March 28, 2012
Near-Death Experience
Several years ago I had a near-death experience (NDE) during an automobile accident. It was a snowy night in Maine and I was tired and anxious to get to my destination. As I started pass a large snowplow, my car hit a patch of black ice under a thin coating of newly-fallen snow. The car went into a spin and was heading into the blade of the plow. I was terrified and sure I was going to die when a voice from over my right shoulder said, as clear and distinct as any I've heard, "Let go of the steering wheel." It's the first time that I can recall that I've acted with no doubts or hesitations. I let go of the wheel and was drawn up into a "white" light into a place that's more real and beautiful than anything I've ever known. Have any of you had similar experiences that you'd like to share?
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Black ice is the worst. I almost drove into a river because of that. It was one of those sharp turns you have to approach cautiously during the winter. Fortunately the snowbank was high enough for my car to not go through into the river. I didn't see any white lights, but I did value life a lot more after this event.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I love your book "Analyzing Moral issues."