The Greg McKeown Podcast 41. What's Essential: Bruce Greyson on Exploring the Nature of Life and Beyond
Mar 8, 2021
In this enlightening conversation, Bruce Greyson, M.D., a near-death experience expert and author of "After," shares his transformative journey from scientific skepticism to exploring consciousness beyond death. He discusses how near-death experiences reshape our views on mortality and the profound lessons they reveal about kindness and connection. Greyson emphasizes the importance of balancing personal goals with serving others and the universal significance of the golden rule, urging listeners to foster compassion and unity in their lives.
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NDEs and Fear of Death
- Near-death experiences (NDEs) suggest death may not be the end, lessening our fear.
- NDEs imply our minds might exist separately from our brains, potentially surviving death.
Al Sullivan's NDE
- Al Sullivan, during bypass surgery, saw his surgeon making unusual elbow movements.
- This was later confirmed, impossible to know otherwise, suggesting out-of-body experiences.
Out-of-Body Perception
- A woman during surgery saw her non-smoking mother smoking in the waiting room.
- The mother confirmed she smoked due to anxiety, highlighting accurate out-of-body perceptions.
