The dying dream of the dead to be at peace with life
Key takeaways
- Many people have vivid dreams shortly before death.
- This was no ordinary dream, but an encounter.
- Many people have reported similar experiences in the final days of their lives.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Many people have vivid dreams shortly before death. Research suggests the dreams are not a sign of confusion — but may help both the dying and their loved ones make sense of loss.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Dudu As we approach the end of our lives, we sometimes dream vividly about the people who have been important to us emotionally Image: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Florence sits at the kitchen table. Her husband is there, her daughter, too. They laugh together, share a meal — just as they used to. But there is one difference: both her husband and daughter have been dead for years. "As if we have never been separated," she says. Florence has never experienced dreams with such intensity before. She feels no fear — instead, a deep sense of calm, a certainty that she will see her loved ones again. Five days later, Florence dies.
This was no ordinary dream, but an encounter.