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“As my body lay dead on that stretcher (he later recovered from being struck by lightning attracted by his cell phone), I was reliving every moment of my life, including my emotions, attitudes, and motivations. The depth of emotion I experienced during this life review was astonishing. Not only could I feel the way both I and the other person had felt when an incident took place, I could also feel the feelings of the next person they reacted to. I was in a chain reaction of emotion, one that showed how deeply we affect one another.”

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Dannion Brinkley
Dannion Brinkley

Dannion Brinkley is an author renowned for his contributions to the understanding of near-death experiences. Born on July 20, 1950, he has penned numerous works on the subject, offering unique perspectives on consciousness and the afterlife. more

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