Is it right to refer to near-death experiences as out-of-body experiences?

8 February 2026 J.W.H

Not really because the OBE (or Robert A Monroe OOBE) is when the spiritual tethered cord is still connected but when there is a near death experience – then the tethered cord breaks and can only be mended on placed back together by an outside force.

A near death experience can usually become a Total Death experience which you would not come back to this LIFE at all – If the Tethered Cord was not reconnected.

J.W.H

John Williams is a blogger and independent writer focused on consciousness, perception, and human awareness, exploring topics such as dreams, intuition, and non-ordinary states of experience. Driven by a lifelong curiosity about the nature of reality and subjective experience, his perspective was shaped in part by structured study, including the Gateway Voyage program at the Monroe Institute. His writing avoids dogma and sensationalism, instead emphasizing critical thinking, personal insight, and grounded exploration. Through his work, John examines complex and often misunderstood subjects with clarity, openness, and an emphasis on awareness, choice, and personal responsibility.

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