Death and Dying - Spiritual Experiences Near Death

What are spiritual experiences near death?

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Albert was dying, and was frequently wandering around the home, saying “I can’t rest now”. His son Dave was in the military. Knowing his father was dying, he came home as soon as possible. When Dave came home, he found his father lying in bed. Coming to him he told his father “I’m here Dad. I love you”. His father turned to him and said “I can now rest”. That evening Dave’s father died in his sleep.

What are death and dying spiritual experiences?

Uncanny control over the timing of their death.
Waiting for some closure event, and when it comes, the loved one relaxes and quickly dies.
Every death is a door opening into the creation mystery.
Seeing relatives long dead, experiences of peace, healing and comfort.

While no one knows the time and manner of death, it seems the actively dying are given more control over that aspect of their life than others.

These experiences also may give us, the surviving loved ones, a better glimpse of what lies ahead, and help us face our own death and dying.

What are spiritual experiences near death?

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Albert was dying, and was frequently wandering around the home, saying “I can’t rest now”. His son Dave was in the military. Knowing his father was dying, he came home as soon as possible. When Dave came home, he found his father lying in bed. Coming to him he told his father “I’m here Dad. I love you”. His father turned to him and said “I can now rest”. That evening Dave’s father died in his sleep.

Spiritual experiences for people facing death and dying include an uncanny control over the timing of their death. There are many stories of the dying not seemingly aware of their surroundings waiting to see a loved one, or waiting for some closure event. And when it comes, the loved one relaxes and quickly dies.

Spiritual experiences can occur around the actively dying phase - this is when the person is rapidly declining, and body systems begin to fail. Every death is a door opening into the creation mystery. Although some may attribute these phenomena to drugs and medications, many believe they offer their loved ones glimpses into the here after. They include seeing relatives long dead, as well as experiences of peace, healing and comfort. For those facing their death and dying, many of these experiences bring them comfort and peace.

While no one knows the time and manner of death, it seems the actively dying are given more control over that aspect of their life than others. These experiences also may give us, the surviving loved ones, a better glimpse of what lies ahead, and help us face our own death and dying.