September 13, 2014 Featured Speaker, author Kiowa Michael, 6-time NDEr

Kiowa was born with a congenital heart disease. He’s had 29 heart surgeries, 5 major lung surgeries, 5 pacemakers and 6 near death experiences (NDE’s). He was also severely abused by a parent all his life. As a young boy, he considered suicide as the only way out. When he was 12, two weeks prior to his first heart failure, he had his first near-death experience or spiritually transformative experience, something which NDE researchers say is not uncommon. After he revived, he never considered suicide again – not because of fear, but from the immensity, beyond description, of love, complete lack of fear, and peace he experienced.

Questions and answers follow.

My Near-Death Experience    When to Give Up on LIfe and Child

OC IANDS  exists for people in the ​Orange County and surrounding  area​s​ who have had a near-death ​and/or related experiences or who have personal or professional interest in such experiences. The group provides a forum in which to discuss such experiences and their meaning and integration into subsequent life.  Discussion takes place in an atmosphere of openness and interest/support without judgment, proselytizing, or advice-giving.  The group meets on the second ​Saturday  of each month from ​1:00-​4:00 p.m. in ​Tustin.

​We have a structured program ​ almost always hearing a speaker watching a relevant video followed by discussion.  Although we meet in a ​Unity church, the group is not affiliated with any specific religion. The church is conveniently located, and they ​allow us to use a ​classroom. However, those who attend and who can afford to do so are asked to make a $1​0​ contribution to the church for our use of ​their room.

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NO-HOST DINNER AFTER MEETING

All are welcome. We’ll meet at​ Mimi’s Cafe​, 17231 17th St., Tustin, (714) 544-5522.  Directions:  Leaving the church parking lot, turn right on Prospect.  At 17th Street, turn Left.  Get in right hand lane.  A few blocks down, just before the 55 freeway, you’ll see Mimi’s on the right.