The Near-Death Experience of Mellen-Thomas Benedict

...A Light shone. I turned toward it, and was aware of its similarity to what others have described in near-death experiences. It was magnificent and tangible, alluring. I wanted to go towards that Light like I might want to go into my ideal mother's or father's arms. As I moved towards the Light, I knew that if I went into the Light, I would be dead. So I said/felt, "Please wait. I would like to talk to you before I go."

The entire experience halted. I discovered that I was in control of the experience. My request was honored. I had conversations with the Light. That's the best way I can describe it. The Light changed into different figures, like Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, archetypal images and signs. I asked in a kind of telepathy, "What is going on here?"

The information transmitted was that our beliefs shape the kind of feedback we receive. If you are a Buddhist or Catholic or Fundamentalist, you get a feedback loop of your own images. I became aware of a Higher Self matrix, a conduit to the Source. We all have a Higher Self, or an oversoul part of our being, a conduit. All Higher Selves are connected as one being. All humans are connected as one being.

It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. It was like all the love you've ever wanted, and it was the kind of love that cures, heals, regenerates. I was ready to go at that time. I said "I am ready, take me." Then the Light turned into the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen: a mandala of human souls on this planet. I saw that we are the most beautiful creations—elegant, exotic...everything. (more...)

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NEVER FORGET
4 Dead In Ohio - On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on anti-war protesters at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others.

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FRIDAY RANDOM 10 - Shuffle 'em up and show us your ten.

Alright, I will.

1) The Idan Raichel Project - Mi'Ma'amakim
2) Swan Lake - All Fires
3) The Octopus Project – Truck
4) Spiritualized – I Gotta Fire
5) Dead Meadow – I'm Gone
6) Plants and Animals – Bye Bye Bye
7) Orion Rigel Dommisse - Fake Yer Death
8) Sunset Rubdown - The Mending Of The Gown
9) Black Moth Super Rainbow - Count Backwards To Black
10) Akron/Family - Introduction

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"Hilarious and worthless trades considered."

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