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IANDS 820-as-sacred-as-birth.html 2012
https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/820-as-sacred-as-birth.html
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2012
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In 1981, the experiencer underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair decade-old knee damage. She had deliberately waited for this less invasive procedure to be perfected, knowing recovery would be faster than traditional surgery. While waiting on the gurney before surgery, she experienced severe cold and shaking, likely from nerves and pre-operative medication. A nurse placed warm blankets on her, allowing her to relax and doze off.
The experiencer next found awareness in what she thought was the recovery room, hearing medical staff discussing a patient while watching the scene unfold. Not initially realizing they were working on her own body, she tried unsuccessfully to get their attention. She discovered she had floated to the ceiling corner, observing everything with a muffled quality. Without recognizing her out-of-body state, she felt pulled toward a dark tunnel by pressure from behind. Moving toward a growing light that eventually immersed her completely, she encountered two rows of hooded beings in monk-like robes. One being stepped forward, communicating energetically rather than vocally in a form of mutual internal dialogue. She experienced overwhelming unconditional love radiating from all the beings, feeling truly cherished and home for the first time. When told she must return because her six-year-old daughter needed her, she resisted despite recognizing her daughter would have no suitable guardian. She was shown a life review of choices before being returned to her body. The experience included two primary veridical observations. First, she observed the medical team from the ceiling corner of the recovery room, watching them work on her body from an impossible vantage point. Second, her extended time in recovery was later confirmed by her sister, who had been told there was much more surgical damage than expected, requiring three additional hours of work. Her roommate with similar but less extensive surgery suffered greatly while she experienced minimal pain. The NDE produced profound lasting changes. Initially unaware of what had occurred, memories returned through flashbacks and dreams. She developed significant psychic abilities including empathic perception, clairsentience, clairaudience, and clairvoyance. She began channeling and automatic writing, gaining information beyond normal means. Her spiritual path led her away from Catholicism toward broader spirituality. She became a spiritual life coach and intuitive counselor, dedicated to helping others recognize their divine essence.
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Arthroscopic knee surgery under general anesthesia with extended recovery time
Limited specific veridical details - mainly self-observation from ceiling and confirmed extended surgery time
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