In the quiet echoes of time, a child’s laughter once danced like sunlight upon the waters of life. And though the body may have yielded to the unseen, the essence of that laughter ripples across the infinite ocean of existence. This piece is written in honor of a young soul, now returned to the vast mystery of the beyond. It is a message of comfort, a revelation that in spirituality, death is not the final whisper but the opening verse of another song.
Written By Knight Fredel
Introduction: The Eternal Voyage of the Soul
H. Spencer Lewis, in Mansions of the Soul: The Cosmic Conception, declared: “Man is essentially a soul clothed with a body, and not a body animated with a soul.” In this simple yet profound statement, he captured the very essence of spiritual immortality—the idea that existence is not bound by the fragile shell of flesh but rather by the eternal flame of the soul. The body is a temporary garment, a mere vessel that anchors us to the physical realm, but the soul—untouched by decay, untamed by time—persists beyond the final breath.
Through the corridors of history, civilizations have pondered the enigma of death, not as an end but as a transformation. The ancients whispered of celestial journeys, of spirits shedding their earthly chains and ascending into luminous realms beyond human perception. The Egyptians, with their intricate funerary rites, believed in the Ka and Ba—the twin aspects of the soul, one tethered to the mortal plane, the other soaring into the divine unknown. Hindu philosophy paints death as a mere interlude, a pause in the grand cycle of samsara, where souls, like actors in an eternal play, don new roles upon the cosmic stage. The Igbo people of Africa see no final farewell in death; instead, the departed remain, their presence woven into the needlepoint of the living, whispering wisdom through the rustling trees and the flickering flames.
Yet, despite the echoes of belief that resonate across cultures, the question lingers—what truly happens when we cross the threshold? Is death the dissolution of identity, a vanishing into the great void? Or is it an awakening, a moment where the soul steps beyond the veil and beholds a new dawn?
Now, that is the question that has sent philosophers into deep contemplation, mystics into profound trances, and the ordinary man into quiet dread. For death, to many, is the great unknown—a door without a key, a journey without a map. Some recoil at the thought, their minds trapped in the notion that existence must end where breath ceases. Others, however, feel the pull of something greater, an unseen force whispering that beyond this world lies another, shimmering just out of reach.
If the body is but a garment, what lies beneath? If death is but a door, where does it lead? The answers are not written in stone, nor confined to scripture—they are scattered like stardust across time and space, waiting for the seeker to gather them.
For those unafraid to ask, to ponder, to explore the realm beyond mortality, the journey begins here.
The Soul’s Journey Beyond Death
Spiritual teachings across traditions describe death as a passage, not an end. Lewis Spencer’s Death and the Afterlife suggests that upon death, the soul enters a vibrational realm reflective of its earthly experiences and spiritual evolution. He states:
“No soul is lost in the cosmic design, but each must face the consequence of its earthly sojourn, stepping into dimensions where thought, rather than matter, shapes reality.”
In other words, consciousness persists beyond death, but in a realm where thoughts and emotions shape one’s reality. If a soul departs with fear, it may initially find itself trapped in a world of illusions, confronting its deepest fears. For instance, those who believe they will burn in hell upon dying may manifest that very experience upon entering the fourth dimension—a realm of illusion, thought, and imagination. In this realm, one’s fears and beliefs dictate perception and reality.
Some souls remain there indefinitely, convinced they are in heaven or hell, while others, unable to accept their passing, continue to perceive life as though nothing has changed. They see their families, experience familiar surroundings, and live in what feels like their earthly existence—unaware that it is merely an illusion. This illusion only dissolves when they reach full acceptance and realization of their transition, recognizing what is real and what is not.
However, a soul that departs with love, wisdom, and detachment from rigid beliefs ascends beyond these illusions into luminous dimensions, where deeper learning and higher experiences await.
This resonates with the TibetanBardo Thodol (The Tibetan Book of the Dead), which describes the intermediate state between death and rebirth as a realm where one’s mind projects the experiences of the afterlife. If one dies with attachment to the material, the transition may be turbulent. But if one departs with clarity, the journey is smooth, leading to higher states of existence.
African Wisdom on Death and the Ancestral Plane
In many African traditions, death is not seen as a termination but as a transformation. The Yoruba people speak of the Òrún, the unseen world where ancestors dwell, watching over their lineage. When an elder dies, it is said that “they have gone to sit with the ancestors,” a poetic acknowledgment that they remain part of the living, only in a different form.
The Dagara people of Burkina Faso believe that the deceased continue to communicate with the living through dreams and signs. Funerary rites ensure the smooth passage of the soul, guiding it into the ancestral realm where it continues to participate in the affairs of the world.
This mirrors the teachings of Spencer Lewis, who noted:
“The departed are never gone; they simply exist in a vibrational state imperceptible to the dense physical senses.”
This understanding brings comfort, assuring us that those we have lost remain close, whispering guidance through the winds, the rustling leaves, and the silent embrace of the night. And the good news is, it is actually true, confirmed and not just a fickle belief.
What Science Hints About Consciousness After Death
While science remains cautious in addressing the afterlife, several studies suggest that consciousness may not be confined to the brain. Near-death experiences (NDEs) reported across cultures describe a strikingly similar journey: a tunnel of light, encounters with departed loved ones, and a profound sense of peace and unity.
Dr. Bruce Greyson, a leading researcher on NDEs, argues that consciousness may exist independently of the body, persisting even when brain activity ceases. This aligns with ancient spiritual insights, reinforcing the notion that life does not end at death—it merely changes form.
The Tunnel of Light: A Gateway Beyond the Veil
Throughout history and across cultures, those who have touched the threshold of death and returned have spoken of an awe-inspiring vision—a radiant tunnel of light. This phenomenon, reported by countless individuals who have undergone near-death experiences (NDEs), is often described as a passageway leading to an overwhelming sense of peace, love, and transcendence. But what exactly is this tunnel of light, and what does it signify in the grand design of existence?
The tunnel of light is not merely a product of the modern age; it has been recounted in sacred texts and oral traditions for centuries. In Ancient Egyptian beliefs, the journey of the soul after death was depicted as a transition through various planes, ultimately reaching a realm of judgment and divine radiance. Similarly, Tibetan Buddhist teachings describe a luminous passage that guides the soul into the afterlife, where the individual encounters beings of light who assist in their transition.
A Glimpse into Near-Death Experiences
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Modern Near-Death Experience (NDE) accounts from people of various cultural and religious backgrounds often share remarkable similarities. Many describe seeing a long, dark tunnel opening before them, with a blinding yet peaceful light at the end. They report feeling a pulling sensation, as if their soul is being drawn toward the light, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of love, peace, and serenity.
However, not everyone encounters this tunnel. Those with strong earthly attachments or unfinished business often experience something different. Instead of being guided toward the light, they simply awaken in the fourth dimension—the realm I refer to as the astral plane. Here, they linger, existing between worlds, unable to fully transition until their attachments are resolved or their consciousness is ready to move forward.
I have explained before that the astral realm exists in the same space as the physical world, just as other dimensions do. The only thing separating the dead from the living is the vibrational frequency of the fourth dimension. This realm vibrates at a much higher frequency than our physical reality (the third dimension), making it impossible for regular people to see beings, and things existing in it. However, because the fourth dimension operates on a higher vibration, those who have passed on can see us, while we, existing at a denser and slower frequency, cannot see them. Unless that person is highly trained and spiritual by nature and has awokened certain psychic centres that allows such person see or feel “a presence” coming from that dimension.
Those who die but still have unfinished business or a strong attachment to material life often struggle to cross over. Instead of moving forward, they are pulled back toward the earthly plane. If their physical body were somehow revived, their soul consciousness would instantly return the moment the heart starts beating again. However, if the tunnel of transition appears and they are drawn into it, they will not return—at least, not in that body, because such person has risen above all material attachment and has also completed their earthly purposee, even if many persons who they left behind do not agree. The truth is, some persons were born for a specific mission, it could be to train up a child to certain age and inspire them with something they can live up to, it could be to touch few lives who would become important someday, it can be anything, to break a circle of negativities in a family. Once that mission is completed, they are taken, either via disease, or accident, the way they die depends on their karmic spirits to decide.
For those who have no deep ties to material existence and no urgent reason to stay, yet unknown to them their life purpose is yet to be completed, the moment they enter the tunnel of light, their guardian spirit—known as their Chi—will appear before them. This spirit may take the form of someone they loved deeply and longed to see: a departed parent, sibling, or partner. The Chi chooses this familiar face found on the person’s subconscious mind, ensuring they will listen and understand when told, “It is not yet your time.”
Interestingly, if the only figure they hold close to their heart is a fictional character from a movie, that is the form their guardian spirit will take. If they are highly spiritual, they may see the spirit in its true form. For deeply religious individuals who have no strong emotional ties to a deceased loved one, but highly attached with their religious leader; for such persons, their guardian spirit may appear as their religious leader—for example, a Christian might see Jesus or an angel they revere, a Muslim would see Mohammed, an Indian who follows Hinduism would possibly see Krishna, as well as a Buddhist who may see Buddha. The Chi always appears in a form that brings comfort and guidance, helping the soul navigate its transition with clarity.
NOTE: For those who follow traditional beliefs and may feel uncertain, let me clarify: your Chi is not your incarnate spirit, as you may have been told. I have explained this in detail in a previous edition (RECONNECTING WITH YOUR ELEMENTAL SPIRITS – By Knight Fredel – Part 1 —see here).
Many have been led to believe that they need a medium to connect with their incarnate spirit—a supposed past-life spirit that, if not honored or appeased, could bring misfortune in this lifetime. That is not true. What you are calling your Chi and offering rituals to is actually a deity that has been mistaken for your personal Chi.
The truth, as our ancestors understood it, is this: your Chi is your spirit guardian. It is not a past version of you but a divine guide assigned to help you through life. **You are your incarnate spirit—**the same soul that has lived before and been reborn into this lifetime.
However, you did not come into this world alone. Two spirits followed you:
Your spirit guardian (Chi), whose role is to guide, protect, and communicate with you on a spiritual level.
Your destiny spirit, the force that ensures you stay on track with your life’s purpose and spiritual journey.
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Science Experiments and the Beings of Light
While spiritual traditions interpret the tunnel of light as a pathway to the afterlife, scientific perspectives offer alternative explanations. Some researchers suggest that the experience is linked to physiological changes in the brain during extreme stress, such as a surge in endogenous DMT, a compound naturally produced by the body, or a result of the brain losing oxygen, creating tunnel-like visual effects. Others believe that the experience may be an interplay between consciousness and quantum mechanics, hinting at the possibility that death is not an end but a transition into another dimension.
The depth of emotional and spiritual transformation reported by those who return from Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) cannot simply be dismissed as hallucinations. Many individuals come back with profound wisdom, a diminished fear of death, and a renewed sense of purpose. This is because, in truth, death has never been the end of a man’s journey—only another beginning.
What people are yet to realize is that, some hidden scientific experiments has attempted to replicate these experiences. Some researchers has once even temporarily stopped the hearts of test subjects for five minutes—since the brain dies at 8 minutes. The purpose of such an experiment was obviously to see if they witnessed anything beyond. Reports from such experiments confirm that subjects have awakened—not in their physical bodies but in another dimension, fully conscious and aware. These findings have been verified repeatedly after many earlier failed attempts, yet they remain classified. Why? Because revealing such truths would shatter the foundations of mainstream religious doctrine, and as the fact may be, the men in powerwho benefits from the ignorance of the society would not want that to happen.
This is precisely why the Awake Afraka Community has created an inner circle, reserved for those who have proven themselves ready for higher knowledge. Just as in the days of our ancestors, such wisdom was never meant for everyone—only for those willing to seek it. The fact that you are reading this now proves that you were meant to find this truth. Not everyone will. Many will glance at the title, sigh, and scroll past because it does not align with their programmed beliefs. But if truly are a seeker of truth, then truly you are different,perhaps. You are here because you are ready to see beyond the illusion.
Encounters with Beings of Light
One of the most profound aspects of the tunnel experience is the encounter with ethereal beings. Many NDE survivors describe seeing luminous figures, often interpreted as ancestors, angels, or divine entities. These beings radiate an indescribable love and communicate telepathically, imparting messages of reassurance and guidance.
Some experiencers report encountering a life review, in which their past actions, thoughts, and emotions are laid bare before them. Unlike a judgmental reckoning, this process is often described as deeply enlightening, offering the individual a chance to understand their existence from a higher perspective. At certain time, they would be asked to return for it is not yet their time. I have already explained this, if you read carefully, I am sure, you found it.
The Point of No Return: What Lies Beyond?
What happens when one fully enters the tunnel of light? Many who have experienced deep Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) describe reaching a critical threshold—a point of no return. At this boundary, they are presented with a choice: continue forward into the unknown or return to their earthly existence for another chance at life.
This choice, however, is not given to everyone. Those who have strayed too far from their true life purpose often find themselves forcefully redirected by their guardian spirits. Signs, obstacles, and chaos arise to steer them back onto their destined path, but if they refuse to heed these warnings, their journey in that lifetime may be cut short. In such cases, the soul is removed from the physical plane to restart its mission in another lifetime. Yet, some are granted the rare opportunity to return—to correct their mistakes and realign with their true purpose before their time is fully up.
Those who choose to continue beyond the light often describe entering magnificent landscapes of radiant beauty, realms so vibrant and alive that words fail to capture them. Others speak of merging with a vast universal consciousness, where all knowledge, love, and existence become one.
Though those who return are ultimately pulled back into their bodies, they do not return unchanged. They bring back a profound sense of peace, an unshakable knowing that death is not an end, but a transition. Their fear of dying dissolves, replaced by the understanding that life is but a fleeting moment in an infinite journey of the soul.
Whether interpreted as a physical phenomenon, a spiritual passage, or a glimpse into multi-dimensional existence, the tunnel of light remains one of the most profound elements of near-death experiences. It serves as a reminder that death is not an end but a transition—a return to a state of luminous awareness beyond the confines of physical form.
For the seeker of truth, this knowledge offers not only comfort in the face of mortality but also a call to live with greater intention, love, and purpose, knowing that the journey of the soul is eternal.
The Echo of Grief—A Mother’s Love, an Aunt’s Prayer, a Family’s Eternal Bond
Grief is a heavy silence, a lullaby interrupted, a cradle left empty. For the mother whose arms ache with longing, for the aunt who once whispered stories into eager little ears, for the family whose laughter is now laced with quiet sorrow—this farewell is the hardest of all. How does one mourn a soul so young, a life so brief yet so radiant?
To the mother who carried this light within her, whose heartbeat was once in perfect harmony with the tiny one she nurtured—know this: your child has not vanished into nothingness. They have merely crossed a threshold, stepping into a world unseen, where innocence is never lost and love never fades. They are wrapped in warmth, held by hands you cannot see, cradled in the very breath of the universe.
To the aunt whose love was like a second home, who painted dreams with bedtime tales and kissed scraped knees with whispered magic—your love still reaches them. The child you adored now dances in fields beyond sight, their laughter carried on the wind, their spirit brushing against yours in moments of stillness.
To the family who cherished every giggle, every tiny footstep, every bright and curious gaze—grieve, but do not despair. Love does not bow to death; it is not bound by time. Though the little hands you once held have slipped from your grasp, they have not slipped from existence. They are light; they are free; they are watching over you, waiting for the day you will meet again.
And when the night is quiet, and the stars blink like knowing eyes, listen closely. You will hear them in the hush of the wind, in the melody of the rain. They are not gone; they are only beyond the veil, waiting, whispering—“I am still here.”
Grief as a Path to Spiritual Awakening
Losing someone we love is among life’s most painful experiences. Yet, in the depths of grief, we are often confronted with the greatest spiritual truths. We are reminded of impermanence, of the fragile beauty of existence. But grief, when embraced, can also be a doorway—a portal through which we realize that love transcends time, space, and even the physical form.
H. Spencer Lewis speaks of the luminous bond between the living and the departed:
“The love we share is not bound by the flesh; it is an eternal resonance that vibrates across the dimensions.”
When we lose someone, we have not lost them entirely. Yes, their presence shifts; their physical form dissolves, but their essence lingers, woven into the unseen aspects of our lives. Signs of their presence may manifest in synchronicities, in dreams, or in the inexplicable feeling that they are near.
Conclusion: Death is Not the End
The Eternal Melody of the Soul
In the great symphony of existence, death is but a key change—a shift in melody, not the silence of the song. The music continues, flowing beyond the limits of our understanding, playing in realms where time does not fade and love does not wither.
Through the wisdom of ancient teachings, the inquiries of science, and the quiet knowing of the heart, we arrive at a singular truth: life is not extinguished; it is transformed. Like the river that merges with the ocean, our loved ones do not cease to be; they simply move beyond the horizon of our sight, where the light of their spirit still shines.
They walk in fields unseen, their laughter carried on the breath of the wind, their essence woven into the very fabric of the universe. They are in the rustle of leaves, in the warmth of the sun, in the hush of the midnight sky where the stars blink like knowing eyes. They are not lost. They have only stepped ahead, waiting with open arms in the luminous expanse beyond.
And until our own journey leads us to that sacred threshold, we carry them—in our hearts, in our whispered prayers, in the unbreakable thread of love that binds soul to soul across the grand design of eternity.
For the Child Who Left Too Soon
Little soul, tender light, You slipped through our fingers like dawn fades to night. Yet night does not end the song of the sun, Nor does death mean your journey is done.
You are the whisper in the morning breeze, The laughter that rustles through swaying trees. You are the sparkle in a tear welling bright, The hush of a lullaby sung late at night.
The world may say you are gone, but we know, Like seeds in the earth, like rivers that flow, You have only transformed, you have taken to flight— A firefly dancing in realms made of light.
No cradle now, but the arms of the stars, No earthly bounds, only love without bars. And though we grieve, though we ache and we yearn, We know, little soul, one day we’ll return.
And in that moment, no sorrow, no pain, Just laughter and love, together again.
May this piece bring comfort to those who grieve and serve as a reminder that in spirituality, death is not an end but a continuation.
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