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I Died—But There Was No Tunnel, No Light. Here's What Really Happened

Ep. 22

Laura Giles shares her profound insights from a near-death experience, exploring themes of consciousness, the nature of death, and the importance of personal responsibility. She discusses the subjective nature of death experiences, the significance of funeral rituals, and the necessity of living mindfully and healing as we go. Through her reflections, she emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the power of asking better questions to enhance our understanding of life and existence.


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00:00 Exploring Near-Death Experiences

03:01 The Nature of Existence and Consciousness

05:54 Understanding Death and Its Subjectivity

08:46 Selfishness and Personal Responsibility

11:58 The Process of Dying and Letting Go

14:54 The Importance of Funeral Rituals

18:10 Asking Better Questions for Better Answers

20:55 The Essence of Jesus and Personal Divinity

24:06 Taking Responsibility for Our Reality

27:07 Living Consciously and Healing as We Go


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