'I Died:' Women Share What Their Near-Death Experiences Were Like

Summary

The video script recounts the profound near-death experiences of individuals like Betty J. Edie and Jessie Sawyer, who describe transcending to a realm of light and unconditional love. They recount seeing deceased loved ones, experiencing a life review, and being presented with a choice to return to life. These experiences, often involving out-of-body sensations and encounters with divine figures, lead to a transformative shift in values, a lack of fear towards death, and a heightened sense of purpose and service towards others.

Takeaways

• 🌟 The speaker, Jessie Sawyer, recounts her near-death experience (NDE) that occurred after a routine hysterectomy, which transformed her perspective on life and death.
• 🏥 Jessie's health deteriorated post-surgery, leading to internal bleeding and a life-threatening situation that prompted her NDE.
• 👼 During her NDE, Jessie encountered a deceased friend, Anthony, and a profound light that symbolized unconditional love and connected her to the universe.
• 🔮 Jessie was given a 'life review', where she saw the impact of her life on others, emphasizing the subjective nature of this experience.
• 🛑 Despite the comforting presence of Anthony and the light, Jessie realized her NDE was about her own death, not a joyful reunion.
• 👨‍⚕️ The medical staff was unable to explain the cause of Jessie's illness or her subsequent inexplicable healing.
• 🌈 NDEs often follow a pattern: a life-threatening event, an out-of-body experience, passage through a tunnel, and encounters with light or deceased loved ones.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Jessie was shown the future of her family, including their grief and eventual recovery, providing her with a sense of peace about leaving them.
• 💔 The emotional impact of grief on her family was palpable to Jessie, highlighting the deep connections that persist even in the afterlife.
• 🌱 After her NDE, Jessie's values shifted; she became less materialistic, more loving, and dedicated her life to service, reflecting a common change in NDE survivors.
• 🔙 Jessie was compelled to return to her body, experiencing a stark contrast between the spiritual and physical realms, which she describes as 'dark dankness' compared to the lightness of the spirit.

Q & A

What significant event did Betty J. Edie experience at the age of 31?

Betty J. Edie experienced a near-death experience at the age of 31, which profoundly changed her life.

What health issue led Jessie Sawyer to have a hysterectomy?

Jessie Sawyer was experiencing unexplained health issues, and after nine months of tests and procedures, a hysterectomy was performed in an attempt to diagnose her condition.

What was the immediate aftermath of Jessie's hysterectomy?

After the hysterectomy, Jessie was released from the hospital but returned within hours due to extreme pain and internal bleeding, leading to low blood pressure and a high heart rate.

How did Jessie describe her initial experience in the 'endless misty white room'?

Jessie described feeling no pain and being able to stand straight, experiencing a perfect version of herself in the misty white room.

Who did Jessie encounter in her near-death experience, and what did this encounter signify?

Jessie encountered her deceased friend, Anthony, signifying that this was her death and he was there to take her home.

What was the nature of the light that Jessie saw during her near-death experience?

The light was described as shimmering, growing, and embodying the most profound and unconditional love, representing everything that ever was and ever will be.

What did Jessie experience during her 'life review' in the near-death experience?

During her life review, Jessie was shown the impact she had on the world around her, presented subjectively without judgment.

What did the ancient men tell Jessie when she saw them by her bedside?

The ancient men informed Jessie that she had prematurely died, indicating that she had died and was experiencing an out-of-body state.

How did Jessie's perspective on life change after her near-death experience?

Jessie's perspective changed dramatically; she no longer feared death, had an increased belief in an afterlife, and became less materialistic and more loving.

What actions did Jessie take following her near-death experience?

Following her near-death experience, Jessie began volunteering at a cancer research center, working with patients and their families, and also started speaking at church organizations to share her experience.

What was the medical outcome of Jessie's near-death experience, and how did it affect her physically?

Jessie expelled over two liters of blood and 800 cc's of fist-sized clots, which scared the nursing staff and her family, but her vitals improved and she stabilized, despite the doctors not knowing the cause of her illness or her sudden healing.