the day and express my deepest gratitude for his lifetime research and publications about Near-Death Experiences. A year earlier, I thoroughly praised his work in the French version of my book My Heart Healed, My Soul Revealed.

In the second exercise, we also had to pick a total stranger as a partner and exchange a personal item. But this time, we were asked to have a specific question in mind and not reveal it before the exercise had ended. As soon as Lucy got up to look for a partner, a lady hurriedly sat beside me and handed me her glasses stating that I would have the answer she needed.

I closed my eyes while holding her glasses in my hands. I immediately had the image of a lakeside house surrounded by tall trees. These were mostly coniferous with very few broad-leaved trees. Therefore, I assumed that this lake would be located in the northern region of Canada. At the lake’s edge, there was a wooden pontoon and, at its end, an Adirondack armchair (in boards) facing the lake. I described these images to my partner insisting that this was not a cottage but a main residence. Then, my entire body shivered as the scenery became vividly luminous. I immediately told her that this had to be a sacred place. Opening my eyes at the end of the exercise, I noticed that she was in tears.

She told me that I had exactly described her house in Northern Ontario where she had been living for many years. This region is an Amerindian territory occupied by the Sioux for more than eight thousand years. Sitting in her Adirondack chair at the end of the pier, she had a beautiful view of Sioux Mountain which has always been considered as a sacred site by the Sioux nation. We were both overwhelmed by the incredible outcome of our exercise. I curiously asked her what question she had in mind beforehand. Smiling, her words were "I was seriously considering selling my house and moving to Southern Ontario. My query was: Should I sell my house or not? The answer is now very clear: Definitely not!" She then hugged me before returning to her seat.

Are there any other questions that we could ask to help you communicate your experience? No suggestion at this time.

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