I truly reckon it's got to be one of those 'you had to be there' moments.
Near Death Experiences
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I truly reckon it's got to be one of those 'you had to be there' moments.
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longearedfriend
Well, maybe they didn't die in peace.. maybe that's why they we're miserable
a lot of people are scared of dying, the unknown, the attachment, can't blame them
There are numerous ways to die, painfully, blissfully...
I believe there is an after life (and even if there isn't, whatever! liberation!)
I believe our soul goes somewhere, and that's where the magic happens
home is wherever we are
I for one am not scared of death
bring it on
and as for you guys saying that this side is nice.. I don't think it's that nice personally
I don't mind if I never come back here
well, I wouldn't mind if there was peace on earth, but that's something else
My own feeling on the subject is that I've been to deaths door and for me it wasn't all that bad
What if death is that? We won't know the difference anyway. Either there is no afterlife (which doesn't trouble me), or there is. If there is, then it's anybody's guess what comes next. I say buckle up and let's just see . . . you know, when it's time and all . . .
The survival instinct is hard-wired into us. Many times people die hard because they're holding on 'till the absolute last. JMHO
Or as previously noted, maybe they're terrified of what comes next . . .
walt cunningham
Member
you should try dmt. your brain releases it before it thinks it will die, hence people's life flashing before their eyes
it used to be legal up until 2001ish
it used to be legal up until 2001ish
Wow, I'm sorry you feel that way bro. Even with all the evils in the world, life is sweet to me. I savor all that I can of what is good and beautiful in this world. I guess it's a matter of perspective.
Memory of coming back is hazy, I died with a blood alchohol level of .055, a record for that er. Reckon I made trouble, next time I regained conciousness I was strapped down with three armed security guards standing around me.
Fer anybody who ain't been there yet, waking up naked, stinking, and strapped down, and you have no fucking idea where, is hitting the bottom.
Once you face it, it is real, you no longer have to fear it.
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Fer anybody who ain't been there yet, waking up naked, stinking, and strapped down, and you have no fucking idea where, is hitting the bottom.
Once you face it, it is real, you no longer have to fear it.
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longearedfriend
Thanks, I appreciate the words of sympathy
I don't feel always crappy, I just pointed out that sometimes, I wouldn't mind not being here
I know for sure that life can always be worse... (and as I am writing this, I am getting the feeling of floating up)
I still believe there is hope to feel better
about matter of perspective I gotta disagree with you though...
How would you feel telling all the depressed and mentally ill people that it's just a matter of perspective ?
and god knows there are a lot of them out there
some canadian statistics:
- Mental illnesses indirectly affect all Canadians through illness in a family member, friend or colleague.
- Twenty percent of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness during their lifetime.
- The stigma attached to mental illnesses presents a serious barrier not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community.
- Mental illness affects people of all ages, educational and income levels, and cultures.
- Approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives.
- About 1% of Canadians will experience bipolar disorder (or "manic depression").
- Schizophrenia affects 1% of the Canadian population.
- Anxiety disorders affect 5% of the household population, causing mild to severe impairment.
- Suicide accounts for 24% of all deaths among 15-24 year olds and 16% among 25-44 year olds.
- Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age.
- The mortality rate due to suicide among men is four times the rate among women.
- Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem.
Sorry for getting away from the main topic btw
I have always been very interested in the afterlife as well. When I was younger I just thought once you passed that was the end of your consciousness. That's a very, very scary thought.
Maybe that's why people put their faith in religion. If there is a god, which I think there is some form of a creator or higher consciousness, I don't think we could understand what it truly was.
But one night I was watching a show called "I Survived Beyond and Back", on the Biography channel. That one was one the most important hours of my life. I learned alot and developed a some theories on what could happen when you die. I recommend you check it out on youtube or something.
Side note: When you die your brain pumps massive amounts of DMT into your brain. And some people claim this is what causes "heaven like" near death experiences. But one of the ladies on I survived beyond and back said she was floating, watching her body, and felt disconnected. Like her soul was released from her body or something. I found this super crazy. I really think we have souls and when you die you're released from this body you are currently in. I don't know where you go, but it sure beats just being dead with no consciousness.
Edit: I just noticed post #15. Interesting show huh
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Maybe that's why people put their faith in religion. If there is a god, which I think there is some form of a creator or higher consciousness, I don't think we could understand what it truly was.
But one night I was watching a show called "I Survived Beyond and Back", on the Biography channel. That one was one the most important hours of my life. I learned alot and developed a some theories on what could happen when you die. I recommend you check it out on youtube or something.
Side note: When you die your brain pumps massive amounts of DMT into your brain. And some people claim this is what causes "heaven like" near death experiences. But one of the ladies on I survived beyond and back said she was floating, watching her body, and felt disconnected. Like her soul was released from her body or something. I found this super crazy. I really think we have souls and when you die you're released from this body you are currently in. I don't know where you go, but it sure beats just being dead with no consciousness.
Edit: I just noticed post #15. Interesting show huh
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I wouldn't tell them that. I was assuming that you were not mentally ill. If I was wrong I apologize. It was never my intention to marginalize mental illness . . . ever.
Grey...I wanna say I'm sorry that you lost your close friend. Nothing worse.
ZEROorDIE
Member
so this probably wont help at all, and im sorry to hear about your loss.
but, after all my life experiences so far, which include several near death experiences. id rather not go into detail of the experiences themselves as some are very emotional, while some make me look like a complete asshole/idiot.
but i feel as if theres nothing special about it.or if there is it is totally incomprehensible. i have no belief in an afterlife or higher power due to these. i should honestly be dead right now and couldnt care less that im not.
i have much more life in me, but i continue to destroy my body with alcohol, cigs, and a completely live hard, die young perpective. maybe the experiences gave me this view.
either way, i know it had a lot to do with my conection with nature during my many journeys on shrooms. i feel like all we contribute in death is nutrition for new life. i.e. we go in the ground and provide nutrients for plants and microbes which are the building blocks of more complex life forms. i also want to be buried sans coffin or cremation so that all i have to give, may be given. even in death.
the world is full of craziness an you could die at any moment for ne reason at all. or you die for a great purpose. im not sure if its even up to you. shit just happens
sorry for the rambling but the post kind of built upon itself.
but, after all my life experiences so far, which include several near death experiences. id rather not go into detail of the experiences themselves as some are very emotional, while some make me look like a complete asshole/idiot.
but i feel as if theres nothing special about it.or if there is it is totally incomprehensible. i have no belief in an afterlife or higher power due to these. i should honestly be dead right now and couldnt care less that im not.
i have much more life in me, but i continue to destroy my body with alcohol, cigs, and a completely live hard, die young perpective. maybe the experiences gave me this view.
either way, i know it had a lot to do with my conection with nature during my many journeys on shrooms. i feel like all we contribute in death is nutrition for new life. i.e. we go in the ground and provide nutrients for plants and microbes which are the building blocks of more complex life forms. i also want to be buried sans coffin or cremation so that all i have to give, may be given. even in death.
the world is full of craziness an you could die at any moment for ne reason at all. or you die for a great purpose. im not sure if its even up to you. shit just happens
sorry for the rambling but the post kind of built upon itself.
Edit: I just noticed post #15. Interesting show huh
beyond and back is very inspiring
another someone close to me died of a terminal illness a few years ago, and i wish they couldve seen one episode. i feel it could have helped them immensly with their outlook/mood/feelings.
thanks MeltingPot for the kind words.
dmt, you forgot the "today a young man on acid..."
Third Eye is an epic track. EPIC.
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreal high on drugs lol
but in all seriousness that bhicks might be fucking right.
Grey bro, no near death experiences from me but I do know that there's 'another side' that the spirit does move on to the next plateau.
in one of my darkest hours recently I was momentarily visited by my deceased parents in a vision not a dream, I don't dream because of the amount of weed I smoke and other prescription meds I take daily. anyway they appeared to me w/out speaking a word; they were both young and healthy as I remembered them from the 50s & 60s. the visit lasted only a few seconds as we looked at each other from a distance.
their fleeting visit was meant as a sign to me that there's an afterlife, my mother who passed in '09 knew that I'd lost my faith years ago and wanted to help relieve me of my stress at that moment.
I still don't believe in the christian afterlife as it may be an alien life form we eventually answer to in the end.
I'm sorry you lost your friend and hope the pain passes quickly for you bro.......
UpInTheCut
Member
I have always wondered too...I was raised Christian, but I dont really believe in all that dogma....The way I see it is....Energy is never destroyed /wasted , but transforms.....Like water
Reincarnation is the oldest religion and developed all over the world in almost all cultures.
Here is an amazing video it actually blew me away when I 1st saw it years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HayY1yyXnn0 this is part 1 of the video there is 11 parts I would highly recommend it to anyone...
Reincarnation is the oldest religion and developed all over the world in almost all cultures.
Here is an amazing video it actually blew me away when I 1st saw it years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HayY1yyXnn0 this is part 1 of the video there is 11 parts I would highly recommend it to anyone...
OvergrowingKiwi
Active member
Hey bro
I've been unfortunate enough to have 2 near death experiences.
First time was when my body when into shock when I was in hospital. I lost control of my body and was then overcome by a warm calm feeling which faded to black. Similar to when you inhale some good bud or gulp down some fine whiskey. This was followed by extreme panic and urgency to regain control of my body as I didn't feel ready to go yet.
Second time I went under a truck while riding on my motorcycle. This was more of a close call with death and was different all together. My physical body escaped injury but that same sense of urgency to preserve my existence was there as I scrambled away from the truck tires and watched my bike get crushed.
For me it's as simple as night and day. Theres life and then theres death.
For positive there must negative. For day there must be night. For summer there must be winter. For life there must be death. For conscious existence there must be unconscious existence.
Being conscious of our existence is a precious gift. Cherish every moment.
Theres nothing more to it. The answer is right infront of our eyes.
I've been unfortunate enough to have 2 near death experiences.
First time was when my body when into shock when I was in hospital. I lost control of my body and was then overcome by a warm calm feeling which faded to black. Similar to when you inhale some good bud or gulp down some fine whiskey. This was followed by extreme panic and urgency to regain control of my body as I didn't feel ready to go yet.
Second time I went under a truck while riding on my motorcycle. This was more of a close call with death and was different all together. My physical body escaped injury but that same sense of urgency to preserve my existence was there as I scrambled away from the truck tires and watched my bike get crushed.
For me it's as simple as night and day. Theres life and then theres death.
For positive there must negative. For day there must be night. For summer there must be winter. For life there must be death. For conscious existence there must be unconscious existence.
Being conscious of our existence is a precious gift. Cherish every moment.
Theres nothing more to it. The answer is right infront of our eyes.
We are the creator, we are the manifestation of evolving consciousness, and the way it observes itself.
Why and what drives this ongoing consciousness evolution is beyond me Most people live in the dream/hypnoworld not realising this 'reality' is more like a dream than the stuff 'on the other side'. 
We're all connected and from the same 'source' this individualistic view is an illusion, it's just the creator's (our) infinite ways of observing itself.
Why and what drives this ongoing consciousness evolution is beyond me
Most people live in the dream/hypnoworld not realising this 'reality' is more like a dream than the stuff 'on the other side'. We're all connected and from the same 'source' this individualistic view is an illusion, it's just the creator's (our) infinite ways of observing itself.
