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duffysmom 03-23-2013 03:05 PM

Life After Death?
 
Drowning Victim

tpop1 03-23-2013 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by duffysmom (Post 647159)

It's ironic that you posted this today as I just started reading "Proof of Heaven" yesterday while flying back to T.V.

This book was written by a previously non-believing neurosurgeon who had a near death experience.

I have yet to get to that part of the book that the author indicates, in interviews, describes the scientific explanation of why he now believes in the "Proof of Heaven."

What I've read so far is thru the middle of his brain dead experience and the journey he traveled. It's interesting, he's very vivid and almost overly expressive. Even though I am a believer, I have yet to make up my mind on what I think about his experience.

It is an interesting read so far.

And please ...no spoilers; Thanks!

rubicon 03-23-2013 03:24 PM

Thank you this is a very profound video that captures the essence of pure and loving faith.

Jhooman 03-23-2013 05:19 PM

Thank you for the video. It was wonderful.

USSGompers 03-23-2013 06:05 PM

Another near death experience is in the book, "Embraced by the Light".

bkcunningham1 03-23-2013 06:06 PM

Thank you, duffysmom, once again for an awesome video. It gave me chills.

Scouty 03-23-2013 06:13 PM

Heaven Is For Real is another great book!

CaptJohn 03-23-2013 06:23 PM

One of the first ones from about 30 years ago is called 'Life after Death'.

ugotme 03-23-2013 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptJohn (Post 647264)
One of the first ones from about 30 years ago is called 'Life after Death'.

Great book. Read it many years ago. Got so into it I went to the Library and tried to read "The Tibetan Book Of The Dead" which was referenced in the book.

Fascinating reading !

Lbmb24101 03-23-2013 08:30 PM

Duffysmom
I forwarded your email to family and friends

Thank you!

Yrs ago i read Embraced by the Light and it was very comforting ( after mom's passing in 1995)

justjim 03-23-2013 09:23 PM

"90 minutes in Heaven" by Don Piper a great read. Don Piper will be speaking at New Covenant Methodist church April 14-17 6:00 pm.

senior citizen 03-23-2013 11:26 PM

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Barefoot 03-23-2013 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by senior citizen (Post 647401)
I also began reading "Proof of Heaven" by Eben Alexander M.D.
Downloaded it to my Kindle from amazon yesterday and just began it today; I was actually quite impressed with his style of writing and thus, read the prologue and first chapter aloud to my hubby..........hoping he would want to also put the book on his Kindle.........

He's certainly well educated..........U.N.C. at Chapel Hill, Duke University Medical School, Harvard, etc., etc.........if my memory is right.

The good doctor admits he was a scientist through and through..........and we all know how scientists feel about "the unknown".........so I can't wait to read the book.
I've always enjoyed the personality of people who have "open minds" on any subject and are NOT rigid in their beliefs in general.

We had other things to do today, but I will get back to the book tomorrow.

Eben Alexander will be appearing locally in April to discuss his book.

niftynanna 03-24-2013 08:17 AM

Do you know where Eben Alexander will be appearing and the date? Thanks

graciegirl 03-24-2013 09:21 AM

Got my palms and hoping for the best. ;)

Richard1366 03-24-2013 10:30 AM

You have every right to believe in fairy tales...

graciegirl 03-24-2013 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard1366 (Post 647601)
You have every right to believe in fairy tales...

So far so good. I have a leaf in my table and bread to eat.

duffysmom 03-24-2013 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 647609)
So far so good. I have a leaf in my table and bread to eat.

:1rotfl:

chachacha 03-24-2013 11:04 AM

i read dr neal's book last sept after a loss, and it was very comforting...i recommend it as a gift for any bereaved person. also Life after Life by dr. raymond moody!

billethkid 03-24-2013 12:05 PM

I do so much more like the terminology "life after life"!!!!

btk

Cantwaittoarrive 03-24-2013 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 647657)
I do so much more like the terminology "life after life"!!!!

btk

Me too. I just look at it like moving from one "house to another house". When you move from a house you used to live in friends can't find you in your old house, you have moved on. When you move from your earthly body friends can't find you in the earthly body as you have moved on. When you move from a house you use to live in your friends / family are sad because they no longer live near you but you're excited for the change to a new location. When you move from your earthly body, friends / family are sad because they no longer have your company but you're excited for the change to a new location

CaptJohn 03-24-2013 01:23 PM

I like ironies so couldn't avoid pointing out that Cantwaittoarrive is commenting on Life after Death. :laugh:

Cantwaittoarrive 03-24-2013 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptJohn (Post 647711)
I like ironies so couldn't avoid pointing out that Cantwaittoarrive is commenting on Life after Death. :laugh:

This is true. I love experiencing my earthly visit, but I can't wait until I move on to the rest of my life in Heaven and that is exactly why I have chosen the name "cantwaittoarrive" it had nothing to do with TV. Life on earth is only +/- 100 years life in Heaven is what we should strive to attain.

duffysmom 03-24-2013 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cantwaittoarrive (Post 647717)
This is true. I love experiencing my earthly visit, but I can't wait until I move on to the rest of my life in Heaven and that is exactly why I have chosen the name "cantwaittoarrive" it had nothing to do with TV. Life on earth is only +/- 100 years life in Heaven is what we should strive to attain.

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Barefoot 03-24-2013 02:49 PM

Dr. Eben Alexander
Author of "Proof of Heaven"
He will be appearing locally on April 25 to discuss his book. I'll check my calendar and post further details.

Like Cantwaittoarrive, I'm also enjoying my earthly visit. And I'm in no hurry to pass over. But when it's time for me to leave my human suit behind and transition back home, I know it will be a joyful experience.

Barefoot 03-24-2013 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptJohn (Post 647711)
I like ironies so couldn't avoid pointing out that Cantwaittoarrive is commenting on Life after Death. :laugh:

I think we all understood that. And I don't think it shows kindness to post a Laugh!

DAWN MARIE 03-24-2013 03:44 PM

For me the best book on this subject is the bible. It's all in there. According to that book, yes, there is definitely life after death. Living in this world it says is like a vapor.

senior citizen 03-24-2013 09:52 PM

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senior citizen 03-24-2013 10:03 PM

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senior citizen 03-24-2013 10:11 PM

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bluedog103 03-24-2013 10:48 PM

I too and reading Proof of Heaven and as a believer find it a great read. Very though provoking. I'm having difficulty...nevermind. Maybe we can get together when we finish the book and discuss it.

bluedog103 03-24-2013 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 647794)
Dr. Eben Alexander
Author of "Proof of Heaven"
He will be appearing locally on April 25 to discuss his book. I'll check my calendar and post further details.

Like Cantwaittoarrive, I'm also enjoying my earthly visit. And I'm in no hurry to pass over. But when it's time for me to leave my human suit behind and transition back home, I know it will be a joyful experience.

Thanks Bare, I'll be sure to keep April 25 free.

Quixote 03-25-2013 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by senior citizen (Post 648046)
"Life after Life" by Dr. Moody was one of the first I read a very long time ago. Thank you for mentioning those books..........

Don't understand the "scoffers"......best to keep an open mind about these things............plus some folks are just more in tune with things spiritual or unseen......

Anyway, how can any of us put a "damper" on someone elses reality?

"FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE, NO EXPLANATION IS NECESSARY.
FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE, NO EXPLANATION IS POSSIBLE."

What clear and thoughtful commentary; thanks so much for posting this.

For what it's worth, the best friend of a cousin of mine is a psychic. Her explanation for this is what I emphasized above in part of the quoted comments. This woman has been called on by her local police to do everything from finding a body to locating evidence and has done things like this time and again. She has also served people in her community in matters relevant to her abilities.

She makes one point about her ability to do this that she says is crucial, and that is that it's a gift that she's been given, and it's her responsibility to use that gift to serve others. Consequently, she absolutely and categorically refuses, EVER, to accept any form of payment or gift or do anything (such as a lecture circuit or a book) that would generate personal income for her, stemming from her using her psychic abilities. She feels that it would be simply wrong to "capitalize" on her psychic abilities and does not agree with those who say that there is benefit to sharing what it's all about for her and be somehow paid for doing so. Her view is to simply use the skills to serve others. I mention this without comment other than to explain that this is simply her point of view....

senior citizen 03-26-2013 06:07 AM

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travelguy 03-26-2013 10:29 AM

has anyone on here had a 'near-death' experience? or something like that?

Villages PL 03-26-2013 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by duffysmom (Post 647159)

The woman in the video is an orthopedic surgeon, so I'm surprised, being a woman of science, that she didn't realize that her brain was NOT dead, and also that her body would have been flooded with natural pain killing hormones or endorphins. These hormones act like opiate drugs, so what she likely had was a really nice drug-like dream-state-of-mind.

Barefoot 03-26-2013 03:38 PM

I apologize if this has been posted previously.
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Dr. Eben Alexander is a Neurosurgeon who has written a New York Times best selling book called "Proof of Heaven", a Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife.

Dr. Alexander will be speaking at Harbor Hills Country Club, 6538 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake on Thursday April 25, 2013. He will tell his story about his Near Death Experience and there will be an extensive question and answer period.

The two sessions are Thursday, April 25, 2013, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Tickets are $35.00 prior to April 1, and $40.00 after that date. Tickets may be purchased at Mulberry Integrative Medicine, 910 Old Camp Road, LSL, 352-430-2720.

FYI, I just purchased a ticket for the afternoon session and there are only a few tickets left!

senior citizen 04-01-2013 05:01 AM

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twinklesweep 04-02-2013 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 649079)

Dr. Alexander will be speaking at Harbor Hills Country Club, 6538 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake on Thursday April 25, 2013. He will tell his story about his Near Death Experience and there will be an extensive question and answer period.

The two sessions are Thursday, April 25, 2013, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Tickets are $35.00 prior to April 1, and $40.00 after that date. Tickets may be purchased at Mulberry Integrative Medicine, 910 Old Camp Road, LSL, 352-430-2720.

Wow, that's darn profitable!!! (And no need to deal with fighting for payments from insurance companies....) More power to Dr. Alexander!


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