Stories of near-death experiences: the Light awaits us
“All the people I’ve interviewed, and my own experience, allow me to be certain of one thing: when we die, after a transition that often resembles a tunnel, we arrive close to a source of light (…) In its presence we feel enveloped by a total and unconditional love, imbued with understanding and compassion.
This light exists in a dimension in which there can be no negativity. This means we can’t feel resentment, hatred or guilt, whatever our past life. This light does not condemn us, for it is absolute and unconditional Love.
By the yardstick of this Love, we evaluate everything we have thought, said and done. Then, by contrast, we realize what our life could have been, what we could have thought, said and done if we had dared to trust the Love that is within us”. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
“The purpose of life is to manifest Love on earth. When we live in this love, given and received, we come closer to the light”.
Love without limits
“I understood that there is no limit to God’s love and that there is no place where God is not. I was in God, God was in me. We are all in God and God is in each of us. You can replace the word God with the word Love, if you prefer, it’s all the same. We are One in this love.
“I stood before the Light and felt that I found everything in It: love, healing, rest, happiness, everything. It was such a powerful Love, totally unconditional, and I knew I could trust it completely, for my whole life. I wanted to merge with this Light, to melt into it.
“Attracted by the light, I headed towards it and found myself carried away to a place imbued with indescribable love and peace”.
“The Love I met there is totally different from what I experienced here. It’s not about physical desire, it’s not possessive. It’s infinitely deep, filled with inexhaustible compassion and without judgment.
“I feel that my life has a new purpose. I want to accomplish what has been entrusted to me, even if I don’t know what it is precisely.
“Light surrounded me and I felt in absolute safety and happiness. I knew I was loved unconditionally, without any judgment. Being loved like that filled me completely. I felt fulfilled, completely satisfied, in plenitude. I also knew that every human being is loved in this way.
There is no judgment
“During my near-death experience, I saw my life over again, and I was not judged in any way. I was constantly bathed in divine love, emanating from the Being of Light who accompanied me. The only judgment was my own.
“The Light invaded me with love, purifying every part of my heart, dispelling all hurt and fear, filling me with joy. I knew that this Light was the source of the universe. I suppose you could call it “God”.
“This Light was with me, its benevolent presence a constant companion. I felt no fear, I was never alone. I felt a complete unity with the Universe, never feeling isolated or lost.
“ I realized that I was united with all existence, that everything we do reflects on others. Even a simple smile or a kind word can bring incredible comfort.
Discovering bliss
“What I was experiencing was beyond comprehension, everything was extraordinary, but strangely enough, I felt like I belonged there. I was enveloped by a deep love, of an intensity never felt before. I understood that this was divine love, far deeper and more powerful than anything I could have imagined.
“True life is to be in this eternal bliss, and it can begin right now. By living on earth in love, we experience what we will fully live afterwards”.
“ Then I saw an entity of light, filled with goodness, affection and benevolence. I had never felt such intense love as his. My heart was filled with love for this Being. You have to experience this quality of love to understand. Compared to it, the greatest love on earth is just a stammer. We’re here to learn to love on that level.
“I would review my mistakes and learn from them every time. No one judged me, just asked me what I’d learned. I was totally at peace. I had learned so much. What a colossal influence my actions, even the most insignificant, had had. How my decisions had impacted the lives of countless people.
Infinite peace
“I felt profound peace. I knew I was totally loved, just as I am. It was the purest, most absolute love there is. Nothing on earth can compare to that love.
“I realized that a luminous presence surrounded me with its clarity. Everything was extraordinarily beautiful, radiating vibrant, luminous energy. Completely immersed in love, I felt a pure, unconditional love, true to its essence.
“I was brought up with the image of a God who judges and punishes our slightest faults. My near-death experience introduced me to a God who is nothing but unconditional love, without judgment or punishment. I was filled with peace. I am now convinced of God’s limitless goodness.
“What I experienced in my IME is the most important thing in my life. Every time I think about it, I’m deeply touched. I can’t put into words what I experienced, but it’s stayed with me.
“I found myself in a state of complete serenity, flooded with a love that surpassed anything I’d thought possible. The joy and happiness I felt there far surpassed my happiest moments on Earth. The idea of returning to my physical existence seemed inconceivable. I was in a state of absolute well-being, without a care in the world.
Love is all that matters
“One of the most profound revelations I’ve had is the vital importance of love. Nothing we do has any value if it’s not done in love”.
“For me, the central message of my near-death experience is that God, or Light, is Love and wants us to live in Love.”
“ The place I was in was so beautiful and unlike any place I know. It was infused with love. It was made up of love, it’s hard to explain.
“I felt love both filling me from the inside and enveloping me from the outside. I felt so loved that I started to cry. I had never felt such unconditional love.
“ Since my near-death experience, I accept myself as I am and I accept others much better as they are. When they are aggressive, I feel their inner suffering. The pursuit of material things no longer interests me, nor does the idea of an important place in society, whereas these were my driving forces”.
“My first feeling was one of profound peace. All my worries had evaporated. Then I felt love. It’s an indescribable feeling. It’s infinitely stronger than the love you can have for your partner or your children. It’s unimaginable.
Going home
“I knew I was going home, back to where I came from. I felt extreme joy and fulfillment.
“This love filled everything. It carried me to a state of immeasurable happiness. I was becoming aware of the inadequacy of my love in my earthly life, but it wasn’t overwhelming. What I was experiencing there seemed infinitely more real than my life on earth.
“I had the impression of knowing everything, everything that had existed, everything that was and everything that would happen in the future, if you can call it that, because time doesn’t exist there.
Unity with all that is
“I was one with God and with the whole universe. I knew that we are all One with God and the universe. There are no words for it. At the same time, I felt humbled by the beauty of God and the universe.
“I began to review my life. I was reliving not only my emotions, but also those of others in reaction to my actions. It was sometimes quite difficult to realize what I had done, but I understood that it served to learn from my earthly life and to grow. The Light reassured me. It explained to me that we are all loved, and that it wasn’t about judgment.
“ I found myself in a brilliant white light, a vast, infinite, pure white space. The light, far from being dazzling, was incredibly beautiful, and above all, it radiated love. It was a sanctuary of love and peace.
The light at the end of the tunnel
“When I came out of the tunnel, I found myself in an immense luminous “space”. I could see many “people”, even though they had no physical bodies. I didn’t recognize any of them, but for their part, they all seemed to know me well. As I approached the source of the light, I saw a “being” who seemed “taller” than all the others. I approached him and we exchanged. I don’t remember what we “said”, but at one point he explained that it wasn’t my time. Very quickly, I went back the other way and found myself back in my body, at the scene of the accident”.
Before me stood a radiant spiritual being of such beauty and love that I knew I would never feel alone again. With him, I felt totally safe, knowing that everything was as it should be.
Our raison d’être here on earth is to live in Love, a love that is unconditional and that allows others complete freedom.
We’re all a ray of Light, but fear makes us forget how to love.
Death no longer scares us!
Since my near-death experience, death no longer frightens me, since I know that life goes on after death. It helps me worry less about the future and enjoy the present moment more.
I saw an intense light drawing me in, invading me with a deep joy, satisfaction and peace unknown until then. I felt as if my soul was expanding to embrace the entire universe.
To find out more, here are the websites of the two main experience associations. They contain numerous testimonials, often very moving: http: //www.iands-france.org/ and https://www.nderf.org/French/index.htm
On the same theme, you can also read the article Death doesn’t exist.
