Beyond the Physical ... Others' Experiences:

Excerpts and Composites

"She then took three last breaths upon which I felt a serene warm glow within and throughout the room. I later learned from my sister who had been present at the time that she had also had the same experience ..."

While having an out - of - body experience, although still having the same form though non - physical and ethereal in nature I discovered I could glide through walls and even living things such as trees. Upon merging I would experiencing a great sense of affinity. My perception and senses on all levels of all things was also far more acute, refined and comprehensive. When looking in a mirror I could see my face and features were the same yet greatly refined. All blemishes, distortion and weariness had vanished replaced with a luminous angelic perfection.

I had been devastated by the death of a loved one and un-consoled. I felt a presence: Standing there was my lost one conveying clearly but without words that everything was alright, and in fact quite wonderful and that I needed to let go and move forward with my life, and I would never really be alone. After a tender embrace ... then just faded away. Thereafter I felt a great peace.

During the experience I found myself traveling a great distance very rapidly. I then found myself in the presence of lush greenery and beautiful flowers and others ... All seem to be exchanging luminous nourishing warmth and happiness - There was a breath and depth of love and beauty beyond description. All my questions were answered though not through words, and although unremembered I then somehow became aware all things were working - out for the greater good. I knew if I wanted to stay I could, but felt a strongly I had unfinished things to conclude first and could only stay briefly. Needless to say I no longer fear death and actually look forward to it when the proper time comes.

For a far more expansive and diverse selections of such experiences check out
Out of Body Experience Research Foundation.

From the Harbors of Light Collection: Inspirational writings, thoughts for the day, literature, nature
photographs, poetry and prose from Brad Kalita, founder of Gathering Light ... a retreat.