While the film doesn’t delve at all into the concept of life after death, it closely explores the idea of existence within a simulated universe and that, as you will see, has many points in common with the concept, very often revealed during NDE experiences, that we are in this world to gather valuable experiences.
I won’t divulge the intricacies and implications of the film, as it is a treasure trove of surprises that deserve to be experienced firsthand. However, I can share that the film introduces a virtual world crafted by a group of skilled IT engineers. They harness the might of the most advanced computers to confer the virtual characters the attributes of conscious beings, with consciousness itself being the pinnacle. Strikingly, these characters remain oblivious to their virtual existence; for them, the computer-generated environs—walls, chairs, cars, and even fellow virtual people—are as tangible as the world we inhabit.
When a participant desires to enter this virtual realm, they must transfer their own consciousness into the character they wish to embody. Naturally, this necessitates the temporary cessation of the character’s own conscious musings to accommodate the foreign psyche.
Many near-death experiences (NDEs), documented as far back as Plato in the myth of Er (the final chapter of the Republic), assert that our souls meticulously outline the significant events of our lives well before their/our birth. Admittedly, reality often diverges from these plans, and the myth of Er also delves into the aftermath for the soul.
Returning to the film’s narrative and how it relates to our relationship with the spiritual world we come from, I find it instructive to envision myself as a gamer meticulously plotting my participation in a virtual world teeming with fellow players.
Imagine a world where very little unfolds, where everything is flawless, and both you and your compatriots are deprived of fresh experiences and substantial learning opportunities due to the dearth of challenges in our real lives. That world will be very similar to that perfect spiritual realm described by many NDE experiencers.
Returning to the world that I prompted you to imagine, as gamers, we yearn for a comprehensive engagement with the game. Upon our return, we can share, debate, and extract lessons from our immersive encounters within the game.
Consider this: if you, as a gamer, were given the chance to momentarily forget your gaming identity, with the assurance that this would intensify your immersive involvement by freeing you from the knowledge that it’s all a game, wouldn’t you seize that prospect?, especially knowing that when you come back you will recover all your memories?
Undoubtedly, the gamers within such a virtual escapade would remain oblivious to its true nature, necessitating the presence of other players, out in the genuine world, to ensure adherence to the pre-established game plan.
To exemplify the aforementioned points, let me cite the reflections of Duane F. Smith, one of the individuals who underwent a Near-Death Experience (NDE). A comprehensive account of his experience can be explored in the archives of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation.
“As I was shown around, it was explained to me how most of our celestial, eternal knowledge is blanked-out during our chosen life spans on earth. We must temporarily forget most of what our higher-self already knows so we can immerse ourselves in the roles we have chosen to play”
The guardian angels or caretakers assigned to us, as often described in many NDEs, share a strikingly similar role in our lives with the characters I’ve asked you to envision in the story. These characters would persist in the real world, tending to the needs of the immersed gamers, guiding them along the trajectories laid out prior to entering the game.
If you compare the argument of the story that I have presented you with what NDE’s tell us about the purpose of our lives you will have to agree with me that there is a good reason for us not to remember our previous life in the spiritual realm or the tasks and missions that we have come to this world to accomplish.
Also, picture this: you’re immersed in a virtual reality game, a planned adventure that initially seemed thrilling while you comfortably sat on a sofa, discussing the game’s intricacies with its overseers. However, as the virtual narrative unfolds, it transforms into a nightmarish ordeal. Now, in the midst of it, the once alluring experience feels overwhelming. Wouldn’t you, at that moment, opt to exit the game and retreat to the warmth and comfort of your original sofa? This parallels the sentiment expressed by Giselle during her Near-Death Experience.
” A being of light, even brighter and more loving, who could have been Jesus, asked them to show me part of what I still had to do on earth and to show me my new born son in the crib at the hospital. They told me that my son had a learning path depending on the fact that I would be his mother and that my decision would greatly affect his life. With all the pain in my heart (by the way I had no physical pain) I decided to return. They would have to erase almost all of my memories because they explained that if I remembered too much I would not be able to handle the desire to return and would run the risk of committing suicide, which was considered wrong in that dimension “
After viewing the film, I strongly recommend delving into Natalie Sudman’s NDE experience. Natalie, once a civil contractor stationed in Iraq, remarkably survived a nearby explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device. During her NDE, she engaged in discussions with other spiritual entities regarding the potential outcomes arising from various injuries. Together, they deliberated and ultimately chose the optimal path for her future life.
For those seeking a succinct introduction to her Near Death Experience, a YouTube video serves as an ideal starting point.
Application of Impossible Things – A Near Death Experience in Iraq
Should your curiosity prove more enduring, the NDERF page offers a more comprehensive exploration, encompassing two videos and an excerpt from her book.
Now, let me clarify—I’m not advocating the notion that our existence is akin to a game. Our individual missions hold profound importance, not solely for our own growth, but also for the spiritual evolution of humanity to which we’re inextricably linked, and indeed, for the entire Universe.
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