This week, I thought it would be interesting to discuss near-death experiences.
(Could be triggering for some, so read at your discretion.)
When you hear ‘near-death experience,’ what comes to mind first? Perhaps an out-of-body experience, seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, or being surrounded by loved ones who have already passed?
Raymond A. Moody Jr. (born June 30, 1944) is an American psychiatrist, philosopher, and author best known for pioneering the study of near-death experiences (NDEs). His 1975 bestseller Life After Life introduced the term “near-death experience” and helped spark global interest in consciousness research and afterlife studies.
In Life After Life, Moody analyzed more than 150 accounts of people who were clinically dead and revived. From these testimonies, he identified recurring elements—such as feelings of peace, traveling through a tunnel, encountering a bright light, and life review—that formed the template for modern NDE research. His work legitimized the study of death-related phenomena in both academic and popular discourse. (Source) Many who have had an NDE have reported feeling some sort of change after their experience, such as reduced fear of death, heightened intuition/psychic sensitivity, life purpose changes, and even trouble reintegrating back into everyday life.
- Do you have a direct experience with a near-death moment? Either personally or with someone you know?
- Did that moment radically change your or that person's view on life or what comes after?
- If you don't have any personal experience, what do you THINK a near-death experience might be like?
**Only share what you feel comfortable sharing. Experiences are not up for debate; they are that person's lived experience and should be respected.