Near Death Experiences

What occurs or is reported in countless cases:

In Dr. Raymond Moody’s groundbreaking book Life After Life he describes the common elements and order of those elements by individuals who have been to the “other side” and back.  They all bearing striking similarities.

These common elements have one theme that was repeatedly stated—that their experiences were inexpressible, or that modern language had no words to convey what happened.  Plato also says human language is inadequate to express these ultimate realities directly and that words conceal, rather than reveal, the inner nature of things.   Each individual also expressed a sense of timelessness.

The steps Moody presents include:

1. An unusual noise—bells, wind, music, or ringing.
   
   
2. Moving rapidly through, or along, a dark tunnel with a light at the end.
   
   
3. Being outside of the physical body, but still in the immediate physical environment.   Many people also described being in a transparent or clear form.
   
   
4. The person was met by others who have already died; these beings included spirits or family members who had already died.
   
   
5. Meeting a being of light who felt like a loving warm spirit.
   
   
6. A life evaluation process including a panoramic review.  This process was an evaluation of what they had done with their life, regrets of things undone and re-experiencing the emotions that were associated with these events.
   
   
7. Finding a barrier or border where they could not cross, they had to return home.  Many could hear or feel others calling them back; most were overwhelmed with joy, love and peace, and did not want to return.
   
   
8. After returning there were no words to describe the event.

Each individual considered life to be more precious after their experience and tried to cultivate more love for others; this love was a unique, profound kind.  These people also felt it was important to look at the lessons that life offered them and to continue to seek knowledge.