I started by gazing at a poster of a tropical island scene. Then I picked up a math book and tried to see if my skills would improve. I realized that I really didn't want to do math. Next, I tried to go inside myself.

The next thing I remember, I was swimming in a tunnel which eventually ended at the edge of a beautiful lighted space. I had a feeling that everything in the universe including the past, present and future was exactly as it should be. It was all part of a whole. It felt like complete knowledge. I felt great joy and peace.

Then I became aware of a being in front of me, barring my entrance further into this world of light. In my mind I 'heard,' "It is not your time. You have to go back." I desperately didn't want to go back. So, I struggled as I was being washed back down the tunnel. The more I struggled, the faster I went back, until I was exhausted.

Then I woke up and much of the euphoria stayed with me for a few days. I felt I had learned that death was not something to fear, I had a purpose in life, and it was all ok. It opened my eyes to the beauty of nature and made me love and respect myself more. I felt connected to everything.