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Carl Jung's Near Death Experience
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- Carl Jung's near death experience involved seeing a vision of the Earth from space and feeling a sense of historical belonging and understanding.
- Research on near-death experiences suggests a universal phenomenon, with common elements such as awareness of being dead and positive emotions.
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Carl Jung's Near Death Experience
In this podcast episode, Carl Jung's near death experience is explored. After breaking his foot and suffering a heart attack, Jung began experiencing deliriums and visions while on the edge of death. He describes being in a state of unconsciousness and seeing tremendous images. He felt as though he was high up in space, looking down at the Earth, the deep blue sea, and the continents. He saw the globe of the Earth bathed in a gloriously blue light and noticed various colors and spots on the globe. As he approached a temple, he had the certainty that he would meet the people to whom he belonged and understand his historical nexus. Jung also mentions his interaction with his doctor, who appeared in a primal form and delivered a message that he needed to return to the Earth. The podcast discusses the significance and implications of Jung's near death experience and highlights the universality of such experiences in different cultures.
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