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Consciousness
What does it mean to be present to ourselves when familiar points of reference fade? NDEs open a question that concerns us all.
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Experiences.
Universal questions.
Take the time to explore what NDEs invite us to see differently. Ideas for understanding, feeling and opening a conversation.
Perceiving
Light and perceptions
A light, a space, a different sense of time. How can we approach these perceptions without confining accounts to a ready-made image?
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Integrating
Life after the experience
Finding everyday life again when your outlook has changed: making room for the experience, relationships and the time you need.
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Telling your story
Putting the invisible into words
How can you describe what seems to go beyond language? Some ways to convey an experience without oversimplifying it or betraying yourself.
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Integrate your experience,
at your own pace.
Readings to help you find your bearings, care for your relationships and give questions time.
Integrating
Finding your bearings again
Make room for what happened, without having to understand everything or change everything at once.
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Integrating
Talking to loved ones
Prepare a conversation that makes room for the experience, listening and everyone's boundaries.
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Integrating
Welcoming a difficult NDE
Make room for fear, confusion and memories that differ from peaceful accounts.
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Integrating
Finding support
Identify your needs, choose a setting and keep the freedom to say yes, no or not now.
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Integrating
Returning to everyday life
Find simple sources of support and a routine that respects your current energy.
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Integrating
Finding the words
Keep a record of an experience without reducing it to a perfect story or feeling obliged to publish it.
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Integrating
Reconsidering your priorities
Make room for what matters now, without having to overturn your whole life in one move.
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Integrating
Giving meaning time
Allow what the experience means, what you suppose and what remains to be understood to coexist.
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Short answers to help you move at your own pace.
What is a near-death experience?
An NDE is an intense experience reported by some people, often during a life-threatening situation. Accounts may describe an unusual perception of the body, time or surroundings; none of these features is required.
Discover the testimoniesAre NDEs always peaceful?
No. Some people describe fear, isolation or an experience that is difficult to understand. These experiences deserve just as much attention as peaceful accounts.
Making room for every storyWhat can science say about them today?
Studies examine reported memories, the conditions in which they arise and their effects on people's lives. Their findings shed light on some questions, while the origin and interpretation of these experiences remain debated.
Explore the researchWhere can I talk after an experience?
You can start with a trusted loved one or a discussion space, at your own pace and without having to explain everything. If the experience or its aftermath is causing distress, you can also speak to a healthcare professional.
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