The near-death phenomenon: Joseph Geraci at TEDxWilmington

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[@kathleendobens6648]

My sister was in the hospital shorty after her husband died. She had a dream about her husband. She was grieving so bad crying everyday. He appeared to her in the dream so much younger. A time she didn't even know him. He said to her I'm ok deb. He was smiling the whole time. When she woke up she felt peacful.and not sad anymore!

[@jimdawson5299]

kathleen dobens in her mind. It gave her what she needed.

[@caseylipok8161]

kathleen dobens I took care of my father the last 6 months he was a live. Almost 9 years after he passed on, I had a dream (more like a vision) we were walking together in the neighborhood I grew up in. We did not say a word to each other while walking. My father looked to be in his 30's. After a short time, we sat on a porch step and I looked at my father and asked: "How are you doing?" He replied: "I'm doing great." Then I woke up. I was exhausted, like I had just run 10 miles. He was radiant and this vision was like watching a HD movie. I've only had one other similar vision with someone else who I knew that had passed. These experiences are profound.

[@thezinkster54]

@@caseylipok8161 Good to know.

[@mikahist4155]

[@samantharutherford8699]

Bro is it just your feeling or proved? If proved why scientists don't obey it?

[@tomanderson7696]

Marvelous lecture! You came through! As a former police officer, myself, I understand the utter destruction inflicted on society and culture where and when children are abused. I have experienced being with folks who have passed over on their death bed (as a Pastor after my law enforcement career). I have also been privileged to hear the testimony of over 30 people who had an NDE. It has comforted me and left me with as many questions as answers. In every case the report was of not wanting to return to this existence and of a transformed understanding of what life is meant to be and of the totality of love and its importance.

[@dukeman7595]

Well Said Tom, as a Police office myself I understand.

[@mrsq117]

Thank you for sharing, please may I ask regarding the NDEs that were told to you. Were the NDEs all positive experiences or were some negative too. Many thanks

[@Grits-N-Grace4U]

I had a NDE in 2002 while on the oncology unit in a hospital in Colorado Springs, dying from septicemia which had come from my chemo port-my drs had told come in and informed me “that without divine intervention I was not going to make it as I was not responding to any of the medical treatments and IV antibiotics (vancomycin, gentamicin, etc), my organs were shutting down & if I had loved ones out of town they needed to be called” and indeed my kidneys had completely shut down, other organs shutting down, & I had swelled up from 125 lbs to over 200lbs and was very very ill 😷 as a result. I didn’t go thru a tunnel-instead I was in a meadow with beautiful flowers 🌸 unlike any colors I’d ever seen (muted brights) with a huge tree in the center like one of those you see in Africa sometimes similar to a live oak tree in its spread but different type leaves. My younger brother was there who had died 15 yrs earlier at the age of 18 from Bone Cancer. No other deceased beloved family members or friends-it was only just him, which was a bit odd as I was closer to my older brother who had been killed 2 years after my younger brother died. Sometimes we were in human form, other times as just entities, but I always knew it was him and we communicated telepathically. Sometimes we ran (glided)& played in the meadow like children, other times we’d sit under/against that single tree and have deep conversations. One of 1st things I asked him was why he had gotten cancer as a kid. He said because he was a comforting spirit for children w cancer-and the only way he could become that is to have gone thru it all himself. Very sensible responses to questions I asked. I know I’ve not been allowed to remember much of many answers to many questions or my experience-how I know that I don’t know 🤷‍♀️ I just do. Back in my hospital room, I was slowly slipping further away with much pain & I’d slip into this meadow more and more. It was so obvious that some of my friends even asked me later if I remembered where I would “go to” during those times. Which I absolutely knew where and shared this with them: This was a meadow with almost knee high beautiful flowers flowing gently on a slight breeze with this one huge tree in the center. The meadow was surrounded by a soft light that looked a lot like clouds. It never got dark, the weather was always perfect, and there was no sky-just that cloud like soft light. At my worst physically when they believed death was imminent, a figure walked toward me in white flowing robes, with shoulder length hair, beard, tanned/olive skin, caring, understanding, knowledge & love shining in his eyes, I choose to believe it was Jesus versus an angel. The closer I walked(really more like glided) toward him, the more of an overwhelming feeling of going home, of peace, of unconditional love so strong-nothing I’d ever said or done or thought bad or wrong affected that love-it was so strong it could make you feel like weeping. He never came into my meadow, just to the edge, which is where I had come over to meet him at. After being told my life had purpose, that we all have a divine purpose even if we get thrown off track by life and/or “sin” & never discover it, it still very much exists....then I was given a choice to stay or return-and only because I hadn’t finished my 3 children’s scrap books of how much I loved them, advice for a future I didn’t think I would be a part of because of my illness, etc.. did I choose to return. I slowly, miraculously to my several doctors, began to recover and after a total of about 4 months in the hospital I was discharged home and even tho I had many more surgeries, treatments, etc...I eventually recovered, having had my last surgery to date in 2006 of 17 surgeries from Nov 1999. I’m left with some health issues, namely a bone disease called multi focal avascular necrosis as a result of some of the medication I was given, but I live and after that experience I no longer fear death, for I know now it’s actually peaceful and you’re not alone. I don’t talk about my experience much, but felt a need to share some bits of it today. NDE is very real and I don’t believe it’s just something our brain makes up. And I truly do believe we all each have a divine purpose. Some discover it and feel complete on a totally different level, some never even know or try & always feel like something is missing even if they’re totally successful in all other areas. And I know that it’s one of those things where the journey is the teacher more so than the destination-that this destination can only be reached thru the discoveries that occur on the journey.

[@Gini-hl9rr]

Do a video

[@smdmicrosoldering]

Biutiful the way you expressed the NDE Victoria.

[@Grits-N-Grace4U]

James Finnegan thank you-it’s actually the first time I’ve shared it & in this much detail publicly before.

[@mrsq117]

Victoria Walker beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing may God bless you

[@Steve197201]

This man radiates such peace and wisdom. I wish everyone was like him.

[@bm5379]

I wish I could find the the peace he has found it would be such a wonderful thing

[@ronpaul8643]

You will have it in time has you grow older

[@Steve197201]

@@ronpaul8643 I'm already very wise and humble! 💪

[@leothelittlesimba2682]

Everybody needs near death experience.

[@rockn997]

Do they all see Jesus or does a Muslim see Mohammed or a Hindu see Buddha?

[@kruggiero]

I have listened to many many NDE stories and this is so beautiful. It helps me feel much closer to knowing what this life and the next is all about. Thank you so much!

[@davemwangi05]

gosh you're so cute. I mistook you for an angel.

[@terryashton9213]

Very Enlightening My Friend. I had an NDE before a Brain Operation in 2001. I didn't travel anywhere, but I experienced an Ethereal body, standing beside a Nurses Station, and then viewing myself laying in bed. For those who are apprehensive about Crossing to Spirit, these talks will help ease their minds so they know that there is no Fear in Passing, as it happens quickly.

[@kathieann5936]

I had an NDE in 1972. When I returned, I shared this with my husband. First, I hadn’t wanted to return. Second, I hated that there are wars here and darkness. Three, we get more than one life. I had never thought about reincarnation, but I returned with an unshakable belief in it. My daughter, who was a toddler at the time I had my NDE, grew up to become a regressive hypnotist and psychic medium. She’s verified my beliefs time and time again.

[@Fortune_Favors]

you need Jesus, that's the true answer.

[@kathieann5936]

@@Fortune_Favors Jesus was a very great prophet. He taught unconditional love. Too bad so many people who call themselves Christians have forgotten that. But the mystery is bigger than Jesus.

[@forreal245]

I firmly believe that our life experience is to teach us love & forgiveness in order to prepare us for the next dimension where only perfect love exists. The rest of this mess...materialism, vanity, politics, etc is so unimportant compared to perfect love & forgiveness.

[@letthemjustletthem]

I was an atheist when I had 2 nde. It was pure love and it changed my life, There is a God and he told me I had to go back and tell others to Stop Doing and start LOVING. So simple and yet getting others to understand that is challenging.

[@TheReviewKing909]

I'd like to hear more. I'm struggling with alot right now.

[@letthemjustletthem]

@@TheReviewKing909 I would love to share my story in detail.

[@Secular-Serenity]

I’ll believe in god when I have proof. Still waiting. Happy for you tho.

[@SteveSmith-os5bs]

My wife passed away last year. I still believe there is a God and pray many times a day. I ask a lot of questions still haven’t received to many many answers.

[@JDH8208]

@@SteveSmith-os5bs My wife passed away 3 months ago and like you I pray many times a day. I pray I'll see her again one day and I have faith that I will. God bless you.

[@shayleemoore2984]

This is true I believe because when I passed away I didn’t want to come back. I went through the light tunnel experienced beautiful things you can’t describe. I was told it wasn’t my time & I had to go back which when they were trying to revive me I fought against. My mum remembers me yelling at the doctors & nurses to let me go back. I found it hard after coming back to a simulate back here on earth.

[@stonebridgeoxfordhoa2829]

This is one of the most beautifully worded and heartfelt expressions of a near death experience I've ever heard! I've listened to many people discuss their NDEs, and they always say that what matters is love. That is the message from Heaven to us, without a doubt. THANK YOU, Joseph Geraci, for sharing your experience with us.

[@artsmart]

An illuminating talk Joseph!

[@petronilobuan4648]

I got also a near death experience I was absorbs in a soothing super bright light and my whole life was summarized in a split second in my heart n mind cause I thought at that moment 22 years old I have done a lot already of Good things and help many people and consider myself a very good person in my mind n in my heart and this source of bright light wearing a pure immaculate robe spoke to me and said that I’m zero balance in Heaven so I asked Him Lord God how can I pile and save credits in Heaven He told me imprinted n very clear in my heart n mind that When I give something or help someone I should not expect anything in return this is how you can pile n save credits in Heaven now I’m 53 more than 30 years now has passed n I know somehow I already have some credits in Heaven cause I follow what that voice imprinted n crystal clear in my heart n mind and I lost since that near death experience the fear of death! K

[@susanohata3629]

I've read some of the comments which are disturbing, I hope you will awakened as the speaker has been. You all have a lot to learn, may you all be given the blessing that this guy shared with you. A huh you (until we meet again)

[@williamwightman8409]

"...so as we are programmed to die at conception, I believe we are programmed to continue at death." This statement has a refreshing clarity to it, absent of religious or even spiritual embellishment. The speaker is afraid of telling us what he really means by it as you can tell in the tone of his voice. I wish him peace and brilliance.

[@MorganLeeModelxo]

Lovely man and well said.

[@lamnuck]

Well said ? All that throat clearing was annoying - I wish he had gotten someone to speak on his behalf !

[@noraknoxx6863]

bby nuck pp

[@dollwhitman1972]

So wanted to read through all the comments and give thumbs up but has to stop and just post this.... Really ill and tired but still having faith of all that is good.... Take care everyone....

[@originaldarkpoetry9503]

I had a very near-fatal car accident when I was 31. A guy in his big company car hit me from behind while he was doing close to 100 mph. I remember the initial impact, it was like time slowed down and I was in an alternate reality. My car left the road, went over the crash barrier and hit the tress on the other side of the barrier which redirected the car back onto the road. The car slid down the road on its side for quite some distance before coming to a stop. The crash had caused my head to impact with part of the metal car body leaving a large scar on the right side of my head. I know I was unconscious for quite some time and when I came around, all I knew was that I had to get out. I tried to kick out the windscreen which by some miracle, was still in one piece. That didn't work so I had to climb to reach the driver side door which was above me. I fell to the road surface noticing the warm feeling emanating from the right side of my head, I put my hand to the area and my fingers literally went inside the scar which was seeping blood. Walking back down the road, it felt like I was in another world and nothing made any sense.

[@CryptoThug]

He is speaking nothing but truth and wisdom but will someone please get this man a cup of water!

[@azaramoon4027]

Many thanks for all these lectures.

[@TheDeleece]

Such prophetic words from Joseph Geraci which I think would have made him happy; that in 2014 Malala Yousafzai , at the age of 17, received the Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education'.

[@roncoppola6054]

I loved every word of his speech

[@Atheenah]

Does anyone know if Dr Geraci is still with us? I’d love to email him. He’s fantastic!

[@innerwestie1446]

This man hasn’t met my children, in fact most children. They are Devine gifts. They are also impetuous, self-centred, emotionally disregulated, competitive, jealous, demanding and inexplicably violent to other kids, even in families where there is no exposure to violence. Most people who abuse and neglect children were abused and neglected themselves. They need evidence-based treatment programs not simplistic insults.

[@ninagina8946]

NDE's are real. If everyone had one there would be more compassion in the world. Like Mr. Geraci said you feel complete love and peace. Its that love that changes you. It makes you appreciate life.

[@dannymathis7275]

Well said! Thank you!

[@NebbieNZ]

This is not a NDE but so many the way its been described feels much like what I experienced. When I was a kid (10yo) I witnessed my sister in a bus accident she survived but severely injured she was 8 at the time. As we lived in a rural area my parents took all of us to the closest doctor who gave my sister some heavy painkillers and told my parents to go straight to the hospital (1 hour drive away) My aunt came to take my youngest Sister and me back to their place while my parents rushed into hospital for me this is when shock started to really kick in. As this all happened in the time before cell phones there was no communication from my parents that made my shock worst I started to feel like my sister was going to die. I remember going to the toilet alot to both pee and cry by myself. On the wall there was a callander every day had a different bible reference written that day was "Lord, Help me to remember that nothing is going to happen that you and I can't handel" in the toilet I found a minor amount of comfort from that. Moving on to around 11pm (8 hours after the accident) I was still unable to sleep I was in so much pain hurting inside I felt so tired but unable to sleep. My Aunt and uncle could then see I was showing signs of stress and could see I was so worried. So they sat me down and said lets pray, I wasn't really much of a spiritual kid I hated going to church all that sort of stuff so what happened next was unusual. I don't remember what was said because as soon as I closed my eyes I felt a warm sensation start from my feet and move up my entire body I felt my heart slow right down within seconds It was like i was somewhere else in a large white room. I was soundred my whiteness almost empty but hard to describe I want to say energy right then I knew at that moment my sister would be ok and that she's now resting. I saw no one or heard nothing but I was finally calm and peaceful I was no longer worried I would not get to talk to my sister again. The light or energy or whatever despaired as my aunt said Amen. I kept my eyes close as I still felt the calmness inside I was finally peaceful my heart wasn't hurting anymore. 5 min later my parents came to pick us up and told me that shes ok and sleeping. I'm now 36 and I'm still struggling to tell my family about it, My sister and I have never spoken about the accident although I'm very close to talking about it if she wants to.

[@StreetTalkAE]

Wow, did you change after this experience? Whats your view on the religious stuff right now? I would recomend to talk to you sister about that, itll be interesting for both of you.

[@xkillerxmattyx]

It is true, you non believers will see one day, nothing to be frightened of at all...just the next chapter....it's just infinity within our universe, and beyond. continual life and positive energy.....for now.....mankind is messing up big time...greed is the culprit, start sharing and caring, the negative energy on our planet must change asap.....it's now or never. NO GREED

[@ellesunshine5597]

Fascinating 👍 Love is the answer 💓

[@Jewel22268]

“Truly I tell you,” Jesus said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” Matt 18:3

[@arnevajsing7120]

Correct

[@damian-795]

Yes , we must be innocent and have no hate

[@sequoyahkearns8505]

A beautiful man, a wonderful lesson. Thank you

[@carlasousa8623]

Joseph this is beautiful. Thank you. I found your music “the passage” by Daniel Cavanagh. Thank you all the best. Take care

[@joannoriol6444]

Thank you, well done.

[@dianesmith7208]

Thank you sir for your uplifting lecture

[@AlaskanAndie]

EXCELLENT!!! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE!!!!!

[@sammydabull4001]

😱😱 OMG!!! THIS IS FIRST TIME I HEARD SOMEONE ELES BESIDES ME WAS FIGHTING WITH THE EMTs FOR BRINGING ME BACK!!! I WAS SO MAD BECAUSE OF THE FEELING OF UNCONDITIONAL FORGIVING LOVE YOU FEEL BETTER THAN LIFE IT REALLY IS PEACE. BUT, SUICIDE WILL NOT TAKE YOU BACK THERE BECAUSE YOU WHERE SENT BACK FOR A REASON AND IT NOT YOUR TIME LIKE THE SPIRITS "IN MY CASE MY MOTHER AND 2 BROTHERS "TOLD YOU SO WHEN YOU FINISH WHAT YOUR HERE FOR THEN YOUR REWARD AWAITS YOU. SO NO CHEATING 😃

[@DionysosThanateros11]

Good talk!

[@johnbutler7403]

I have had several experiences in my life where I have had either cardiac or pulmonary cessations. All of them involved simple losses of consciousness. Never have I had any 'NDEs' . No lights at the end of tunnels, no visits of angels or deceased relatives, no epiphanies. A counselor at my Veterans Post Traumatic Clinic, told me that, basically, I have a "starved" spiritual life, and that a great deal of my life appears meaningless to me. If that is the case, then I need not be bothered by meaningless brain activity artifacts when my trail comes to its final end.

[@OneReligionIslam]

V.INSPIRING! Kids are HOPE for HUMANITY.

[@jantruitt9241]

This was wonderful! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@tamarafields5703]

This was awesome!!!

[@ricosbar9643]

the Golden question then is can we as NDe' recreated a next duality in order to coexist -or replace this damaged one & isn't that the idea better the purpose of NDE. i ask as i tell.

[@yvettekatz6696]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@speccy4eyes853]

This was amazing

[@johndettra8958]

When I saw this photo, I thought he WAS dead.

[@conradb7200]

First I'd like to say I find the professor's experience totally believable ... having gone through a number of OBE's myself a number of years ago. He also mentioned that as a former police officer, he's witnessed some terrible assaults against children. What immediately struck me was the rhetorical question: Professor, how many terrible assaults ( or worse) have you witnessed some or possibly many of your own police co-workers perpetrate against the citizens they have sworn to protect? I do realize that the point I've raised may appear to some to be off subject. However, considering the spiritual nature of this very compelling, and I think important discussion, I think it is a question that if not asked, must at the very least, should not be glossed over, or completely ignored for the sake of conveniency!

[@victoriousmaximus1659]

"Knowledge I was not allowed to bring back with me", by whom or what? I thought you become free in spirit form. I question this for it does not give me confidence of freedom, the opposite is obvious, control. I'd be damned if something tried to influence, or impose on, my free will, alive or dead.

[@AA-zg9nn]

Getting a heartattck time to time of this mic that gets very loud on and off! Couldnt finish it becuse of it!

[@mycount64]

I have been hoping for a before birth experience... still waiting.

[@gav25x]

Don't hold your breath

[@SusanBrooklyn]

Without him telling us what happened in his nde, it made me feel he left out something great. Anything else he said was not as impressive without knowing what went on in his nde.

[@jasonbourne7179]

200 MillionAUD a year over ten years. For this crack conspiracy to continue.

[@thezinkster54]

Hi ! I would love to tell you about this " Vision" I received from Paula , my fiance', 5 mins. after she died from Cancer. I was outside her room in the Hospice. Well, I was crying my eyes out, and I HEARD her call my name ! She said " Rick, Rick" , I looked up to the right, and there she was!!!! Like from the shoulders up kind of thing. She was just BEAMING with JOY ! She was soooo happy. Smiling like I have never seen! Very beautiful, looking younger than I knew her. Kind of like Jesus's age. She was wearing her favorite blue blouse. She was just Radiant ! She was surrounded by this hard to describe white light. She said, " There Is A Light , There Is A Light", twice. I was in a daze and just repeated it. I said, there is a light. She nodded her head yes. She just smiled hugely, so incredibly beautifully at me for a while, then looked off towards the Light. She had such a look of LONGING on her face. A look of LOVE, of HAPPINESS. I knew I shouldn't but I had to look, too. There was nothing, and when I looked back, she was gone. That's it.

[@nomadsteve5297]

Rick, without sounding to harsh I think you were seeing what you wanted to see, as I’m sure you do believe what you seen as the truth, but grief can affect us all in different ways, you describe seeing your lovely lady from the shoulders up but then you say that she was wearing her favourite blouse. I do wish you all the best and yes I may be wrong but the one thing we have in common is that we just don’t know what happens when we die.

[@hellooutthere8956]

Why are you here? To take away hope? You should have just kept your mouth shut. He knows wht he saw and heard. It was not wht he expected of wanted to see. It just happened. You and Darwinism need to go away.

[@wtglb]

What a beautiful thing to happen to you, we'll all be together with the ones we love one day!

[@chris75644]

@@hellooutthere8956 How does Darwinism fit into the subject? I'M curious as to how human evolution plays any part in theses experiences.

[@Atheenah]

Atheists and agnostics have NDE’s Do your research. Life DOES go on.

[@philipswain4122]

My ex girlfriend was an neonatal nurse in San Diego. One of the surgeons had a heart attack and had an OBE. He said he floated above his body and told of being bathed in golden light He came back but predicted that he would die soon after and in which room in the hospital. A few weeks later , he had a massive heart attack and died in hospital in the room he predicted. This chilled me.

[@mrsq117]

Wow, thank you for sharing this

[@iknowyoureright8564]

If I was him, I would have avoided that room at all costs. Lol. Just kidding, NDE are fascinating, and it’s a travesty that they aren’t given more credence and scientific study. Most “main stream” scientists laugh and make fun of it…….but in reality, all it is, is tomorrow’s science. It’s very very egotistical to think we have it all figured out to the degree we can say what can and cannot exist or happen. We know very very little of what is. Thanks for the story.

[@philipswain4122]

@@iknowyoureright8564 the more evidence we accumulate, the more persuasive this becomes. I’ve noticed an uptick in the number of physicians who now take this seriously. The notion of reductionism is being challenged as we find that the hard problem of consciousness cannot be explained merely as an end product of brain chemistry

[@nasifshah5691]

You shouldnt have let her go

[@philipswain4122]

@@nasifshah5691 she got too clingy. Being a free spirit, I couldn’t handle that. So I had to say bye bye. Funny thing, I used to find solace hiking in the deserts around San Diego. It was there that I had a profound experience that made me think about reincarnation. Out of the blue, I had a notion that time is non linear and that we are all on a recurring cycle of death and rebirth. And no, I hadn’t taken any peyote Lol

[@JohnSmith-ih5ph]

I believe this guy. Humble, honest, vulnerable. Very moving.

[@SueSuebuhroo]

This is so true, I had a similar experience and “supposedly” bled out. (2 surgeries myself a month apart June and August 2017) I was told I had to come back because “we had stuff to do”. Everybody thinks I’m crazy but I will repeat these same words time and time again.

[@RanulHashika]

What is your experience?

[@angelwings3128]

Stay true to your experience and don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise. God bless. 🙏🏻

[@RJAamir]

Just know it in your heart ... When the time is right

[@JohnnyWalkerBlack142]

We know you are not crazy. You are not alone

[@sophieisabella]

I believe you.

[@johnfoster3089]

I have always had an overwhelming fear of death. These NDE talks have helped me alleviate my fears to a great extent. A little humor goes along way.

[@venomx4093]

I've never understood why people fear death knowing that death is manditory for all living things. I began hanging out at my local funeral home at the age of 8 and became interested in death. That followed me through life. I became a LEO to get closer to it. Left that job and started helping a mortician. I had plans on going to mortuary school, but developed a weak stomach for the gore side of death.

[@Estiallina]

Read “Many Lives, Many Masters”. That’s what got me over my fear of death.

[@suegirouard917]

Fear drives faith. Death is nothing to fear. You were dead for an eternity before you were born and you had not a single problem now did you?

[@susiestara0387]

Totally agree.

[@JohnnyWalkerBlack142]

Everyone has a fear of death, it’s a survival instinct

[@hiddenpersuader2681]

I had an NDE when i was 18, im 31 now, it has changed my life for the better and also my personality in ways, like what was said words cannot describe...thank you for the talk. I relate.

[@joe1431jj]

Could you please tell me about it ? Your NDE ... i will be pleased to hear

[@ladyslick121]

Tell us about it....please. I would love to learn from you. Hearing all these beautiful experiences, is impacting my life greatly. We await your story?...???

[@gav25x]

@@ladyslick121 Don't hold your breath

[@brittneybabeee4031]

Sadly, I don’t believe OP will be sharing their NDE. Sorry, guys. I’m sure there’s many other stories in the comment section! Best wishes to ya’ll! xx

[@SometimesInnocent]

"words cannot describe" + "thank you for the talk" = 0 .

[@sandraocallaghan3339]

I found out the day after my daughter died in a car accident. I saw her rise, she waited until I found out. She laid in front of me so beautiful so perfect so peaceful on her back arms at side. No blood no injuries. She rose first her head, her chest, her waist, her knees, then to her feet. She was jumping around telling me ‘mum this is fun as she did all these amazing flips’’ I replied ‘ that’s nice Michelle’. Then she left. I saw her once more the night before her first bday in heaven. I heard her first I heard her say ‘shh my mum’. She had no facial features this time she had on this beautiful dress the most beautiful dress I have ever seen. Her hair and the dress flowed behind her in the most beautiful way the only way to explain it was as if someone put a fan on full force in front of her. Then she left. She has not been back since.

[@annette731]

So sorry for your loss

[@mikahist4155]

she is in peace and light. she is light. does her leaving left a feeling how you should use the rest of your lifetime? please ask your inner voice. much, much, much love. did she loved a fruit especially?? plant a tree and visit it as often as you wish. love, emi

[@Kristie2ful]

Beautiful

[@5tyyu]

Average humanbeing lives about 75 yrs. For the balance billions of years u r dead

[@ang2492]

I love the final message this man gave. I have always loved talking to young children. They are pure love and I have always believed they have a lot to teach. You just have to be humble and listen to what they have to say.

[@milzijex7340]

Angie G, not all children I am afraid. There have been cases of children killing and abusing.

[@davemwangi05]

@@milzijex7340 LOL

[@dukeman7595]

@@milzijex7340 I believe he is speaking of children in the 2 to 5 year old range.

[@5tyyu]

@@milzijex7340 such children r the.products of disoriented, abusive parents

[@shanlynwebb]

This is comforting to me as my dad died in fear and in pain all tho I managed to ease him thru. I was just hopeful I was right and he crossed over to a better life in heaven. I think f him every day and miss him so much. When he passed I realised then he has been my only true friend in life.

[@laurafahey542]

You to this wonderful man like that really helped God bless you and thank you for telling us this

[@rockn997]

My father died in fear and pain also I think about that he could be happy now

[@shanlynwebb]

@@rockn997 yes.

[@algie-t2w]

Dear Shanlyn, I feel the same way about my late beloved sister. She was my big sister and my best friend. I had no idea how devastating grief could be. People like this gentleman have brought me comfort. Best Regards, Allan

[@felipemartinez6722]

I lost my mom in 2021, and too realized she was my only true friend. I truly regret realizing this only after her death.

[@silvergirl3688]

These talks give me so much hope and add validity to my beliefs.

[@gav25x]

False hope

[@TheReviewKing909]

That's why I listen to them. It must be pretty sad for people who believe death is the end. Take for example the comments of those people on here. Their comments scream sorrow, along with bitterness and cynicism.

[@Gini-hl9rr]

Jesus

[@MrMcavity]

@@gav25x Because one has not had an experience does not mean it does not exist.

[@MrMcavity]

@Scott Bair People may not share their experience when they think that others can not believe it.

[@maxrome67]

I don't believe death is the end, my mom who passed away 4 years ago always told me this and honestly when she passed I heard what sounded like wind chimes just for a brief moment and that gave me great comfort. I cant tell you what it was but I don't suffer from tinnitus etc and I know I didn't imagine that.... but that's my belief and it helped me cope with not only her death but eventually my death.

[@jeansmyth262]

I blamed myself for the death of my aunt who looked after us lovingly after my mother died and when she sent for me I left it too late to go. One night I was in deep remorse and crying in my bedroom when she appeared at the end of my bed looking radiant and said. "You are right eejit, Nula, crying over me. I wouldn't come back if I was to win lottery every week till Christmas". And this was her voice and her words and we both laughed and laughed and I felt myself surrounded by love before she slowly faded away. I have thought of her only with happiness since.

[@Doriesep6622]

Who is Nula?

[@davemwangi05]

A very confusing story.

[@davemwangi05]

@jeflynnenut you understand what she means?

[@davemwangi05]

@Believe on Jesus Christ For Eternal Life do you really have to write that as your "name"?

[@gerrydublinproperty]

Divad Ignawm what’s the problem? Her story is clear as a bell?

[@Jesusisgodclips]

Did anyone else make the connection to Jesus when he talked about the kids.

[@skrig1987]

He's speaking in the Anathema track "Internal Landscapes" - I really love it, beautiful song. These NDE experiences are so comforting - full of love and light -, since I started to listen to them, my lifeview totally changed in a positive way. Thank You!

[@skrig1987]

Maybe You should read for example Dr. Eben Alexander's books, ex. Proof of Heaven. He is "a renowned academic neurosurgeon, spent over three decades honing his scientific worldview. He thought he knew how the brain, mind and consciousness worked. A transcendental near-death experience (NDE), in which he was driven to the brink of death and spent a week deep in coma from an inexplicable brain infection" Thank You for Your comment but this is Your view and I won't change mine because of that. Peace.

[@milescumminski8077]

Sadly, even the greatest of brain surgeons and other medical doctors still no less about the brain and it's capabilities than any other human organ. We still have so much to learn. I did read Proof of Heaven. I thought it was a wonderful book. I do not think it necessary proved there is a heaven, but it is not like you can take people with you on your journey when you die. It must be so hard to try and explain another dimension.

[@ShrinivasBelsaray]

Hope you have read Dr. Brian Weiss already.

[@RobsWorldWV]

Amazing song and band for that matter. That song was my portal into furthering my understanding of NDEs.

[@yourfavoritetoy]

so what about the ndes of people who didnt have a pleasant one? are those also real? ive had two both were positive but i really feel for the people who have had them and had torment and pain with theirs. they are so real that they transcend what our living realness is. its hard to explain. but you know that this is the true reality when you are there. its very odd though that even the ones who experienced horror during theirs say it is a great thing because it awakened and warned them.

[@kimkhalaj9927]

Thank you so much for sharing! Having read over two hundred books on the subject and having a couple of friends that have had an NDE, I feel I have NO DOUBT about what's to come after death. What was learned from all of this is that.....We HAVE to KNOW how IMPORTANT it is to be KIND and COMPASSIONATE towards OTHERS, so take opportunities and make opportunities to be so, that is the best we can do for our souls and everyone else!

[@Josiah_Harder]

Kim Khalaj you need Jesus tho. Without him life after death will be an awful existence

[@gav25x]

@@TG-kt9vg exactly

[@Secular-Serenity]

josiah harder you sound silly.

[@kimkhalaj9927]

josiah harder Kindness and compassion is Jesus and his teaching. One and the same.

[@angelwings3128]

You’re a good soul, bless you! 🙏🏻

[@growden100]

We were programmed at birth to die and we were programmed at death, to live.

[@gav25x]

Lol

[@evkat6343]

I like that

[@abileleoncino]

Basically we are not free

[@karanfield4229]

Wow! YES YES...this is soooo true my friend. I love the way u wrote it!❤💐

[@k0smon]

@@abileleoncino /// We are saddled with this meat body.

[@kellyjoeds]

Thanks so much for sharing. A gentle soul!

[@cozicoops]

Felt sorry for him that no one seemed to enjoy his jokes..

[@gristamshackleford2102]

im sure they did. his cadence and tone makes it seem awkward to lol for real

[@AlexHop1]

Thank you for this heartfelt talk. I am glad to see so many talks on KZbin by people who hav had Near Death Experiences. It helps to give me perspective on life and more certainty of life after death.

[@ShrinivasBelsaray]

You might like to see videos also of Dr. Brian Weiss, Dr. Raymond Moody, Dolores Cannon, Wyane Dyer. Louise Hay. These are great men...Louise Hay is almost a prophet of the new age.

[@gostling]

Wow his NDE is identical to what happened to mine except I could also remember "everyone's memories" for that brief time of timelessness light and all knowingness.

[@pvdguitars2951]

Thank you Joseph for sharing. Your words gave me so much comfort. Tears rolling from my eyes at the end of your speech. God bless you!

[@wtglb]

and for that musician in the UK, it is the band "Anathema" and their album "Weather Systems", Joe's testimony is on the "Internal Landscapes" track. Fantastic album.

[@RoyDontHugMeImScared]

One of the best albums I've heard.

[@Borgirl83]

And that's how I got in here today :) Heard the song, loved it, did my research. Listening to it for the third time now and reading the comments :)

[@wtglb]

@@Borgirl83 It’s such a wonderful song & album and the NDE testimonies have been something of an obsession for some years now

[@leslietaylor5154]

Do not judge those who have committed suicide. I was terrorized for years by the mob in an attempt to forcibly recruit me, maybe, or maybe they were just being sadistic. My soul means more to me than my physical life thus I would not acquiesce and become a member of their criminal organization. I could not experience a normal life constantly having to deal with their assaults; some minor, some quite harmful. I continually went to law enforcement for help and to expose these criminal’s activities. I was then told if I did not stop going to law enforcement I would be killed. I got a gun (I'd never before owned a gun, they're horrible things) believing that shooting myself was preferable to be killed in a way that they would choose to do so. Without going into detail, I survived; partially because I got help and partially because I was too frightened to follow through. At the time I thought of young people bullied to death and understood. I have no idea how a young person has the courage to end their lives. I didn’t. Don’t judge.

[@pureenergy5051]

Leslie What these people don't tell you is that death is a lie. Read the book "Hands of Light" written by the physicist Barbara Brennan. She is not the only physicist that writes conscious light waves are at the core of reality. NOTHING is solid. SO, if death is dependent on solidity, which it is, then death IS A LIE. What has happened to this reality is that people have ignored quantum physics, then they went ahead anyway and built hospitals, schools and colleges. These are built on lies. Atoms spin as light, total light, and nothing but light, conscious light. From the book "The Quantum World" written by the physicist Ford, I found these words: 'magically bursting forth are quarks spinning billions of times a second as 3 points of light, forming what are called protons and neutrons.' This means our whole universe is saturated with conscious light, constantly being created by conscious light. This whole reality is constantly created by conscious light. Atoms are constantly spinning into form with the intent of conscious light. I was severely abused by all of you as a child. All of you said that those light beings I heard and saw and felt were not real. All of you bullied me so much that I became anti social. I have yet to be married and my birth certificate says I am 63 years old. BUT I know that I am an eternal energy being and that this constantly creating me conscious light is my mother and father. These beings saved me when none of you would. You callous, uncaring people that think you know it all. All of you are just horrible with your death beliefs. You would rather see someone in agony than let them go back home to that light, which they already are. The only difference between this reality and the reality of light that is our home is whether our light is bunched up into frequencies or not. When we leave these bodies we instantly know and see that we are conscious light waves and always have been

[@aykinberkpakel1022]

what a sweet, good soul and what a captivating & comforting testimony... accounts of nde's help me find relief and solace in the fact that we shall meet our departed loved ones again when our time in this life and world is over

[@abdul7591]

If I may, I'd like to ask a question to any of you who have had an NDE. Skeptics seem to think that when a person who has had an NDE revives, his brain activates and just before he wakes up he has vivid dreams about meeting God, meeting dead relatives, having a life review, and other remarkable experiences. The skeptics interpret these as simply a physiological reaction as you return to consciousness. But since we all have vivid dreams at night when we are asleep, how do you folks know for a fact that what you experienced was not just a vivid dream, but something very real and much more profound? I am not asking this out of skepticism, but out of genuine curiosity to understand what it was that you went through. Any thoughts?

[@anncoster7458]

I have often asked, how do we know dreams aren't our lives in a different, parallel world? They seem so real. I don't think anyone can say for sure how a mind works and we are all individual and different. My dreams or my NDE will be my own.

[@howedelamitri]

I think "near death experiences " are, in fact, death experiences. I think we are eternal in the multiverse. WE EVOLVED FROM STARS...let that sink in

[@gav25x]

Yeah the stars died out as we eventually will

[@ginariffe5525]

Gav391979 the star we are from will not die.

[@Red-oq4ed]

Evolved from stars hahaha good one .

[@Secular-Serenity]

Star stuff for sure.

[@davemwangi05]

@@Secular-Serenity How sure are you?

[@happydays1336]

My father died briefly on the operating table. He said he was hovering above the doctors, could see what they were doing and saying and could see his own body on the table. Later he said, "Oh...it probably wasn't true, but I'm no longer afraid to die." He wasn't religious at the time but became more so later on in his life.

[@happydays1336]

The lecture is great. It's sad that the audience has no sense of humor and doesn't even respond to his light-hearted, humorous comments.

[@skyjust828]

Thank you Mr Geraci for saying it like it is a couple of days ago I was trying to explain to a friend about this and that was when I realized when he asked about what was it like I finally got the right word for it, it's not a place it's an experience!

[@malayangrago5628]

I esp like "no need to climb mountains to search for Gurus to know that" LoL. And the other anecdotes peppered throughout his talk but I don't hear anyone in the audience laughing.

[@cgmaster]

Listen to an Anathema - Internal Landscapes (from their magnificent album called Weather Systems (2012)), where Joseph Geraci is telling his NDE story at the begining of the track slowly followed by beautiful song! It's just magical!

[@tritone12]

one of the best things I've ever heard. thank you Joe. peace and joy, Charlie

[@MrSanford65]

And I don’t doubt A word he saying. What People don’t realize is that reality is complete, so therefore every experience is real in its own dimension. There can be no “hallucinations” In that sense.

[@iwnunn7999]

love this guy's voice. hope he's well today

[@mzanonymz]

EXCELLENT! Particularly enjoyed the last 4 min (after his NDE, not being able to watch violence on TV or the vanity of cosmetic commercials) and zero interest in one's outside appearance (and here I thought I was naturally inclined to wanna wear a friar's robe with a simple rope belt and boots). HA!

[@diesel7589]

"Any abuse of a child is an assault of the very fabric of humanity and the love that defines us... Children are the personification of peace and love existing in the NDE...Perhaps a Nobel Peace Prize would be one day given to a child."

[@soosooaryan]

There are some neurological theories about the physical causes of NDEs, but after all, they are not inclusive. As an agnostic, I think that these experiences and sharing them has at least the positive effect of giving us hope that our consciousness would survive or physical death and more importantly that there is a "great beyond" with the promise of meaning and complexity that would be more enjoyable than our current and this worldly banality.

[@vilmacabanbabilonia8214]

Rich, I really pray you are at peace and experiencing God's unconditional ❤. I do love you and wish I could be there by your side. You always kept your child like nature which I loved. Pray for me so that I make it and get to share with you the joy of being forever with our God and loved ones. I was honored to know you. You made my heart capable of love.

[@Uppercut443]

It is interesting to me that folks often want 'proof' of these experiences. But think about that for a moment: can we prove or explain something that is un-understandable anyway? Can you prove that radio waves exist by turning a radio on? It is as difficult as trying to explain the colours of a rainbow to someone who is blind and has been blind from birth. How do we describe something that can only be experienced? For which the non experiencer has no yardstick to measure and weight against? And for this reason nobody will ever convert a skeptic by way of convincing them with 'proof', because these experiences cannot be proven. I suppose a person can decide whether someone is lying or not, or always dismiss these experiences as some other thing (electrical activity etc), but maybe some people will simply decide to believe these people. I had a similar experience, and I am simply unable to express how much we are all loved - there are no words at all, and no words to describe the understanding that goes with the experience (I don't think I am able to recapture it internally anyway, let alone convey it accurately to someone else).Anyway, one thing I do remember - it doesn't matter. Everything just 'is' anyway. Everything is perfectly the way it should be. Sorry for the windy non explanation, it's futile to try, and frustrating too.

[@Charles-Anthony]

Hello. Please read this article: "Asphyxia-activated corticocardiac signaling accelerates onset of cardiac arrest", in the 2015, Apr 21 edition of Pubmed. This study shows that the loss of oxygen during an NDE stimulates a robust and sustained increase of functional and effective cortical connectivity. The researchers found that “the brain is much more active during the dying process than in the waking state." In the 30-second period after the heart stops beating, the researchers "observed an immediate release of more than a dozen neurochemicals, while high-frequency brainwaves called gamma oscillations increased." An elevated level of brain activity is what gives rise to a heightened state of consciousness, including the visions experienced by survivors of cardiac arrest. A surge in oxytocin (the love hormone) is what gives the sensation of unconditional love; surges in epinephrine is what gives the sensation of "heightened awareness"; the light is caused by "noise" in the visual cortex, etc. Science shows us that NDEs are a chemical experience, not a spiritual experience, and certainly not a glimpse into a spiritual universe. Peace.

[@2030matrix]

If there is a non-physical reality - how can it be explained by physical laws? I could make a model that could explain it and include mathematical equations - but it would not assure its accuracy. Physicists are starting to talk about realty as information. See - the world science festival - If you have a model it should explain all anomalies that occur in reality not just one. See Donald Hoffman from the University of California, Irvine - Try to have an open mind and consider all possibilities as opposed to believing a theory because it sounds good or supports your beliefs.

[@cugir321]

Many people see procedures happening in the hospital after they separate from their body. That disagree's with everything you've wrote. I bet you're afraid of death.

[@ricosbar9643]

i would say that non physical can be compare to virtual reality. & we can draw comparison using physical text such as positive & negative terms only expand them.

[@zabelicious]

It can be explained.. Just because people have different versions doesn't mean it is not all the same phenomena. The pineal gland secretes DMT at the moment of death so anything (vision, thought, etc) comforting will enable/ease the process to the other side, whatever that might be for you.

[@SM-fm4eb]

Meaning of life.... "...to love.... that is... "

[@TheMinnie419]

What a wonderful talk. Thank you for this.

[@lindalai9092]

This is an awesome speech; very compelling.

[@joem5386]

Mr. Geraci's story is honest and straightforward. Very credible-Thanks!

[@rachaelblackburn606]

Joe M nature

[@gristamshackleford2102]

idk how anyone can be a skeptic of the afterlife. i cant wait to see dawkins and neil tyson on the other side

[@richardnoel6461]

I have been studying NDEs for many months and find this talk a wonderful simple example of what an NDE is all about. Very moving and very well done.

[@JS-fo1md]

PROFOUND....and I have been listening to NDE accounts since Mom died in 2009. Recorded for posterity. Sam Pittsburgh/WV

[@anthonykimbrough5700]

Joshua, It was actually what most real NDErs will say. He wasn't there to give numbers, just what he experienced and try to communicate just what it was like. It is impossible though, for no words can. Truthfully he also cannot answer just why suicide isn't the way, for nobody knows the heart and mind of someone who chooses that. God makes those decisions, but I will assume that if one does for bad reasons that one will not get to the Light. Nothing bad or wrong can exist there. People pray that someone comes back but when we do we do so rewired, though the wiring can become frayed after time with this world. I went from Agnostic to Christian, yet find I don't fit there always either.

[@mycattitude]

+Anthony “hilly777” Kimbrough you posted a long time ago, so hope you get the cue. you said you became christian and don't really fit there now either. Would love to know where your beliefs are drifting to now. I'm christian, but more a universalist now. As I grew in love, I couldn't make all those other religions and searchers for God, in their different way wrong, or see them as damned. None of us have the full truth in this world and to claim we do is arrogant. I had an OBE while quite alive, and words are hard to find for it. None of my 5 senses were working there, in whatever comfortable void I was suddenly in w/ God, but we communicated in a way that leaves one unable to talk about it for some time and just thinking about still brings tears. Over 20 yrs and they never fade, do they?!

[@anthonykimbrough5700]

I remain a Christian, it is the only belief that comes close to my event. Not the one where some mistake Zeus for God apparently, but a loving God and His Son. Reading the words of Jesus and His love for humankind is what I see as correct. I see Jesus as truth, and in truth's purest form. I don't trouble people about their beliefs, I am nobody to judge, but I do believe that Jesus is the only way. That said, we each account for ourselves. If you read parts that were omitted from the Bible one sees that we are loved, all of us, not just some. That does show in His teachings in the Bible. The biggest problem with Christianity today is man, and the word "want". Want begets greed, starts wars, crimes, starves, alienates, hate, and a host of things.

[@lacosa4597]

Anthony Kimbrough Well said, Anthony. Have you looked into Christian Apologetics and/or William Lane Craig?

[@ShrinivasBelsaray]

agree with you Bro.

[@johnferguson8993]

Justin, I believe the answer is a resounding "YES" to your question. We have a body and a spirit. However the body passes away, the spirit goes on. I am not a religious person but there is plenty of evidence that our spirits continue on after our dissolution. The more we try to help others in this life, the better we will do in the next. I have found and firmly believe that we should live a 'thankful' life and try to make it a regular part of how we live. I have been through the Christian church and the Bible has also led me out of it to a more complete understanding of how life operates. Good day to you sir and may you live in peace.

[@kwantumd]

Inspiring words; tough crowd.

[@TheNeonRabbit]

"Suicide is a no no" is pretty vague. I would like to have heard more on that topic.

[@Ms7of8]

Yes. There are people who have lived or are presently living that are tortured souls. Some take their lives because the pain is unbearable. Perhaps he was saying that if you don't fall into that spectrum and just want to hasten your exit, that's kind of cheating and a no-no.

[@TheKingZylov01]

Ms7of8 I personally think suicide is the most selfish thing anyone could ever do, but in the same time I know that people hat commit suicide are not there normal self

[@sarahlou7332]

TheNeonRabbit I would absolutely agree with everyone on this post. I have come to believe the God of the Christian bible, I choose Christ, actually, he chose me. My life has changed since I became convinced, so I know our lord knows each and every single one of us to a T. He knows our wishes and our suffering better than we do. I truly believe some are forgiven. One example are the 9/11 jumpers. Those were murders, not suicides. Or terminally ill people that quit treatment or take their own life. But I do believe it depends on each individual.

[@johnmiller7453]

Exactly, This is just like Christianity and by the way there is no verse in the Bible that says suicide is wrong. That came from the priests. If someone is in extreme suffering with no hope of relief in this life, I'm going to let them decide (and myself) if it's worthwhile to go through it and not bring on more suffering by condemning them. That ex cop lost me totally when he made that stupid remark. Not buying what he's selling.

[@johnmiller7453]

I think that people who say others are selfish for making choices for their own life are the most selfish people on earth. It's the height of self interest and self importance to presume to tell others what is or what is not right for them. It's beyond ugly and ignorant.

[@manicminer3273]

It's perfect, God has made it so we can't hack anybody else's experience. If we have the realization and the experience, it can't be given to anybody else without them themselves experiencing it.