Inspirational Near Death Experience
I have heard many Near Death Experiences (NDEs) over the years, and always find them to be thought-provoking.
Do they give us a glimpse into the after-life?
Can they guide us to live better in the present?
Here's a blog post I wrote in 2023 about NDEs, with recommendations of books, podcasts, and considerations. https://www.liveyourlight.care/blog/near-death-experiences
Recently, I listened to a podcast interview of Vinney Tolman, in which he recounts one of the most inspirational near death experiences I’ve heard. Vinney describes his experience in tremendous detail: the light, the colors, the vibrations, the feelings, the love of Heaven. He learned pivotal lessons that guide the way he lives now. He provides us with actionable recommendations to better live our purpose on Earth.
I found myself deep in thought about his story, and started looking for other interviews with Vinney. After listening to several podcast interviews and reading his book “The Light after Death”, I felt compelled to adopt new perspectives in my life. I think you will be equally inspired.
I won’t attempt to retell his near death experience, as the game of Telephone will hardly do it justice. My intention is to share enough details to pique your interest to listen to his account firsthand.
(Podcast linked in the picture).
Vinney Tolman died, became cold, was pronounced dead, and was zipped into a body bag. After being dead for nearly an hour, his Spirit witnessed the resuscitation of his body and subsequent coma, during which he traveled to the afterlife with a spiritual guide.
As Vinney experienced Heaven, he learned about 10 fundamental principles. He tells us that acceptance of these principles will raise our frequency; as we develop a higher vibration, we can progress spiritually and resonate more closely with the Divine.
Be Authentic: Become aware of your unique vibration, and don’t lower it for anyone! Show up as the same version of yourself in all settings. Be yourself; this is the only way to serve your purpose and find happiness.
Understand the Purpose of Life: We all have a purpose to learn and grow.
Love Everyone: It is important to unconditionally love everyone, even those who have wronged you. We may not approve of a behavior, but we can still choose to flow love and compassion to the person.
Listen to your Inner Voice: Cultivate your inner voice by spending time in silence listening, by raising your body's vibration (through quality diet and sleep), and through intention. As your frequency raises, you will be able to receive and act on wisdom from the Divine.
Use Technology Responsibly: Technology can be useful and productive. It also can be a distraction from what matters in life, and can lower your frequency. Choose wisely the type of information you consume.
Release Prejudice: Judgment of others lowers our vibration and keeps us stuck. Love everyone, even those who are prejudice!
Exercise the Power of Creation: An essential purpose for our lives is to create, preferably in alignment with our passions. Dream big and bring those visions into reality!
Avoid Negative Influences : Negativity on TV, negativity in relationships, and negativity in situations will lower your frequency. Rather than engaging with Fear, choose Joy.
Understand the Purpose of Evil: The way to grow stronger is in the face of resistance. The existence of evil offers us the clear choice of good.
Know that we are all One: We are all fingers on the same hand. If you hurt someone else, it will hurt you as well. If you love everyone, that love will ripple back to you.
(The 10 principles are detailed in his book, linked in the below picture.)
During his near death experience, Vinney’s progress toward Heaven halted until he could accept each principle. Working on these principles during our lives on Earth will accelerate the process of advancement for our Spirit! This work to raise our frequency is much faster in a human body than in Spirit form.
As a little inspiration, here are some tidbits that touched me deeply! Listen to the podcast to be Wowed!
Vinney describes the blades of grass and flowers in Heaven. Their vibration has consciousness, love, and harmony. He got choked up and teary trying to describe the vibration of nature.
He shares a beautiful description of the power of a hug. When two people hug, their vibrations not only combine, but also magnify the resonance of Love.
Vinney talks about the cleansing power of Water, which actively washes away what does not serve. I find myself adopting a new respect and gratitude for water as I drink it or use it for washing.
Vinney was resuscitated by a paramedic; as he considered working on a dead man, his heart began to glow, a glow that radiated up to his head and throughout his upper body. Love is visible!
Love and Prayer are powerful forces. Vinney’s brother prayed over his comatose body. The vibration of love emanating from his heart drew Vinney back to his physical body.
Vinney refers to technology like TikTok; if you “swipe up” within 3 seconds, the reel will not be added to your algorithm. He recommends that we learn how to swipe up faster in our lives. Choose what to put into your life. More quickly define what does not serve you, and let it go!
Vinney stresses the importance of the Hour of Power: 30 minutes at the beginning and end of each day. It is important to avoid the dramas of social media, texts/emails, and stock prices during this time. Use this time to connect with Yourself and the Divine, setting the vibration of your internal space before your start your day and night.
Put out a "no soliciting" sign when it comes to information. If it finds you, it’s junk. You get to be in the driver’s seat. Choose your electronic consumption, book consumption, friends, hobbies. Don’t blindly take in what finds you.
I find myself deep in thought about each principle and each topic above. They may show up in future articles!
May you incorporate into your lives the parts that resonate with you.
