Golden Land of Oz: My True Shared Death Experience

My real-life Shared Death Experience taught me that love transcends time and space, and the soul’s journey continues in peace…

The morning after my dad passed away, I had an experience that changed my understanding of life, death, and our connection to those we love.

My dad passed away in his sleep. When I received the call from my son the next day, my husband and I drove all morning to where my dad and son lived.

My son, devastated after finding my dad, asked if we could stay the night. We hadn’t brought anything with us, but I’d already decided we would.

I grieved Dad’s passing because I hadn’t seen him in a couple of months. He hadn’t been sick at all.

There wasn’t a warning, I thought he was doing really well.

Dad had called me a few days before he passed. He made an “appointment” with me (his word, not mine) to visit. Often he’d tell me he knew I was “busy, busy, busy.”

How we take our loved ones – and our time with them – for granted!

That night, I slept fitfully. At one point, I awoke to tears, overwhelmed by the loss. I was asleep, awake, then asleep again.

Then, just as I fell asleep at around 5 am, something extraordinary happened. I had a vision—one that would stay with me forever.

In this vision, I saw my father lying peacefully on the couch in his motor home.

Then, something unimaginable occurred. A two-foot wide opening appeared in the wall near the ceiling. An immense and magnificent golden light poured through.

The light was so bright! It was luminous and glorious! I began crying again, but this time from the immense peace that I felt.

At the far edge of that golden light, I saw the distant outline of a city. The magnificent silhouette was shimmering like the city of Oz from The Wizard of Oz.

Now, I’ve never been one to believe in heavenly streets paved with gold or anything. But I love that scene of the shimmering city of Oz from the classic movie. So, perhaps that scene was the best way my mind could interpret what I was witnessing.

As I watched in awe, the golden light gently but swiftly lifted dad’s soul through that opening in the wall.

There was no hesitation, no struggle. I watched as my father’s soul left his body through his open eyes and mouth.

It was instant. Without thought. As if his soul was simply called to go, and it obeyed. No lingering attachment, no regret for things left undone—just a quiet departure.

This was the part that really blew my mind: my son later confirmed that dad’s mouth and eyes were open at the time he passed!

I had a knowing in that moment that my deceased mom had reunited with him, though I couldn’t see her at that time.

I didn’t see any beings or hear any voices, I simply knew that the magnificent light called dad “home.”

I distinctly remember the realization that he had no time to argue. It was his time, and there was nothing anyone—him, me, or anyone else—could have done to change that.

Once we cross over, everything is so different. Their perspective is far from our own.

The knowing that I received was clear and simple. I didn’t need to worry about why he passed or for what reason. The time for his transition had simply arrived. I could choose to grieve, but it wasn’t necessary.

The peace of this simplicity was something I came to appreciate. It wasn’t cold. His journey was simply finished, and that realization has stayed with me.

My shared death experience brought an unexpected sense of peace to my grief. I knew for certain that he didn’t linger in any unfinished business. He was free.

In the end, I understood that we are all connected. Our loved ones are never truly gone. Rather, they enter a realm where they are free from the burdens we carry.

This experience taught me to release the fear of death. I began to trust in the larger picture that transcends our earthly understanding.

Real-life Shared Death Experience provided by:

• Name: Sheila Murrey
• Gender: Female
• Age at the time of shared death experience: 57
• Location at the time of shared death experience: Hollister, Florida, USA
• Job/Profession at the time of shared death experience: Technical Writer/Business Analyst
• Religion at the time of the shared death experience: Metaphysical

Connect With Sheila:

• Read Sheila’s Shared Death Experience in her own words
• Check out Sheila’s website
• Read Sheila’s book

Key Takeaways: Shared Death Experience

🕊️The Simplicity of the Transition
Death, though emotionally challenging for those left behind, is experienced as simple and direct by the soul. There is no sense of lingering or regret for those passing. The understanding is clear: it’s simply “time” to go, and nothing can change that.

🕊️Connection Beyond the Veil
After the passing of a loved one, the soul may reunite with others. But there’s no “longing” or sense of absence. Even though physical connections may be broken, the soul’s journey continues in a fulfilling way. This understanding brings peace.

🕊️Life After Death May Not Follow Our Timeline
Dreams and visions that follow a loved one’s passing can provide glimpses into their continued existence. It’s not about longing or missing—it’s a peaceful sense of fulfillment and purpose beyond our earthly understanding. Loved ones may find happiness and satisfaction in what they are now doing, free from earthly constraints.

🕊️Choosing Grief or Peace
The loss of a loved one can bring tremendous grief. But a shared death experience offers a choice in how to move forward. Knowing that a soul is exactly where it’s meant to be can bring great peace.

🕊️Have You Ever Experienced Something Like This?
Though not often talked about, many people have had shared death experiences! Share your story in the comments below!

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