Man Has Stroke And Wakes Up Three Days Later - Near Death Experience (NDE)
What Researchers Found
The Story
Brian Barry, a 31-year-old photojournalist, suffered a stroke from inhaling polyurethane fumes while working in a closed house. He fell unconscious for three days after a fight with his wife. During the near-death experience, a silver-haired man appeared in green light and lifted Barry. The man flew him up a mountain to a temple. Inside, they viewed the Akashic Record of Barry's life. The man stated that Barry's life was a 'rag' because he had never done anything unselfish, but spoke without judgment. The man then returned Barry down the mountain. After the experience, Barry began praying, meditating, and recording dreams. He discovered his wife's harmful actions toward their baby and helped his son recover. Barry developed psychic abilities, taught spiritual workshops, and performed health readings. He changed careers to become a school psychologist, working 30 years with special needs children. He divorced, remarried, adopted three girls, and centered his life on unselfish service and spiritual growth.
“said um this life is a rag you've never unselfish to put it mildly I was shocked”
This NDE lacks any veridical perception claims about real-world events during unconsciousness, featuring only a spiritual journey to a temple for a personal life review. No specific, verifiable details of the physical environment or medical procedures are described, rendering evidential strength minimal despite severe unconsciousness.
Score reflects verifiable perceptions reported. A low score indicates the experience was primarily spiritual or subjective, not that it didn't occur.
Score reflects transformation as described. Domains scored 0 indicate the topic was not discussed, not that no change occurred.
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What Researchers Found
This NDE lacks any veridical perception claims about real-world events during unconsciousness, featuring only a spiritual journey to a temple for a personal life review. No specific, verifiable details of the physical environment or medical procedures are described, rendering evidential strength minimal despite severe unconsciousness.
Score reflects verifiable perceptions reported. A low score indicates the experience was primarily spiritual or subjective, not that it didn't occur.
Score reflects transformation as described. Domains scored 0 indicate the topic was not discussed, not that no change occurred.