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Reliving every moment instantly
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Complete removal of death anxiety
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What 8,000+ documented accounts reveal about the moments after clinical death
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See the paths people take through NDEs—from leaving the body to the choice to return. Data reveals: 80% start with OBE.
Discover how NDE elements connect. Tunnels lead to light, light to beings, and beings deliver life-changing messages.
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Those under 10 years old report meeting beings of light or deceased relatives 2x more frequently than adults during NDEs.
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Tunnels, light, life reviews—the most reported phenomena
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When someone experiences peace, they often also report seeing light. Explore how the 10 core NDE elements connect across thousands of accounts.
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Did you know? The strongest connection is between Peace and Out-of-Body — 72% of people who report one also report the other.
Based on 4,800+ documented near-death experiences
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