Dr. Bruce Greyson on What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond

Dr. Bruce Greyson on What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond - Intersections Ep. 30

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What do Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) reveal about the nature of life, death and the continuity of consciousness - and about who we are, at our core? How have these experiences transformed the lives of people and shaped their attitudes, beliefs, values, and personalities? What insights can we draw from these captivating first-hand accounts and decades of scientific research-on how to live with more meaning and fulfillment, develop more compassion for our fellow beings, and make the best of our remaining time on our planet?
Find out from Dr. Bruce Greyson, one of the world’s leading medical experts of NDEs and Professor Emeritus Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast.
0:00 Introduction
4:47 What is a Near-Death Experience?
6:04 Dr. Greyson’s First Encounter with Near-Death Experiences
10:38 The Science of Near-Death Experiences
14:08 Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You
21:58 Transformative Power of Near-Death Experiences
23:30 What Near-Death Experiences Can Teach Us About Business and Life
26:55 Length of Near-Death Experiences, Absence of Time and Limitations of Language
34:51 Why Do Near-Death Experiences Happen to Some and Not to Everyone?
36:43 Impact of Near-Death Experiences on Those Who Haven’t Experienced Them
39:33 What Do Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Ourselves?
40:13 Benefits and Challenges of Having a Near-Death Experience
45:02 How Real Are Near-Death Experiences?
49:09 Accessing Mystical States through Near-Death Experiences and Spirituality
50:58 How Near-Death Experiences Can Transform Our Culture and Society
53:51 Living Life with More Meaning, Fulfillment and Joy
55:17 Difference Between a Near-Death Experience and Near-Death Event
56:36 When You Lose Your Fear of Dying, You Lose Your Fear of Living
59:15 Heightened Sense of Spirituality and Compassion for Our Fellow Beings
1:00:55 Relationship Between Science and Spirituality
1:03:00 How the Pursuit of Understanding Near-Death Experiences Transformed Dr. Greyson
1:05:28 The Future of Near-Death Studies
1:07:00 Closing Thoughts
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@christinah777 2 роки тому

“When you lose your fear of dying, you lose your fear of living” - so beautiful.

@jonathancervantes4554 2 роки тому

Will we see our loved ones in heaven

@pearlbuster47 Рік тому

@@jonathancervantes4554 only if they want to see you

@sudhakar7889 8 місяців тому

@@pearlbuster47What if they had decided to move on to another body before we go there? I'm pretty sure my brother loves us all especially my mother. I hope if not me she should be able to meet him again.

@sudhakar7889 8 місяців тому

@jerryconner4270 Рік тому

I'm almost 63 now but around 1994 I had what is called a lucid dream (not a NDE) of a very bright intense light with golden edges. I had either the thought or felt that all the great Masters and teachers were behind this light. Then it was explained to me that God is both light & love & that those 3 things (God,light,love) were interchangeable but all 3 ment the same thing. So when you speak of God, you speak also of light and love, or you can change this anyway you like, they are all the same. This light I saw was for me, unconditional love, extraordinary dream or vision. Some have told me it sounds like a NDE but I had no medical issue , it happened because I had asked what is the most powerful force in the universe, and this was my answer, I've not been able to repeat this experience for myself and it was very real too me. I thought I would share this with you're readers and hope you find it useful

@jangundjabuun077 Рік тому

NDE. I had a cardiac arrest in January 2022. I was revived two (2) times after receiving the defibrillator and chest compressions twice. The interesting thing that confuses the medical staff is that my heart is healthy no damage no blockages nothing. My elders (culture) say it’s a spiritual initiation a Death Ceremony. I woke up with increased knowledge of creation. The Dreaming we call it in our language Budjeraam (creation stories of love) I have a desire now to learn metaphysics astrology etc. It’s a calling that came to collect my people believe highly in the spiritual world

@Hew.Jarsol 7 місяців тому

The 'black void' is exactly what happened to me in Feb 2012 Saturday aged 30. I was there in this black void/space with no pain, no anxiety etc just there neutral, not scared not happy just observing with vision... And to my right was this multi coloured energy of love, beauty and above all WISDOM pumping out the feeling of wisdom to me which overrided the love and beauty. I can't explain how, what or why but it was the energy of wisdom which was alive and all knowing. It was beautiful. How can the thought of wisdom be alive with energy and feeling? I never contimplated wisdom in my life beforehand. Anyway after that I then had my visitation from my loved one who passed away two months prior. Thanks

@alidadejong5245 6 місяців тому

Beautiful interview! I had a NDE when I went into respiratory failure in ICU 2 days after a 7 ½ hr surgery. 2 years later I am integrating this profound, life changing experience and the expanded awareness that continues to deepen in value for me.

@mindfulintentions 2 роки тому

As an NDEer, I would like to thank you Dr. Greyson for your dedicated work and helping share our truth.

@jonathancervantes4554 2 роки тому

Have u had a nde

@red-eye-traveller9218 Рік тому

What was it like on the other side ?

@reuterromain1054 Рік тому

Can you elaborate?

@sigridmccarty8598 2 роки тому

This has happened to me. Absolutely life changing. Early life is no longer important to me.

@razony 2 роки тому

I as well. Absolutely NO fear of what comes after death...just more life!

@luciadugliss3888 2 роки тому

Do you mean Early or Earthly life?

@theafterlifechannel1981 2 роки тому

People who go on these fantastic journeys are often forever changed. Many seem to come back happier and no longer fear death

@BabyBugBug 6 місяців тому

The eloquence in his speech is amazing. He is deeply analytical, and yet even being that way he is able to step outside what he was trained in and can see the validity of people’s experiences. The fact that this man has put decades of work into something he knew would put his academic career in peril potentially… that is amazing. A good man, and I wish I could meet him. God bless, Professor.

@shelaghduncan9004 2 роки тому

So good. It was a comfort to hear more of the after effects of the NDE. I had mine in 1986. I live in South Africa, and was invited to share my NDE with the Spiritual Church. Dead silence. I left with my tail between my legs. But I love reading about what happens post NDE. I never knew that my life would become so meaningful. Thank you so much. I am going to buy a copy of your book as soon as possible ❤️😊

@fretnesbutke3233 Рік тому

It seems a lot of people find NDE stories challenging because they don't follow their preconceived script. They really can be confounding and challenging,regardless of individual beliefs,but in equal measure they're comforting and compelling. I've undergone a massive change in perspective due to them,and I'm far from alone. The NDE community's time has come.

@1234567mrbob 8 місяців тому

I had an evangelical tell me that he dismisses NDEs because too many of them are beautiful and pleasurable, and that it "spreads the false message that everyone is saved and there is no hell". They are married to their idea that some or most people have to be punished for eternity in hell, and get really angry when anyone challenges that view.

@ellie.l6585 7 місяців тому

@@1234567mrbobWow! That just shows how closed minded some religious people are. I think even Jesus could appear in complete love and they would assume it was their devil and send him away.

@eftixismeni2010 2 роки тому

Dr. Greyson is correct. I had a spiritually transformative experience/after death communication/near death experience/out of body experience in 2017. I wish I could speak with him. Mine was sudden and unexpected in the middle of the day and I was not close to death (at least to my knowledge) at the time. I struggle with it because it seems a combination of these things. I wasn’t in an accident or having surgery or on drugs or in any type of life threatening situation yet it came out of the blue in broad daylight. The situation presented itself to me. Also - When I was 7 years old, I got brainfreeze while eating ice cream and “lost consciousness” and left my body. I floated above myself and I floated over to where my parents and brother were located which was inside a building and I could hear their conversation. I floated back to my body because I thought they would come looking for me. I remember waking up and some young boy was in utter shock looking at me passed out. I never forgot that moment. Our consciousness exists outside of our physical body. When our bodies die, we still exist. We are just not in physical form. I’m 2017 my friend who passed came to me and he was in spirit form, a white ball of light in the galaxy. He took shape as the physical form so I could recognize him. I asked him where he was and he said “here. It’s fun. You’ll like it.” It was a galaxy of white balls of light flying around anywhere. I never knew that was a thing. I thought we went to Heaven. There’s no way I could have known. I felt like it was a revelation.

@razony 2 роки тому

What humanity has been told in the past is WRONG! 100's of millions of NDE's is profound in the very least.

@thelovelylife7451 2 роки тому

That is so beautiful. If I may add… many many testimonies of new age practitioners are coming out. These practitioners have stated they worked with spiritual and loving beings. Once these practitioners came to Christianity and asked these loving beings about Jesus, the beings turned evil and demonic. Satan deceives people as a spirit of light.. all I’m saying is to test the spirits. I’m not trying to downplay your experience because it was very beautiful… but, we just do not have an understanding of the other side and the deceptiveness of some spirits. They came in the form of our loved ones to try and deceive. Many mediums and former psychics have come out to testify against the deception. Be well, friend 🤍

@superbwater78 Рік тому

@@thelovelylife7451 Do you have a link where we can read about this?

@carolsaia7401 8 місяців тому

They are called Obs or angelic orbs. I have seen them on UKposts videos of spiritual persons who are high vibing.

@ICU2HI 2 роки тому

36:43 Impact of learning about others NDE is so important. How we treat each other, God is LOVE, etc. I am so mindful now from watching Jeff Mara's podcasts, which led me here. This is an amazing conversation. Will watch it again. God Bless You All!

@kristydavis135 2 роки тому

I agree.. I’ve never had an nde.. but watching them has made me change my life and the way I think about everything .. and life has drastically changed for me for the better!!!

@superbwater78 Рік тому

@@kristydavis135 and I think that is precisely the point. We cannot say that we didn't know. I probably would be more skeptical but in the 1970's my Aunt had one and I remember my mom telling me about it. She had toxemia while pregnant and was in a coma for a few days. Hers was not long or elaborate but she saw her self above her body and they said its not your time. Now here we are 45 years later...and people are describing her exact same experience.😳

@susanaburry4529 3 роки тому

Firm believer of all this.

@bellakrinkle9381 2 роки тому

I've been extremely skeptical of these NDE's , because I nearly died three times, and did not have similar experiences. I had emergency surgery for a Brain Aneurysm in 2002; I was helicoptered to Harbor View Hospital, in a different county from where I lived. I was stabilized and put into a coma, since the Brain Surgeon required rest from other serious surgeries he just performed. When they did the surgery on me, they nicked my cerebellum, resulting in an immediate stroke. I was immediately placed in ICU after surgery. I barely remember any of my time in ICU, so maybe I was unconscious most of the time during the 4 to 6 weeks hospitalized. Eventually, when I was tested for brain function, etc., I was asked if I had any memories of what happened to me. I did not. Today, I realized that my brain must have been alive, all the time I was in hospital. I did ask why I had no memories of the my experiences, and was told that nothing went into my long term memory. I was given a 50/50 chance of surviving, prior to surgery, per family members. I love what Dr Bruce Greyson states near the conclusion of this interview: "We get what we need, at the time." I was one of the lucky ones; I am still here - handicaps and all of my functioning brain! Of course I have many stories to tell, of what happened to me since 2002! PS. I've never been fearful of death; I seldom thought of death, prior to, or following the brain aneurysm. I did, however, have a dream that was a premonition of the possibility of death. I've been analyzing my dreams since my mid twenties, therefore, the choice not to die was made in this specific dream, now that I think about it! The dream had two parts.. The first part was of being stopped at a Guard Booth that had an entrance gate that led into a Danger Zone. I don't remember if the Guard refused me entrance, or if I chose NOT to enter. The second part of the dream I have not been able to understand - until this very moment. (No need to share.) Life is such a mysterious event, is it not?

@jimmyjennings4089 2 роки тому

This video has shown me that it really matters not only the guest but the one doing the interview matters also, this interviewer is one of the best ive seen and i think Dr. Grayson knows it too.

@shelaghduncan9004 2 роки тому

Yes. The right interviewer is essential.

@jeffmckinnon5842 3 роки тому

These are changing times we live in. I have had an NDE a few years back. It wasn't a particularly pleasant experience as many others describe. For me though, my path to empathy and enlightenment had began many years before when my wife passed. I went through so many changes throughout both of these experiences. I have no choice but to try to make something positive out of them. I have learned much, but I would give it all back to have my wife again. I know I will see her one day soon. I thank my NDE for that part. The fleshy human side of me can't get there soon enough. So I do believe we experience these things to help us grow in the spirit. You get what you need, when you need it.

@mff301 2 роки тому

Hi, was your NDE painful?

@kimberlywatson1399 2 роки тому

You think that people wait for us? Or that the relationships are the same on the other side? I just lost my husband and I can’t stand the thought of not seeing him again.

@wendywoo25 2 роки тому

@@kimberlywatson1399 I didn't have an NDE but I had an experience when I was meditating. I had a very turbulent relationship with my mother, I always felt that she didn't want or love me she never said she did or ever hug me. 12 years after she passed I was meditating and she appeared to me! There were others too. She spoke lovingly to me, I felt her embrace, I felt so loved from all. That was 3 years ago, it never happened before or again. I can't explain how much this has changed my life for good there's not a day I don't think and feel it. I know we don't die! You can trust me when I say you will see your husband again! How exciting is that! Sending you love, health and happiness x ❤

@Tammy-rf5hg 2 роки тому

As long as you have Jesus in your heart you will find life. ❤️

@lighttheway4694 2 роки тому

@@Tammy-rf5hg Not everyone believes in Jesus as their god/savior, etc. You have no right to condemn those who do not. There are many other faiths in this world besides Christianity. The faith one chooses (or none at all) doesn’t matter. Just live what you believe in an honest way. Don’t hurt people or waste time pushing your beliefs on others - that’s how hate, arguments, and wars begin. Horrible atrocities have been committed in the name of “religion” and the belief that “God” is on their side. The truth is, the Divine (aka God) is not interested in the religions of men.

@davidgingerich2230 3 роки тому

For a man like Dr. Greyson who is obviously a genius to believe in life after death . Well he made me a believer...

@benstr8156 2 роки тому

Continue your search.. you will be rewarded.

@MariaPerez-hl4js 2 роки тому

He is an open minded person, that is why he is a genius.

@ThisMichaelBrown 2 роки тому

Fantastic! I'm an MD very interested in all things spiritual...I find NDE's absolutely fascinating and powerfully transformative....Thanks for the open minds! This will be the next book I read...

@carlalakins 9 місяців тому

I’ve read the book myself. It’s been a year since you posted … did you read the book ? And if so, would you please comment, give your thoughts on Dr Long’s “After”?

@edbraun1012 2 роки тому

not even the most well known ministers or preachers could have made a better sermon or speach to wake people up to spirituality!! than these guys have especially this humble doctor, awesome!!!

@shelaghduncan9004 2 роки тому

I had an NDE in 1986. It was just beautiful. The Doctor is right on the ticket. ❤️

@johnb8854 2 роки тому

Part 1. During August of 1973, I was pronounced DEAD On Arrival, at a Medical centre, and at least half an hour passed by, and then my heart started to beat again, without medical assistance... During the time I was reported to be dead, I, that is "LIFE My Real Self", felt very much alive, but not in this universe, nor did I have a human body or any other type of body. I felt NO Condemnation or judgement, but only a depth of LOVE far beyond human understanding... I saw No relatives, family or friends, and no Form, except for the Presence of pure white LIGHT.

@benstr8156 2 роки тому

And here you are 2021, still can recall many details of your nde (for lack of better description). I know you were bodily DEAD, but your spirit still lives.

@steveangell1072 2 роки тому

Most of this feel LOVE that can not be explained. I felt this LOVE the most important thing though I saw much more but not dead relatives.

@jenjen836 2 роки тому

This is one of the best and inspiring NDE talks I have listened to . Thank you

@joyclarke8942 2 роки тому

This touched me so much and I want to learn more. I had a spontaneous out of body experience years ago which profoundly changed my life.

@leas6139 2 роки тому

Same.

@deckearns 2 роки тому

You should read his book (or audio book) 'After' . It's amazing. ❤️

@mortalclown3812 2 роки тому

The spontaneous OBE I had decades ago was the most amazing less than 2 minutes I've had in my life... and I've had NDEs. I love reading about OBEs, too, because of the variety in the accounts. Peace.☺️💫🍃

@jonathancervantes4554 2 роки тому

@@mortalclown3812 did u have a OBE

@gailsmith3699 2 роки тому

I would like to know this too, please share 🌱

@mattottie6410 2 роки тому

This is extreamly important for the future of man , everyone needs to hear this..

@dar_jada 3 роки тому

Everytime I see an interview with Dr. Greyson I always listen because something new is always presented. Excellent interview. Thank you both.

@theothersidenumber9307 2 роки тому

The brain is not where consciousness is from it is from our soul ,our soul is consciousness and we will always be ourselves life after life.

@razony 2 роки тому

Our brain is our hard drive and our spirit/soul is the cloud where everything is kept when the hard drive dies.

@lewismustard4600 2 роки тому

When I was a baby in 1942 in diapers and not walking I had an outer body experience. My father was in medical school at Duke and when he came home he would come by my crib and tickle my stomach. Once at that time I was having an outer body experience as i was viewing him in his white coat while I was at the top of the ceiling looking at my self and my father doing his tickling. I never forgot that.

@dreamthedream8929 Рік тому

How the hell do you remember the year? I remember a lot of experiences of my childhood but years i cannot tell you

@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858 10 місяців тому

People don't remember events from that period, I think it's a conflated memory

@marybeth6676 9 місяців тому

I think that's cool😊

@DeeJay-bn3hu 8 місяців тому

I remember being in my crib, and have told many people of that memory.

@paulamoore8427 7 місяців тому

Another aspect of Out of body experiences are that the person can have perfect recall of the event. It’s more than a dream or common experience. It is engraved into the soul.

@kelleemerson9510 3 роки тому

Really glad to see this acknowledgement of the existence of phenomenon that isn't under the control of and superior to man. Our growth as a species needs this. Thank you both! Very interesting interview.

@dar_jada 3 роки тому

I agree our species has much growing up to do especially in regards to emotional intelligence. We are in an adolescent stage of growth perhaps 12 years old? Primarily ego driven.

@oceanwanderer8065 8 місяців тому

As a small child I had a very strong feeling I had arrived from a place that was really home.

@mamablessings4423 2 роки тому

Conveying this experience in such a beautiful way. A scientist and humanitarian. A gift to all 🙏🏻❤️ thank you Dr Bruce Greyson

@igolfjtweetler4097 3 роки тому

Thank you for the hope.

@pennynolan7597 2 роки тому

God does not have to keep track of our faults and errors. We have a long term memory. He just pushes the play button.

@steveangell1072 2 роки тому

God has a lot more than that. God has it all. God records us.

@magiccarpetmusic2449 3 роки тому

Excellent research about an extraordinarily profound human experience. I had a mild version of the NDE, so I can personally verify some of this. Once the acknowledgment and acceptance of the greater "quantum consciousness" reality fully permeates human culture, society and civilization, the human race will be changed massively and forevermore. NOTHING will EVER be the same for us.

@MrSreeramIII Рік тому

The Ever Present Now and the Reflective Grace of Oneness has an enduring permanent mark in the Consciousness!

@mhishamyakoob6948 3 роки тому

This was profound!!! Thank you Hitendra & Dr Greyson for such an enlightening discussion ❤️

@nataliawazanihernandez9531 2 роки тому

We are all Beans of Light coming from the same Divinity and our planet is being manipulated by an unknown but evil force for many centuries. We need to keep our spirit high and LOVE to each others.

@TenaciousDiva 7 місяців тому

When you're still a skeptic after all that you've heard from people. there is nothing in the world that will ever make you certain but your own experience.

@wagfinpis 3 роки тому

Great interviewing skills here, very appropriate navigation for this conversation.

@VittBiancoeNero-hx1jy 11 місяців тому

Yes, exceptionally sensitive human being interviewing another.

@DearProfessorRF 2 роки тому

This is exactly what the Law of Cause and Effect is. Every action -speech, deed, thought- has a reaction that comes back in the same proportion.

@lutaayam 2 роки тому

Why NDEs happen to some and not to others? Honestly when I look around at the people I know, I suspect some people are more conscious than others

@jordankapetrova4745 Рік тому

the world needs more of such interesting and profound videos. thank you so much!!

@spiritwarrior116 2 роки тому

I had an OBE 13 yrs ago. During sleep paralysis. And I think it needs looked into that sleep paralysis is related to OBEs because I've had it for years and can see the room I'm in even though my eyes were closed. It's just the room is seen as more fake, like you see particles everywhere, hard to explain it's like the room is an illusion. When kids blow bubbles and you can see in that bubble as it's floating in the air, less clear a view... can't explain it. Like I am more real than my surroundings. During the OBE I saw myself on the couch after being unable to move, I tried to move..my intent was to get up. Next thing I'm looking at my body and remember thinking oh thank God I can get up, that was easy...until I realised my body was on the couch. My awareness is me, it's not my body. So the body carries the awareness.

@steveangell1072 2 роки тому

I saw a study on these done on Vets. This was fairly common among them. Near 20% if I remember correctly. It was of three experiences NDE, that and another.

@garywilson7992 2 роки тому

In a world of almost constant propaganda & misinformation from every direction, this was very refreshing to accidentally come across. And other than the Bible & the most important of all to discover & believe, the Gospel message, this discussion was the most fascinating & enlightening I’ve heard on spiritual understanding as it relates to human life.

@casswithteeth Рік тому

Cheers to you 2 gentlemen! With kindness, grace, and an intense but easy curiosity and depth, you both delivered a home run of a conversation. A much-needed look inward. I wish you both very well and appreciate your sharing of experience and knowledge. The way Dr. Greyson was encouraged and supported during the conversation, made for an illuminating and wonderful time. I'm so impressed! Be well!

@viviennepastars1975 3 місяці тому

Great conversation. Lots of new insights. Thank you both. 🙏😊

@elisejoiner7448 9 місяців тому

" A benevolent and purposeful universe". x

@Postdisclosureworld Рік тому

fantastic interview.

@cherrycherian1 3 роки тому

Thanks HW for clearing a lot of misconceptions about NDEs

@claybomb1064 2 роки тому

Great stuff. There seems to be some similarities to the mystical experiences people have on psychedelics or in other altered states. The feeling of oneness with everything, the passage of time, the way you seem to get what you need or can handle. It’s a mystery just like this reality is. But it seems love is at the centre of it all. I truly believe our consciousness is immortal and this reality is some kind of a love training simulation but who knows! I’m just trying not to be afraid of death and to be a better person while I’m here. ☮️❤️

@bonniesmith4071 2 роки тому

Beautifully said! I have a feeling that’s what we are hear for. To learn to love others while rejecting fear. I think fear and love are the energy that runs the world and we need to make sure there is always more love than fear.

@wp4934 3 роки тому

Such a terrific interview!! Thank you for hosting it!! There are only two Dr. I follow on this subject. Dr. Greyson's approach is so appropriate and adds tremendously to his credibility!!!

@Gaunerh 3 місяці тому

whats the other doctor you follow?

@jesusfan8504 2 роки тому

The Love and Light from Jesus is REAL...The continuation of Life is REAL...No need to be afraid...

@razony 2 роки тому

The Love and Light from myself is real as well. Still not afraid.

@jonathancervantes4554 2 роки тому

Have u had a nde

@jonathancervantes4554 2 роки тому

@@razony have u had a obe

@MrAlonsoAcosta 3 роки тому

This has been another great mind and heart opening gift. May it return to you all in countless blessings.

@waedjradi 3 роки тому

😌 🙏💕❤️💕💞❤️💓💞💕

@MrSreeramIII Рік тому

Thank you Hitenji and Dr. Greyson!!

@reinhardjung3258 3 роки тому

Most cordial and deep exchange! Thank you both!

@Purplexity-ww8nb 2 роки тому

Your life is eternal. When your body no longer functions, your life is transformed to a different existence. As mortals, we suffer from a fairly primitive existence. Most people regard their consciousness as being generated by their brains. The awareness of spirit, reality, morality, etc. are not generated by the brain. Instead, the brain acts as a filter or veil shielding us from most aspects of the universal consciousness of our creator. Some have a filter that allows more of this universality into their awareness. What awaits us after the inevitable demise of our physical bodies is beyond our comprehension on this earth.

@loveblanca55 2 роки тому

This was an amazing interview!! Love when doctors and scientists get questioned about life after death experiences!! Woo hoooo!!b🥰❤️🥰❤️

@timakey4678 5 місяців тому

My NDE was the polar opposite of what is normally reported. No white light, no feelings of love or acceptance, no welcoming group. There are no words to describe what I experienced but it was dark, chaotic, and painful. The closest analogy I can come up with is a full on street fight with a foe I couldn’t see and didn’t understand, and it went on for an eternity. According to the machine’s record my heart was stopped. According to the doctors I fought my way back for reasons they can’t explain, and my heart started an erratic beat. I eventually ended up with a pacemaker and a constant reminder that every moment could, indeed, be my last. But, other than that, my NDE has had little impact on my world view. I have long understood that we are all a part of an evolving experience we tend to call “the cosmos”, that compassion, humility, and the search for wisdom are the things that matter. And though I found the experience of dying unpleasant in the extreme, it isn’t anything I fear. But then, I didn’t fear death before the experience. But, in any case, my NDE wasn’t anything like what appears to be common.

@briandrake6660 2 роки тому

A few times in life I have became aware of what someones thoughts were.

@tomparis5052 2 роки тому

A note for Dr. Greyson: When I was 13 I was in a car accident where we went over a 150 foot embankment.At the top of the embankment my door was thrown open and I experienced an explosion fracture of the occipital bone. After that everything went to super slow motion. By the time I realized we were at the bottom of the embankment there was an ambulance at the top. Actual time was probably 8 minutes. This might help to explain how people can seemingly have weeks of experience in a matter of 6 or 8 minutes they were clinically dead. I was in a coma after that for two weeks and remember nothing. I don't believe we can go "nowhere" for two weeks so I am looking 55 years later for a hypnotist that might help me re-experience that time.

@benstr8156 2 роки тому

Wherever you were during those two weeks in a coma, maybe you were not meant to remember it. You were 13 at the time, what happen to the driver? were there others in the car?

@steveangell1072 2 роки тому

Not so sure that would work Getting as close to God through prayer or meditation might though.

@doloreswoodrum9184 2 роки тому

WONDERFUL! ♥♥♥

@Bringiton513 Рік тому

A huge thank you for having organised this discussion. Dr.Greyson always manages to keep me rooted to my chair and listening intently to what he would be saying. Such a wonderful scientist and human being. Wishing you all the best, dear doctor, in your life and in your invaluable researches. I feel blessed to have met you, even if only on UKposts.

@Maria-ww6lc 3 роки тому

This was extraordinary. Thank you!

@wagfinpis 3 роки тому

Someone asked how long the NDE takes in "real time". I've had spiritual experience, that began as an OBE, out of body experience, and included luminous compassionate beings and a whole host of elaborate experiences typical to NDE's. I experienced eternities, multiple lifetimes, and on and on. It takes hours, if not all day, to try explain this ineffable experience. If I made a cartoon video that tried to artistically represent the experience the run time could be as much as 2 hours. My best guess is all of this took less than 4 seconds to experience.

@tommym.6495 2 роки тому

Wow! That's awesome and quite the extraordinary experience you had and I can easily resonate with what you said!!!!

@seabreezy3368 7 місяців тому

At 23:21 Dr Greyson mentions that NDEers talk about mistakes and do not mention sins. Interestingly, the root meaning of the Hebrew word for sin means to "miss the mark" as in an archer that does not hit the bullseye. This interpretation opens up a great landscape of discussion on interpreting the bible and various church teachings about sin.

@rogerbushell3996 3 роки тому

I have had many strange experiences in my 70 odd years of life that make me believe in the after life and nde's. I also experienced the contrary - after ingesting a medically prescribed drug which did not agree with me, I had several seizures. During these short episodes I had know recollection of of said event. It was like I was watching the movie of life, but when the seizure's occurred there was nothing. After recovering from the seizures it was as if nothing had happened, or maybe as if life was a movie, a part had been cut & pasted with know awareness of that episode.

@GMoneyMacTao 6 місяців тому

Thank you so much for this. I’ve had a few near-near-death experiences (long story why I use that term) and after one in the late 90’s I remember that everything I did was experienced with crystal clarity. Like, shortly after, doing dishes at my kitchen sink while looking out the window. It was sunny and everything was sparkling and glistening as if I was viewing a fantasy world. My life felt completely different after that. Things I feared (many work related things) suddenly became like a game and/or a puzzle. The fear and worry were gone (I’d even been homeless for a period and feared losing my job and returning to homelessness). After the one in the late ‘90’s I didn’t fear death at all. And when my mother died shortly after that particular experience, I wasn’t sad for her at all, I was happy for her. What I felt bad about was my surviving Dad and how profoundly it effected him. Something I’ve fallen back on in the years since that particular experience was that every day is a bonus. It has become my mantra when going through difficult times. This and eternity - that our lives are barely a blip in relation to eternity, so live every moment as if your last.

@Lewisevans1618 6 місяців тому

I miss my Son and Daughter (their mother keeps them away after our falling out) miss my late Mum and Dad my sisters my nieces even the mother of my children. I miss you all and only want to be a good father brother uncle and friend. I love you all.

@mariaperillo6303 2 роки тому

What an interesting interview ! our mission is not to earn money.,.but to become a best person ! Thank you!!!

@irenefitzgerald8671 2 роки тому

Thankyou! God bless.

@tracielatham8415 2 роки тому

Beautiful, beautiful discussion! Thanks so much!

@smith077906 9 місяців тому

NDE are not mainstream. I only found out this year & showed to friends & family. Its incredible how most cling onto life not knowing a beautiful life after our physical life. Its reassuring knowing NDE's

@empyrean196 Рік тому

Professionals turning science inwardly is awesome.

@sueellerman7984 2 роки тому

Fabulous discussion! Thank you both.

@lukemccann 3 роки тому

This was great, thanks. Time-splits appreciated also, I know that takes time and it helps a lot. Luke

@sianmiles2922 Рік тому

Thankyou to you both for this enlightening and comforting experience 😊

@jeanneratterman4174 2 роки тому

Glad to hear that there has been a study which says there is a difference from mental illness and mystical experiences during dying and in death. Seriously glad to hear them discuss this.

@makenzylove1775 3 роки тому

Thanks for this insight

@sheilagolden1098 Рік тому

Thank you, Dr. Greyson! A wonderful program.

@lutaayam 2 роки тому

I love the interviewer's style

@Cristina661224 2 роки тому

Lessons to learn....thanks👏🍀

@LindaCasey 8 місяців тому

My favorite subject!🕊️

@peacekeepermoe 3 роки тому

Great interview. Very respectfully and well done :)

@hejduke9060 7 місяців тому

Thank you, Hitendra, for hosting this enlightening session and thank you, Dr. Greyson, for being such a gracious guest. I'm enjoying your book right now, in part, to this interview. Thank you for all of your work and the way in which you present it.

@melissalaffrenier 6 місяців тому

2:11

@gabriele590 3 роки тому

For the first time I hear that Gorbachev had a near-death experience and even talk about it in the socialist USSR.

@faithfulgrl 2 роки тому

That had to be many years ago.

@razony 2 роки тому

Eventually, we will all have an experience.

@ogpeekhal 2 роки тому

"wow that is so powerful "

@jonedakuvula7505 8 місяців тому

Very enlightening

@aillingoines8918 Рік тому

Very well collected works❤

@laughterpandemic 2 роки тому

I always feel that the term Near Death Experience is a complete misnomer. First of all it was not 'near' death as we were, what they currently call 'dead'. Secondly, as there is no such things as 'death' because clearly NDE's just went Home for a visit and came back. So can we have FUN and re-name it to a higher level of accuracy, like saying we had a Visiting Home Experience VHE or Return Trip Home RTH . Anyone any better suggestions?

@apureenergyme8573 Рік тому

That why few MD doctors experienced their own near death experience all woke up firmly believing the science must go along with spiritual world. They all pointed to our higher conscious is not created from our brain.

@joeantony2760 3 роки тому

Great moments to deepen our reflection about life and our role. To be a successful and rich executive is fantastic but it’s little before the gift of life. Thanks 🙏

@guloguloguy 7 місяців тому

WOW!!!!! THANK YOU, VERY MUCH, FOR THIS WONDERFULLY INFORMATIVE, AND REASSURING DISCUSSION!!!!!!

@izanadajczyk6388 Рік тому

Life is a lesson through suffering...

@virginiaabraham5592 7 місяців тому

Lucid discussion❤

@galaxymetta5974 9 місяців тому

Modern research on Near Death Experience by Raymond moody, reincarnation memories by Ian Stevenson/Jim trucker and past lives regression by Brian Weiss all independently but coincidentally show that our consciousness survive death, we live many lives and our thoughts and actions matter in the hereafter. So be kind and helpful to others, be virtuous, meditate and cultivate ourselves to higher spiritual levels. Cheers.

@LisaSmyth68 9 місяців тому

Dr Greyson! Spot on.. I felt my experience was a reminder to stick to the plan?.. Keep my faith, I could have gone down a bad rd!... All I know is the sense of Love is so overwhelming, Even for the Love of my Daughter I did NOT want to come back! Don't get me wrong I adore her... It was a shock to me.. I watched everything from above.. Sadly in a way I was Tethered back....

@MrSreeramIII Рік тому

"God's voice is more Real than yours (person to person conversation) and our conversation is more Real than Satan's voice (delusion/ ignorance's suggestions experiences)"!!

@LisaSmyth68 9 місяців тому

So very true!.. I alway's say treat people as you wish to be treated!..

@l.c.345 2 роки тому

Nothing happens by chance or without purpose so I'm willing to bet if you study the statistics of those that had an NDE you'll find the majority came back with major positive changes in their soul which then spiraled out to affect others and thus the world in positive ways and that without the NDE, perhaps, their life would not have turned out so positive or at a minimum their soul would not have been offered such an opportunity for intense Soul growth.

@raasappusinnathambi6725 2 роки тому

One has to experience to understand death. Your way of thinking, feeling, seeing things would be different. Fame and fortune would be secondary. "But" there would be so many PHD ers, Pandits waiting to make fun of your experience. So without making a fool of yourself, just enjoy the life the way you understand it. God Bless.