From Surgery To 'Third State' — Woman Describes Her Profound Afterlife Experience
The subject of near-death experiences (NDEs) has long fascinated researchers, spiritual seekers, and those curious about the mysteries of life and death. Although it’s difficult to verify such accounts scientifically, they offer an intriguing perspective on human consciousness and the possible existence of an afterlife.
Nanci Danison’s story offers a captivating insight into the experiences of individuals who claim to have glimpsed life beyond death. In 1994, Danison, a successful attorney from Ohio, faced a medical procedure after doctors suspected she might have breast cancer.
While awaiting a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis, she underwent surgery to remove a suspicious lump. Tragically, during the operation, she suffered a fatal reaction to the anesthesia, causing her heart to stop. However, Nanci described this moment, which typically marks the end of life, as the beginning of her most profound experience.
Danison explained that rather than losing consciousness, she found herself in what she described as a 'third state'—a place between life and death. She remained fully aware, watching from outside her body as the medical team worked to revive her.
This detachment from her physical self marked the beginning of her spiritual journey. Nanci reported feeling a deep sense of peace and clarity as she transitioned into a realm she associated with the afterlife. In this new state, Danison encountered 'Light Beings'—spiritual entities she identified as friends and loved ones who had passed away.
According to her, these beings were no longer human but appeared as radiant, luminous figures. These beings, she said, remembered her life, and she was able to connect with them on a profound spiritual level.
Nanci Danison, 74, shared that she has come to terms with her mortality and no longer fears death.
X/@nancidanisonIn 1994, the lawyer passed away during surgery.
Getty Stock ImageBefore this experience, Nanci had achieved significant success as a partner in a major law firm, holding multiple degrees and earning a comfortable living. However, the stresses of her career had taken a toll on her personal life.
She worked long hours and had little time for her husband, leading to their eventual divorce. After her near-death experience, Nanci realized that these achievements mattered little in the grander scheme of existence.
Upon regaining consciousness, Nanci’s life changed dramatically. She left her high-powered law career to open her solo practice, where she focused on living a more meaningful and loving life.
She also began writing books about her experience, intensely wanting to share the wisdom she had gained in the afterlife.
She described herself as being in a state between life and the afterlife.
Getty Stock ImageNanci’s encounter with death was not her only brush with the unknown. She reported experiencing another severe illness in 2001, during which her Light Being friends warned her of difficult times ahead. Despite the warning, she chose to remain human, feeling a solid duty to fulfill her mission to spread the lessons she had learned about life, death, and the afterlife.
For Nanci, the ultimate message of her experience is one of love and unity. She believes all humans are interconnected and part of a larger, spiritual whole.
She asserts that death is not something to fear but rather a return to our true home, where unconditional love and acceptance await. This message has resonated with many who have read her books and heard her story, offering comfort and hope in the face of life’s most significant uncertainty.
