Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) are profound personal encounters associated with death or impending death. They occur under extreme physiological conditions, such as trauma, cessation of brain activity, deep general anesthesia, or cardiac arrest; situations where awareness or sensory experiences should not be possible according to prevailing views in neuroscience. People who recall NDEs often describe surreal phenomena, including feelings of peacefulness, vivid imagery (such as bright light or a tunnel), and encounters with other beings (such as loved ones or mysterious entities). These experiences have fueled debates about whether consciousness can persist after death, although some scientists attribute NDEs to changes in brain function during the dying process. People report overwhelmingly positive encounters, such as feelings of peace, love, and connection to a higher power. These experiences often involve seeing a bright light, encountering deceased loved ones, or feeling a sense of transcendence.

"My Dream of Heaven" is a book by Rebecca Ruter Springer, originally titled "Intra Muros". It was written in 1898 and is considered a nineteenth-century spiritual classic. -Bob