December 2019

sight. Love is ultimately the only thing that
matters, to reflect love to the world and other
people. I was a “good person” before my
NDE, but I now see differently. I see that each
human being is incredibly loved, and that
we are all one: We are them, and they are us.
Everything else in the world is secondary to
God’s love and presence in our lives.
How is your approach to
everyday life different than
it was prior to your NDE?
I am able to be entirely present in every
moment of my life. I can experience deep and
abiding joy regardless of my circumstances.
I am able to trust that grace covers my past,
that there is life after death and a plan for my
life. No matter what is happening, even if it
is terrible, beauty will come out of it. Most
people are trapped in regrets of the past and
worry about the future. With complete trust
in God, I am able to fully have joy in each and
every moment.
Is there a difference between
joy and happiness?
Absolutely. Happiness is an emotion based
on circumstances. Happiness can accompany
joy, but not always. Joy is a state of being, of
trusting in God, of believing that his promises
are true. Joy comes from freedom—freedom
from disruptive emotions like guilt, remorse,
unforgiveness. Even in the devastation of my
oldest son’s death, I can honestly say that I
experienced a deep joy from trusting in God’s
love and promises.
Why do you believe heaven
is written in our hearts?
As a scientist, I firmly believe that we are
created beings with physical bodies and
spiritual souls. I believe that our spiritual self
remembers heaven and remembers joy. Part
of our journey here on Earth is to rediscover
our connection with God. As adults, we often
feel that we have to choose between science
and spiritualism. The truth is that they coexist,
answering questions in different ways.
Kajsa Nickels is a freelance author who lives
in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Connect at
fideleterna45@gmail.com.
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