Out-of-body experiences: interpretations through the eyes of those who live them.
Frontiers in psychology January 1, 2025 Jenny Moix, Isabel Nieto, Anna Yue De la Rua 4 citations
People who have had out-of-body experiences (OBEs) often describe them as more vivid and authentic than everyday reality. In interviews with 10 participants without mental or neurological disorders, five interpreted their OBEs through concepts like "other planes or dimensions" and "universal consciousness," aligning with non-local or expanded consciousness theories. Four had no explanation, and one gave a physiological account. The findings suggest that theories of non-local consciousness could be enriched by incorporating these firsthand experiential perspectives.