Then, in 1998, my life changed again when my stepfather passed away. He was my first significant physical loss, and we were very close. The night he passed, I saw him clearly—walking toward me, looking healthy and free of the oxygen tank he had relied on. He spoke, saying, "How do I get out of here?" but was looking past me, not at me. Then, he walked right through me and disappeared.  

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That experience was the catalyst for an intense spiritual journey. I needed to understand what happens after death. I needed to know that my dad still existed, that he could see us, and that he knew we missed and loved him. More than anything, I needed to be sure that he was still alive in some form, continuing his journey in joy.  

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What I had been taught in Sunday school didn’t provide the answers I was searching for. In an effort to ease my grief, I began reading extensively about life after death. Around the same time, I started experiencing what is known as sleep paralysis—a terrifying phenomenon that made me feel like I was dying. Desperate for answers, I continued my research and came across information on out-of-body experiences (OOBEs). I learned that sleep paralysis and OOBEs were believed to be connected, and that mastering OOBEs could allow conscious interdimensional travel, communication with guides, and even contact with deceased loved ones. That was all I needed to know—I realized that learning to navigate OOBEs could be my way to reach my dad.  

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Determined, I immersed myself in everything I could find on the subject. I practiced every exercise religiously, dedicating myself fully to the process. Through persistence and deep focus, I eventually learned to leave my body in a controlled way. Soon after, I was able to find and communicate with my dad.  

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Then, in 2001, my journey took another profound turn. I was involved in a bizarre accident that resulted in a near-death experience (NDE). This experience immediately triggered the memory of another NDE I had at the age of nine. My 2001 NDE accelerated what my guides later referred to as my quickening process—a period of intense spiritual awakening and transformation.  

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I share my experiences not to prove anything but simply to offer them to those who may relate. My journey has been deeply personal, guiding my growth and understanding. Whether you believe or not, I invite you to read with an open mind—perhaps you’ll find something that resonates. If my experiences help even one person feel less alone, then sharing them has served its purpose.  

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For those who have had their own "strange" or "unbelievable" experiences, know this: you are not alone. More and more people are awakening every day, discovering abilities and realities beyond what we’ve been taught to believe.  

If you’d like to read more about my intense spiritual journey—including my near-death experiences, out-of-body travels, and awakening process—you can find my recent book, Awakened Soul, sold on Amazon.  
 

 A Final Note
Growing up in a traditional religious environment, I had no one to talk to about what I was experiencing. Eventually, I shut my gifts down in an effort to fit in. But I never truly fit in—I became withdrawn and painfully shy. This made me vulnerable, and I found myself in situations where I should not have survived. However, time and time again, I was saved by otherworldly beings. These experiences have shaped my understanding of our existence and the unseen forces that walk with us.  

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Namaste',  
Sharon Sananda Kumara