Chapter 3: Awakening

For those waiting for the heart of the story, this is where it begins! Footnotes read aloud. Sources I pulled from listed here for ease of independent research:For death via drowning:Sandra H NDE 3578. (n.d.) NDERF. Retrieved from https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1sandra_h_nde.htmlJennifer W NDE 7516. (n.d.) NDERF. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1jennifer_w_nde_7516.htmlMary C Neal, M.D. (2017). 7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to Live a Joy-Filled Life. Convergent Books.For the details on the “popping” sound and the non-attachment to the body:Juliet N NDE 10077 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from:https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1juliet_n_nde.htmlRoger C NDE 744 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from:https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1roger_c_nde.htmlFor the different sense of time’s passing:Anelia G NDE 9108 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from:https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1anelia_g_nde.htmlFor the vibrancy of consciousness outside of the body:Barbara D. NDE 8419 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1barbara_d_nde.htmlFor the comingling of senses:Bill W. NDE 180 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1bill_w_nde.htmlFor 360 degree vision:Leonard NDE 4046 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1leonard_nde.htmlFor telepathic information transmission and the way the spirit body moves on the heavenly plain:Gary D. NDE 2428 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1gary_d_nde.htmlFor youthful appearance:Penny C. NDE 7234 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1penny_c_nde.htmlSharon M. NDE 7925 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1sharon_m_nde_7925.htmlFor the heavenly city:John F. NDE 61 (n.d). NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1john_f_nde.htmlFor the individualization of each soul’s experience:Storm, Howard. My Descent into Death: A Second Chance at Life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leahchrest.substack.com