Surrender and letting go of resistance was the most profound aspect of my NDE. In a car accident in 2017 where the vehicle nearly went over a cliff, my life changed forever. It was at this moment of impending disaster that I experienced something otherworldly – a profound shift in my consciousness. I relinquished control, surrendering to the inevitable. I closed my eyes and released all of the tension in my body, sinking into a state of serene acceptance. It was as if I were preparing for a peaceful ascent, dissociating myself from the impending 700-foot fall that seemed imminent. In this talk I will share the story of what happened that day.
I will also share about the aftermath during the next several years, which includes spontaneous “Bardo” visits which were both “upper World/heavenly” as well as “purgatory/underworld” realms, and the gifts/growth from these. As I integrate these visits ongoingly, I see more and more clearly how the between-dimension realms are “for” us – “for” us to resolve our resistances, our fears, our unfinished business so that we can clear up space for more beauty and re-connection with Divinity.
I will also share about the integration work in Ayahuasca Healing Circles, and how both in and out of ceremony I experienced, and continue to experience, and ongoing life review. During these sacred ceremonies where I sought healing and confronted deep-seated traumas, I found myself facing fear, insecurity, and challenging emotions. Resisting and contracting only intensified these
experiences, amplifying their impact. However, when I finally remembered the resource of surrender, I would consciously choose
to let go and allow the emotions to pass through me. Each time, this surrender led not only to their dissolution but also to profound moments of beauty and clarity.
I began to understand that surrender was not limited to extraordinary circumstances like near-death experiences or plant
medicine ceremonies. It was a practice applicable to everyday life and was a way to navigate unexpected challenges or negative
surprises.
While my journey toward surrender is one that I feel is imperfect and continual, I strive to choose the path of surrender in
both extraordinary and ordinary moments. Through surrender, I have come to experience the transformative power of conceding to the greater flow of life, embracing the wisdom of the heart, and aligning myself with a deeper purpose beyond the physical realm.
About Amanda:
I spent 13 years as an Ambulance Paramedic, and now I work as a Certified Trauma Coach; most of my clients are those on a Spiritual Awakening path. I am also a visionary artist.
http://www.lionspiritcoaching.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySdTfTYAVB0rvHwVOD_Q-g
