The concept of life after death is a popular topic of debate, but it remains scientifically unproven, despite a Netflix series that suggests otherwise.
Some people believe in the idea of rebirth, where karma—the way we live our current life—determines what happens in the next.
However, being alive at all is statistically almost impossible. It’s like handing out 2 million dice, each with a trillion sides, rolling them, and having all of them land on the same specific number. Mathematicians have even created formulas to explain how improbable this is.
On the other hand, death is inevitable and ordinary. It’s a universal part of life, something that everyone must face.
For some, the idea of rebirth serves as a form of escapism, offering comfort and the belief that they’ll be granted another chance to right their wrongs. Others look to religion, which often teaches that life after death is either an eternal reward in heaven or a never-ending punishment in hell. However, the true nature of the afterlife remains a mystery for many.
One book that delves into this topic is Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander. It provides profound insights into the afterlife from the perspective of someone who’s worked on the front lines of life and death.
There are numerous accounts of people who claim to have experienced glimpses of the afterlife or even remembered past lives. One such incident occurred in Ohio, where Brian Miller, a 41-year-old truck driver, experienced chest pain while opening a container. He immediately called 911 and described his condition to the operator.
He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors discovered that his main artery was completely blocked. They successfully cleared the blockage, but shortly after regaining consciousness, Miller suffered a severe heart condition called ventricular fibrillation, which causes the heart to stop pumping blood.
ICU nurse Emily Bishop confirmed that Miller had no pulse, blood pressure, or heart rate. Despite the doctors’ efforts, including administering strong CPR and electric shocks, Miller remained unresponsive for 45 minutes.
Then, to the shock of the medical team, Miller suddenly came back to life.
During this time, Miller experienced a “blissful” sensation in what he described as a celestial world. “The only thing I remember is seeing the light and walking toward it,” he said.
While walking down a path lined with flowers and white light, he encountered his deceased stepmother. She appeared radiant and happy, and she told him, “It’s not your time. You have things to do. You need to go back.”
Bishop confirmed that his pulse returned “out of nowhere,” and the fact that Miller’s brain had gone without oxygen for such a long period and still managed to revive is considered extraordinary.
Miller strongly believes in the existence of an afterlife, saying, “People need to believe in it, big time.”