Believe Quote by Bernie Siegel
“When I experience something, I believe it. I almost choked to death when I was a four year old and had a near death experience. I was very upset that I didn't die because it was a lot more interesting out of your body than in it.”
About This Quote
A near‑death experience reshapes belief, making the living feel more vivid than the imagined afterlife.
In simple terms: Near‑death moments change how we value life.
Key Takeaway
Cherish life’s intensity after close calls.
Themes
mortality
belief
transformation
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- health crises
- spiritual awakening
- risk assessment
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How did that event alter your daily choices?
- What does “interesting” mean in this context?
A Different Perspective
Such experiences may not be universal or reliable.
![“We tend to take a great deal for granted, because you feel like you're going to live forever. It's only if you lose a friend, or maybe have a near-death experience, [that] many events and people in your life suddenly attain real significance.” quote by Brandon Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea9/brandon-lee-24062_deals_we-tend-to-take-a-great-deal-for-granted_682975.jpg)
