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NDERF 2948 Ryan G NDE 6186
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ryan_g_nde.html
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2012
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Five-year-old Ryan G experienced clinical death after falling from a second-story roof while retrieving toys. He had developed a habit of throwing toys out the window onto the slanted roof below, then climbing out to retrieve them. On this particular morning after rain, he slipped on the wet roof near the edge and fell onto the pavement below, just feet from soft grass. The fall resulted in clinical death with cessation of breathing and heart function.
During the fall, Ryan experienced a dramatic time dilation where everything slowed down despite his mind racing at incredible speed. He was able to witness and comprehend his impending death, thinking countless questions about whether he had lived long enough, if he would survive, and if his mother would be angry. Upon impact, he was surprised by the absence of pain before everything went black. The realization of death came without surprise, as if he had always known what death was. He felt completely at peace with no worries about family members. In the void, Ryan discovered his vision had transformed to 360-degree awareness, able to see in all directions without turning his head. He existed in black nothingness until a pinprick of light appeared, creating the classic tunnel vision effect. The light was alive, breathing with the heartbeat of a million souls, emanating pure love that he compared to childhood moments of anticipated success exceeded - like tasting a favorite food or winning a game for the first time. Though appearing to move slowly toward the light, he knew he was traveling faster than light speed through the universe. When the light noticed him, it communicated telepathically that it wasn't his time and he must return. Ryan already knew this truth. He then lost consciousness and awakened crying but without broken bones, healing within five days. The experience shaped his spiritual beliefs as an agnostic, leaving him with lasting compassion, no fear of death, and occasional encounters with ghosts. His supportive parents heard his account immediately after recovery.
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360-degree vision in void, telepathic communication with sentient light, time dilation during fall
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