Man Was Very Happy When He Saw What The Dolphins Were Doing In Heaven

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Life After Life NDE
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July 1, 2023
3.6K views
Experiencer: Carlos Vives

What Researchers Found

The Story

ndenear drowningvery_positiveMajor Transformation⭐ 9/10 Intensity

Carlos Vives from Atlanta, Georgia, nearly drowned in 2015 while swimming in a rip tide off an island during a boat trip. He got cramps and thought he would die. A voice told him to ask for help. A dolphin pushed him to the surface, and a boat rescued him with a rope. On shore, he thanked God and promised to live for a divine purpose. That night, he had a vision. A glowing figure, Jesus, hugged him on a cruise ship facing a tsunami, then took him to heaven. He saw millions of people in white robes glowing. Jesus said there is no religion in heaven, only God's love. Carlos watched a life review and judged his own actions. Jesus told him to return, forgive parents, inner child, and those who harmed him, and share the message of purpose and service. After the experience, Carlos shared his testimony in church and with others. He confirmed details through paintings. He now serves the homeless, feeds people, and lives to change lives and leave a legacy of love.

God the love of God is the most powerful I was like wow okay so in that moment he

✦ AI Generated
Evidence Strength
61%
17/28
Moderate

The account describes a visionary experience during sleep after a conscious near-drowning, lacking clinical death or unconsciousness, which limits medical severity and perceptual access impossibility. Specific veridical claims involve two pre-existing paintings matching heavenly vision details, confirmed via direct inquiry, providing moderate verification weight and unpredictability. However, reports occurred after initial verifications without documented pre-verification testimony.

C6 Weight3
C7 Precedence2
C3 Specificity3
C5 Verification3
C1 Medical Severity2
C4 Unpredictability3
C2 Access Impossibility1

Score reflects verifiable perceptions reported. A low score indicates the experience was primarily spiritual or subjective, not that it didn't occur.

Experience Depth
94%
30/32
Deep NDE
Cognitive
Life review2
Thought speed2
Time distortion1
Sudden understanding2
Affective
Joy2
Cosmic unity2
Brilliant light2
Peace pleasantness2
Paranormal
Esp1
Out of body1
Precognition0
Enhanced senses1
Transcendental
Mystical being2
Unearthly world2
Spirits deceased0
Border point no return2
Life Impact
76%
38/50
Major Transformation
Breadth: 8/10 domainsDepth: 4.8/5.0
Appreciation for Life
4
Self-Perception & Identity
4
Compassion & Concern for Others
4
Values & Priorities
4
Spiritual Awareness
5
Religious Orientation
3
Attitude Toward Death
4
Psychic & Expanded Perception
2
Relationships & Social Dynamics
2
Purpose, Meaning & Life Direction
5

Score reflects transformation as described. Domains scored 0 indicate the topic was not discussed, not that no change occurred.

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