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Originally Posted by Akaash
I have a question to you and those who say the same things as you. Many people, who claim to have a NDE, said that, they met their ancestors and beloved ones. But, my question is, if there is reincarnation(you also mentioned and I am pretty sure this takes place), shouldn't there soul already be in another physical life already? If everyone sees their ancestors after death, then how come there be any reincarnation? as some may have passed away long ago but, still hanging on in that realm.
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Edgar Cayce, who is one of the most documented mystics/psychics of our time (psychic in the sense of spiritual), has a number of readings that address your questions. He indicates that the departed souls linger for a certain "period of earth time" during which time they can communicate before moving on in some manner. You might want to read "Beyond Death: Visions from the Other Side" which contains those readings. Be aware, however, that Cayce is very Christian and uses Christian terminology to a large extent.
On the other hand, there is another interesting book, "Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives" by Dr. Michael Newton. I just finished reading it and, though I am still reflecting on some of what is I have read there, it is indeed an interesting read. Dr. Newton is a hypnotherapist who presents a number of case studies where, under hypnosis, clients have very consistent "recollections" of their life between lives in the spirit realms. I found the sections on the "Advanced Soul" and "Selection" to be most interesting along with his conclusions. It's unfortunate that not many "advanced souls" come to therapy so the cases are skewed to beginner and intermediate level souls.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead (or alternatively and easier to read, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying) also goes into the process of dying and what happens before rebirth.
In any case, those are three interesting books that delve into the subject from different perspectives.
I should add that, in my early years, I had a near death experience (NDE) during which I was in a three-day "irreversible coma" from which I emerged "symptom free" after an awesome life-transforming experience. I did not see relatives or loved ones, as many claim to have seen, but had an altogether different life-transforming impact that changed my direction in life quite radically. Such experiences are somewhat consistent with differences varying based on the temperament and life characteristics of the individual.