TOWARD THE LIGHT
hosted by Reverend Juliet Nightingale
Sundays 2:00 - 3:00 PM (PT) 5:00
- 6:00 PM (ET)
Special 2 Hour Program every other Sunday
Sundays 2:00 - 5:00 PM (PT) 5:00 - 7:00 PM (ET)
eMail: TowardTheLight@gmail.com
Websites: TowardTheLight.org
& AlchemyMusic.org
Rev. Juliet Nightingale
— a multiple NDEr, is the host of this ground-breaking programme,
Toward The Light, focusing primarily on Near-Death and similar
Spiritually Transformative Experiences. She features special guests
who are both experiencers and researchers in the realm of NDEs;
and there are call-in opportunities so people can ask questions.
Some of the show topics include:
- What Every Individual and Caregiver
Should Know About The Dying Process
- Near-Death/Out-of-Body and similar
Spiritually Transformative Experiences
- Exploring the Many Facets of After-Death
Communications (ADCs)
- Experiencing the Afterlife and the
Immortality of the Soul
- Living Inter-Dimensionally and Being
Multi-Sensory
- Intuition and Telepathy
Nightingale covers
new ground, discussing topics that up until recently have been
nearly taboo. Audiences leave with the tools necessary for change,
with information relative to their own lives, on both personal
and professional levels. With compassion and the utmost respect
for various religious beliefs, Nightingale inspires her audiences
to go out into the world and make a difference.
Nightingale is a facilitator,
speaker, teacher, clairvoyant, medium, life coach, and Reiki practitioner
who is available for public and private speaking engagements (as
well as for the above-mentioned services). She also conducts seminars
covering a wide range of topics. From England, her accent immediately
draws people in. And although a bit shy and reserved, with her
'tell-it-like-it-is' style, Nightingale holds her audiences spellbound,
then engages the audience in colourful dialogue.
Toward The Light was founded
by Rev. Juliet Nightingale—a lifelong mystic and Seer from England—who
has been through a number of near-death experiences, (NDEs), as
a result of life-threatening illnesses since childhood. She's
also had many out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and spiritually transformative
experiences (STEs)—all of which have had a profound and lasting
effect on her life. Initially, however, she rarely spoke of them
as a result of being grossly judged and misunderstood. Thanks
to her joining the International Association for Near-Death Studies,
(IANDS), she has, since, been
able to share her experiences first hand, and has generated great
interest and deepening awareness of the profundity of the NDE,
OBE & STE in recent years.
Nightingale has been on
two IANDS committees—Membership Chair and Friends Of IANDS (FOI)
International Relations Committee. She's also facilitated FOI
NDE discussion/support groups in Nashville, Tennessee and different
areas in New England—now holding 'virtual' and local meetings
as Light On The Water (LOTW)—and being committed to generating
a community of support for experiencers. She is passionate about
her work in offering resources and support for NDErs and others
who've had similar experiences … where they'll find an abundance
of resources, encouragement and amity with kindred spirits.
As a result of her deep
convictions concerning near-death and similar experiences, Nightingale
is very committed to fulfilling the goal of IANDS thus: "to enrich
our understanding of the nature and scope of human consciousness
and its relationship to life and death".
Nightingale has availed
herself to the media for the purpose of furthering study and research
on these topics. She's appeared on various radio programmes, TV,
and in newspaper and magazine articles, as she discusses her experiences
and knowledge of near-death/out-of-body experiences and the immortality
of the soul. She has also written articles and given talks on
these subjects—pointing out that "...we never really die; we simply
shift from one realm to another — remaining totally conscious
and alive, but in a different form. We never cease to be ... and
it is the destiny of every soul to return to the Light."
Juliet Nightingale's NDE
by Rev. Juliet Nightingale
Introduction
The Near-Death
Experience (NDE)—of which I've had a few—mainly occurred at a
time when NDEs were rarely documented, much less talked about.
It was something I could only share with certain individuals,
who were already spiritually aware, open-minded…or, at least,
receptive. Yet, it still happened that, on occasion, one would
accuse me of having had a hallucination, or being in need of 'psychiatric
evaluation', because ignorance was still so prevalent at that
time. The good news is that, in recent years, the NDE has not
only been talked about, it has also been documented and has received
widespread media interest—both in broadcast & print media. A good
example of this is my having seen articles in the US, Canada,
the UK and Australia in recent past…including a column in which
I appeared. Scientists, physicians, psychologists, ministers,
mystics and others, have all congregated together to obtain a
deeper understanding of the phenomenon of the NDE. It is something
that many people—such as myself—have been through; and we have
been called back to teach and to share our experiences with others.
By all rights, one might wonder why so many of us have been brought
back…while others remain on the Other Side. This is mainly due
to the fact that we were needed to fulfil and complete something
significant in our own lives…as well as to honour a special mission
to help humanity finally come to the realisation that there is
indeed no death. We simply 'move on' and continue to evolve in
our journey back toward the Light.
Since people are always
inquiring, "What happened?" and "What's it like?" I will try to
convey what happened to me that led to one of my NDEs…as well
as what I experienced from the Other Side. Please excuse me if
this doesn't fit into a tidy chronological sequence, as there
is no such thing as linear time on the Other Side. Everything
is always experienced in the now—including past and future.
Herein, I will attempt
to explain and recapture my experiences on the Other Side and
how it affected me. I will humbly attempt to grasp the proper
words for describing this most lofty experience that had a profound
impact on me…and has changed my life forever.
The Experience
In the mid-70's, I was
dealing with a terminal disease, colon cancer, where my life was
ebbing away. I was bedridden for the most part, but could sometimes
manage to sit up for short periods. Being the contemplative that
I was, I was always listening and observing—taking things in and
trying to understand the deeper wisdom behind what was happening
to me and where all of this was leading. As a result, I became
more withdrawn and detached…as I observed everything round me
starting to change. Solid matter became more translucent and fluid-like;
colours became more vivid and vibrant; sound was more clear and
acute…and so on. I could no longer comprehend anything printed
on a page, because it no longer meant anything to me in my changed
state of consciousness. It was like trying to read and understand
a foreign language! I had already departed from the third-dimensional
realm for the most part…and my awareness enveloped other things.
I was entering into what
I later came to refer to as the 'twilight' stage. In this state,
everything was altered. I got to a point where my consciousness
was already making the transition from one realm to the other—being
more aware of other realities on other dimensions. I was seeing
and perceiving things and other beings inter-dimensionally—even
though I was still somewhat conscious on the physical plane. I've,
since, realised that this is what a lot of dying people go through…(such
as those in hospitals, nursing homes or others in hospice care),
while an observer might think that they're hallucinating or seeing
someone or something that 'isn't really there'. In truth, this
is a state where one, such as myself, is experiencing other dimensions
simultaneously while still on the physical plane, because, in
reality, we are multidimensional beings.
I finally lapsed into a
coma on Boxing Day, 26 December, and, ironically, declared 'dead'
on my birthday, 2 February! (Now I've got two natal charts!) As
others observed that I was in a coma—which lasted over five weeks—I
was having a completely different experience! One would look at
my body and think that I was unconscious…asleep…with no awareness
of what was going on…or anything. Yet, I was very conscious and
profoundly aware, because, in truth, we never really sleep; only
our bodies do. We are always aware…and active…on one level of
consciousness or another. Just the fact that we dream while asleep
is an indication of our consciousness always being active. And,
indeed, our bodies need to rest, so that we can tap into…and experience
other aspects of our consciousness and being!
The best way I can describe
the transition from being 'alive' on the physical plane and the
passage to the Other Side is like passing from one 'room' to another.
You do not cease to be or lose consciousness; your consciousness
simply shifts from one vantagepoint to another. The experience
changes; your outlook changes; your feelings change. And the feelings
I experienced were profound. For me, it most certainly became
that peace that surpasses all understanding…
My transition was gradual
as a result of having a terminal disease—as opposed to a sudden
one incurred from accidents, heart attacks, etc. I became aware
of a 'Being of Light' enveloping me. Everything was stunningly
beautiful—so vibrant and luminous…and so full of life—yes, life!—in
ways that one would never see or experience on the physical plane.
I was totally and completely enveloped in divine Love. It was
unconditional love…in the truest sense of the word. I was in constant
communion with this Light and always aware of its loving presence
with me at all times. Consequently, there was no sense of fear
whatsoever…and I was never alone. This was a special opportunity
to experience being at one with the ALL—never separate…and never
at a loss.
The colours were so beautiful—watching
the Light whirl all round me, pulsating and dancing…making whooshing
sounds…and being ever so playful at times…then very serious at
other times. Many things would take on a luminous glow--a sort
of soft peach colour. Everything was so vibrant--even when I saw
deep space! I was constantly in a state of awe… There were always
beautiful beings round me as well—helping me…guiding me…reassuring
me…and also pouring love into me. I was never alone.
One of the first things
I remember experiencing was the life review—which included everything
that I'd experienced in my physical incarnation up to that point.
It was like being at the cinema—watching a movie of my life and
everything happening simultaneously. I think most NDErs will agree
that, the life review is one of the most difficult aspects of
the NDE. Viewing your entire life before you—with every thought,
word, action, etc.—can be most unsettling, indeed. Yet, what happened
was the fact that no one passed judgement on me! I only felt the
constant enveloping of divine love from the Being of Light that
was always with me. What I came to realise, then, is that we judge
ourselves! There was no 'he-god' sitting on some throne, passing
judgement on me, (not that I even expected to see such a being
in the first place). I never subscribed to such religious myths
anyway. I seemed to be the only one who was uncomfortable and
most critical of myself. Yet, having stated that, I also realised
that I wasn't coming from a vantagepoint of the 'ego self' but,
rather, from my soul self that was much more detached and having
no feelings of being emotionally charged, etc. I was no longer
identifying with the personality of the physical self. Therefore,
what I felt was very different—coming from a completely different
perspective as the soul self--my True Identity.
Even though I was no longer
in my physical body, I did have form—a body of sorts. The best
way I can describe this is that I felt like a bubble—floating
and moving about effortlessly--sometimes very fast…or gently drifting
about. I felt hollow inside and so clear—even having a sensation
of a breeze blowing inside of me. There was never any sense of
hunger, thirst, weariness or pain. Such things never entered my
mind, in fact! Alas, I was pure consciousness, embodied in a light
and ethereal form, travelling about…or being still and observing
intently…and always in a state of awe. It was such a glorious
sensation where I experienced such calm and a profound sense of
peace and constant trust. I also experienced no blindness, (as
I do with my physical eyes being legally blind), and what a sense
of awe and wonder—to be able to see!
At one point, I perceived
myself as being on a guided tour, as it were—visiting and observing
different places, beings and situations—some very pleasant and
some very painful. The best way I can describe this 'tour' was
like being in a circular enclosure of windows—each pane revealing
something different…but when I'd focus on one particular pane,
I'd suddenly see the pane become full size (much like a 'window'
on your computer monitor becoming full screen) and I stood still—just
watching…
One pane revealed a scene
that one might interpret as a 'hell' or 'purgatory' where faceless,
grey coloured entities moved about aimlessly and moaned. They
were clearly suffering and in great agony and anguish. I saw these
souls as damaged souls—ones who had committed unspeakable atrocities
during their previous incarnations. I have used the analogy of
a soul being 'retrograde'--much in the way a planet will have
the appearance of going backwards. The prevailing feeling that
I had whilst observing these souls was one of deep compassion
and a yearning to comfort them. I wanted so much to see them relieved
of their horrible suffering. But, alas, as painful as this scene
was, I was reassured that these souls were here only temporarily
and that they, too, would heal and move back in a forward direction
and ultimately return to the Light. All souls, without exception,
eventually return to the Light…according to what was revealed
to me.
The above scene led to
another scene where I saw images of people I knew in my present
life—obviously those still incarnate on the physical plane, but
my viewing them from the Other Side in a scene that would take
place in future. (Again, everything experienced on the Other Side
is always in the 'Now'—even 'past' and 'future'.) These were individuals
who'd also committed atrocities in one form or another—individuals
who had severely violated me, or people I love. But the scene
I beheld was one where they were being made to suffer…as a result
of what they'd done—that most likely being the karmic result of
their decisions and actions, etc. Again, I felt a deep sense of
compassion for them…and feeling sad that they had to endure such
suffering, yet realising that it was also unavoidable. Never once
did I feel any sense of anger or hostility towards these individuals…but
only wanting to see them healed…so that they, too, would come
to know love.
Another scene I remember
was that of finding myself observing a realm that constituted
water. I beheld all its beauty and splendour and it was teaming
with life. Then, before I knew it, I found myself under water
and not having to worry about breathing! I was moving about effortlessly
and mingling with everything that I'd first observed from without.
The same thing happened to me when I moved through space…and danced
and flowed with all the heavenly bodies and lights. There were
lots of times for play and buzzing about with all the light beings—moving
all round me like comets. This was an opportunity to experience
great joy and feeling so light and completely void of worry or
fear. I could move effortlessly…and adapt to any environment I
happened to be in at any given moment. I would simply think about
something and it would instantly manifest…or I'd think about a
place and there I'd be! Oh, what a sensation to experience such
power—to be anywhere I wanted to be and to create anything I wanted
to…and to feel so totally free!
After experiencing the
tour, adventures and times of play and creation, etc., things
became more serious...and I was again in direct communion with
the Being of Light. I was now being asked to 'help' or 'assist'
in some way...in creating and determining the outcome of certain
events, situations or even things affecting others! Me? Just little
me? Oh my, I thought. That's a grave and serious responsibility.
I felt so honoured...and so humble...being asked to participate
in such a feat...but what if I failed to do my part as needed,
I wondered. Then, I was assured that everything would work out
exactly as it should—even if I couldn't complete things as desired.
It seemed that the point in all this was the fact that we co-create
with the Light...and we are also part of the Light. Furthermore,
no matter what happens...the Light Source will always be in control...and
be there to see things through...despite any shortcomings on our
part as souls. How auspicious it is, then, to realise that, as
souls, we are a part of all creation and take part in the actual
creative process thereof!
This very thought of being
asked to help—to co-create with the Light—made me feel profoundly
special and important in the greater scheme of things, but by
no means from an egotistical point of view. As stated above, I
felt so deeply humble and a serious sense of responsibility for
every thought and action I made. My only thought was that I wanted
to do what was right. How important it was that I be very loving
and creative…and never damaging in any way…and that's the gift.
I realised at that point, how totally connected with all life…through
all the universes…I am. I felt one with the All--never separate,
never apart. Still, there was no fear. Still, there was only love.
Forever and for always I could never be alone…because I would
never be alone. It's impossible to be alone, because life is everywhere;
love is everywhere…and this is what carried me and has stayed
with me.
I so cherished this communion
with the Light. Everything was communicated telepathically--whether
with the Light or other beings, friends or loved ones. It didn't
matter. It was always honest, open and real...and it was always
done with love. There's no such thing as 'putting on airs' and
no need to hide on the Other Side. No one is there to hurt you
in any way—not in the least--because there is no sense of lack...or
the need to 'steal' someone else's power or energy. You are operating
as a soul, not centred in ego or personality. It's nice to realise
that you will have whatever you need, because you've got the capacity
and power to create it instantly!
As the mood seemed to shift…I
felt as if there was something serious that was just about to
befall me. I was now being told that I was going to have to return
to the alien (physical) world I'd left behind—that I was needed
there for something very special and significant. I needed to
go back to share what had just happened to me…and to let others
know that life is, indeed, eternal and that death is an illusion.
On a personal level, I was told that I needed to experience great
love and joy in that world…and finally I would be able to return
Home. I was, then, assured that I was real…and that I could believe
in what I'd come to know in this glorious realm—not only about
myself…but also about all life. I was also told, however, that
the world I was returning to was an illusion and that I wasn't
to identify with it or be involved—to be in it but not of it—and
that I was only passing through...
To say that my heart sank
would be an understatement. This was the first time that I had
the true experience of a broken heart while on the Other Side.
The very thought of leaving this sacred realm where I was in constant
communion with the Light and other beings…crushed me in ways I
could never describe. I knew how dark and foreboding that strange,
illusory world that I was being asked to return to was…and it
is, indeed, a world I've never identified with! However, I was,
once again, reassured that the Light and other loving beings would
be with me at all times…and to remember that I'd never be alone.
Gratefully, there was still no sense of fear—only sorrow now,
but realising that I had to honour the divine will, making this
request of me.
As I reluctantly accepted
this mission, I suddenly beheld before me, a most beautiful being
who appeared in front of me—pouring tremendous love into me and
filling me to overflowing. It was as if this was my gift…for accepting
the painful request to leave my home on the Other Side and return
to a world so alien to me. This being loved me very deeply and
stayed with me, continuing to radiate love and sound…and it was
made clear that he'd be with me always.
I started moving back into
this world in much the same way that I had left it. It was a very
gradual transition. I was, now, more aware of my body laying in
hospital intensive care, hooked up to a life-support system, but
it was still so separate from me and the vantagepoint I was experiencing,
from the Other Side. It was like being a newborn baby when I finally
regained consciousness on this plane. Everything was so strange
and new! I had just come from another world—literally—and this
world appeared so much darker and void of colour by comparison.
Everything was drab and appeared flat to me. I didn't feel the
life-force I experienced on the Other Side...but I was resolved
to honour the will of the Light I'd been sent back to fulfil.
I had a mission...and there was a special promise that was made
to me in return.
Even in hospital, I was
aware of the Being of Light still with me...and communicating
with me. I was also still aware of other beings with me—beings
that I came to realise, later, only I could see and hear. Finally,
one day, the Being of Light disappeared from view of my mortal
awareness...and I knew, now, that I was fully back in this world.
Again, I was broken-hearted, but still free of all fear...and
believing and trusting in the promise that I'd never be alone...and
so it was...
This near-death experience
(or what I prefer to call an Eternal Life Experience) left me
feeling such a profound sense of triumph and awe. Something else
I learned, too, is that fear is an acquired state, not a natural
one. It is something that you learn…but having no connection with
the soul self. Love is the prevailing force at all times…no matter
how things may appear in this world of duality and illusion. It's
merely a hologram—created by the collective consciousness—for
the sake of growth and evolution. Therefore, what occurred on
the Other Side, for me, was a special opportunity to experience…and
know—with total certainty—that everything was evolving exactly
the way it should…and that the ultimate destiny for every living
being is to return to the Source, The Light…Pure Love.
Rev. Juliet Nightingale
Toward The Light
P.O. Box 15228
Boston, Massachusetts 02215 USA
Tel. 401.354.2217 (Office)
or 615.292.2217 (Mobile)
eMail: TowardTheLight@gmail.com
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