sense of awareness. At the same time a clear, calm voice resonating all around me says, "you can keep coming, or you can stay. If you are going to stay, open your eyes". The voice is crystal clear and pleasant. It is neither inviting nor repelling and is entirely non-judgmental. The voice has no gender.

I somehow understand much more than what is being said. The understanding I gain is greater than what I am hearing. Perhaps more overwhelming than the sight or the sound is the 'feeling' I feel as soon as the bright points of light appear. This energy intensifies as the moment progresses. Words such as Love, serenity, peace, joy, lightness come to mind to describe the energy which completely envelopes, and fills, my being.

At that precise moment I 'know' that what is waiting for me on the other side is part of a natural progression of my life and that experience is to be an enjoyable one. I also 'know' the remainder of my corporeal