This is great, the absence of animals in NDE stories has been one considerable source of skepticism here. Whether it's Christianity or NDEs, I've always been suspicious of stories with an "everything is all about humans" focus. Let us please recall, we are one of millions of species on this planet. And while we have some unique properties, so do all the other creatures. And there are countless other habitable planets spread across billions of galaxies. Any notion that God is focused primarily on human beings seems sort of a self serving ego based children's fairy tale, imho.
My wife is an avid wildlife rehabber, so I've essentially lived in a wildlife hospital for over 20 years. That experience has taught me that birds, squirrels and other wildlife aren't just a species, but are individuals, just like us. Their personalities may not be as complex and sophisticated as ours, but they definitely have individual personal differences. Some individuals are bold, and some are timid. Some are friendly, while others can be grouchy. Some are very social, while others are more loners. Some love walnuts, while others prefer peanuts. Wildlife individuals are as diverse as our individual pets.
So while I applaud this article for taking us past humans, the focus on our pets does tend to perpetuate the "everything is all about us" perspective.
Lady Cromwell was a little fawn-colored pug. She was slightly older than 10 when she passed away. About a week or so later I went into grandma‘s bedroom where she died When I turned to the large mirror behind the dresser there she was! She seemed to be smiling, certainly happy and pleased to see me, as I was to see her. It was apparent that some invisible person or spirit was holding her so that all I saw were her little legs, her chest and a beautiful ‘smiling’ face. I was transfixed for quite a while trying to understand how I was seeing this. It was magic. It was love, and she came back to say goodbye. I’ll never forget Her.
Sylvia Browne said that all of our animals are waiting for us, and tumble over each other to greet us when we arrive. I echo the Will Rogers saying, “If there are no dogs in heaven, then I want to go where they went.”
What I found interesting is that these stories correlate with the tale of the Rainbow Bridge. When pets die they go to a bridge just this side of heaven known as the Rainbow Bridge. (Google it) There they are once again whole and healthy and play in a field of grass (mentioned in several of these NDEs) until they see you coming in the distance. They run to you with joy, excited to see you once again, and then you walk together over the Rainbow Bridge. I have found this tale so comforting when facing the death of a pet. So perhaps all of it is really real! 🤗
I have never experienced a NDE. But my Aunt did. I have experienced firsthand the life of my pets that have died. They come to visit me sometimes. I have two dogs and a cat now and they have seen them. I have encountered my cat talking up a storm bro them. One of my dogs becomes frightened when they jump into my bed. They can see them, but I can only feel them near. The movement of them near I can feel. This has been going on and off for years now. I’m blessed to know they are okay
This is great, the absence of animals in NDE stories has been one considerable source of skepticism here. Whether it's Christianity or NDEs, I've always been suspicious of stories with an "everything is all about humans" focus. Let us please recall, we are one of millions of species on this planet. And while we have some unique properties, so do all the other creatures. And there are countless other habitable planets spread across billions of galaxies. Any notion that God is focused primarily on human beings seems sort of a self serving ego based children's fairy tale, imho.
My wife is an avid wildlife rehabber, so I've essentially lived in a wildlife hospital for over 20 years. That experience has taught me that birds, squirrels and other wildlife aren't just a species, but are individuals, just like us. Their personalities may not be as complex and sophisticated as ours, but they definitely have individual personal differences. Some individuals are bold, and some are timid. Some are friendly, while others can be grouchy. Some are very social, while others are more loners. Some love walnuts, while others prefer peanuts. Wildlife individuals are as diverse as our individual pets.
So while I applaud this article for taking us past humans, the focus on our pets does tend to perpetuate the "everything is all about us" perspective.
Lady Cromwell was a little fawn-colored pug. She was slightly older than 10 when she passed away. About a week or so later I went into grandma‘s bedroom where she died When I turned to the large mirror behind the dresser there she was! She seemed to be smiling, certainly happy and pleased to see me, as I was to see her. It was apparent that some invisible person or spirit was holding her so that all I saw were her little legs, her chest and a beautiful ‘smiling’ face. I was transfixed for quite a while trying to understand how I was seeing this. It was magic. It was love, and she came back to say goodbye. I’ll never forget Her.
Sylvia Browne said that all of our animals are waiting for us, and tumble over each other to greet us when we arrive. I echo the Will Rogers saying, “If there are no dogs in heaven, then I want to go where they went.”
What I found interesting is that these stories correlate with the tale of the Rainbow Bridge. When pets die they go to a bridge just this side of heaven known as the Rainbow Bridge. (Google it) There they are once again whole and healthy and play in a field of grass (mentioned in several of these NDEs) until they see you coming in the distance. They run to you with joy, excited to see you once again, and then you walk together over the Rainbow Bridge. I have found this tale so comforting when facing the death of a pet. So perhaps all of it is really real! 🤗
I have never experienced a NDE. But my Aunt did. I have experienced firsthand the life of my pets that have died. They come to visit me sometimes. I have two dogs and a cat now and they have seen them. I have encountered my cat talking up a storm bro them. One of my dogs becomes frightened when they jump into my bed. They can see them, but I can only feel them near. The movement of them near I can feel. This has been going on and off for years now. I’m blessed to know they are okay
You are so lucky!