Touched by Zeus: How a Fatal Lightning Strike Peek in to the Glimpse of the Great Beyond

The Man Who Cheated Death

Dannion Brinkley isn’t your average Joe. This guy has looked death in the eye not once, but multiple times. Talk about beating the odds!

A Million-to-One Strike

Picture this: It’s 1975, and Dannion, a US Marine and businessman, is just going about his day when BAM! Lightning strikes. And not just anywhere, but right on his head. Ouch!

“It went into the side of my head above my ear, it went down my spine,” Dannion told KLAS. “It threw me up in the air, I see the ceiling, it slams me back down, a ball of fire comes through the room and blinds me. I am burning. I am on fire. I am paralyzed.”

The Morgue Mix-up

Here’s where things get really weird. The docs said he was a goner, shipped him off to the morgue, and then… surprise! Dannion wakes up 30 minutes later. Talk about a plot twist!

The Other Side: Dannion’s Near-Death Experience

So, what happened during those 30 minutes? Dannion says his soul took a little vacation from his body.

The Cliché That Turned Out to Be True , Twice.

You know how in movies, people always talk about seeing a light when they die? Well, Dannion says it’s not just Hollywood mumbo-jumbo. He saw the light, alright, and got a front-row seat to a highlight reel of his life.

You’d think one brush with death would be enough, but nope, not for our man Dannion. Fast forward to a decade later, and he’s back on the operating table for heart surgery. And wouldn’t you know it, he has another out-of-body experience.

Psychic Powers: The Unexpected Souvenir

According to Dannion, his second trip to the great beyond came with some nifty parting gifts. He claims he got “psychic and spiritual gifts” to help folks who are dying or in dire straits. Talk about a unique skill set for your resume!

Science Says: Maybe It’s Not All in His Head

Now, before you roll your eyes and call baloney, hear this out. There’s some actual science backing up Dannion’s wild tales.

“There are signs of normal and near-normal brain activity found up to an hour into resuscitation,” says Dr. Sam Parnia from NYU Langone Health.

So, maybe Dannion isn’t just spinning yarns after all.

Dannion’s New Lease on Life

From Near-Death to Life Coach

These days, Dannion’s not just sitting around waiting for his next close call. Nope, he’s out there spreading the good word: death isn’t so scary after all.

The Ultimate Pep Talk

Imagine having someone who’s “been there, done that” tell you not to worry about dying. That’s exactly what Dannion does for terminally ill patients and fellow vets. Talk about a unique qualification!

Dannion’s Take on the Afterlife

After all his adventures on the other side, what’s Dannion’s final verdict on death?

“Nobody dies. It never happens. It’s not a part of the nature of reality, it’s not,” he says.

Conclusion: Well, there you have it, folks. Straight from the mouth of a man who’s danced with death more times than most of us have had hot dinners. Whether you buy it or not, you’ve got to admit, it’s one heck of a story!

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