Experience description:

This occurred before my birth. The memory is clear, but what happened before isn't. I remember my vision being black, but being aware of my own being. I was simply me. I remember thinking "Where am I?", then I opened my eyes. All around me was my mother's womb. I didn't have a body, I didn't have awareness of my hands or feet as they didn't exist. The womb was bright (Similar to how your finger looks when held against a bright light). I could see the veins in her skin, and I was floating in the space. I thought "oh. I'm here." As though that's where I was ment to be or I already knew. I felt whole. It was almost peaceful in the sense that I didn't have existing ideas of pain or suffering yet. I felt safe and felt at home. After that the world became dark and the memory ended. I'm not sure how much time I spent aware. But it felt like it was a few minutes.

Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience?      No     

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words?          Yes    It's difficult to express a state of existence outside of what we as people are familiar with. How do you best describe simply being conscious?

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event? No     

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?    I was fully aware.

            Was the experience dream like in any way?  No. I didn't feel like I was sleepy or in a daze.

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?   Uncertain     I didn't have a body to be separated from

What emotions did you feel during the experience?          Confused, whole, and at peace. It felt like I was protected.

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?         No. If I could but words to it- it was similar to the sound your ears make when you cover them with the palms of your hand.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:  Did you recognize any familiar locations or any locations from familiar religious teachings or encounter any locations inhabited by incredible or amazing creatures?         No     

Did you see a light?        Yes    It was like I could see the light from the place my mother was in shining though her skin so I could see the textures and area of the space.

Did you meet or see any other beings?         No     

Did you experiment while out of the body or in another, altered state?         No     

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          No     

Did you notice how your 5 senses were working, and if so, how were they different? Yes    My eyes felt like they were working perfectly (despite the fact I need glasses now.) My other senses didn't work, besides me being aware I was floating in something and was in something.

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?  No Response   

Did you have a sense of knowing, special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?         Yes    It felt like home and belonging. Like I was meant to be there. To put it simply. "I am here. I am safe."

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?           Yes    I wasn't able to leave the womb, but I didn't think about leaving.

Did you become aware of future events?      No     

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body?          Yes    I felt as if I was satisfied enough to close my eyes. As if I got the confirmation I was looking for, but I don't remember what for.

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience?      Yes    I'm not sure if it's causation or coronation, but I've always been heavily empathetic and felt very close with my family. I've always struggled with the idea of ever being apart from them.

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?     Yes    I've always had a more spiritual outlook on life, but I've always felt uncertain about why I'm here and what happens after I leave. This experience has been a reminder that something could be out there. "Yes, others think the paranormal doesn't exist. But what about that memory?"

How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?   This memory always made me feel like I was meant to be with the parents I have, and I couldn't imagine not having them in my life. They still give me a comfort I cant get anywhere else. The same comfort I felt in the womb.

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience? Uncertain     I'm not sure if it's because of that memory I am like I am today. But it serves as a reminder of how much I love my parents and my family.

Have you shared this experience with others?       Yes          Mixed. I've been looked down on because it wasn't physically possible. But it did happen. I was there, and I was aware. There wouldn't be a reason this was forced onto me. My parents have always accepted the memory though.

What was the best and worst part of your experience?          Best part was feeling like I was home and safe. Worst part is the fact I can't understand why or how I had the experience in the first place.

Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?       No     

Did the questions asked and information you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?           Uncertain     The questions are straight forward and get the point across, but I can't describe the feeling without getting upset. I can't physically give the feeling to the recipient.