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Tag Archives: Near Death Experience
“Beeing” on the Brink of Death – and How It Changed Me
The trauma, terror, and triumph of recovering after a near-death experience
This is Rebecca’s story as told to Melissa Gouty. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, to … Continue reading
Man With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Has “Died” Nine Times
Jamie Poole suffers from a heart condition that causes sudden cardiac arrest
A 29-year-old Australian man living in London has died nine times. Well, to be more truthful, he’s endured nine cardiac arrests in which his heart suddenly stops beating. Jamie Poole has dealt with these sudden heart stops on a relatively … Continue reading
”The Ultimate Journey” by Stanislav Grof, M.D.
Psychedelics-inspired overview of cross-cultural perspectives on death and the afterlife lends insight into human consciousness
What do psychedelic substances, rights of passage and fear of death have in common? A lot, according to Stanislav Grof, M.D. Grof is the author of “The Ultimate Journey: Consciousness and the Mystery of Death.” He has served as Chief … Continue reading
But What Does Death Sound Like? Saskia Moore’s “Dead Symphony”
The Australian artist interviewed those who had near-death experiences to compose an unparalleled symphony
We don’t know what to expect after death. So we speculate. We believe in one thing or another, or nothing at all. The closest we’ve gotten to understanding what the “big moment” feels like is via those who have had … Continue reading
Near Death Experiences: Glimpses of Eternity or Funny Business in the Brain?
The nature of NDEs excites believers and bewilders scientists
In order to live, singer and songwriter Pam Reynolds first had to die. Her brain aneurysm required a surgery that lowered her body temperature to a risky 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Her heart stopped and her EEG brain waves dwindled into … Continue reading
How Can Afterlife Communication Aid The Grieving Process? An Interview With Terri Daniel
Founder of the Annual Afterlife Conference talks about grief, meaning-making, and the surviving consciousness
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Terri Daniel, founder of the Annual Afterlife Conference. A author, hospice worker and intuitive spiritual counselor, Terri provides tools such as meditation, intuition development and after-death communication to help those in grief navigate the dying process. … Continue reading
