There are many things that can ignite an awakening or a transformative experience for people.   A transcendental experience, psychological disturbance, a traumatic event, the loss of a loved one, a sudden physical diagnosis, kundalini, shamanic initiation, and a spontaneous awakening can transform anyone's life.   However, there is one experience researchers pay special attention to, which is the near-death experience, or NDE.  Can the NDE trigger an awakening or shift in the individual's consciousness?   Today let's discuss this topic as we focus on the following:  What is the technical definition of a near-death experience?What are the common characteristics or traits people have?What does the evidence suggest about the NDE?How would A Course in Miracles view the near-death experience?Tune in for more insights on what the near-death could symbolize and further questioning on the nature of this supposed reality. Show Links: Spiritual Emergency Book By: Stanislav Grof and Christina Grof International Association of Near Death Studies IANDS.org 2023 Documentary Film After Death Personal Account of NDE Dr. Mary Neal Website www.livelikeeden.com Do you need assistance, guidance, and someone to talk to during your own awakening? Sign up for a free consult and I'd be more than happy to work with you. 1:1 Sessions — Live. Like. Eden. (livelikeeden.com) Subscribe for Podcast email reminders. https://www.livelikeeden.com/subscribe Read My Personal Journey https://www.livelikeeden.com/my-story Follow LIVE LIKE EDEN on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/live.like.eden/ RATE AND REVIEW I invite you to write a review on Apple Podcasts. Share your insights with others about your own takeaways from any episode! This not only helps support the show, but it helps support all the people needing more information, assistance, and understanding during the awakening process.