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Dear
Friend,
 Until recent years, the near-death experience (NDE) was rarely
documented, much less talked about. It was something one could only
share with certain individuals, who were already spiritually aware,
open-minded … or, at least, receptive. If you've ever had a
near-death or similar experience, perhaps you, too, have felt
isolated or alone … with no one you could turn to, who could
understand what you've been through … for fear of being
misunderstood, judged or even ridiculed. This has been a common
theme, shared by countless individuals throughout the world,
including myself, who have had NDEs or similar experiences. This is
primarily due to the fact that ignorance surrounding the NDE has
been so prevalent … until recently.
The good news is that,
in recent years, the NDE has not only been talked about, but has
also been documented and has received widespread media interest –
both in broadcast and 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 of us have been
through; and many of us have been called back to teach and to share
our experiences with others.
As an experiencer,
you'll find it comforting to know, now, that indeed you are not
alone … and you can share your experiences openly ... in a place
where you will find an abundance of support, resources and amity
with kindred spirits through the International Association for
Near-Death Studies, (IANDS). By joining IANDS, you
contribute to the maintenance of IANDS' informational and support
services worldwide, which are provided directly or indirectly to the
public through media consulting, publication of informational and
resource materials – both in print and on line -- referrals, and
telephone consulting and more ... IANDS offers local
support/discussion groups worldwide and serves also as a repository
for accounts of many people's near-death experiences.
If you've had a NDE
(near-death experience), OBE (out-of-body experience),
STE (spiritually transformative experience), or are just
interested in these topics as a researcher, educator, health care
practitioner, scientist, minister, practitioner of metaphysics,
writer or in the media or other interested individual, we welcome
your becoming a member of IANDS! You can visit the IANDS website for
more information and join on line by going to
www.iands.org. You can also join by ringing the IANDS office at
860.882.1211.
We look forward to
welcoming you into the global family of NDErs and the FOI
(Friends of IANDS).
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