Death - a Fallacy or not?
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I believe that what we call death is simply a rebirth into another realm, and in another form.
OK, I hear many of you say that Lizzie has gone totally bonkers, but I became interested in the fascinating subject of NDE's (Near Death Experiences) after reading a book by Dr Raymond Moody Life after Life.
I bought this book after losing my 26-year-old brother to suicide. I was only 29 at the time, and that act had a profound impact on my life. Feelings of guilt - how could I have been so blind not to see he was feeling this way? How could someone do that to themselves?
It was an awfully dark period, but I needed answers.
What happens after death?
I know that answer will only be revealed when I cross over, but I wanted to know more.
Dr. Moody's book was published five years before my brother's death.
As modern medicine advances, many patients who were clinically dead, are revived, and some have out-of-body experiences, saying they never felt so alive when they were supposed to be dead!
Many of these people tell the doctors or whoever revived them, exactly what happened when they were being resuscitated. Naturally, some medical doctors became interested in this phenomenon.
Some people go on to say that they found themselves moving through a tunnel, with a light at the end, Is that not how birth is? and what a blissful experience it was.
Most people say they were ashamed to talk of their experience as medical personnel would think they're crazy, but they told their close family.
As more people started talking about it, doctors realized these 'stories' were real.
Dr. Bruce Greyson Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences began his research in the mid-1970s and has studied over 1000 cases.
A couple of facts that stand out is that people from all walks of life, and faiths, even non-believers, all have similar blissful experiences, and find that this changes their whole perspective on life.
I have a personal story to tell about NDE, and it concerns my niece's son. He was electrocuted at the age of ten on his Grandpa's dairy farm, and his heart stopped. Fortunately, his Grandpa and Dad were there and resuscitated him after lengthy CPR.
He told them afterwards that he saw what they were doing to him, and described everything in detail that only they knew of. He also experienced the light at the end of a tunnel, and saw people waiting for him, describing the beauty of what he saw in this 'place'. Note, that they had never discussed anything like this, and had not known about NDE's, so there is no way this young 10-year-old boy could have made up a story like that.
Scientific studies about near-death experiences are ongoing, but I for one, am comforted by these NDE's.
I have always believed that life does not end when we 'die,' but rather that it's a rebirth.
Think about what happens when you plant a seed; it first has to die before a new plant starts growing!
And so it is with life and death, an everlasting circle - the circle of life.
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Sorry for the lost of your brother.death is real and heart break
Thank you @harhess, I appreciate your words
I have known many stories of people who saw that light and the feeling of happiness that is in that experience. I like to think that everything does not stop here, that there are other experiences that are difficult to explain but exist.
Best regards
I am convinced of it, and believe we're put on this earth to learn life lessons, but do get to see our loved ones again one day💞
Oh, my dear friend @lizelle , I am so moved by this post, my tears are streaming down my face, I can't believe you had a brother who ended his own life, nothing in this world can prepare you for such a loss. My heart is breaking for you. I don't know what to say.
My first son went through a terrible divorce. He lost his two daughters, his home, and his job because of his inability to stop loving his wife. He could not accept the fact that she wanted him out of her life, as well as his daughters.
I worry every day that he will end it all. He is depressed and lonely, I try my best to help him heal, but all he says is, I am fine Mom.
I feel your pain. I pray for your healing as well as my own.
Life sucks sometimes but I do my best to put one foot in front of the other.
I cry for you and myself, I am so afraid to lose my hubby before me. I don't think I can last very long if he goes first.
Show me the way, you are a remarkable woman.
Sorry if I made you sad but your post has touched my soul.
Hugs
My sweet Robin, it's quite uncanny how similar our lives have been, in a way. You've been through deep waters for many years, first with your sister's debilitating accident, being on duty that fateful and tragic night. Then having to be there for her and then finally take care of her in the end.
That alone must have taken its toll!
Then the loss of your brother recently.
I can just imagine your deep concern about your son.
Not wanting to alarm you, but that's what happened with my brother. He had 2 beautiful young daughters.
The little boy I spoke of is his grandson that he never met. He desperately wanted to see them, but the father-in-law cruelly refused him access.
All I can say is to speak to your daughter in law and ask her to give him regular access, even if it has to be at your home, or under your supervision if they don't live too far. It's cruel not to let a father see his children.
Encourage him to get medical help as it's obviously been a massive blow.
What my brother did to himself changed our lives, Mom especially, who never got over it, although she eventually learnt to live with it.
I went into a deep depression for many years, fortunately climbed my way out of that deep dark pit.
My brother did that act the night after my youngest son's birthday party, was hoping his girls would be there.
My same son was the victim of school bullying, was/is kind-hearted and full of compassion, talented, and a handsome young man. The ideal target for bullies. He's been receiving treatment for depression for years, and has had many ups and downs, but has become a strong young man and is more positive about the future.
He lost a very close friend to suicide, a beautiful young girl whose psychologist told him after one of her attempts, that his support and friendship saved her life many a time. He was in a bad way after that, landed up in hospital and we feared that he would do the same. But thankfully he bounced back and eventually met a girl just before Arthur passed away.
My friend, I feel your fear and deep concern, but don't let that take out the lustre of life, make the best of each day, and don't look too far ahead. The two of you literally spent a lifetime together❤
One somehow finds the strength and relearn enjoying life as a 'solo traveler'. I listen to a lot of music while I'm working on the computer, and even though I desperately want him by my side, I know he's been spared the indignity of having to rely on others, and having to face losing me. I want that physical presence, but see and experience little things that tell me he is watching out for me.
Praying for you, your son and all your family.
Sorry for the long response 💞
Sorry to hear about your brother, it is always painful not to see such action coming from loved ones. I hope that he is in a better place and in peace.
My elder sister told us some years back of her NDE when we nearly lost her to death through a terrible sickness.
According to her, she saw her late father calling out for her, from a very beautiful big gate but the voice of my mom who was constantly calling out her name over here made her turn back and wake up back to life.
I have heard so many similar stories of near NDE and I think it is real.
I am convinced after listening to intensive research done by medical doctors, and hearing what my niece's son saw. He spoke of seeing a golden coach and the people asking him if he wanted to get in.
Interesting what your sister saw, as many people say their loved ones who have passed come to meet them. Thankfully your sister survived!
Circle of life I do agree, moving onto the next makes sense with the short time we spend here learning one form of living. I often refer to us being "Stardust" never tied to one culture or creed we are all one.
Some leave sooner than others, when young many to suicide, leaving everyone asking questions with no answers forthcoming.
I love imagining us as Stardust Joan, you are so right, we are all one indeed. It is awfully sad to lose someone at such a young age, with so many unfulfilled dreams!
Many take their own life through not being able to see any other way forward, during border war my Godfathers son took his own life due to an accident leaving him with damaged hands, he wanted to be a surgeon... At 21 myself, his Mother visited regularly asking us younger folk, why?
Awe Joan it is so very sad, yes the war not only killed soldiers while in action, but also killed the spirits of many for various reasons. A pastor once said that people should not point fingers at those who take their own lives, instead, they needed to pray that they never get into that deep dark pit where they see no way out. They must get to a breaking point of absolute despair. So tragic, and it's the parents, more so the mothers who feel it the most!
Too many we grew up with went to border war, few returned in positive mind after encounters, going up so young. What makes it hard is few know this part of our history, nor the East/West tug-o-war ideology that went on/still carries on down here in the south.
Again!...don't need to explain...you are preaching fairy shit!
It's none real!