David Ditchfield embraced Anna at the train station, bidding her farewell. Their friendship blossomed in London, a city where David hoped for better days. However, financial hardships plagued him, and a visit to his sister in the north seemed like a respite. Anna accompanied him on this journey.

As he saw Anna off, the automatic doors began to close, and in his distraction, he forgot to remove his sheepskin coat in time. The coat became ensnared, and before he could react, a bystander urged him to release it. In a sudden turn of events, David was yanked along the platform as the train sped away. To him, time slowed down, and he felt like a rag doll in a tumultuous wash cycle.

Miraculously, he landed beneath the train cars, but the injuries to his left arm were severe, with flesh and nerves exposed, and he lost a significant amount of blood. Paramedics arrived promptly, whisking him away to the hospital.

“I was alive. There I was, lying on the tracks — in this dirty, oily track — looking up at this beautiful blue sky. It was a February day. I remember just feeling a real connection with nature. I don’t know why, but I did. I think it was just the sheer joy that I’d survived.” — David Ditchfield

Upon arrival at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, a team of medical professionals was poised to assist him. David could sense their anxiety as he caught sight of his distressed mother. In an attempt to console her, he began to apologize, but she gently silenced him, asserting, “No! It’s not your fault.” He longed to see Anna, who was visibly shaken in the corner of the room, fearing he had perished. Soon after, David lost consciousness.

In a different realm, free from pain and trauma, David found himself in a stunning, dimly lit space. He felt an overwhelming sense of comfort and was surrounded by radiant, pulsating orbs of color. It dawned on him that he was dead, yet instead of fear, he experienced relief.

David then noticed he was resting on a colossal stone that resembled a medieval altar. Examining himself, he saw no bruises; he appeared flawless, his arm restored. Covered by a silky blue sheet, a brilliant light illuminated it. Looking up, he allowed the warm glow to envelop him, feeling a divine presence beside him.

A being with long blonde hair and an inner radiance stood near his feet. David instinctively recognized this entity, exclaiming, “I know you!” The presence smiled but did not disclose its identity. Surrendering his need for identification, David reclined against the stone, immersing himself in the peace of that otherworldly environment.

Soon, two female figures approached and placed their hands on him, channeling healing energy that caused him to vibrate. As they healed his physical injuries, he felt the weight of past traumas and guilt dissipate.

“The feelings of guilt and shame, all those things were slowly peeled off one by one. It was a wonderful feeling. I’d never felt like that before in my life.” — David Ditchfield

With the immense love surrounding him, thoughts of his family surfaced. Curious about their feelings regarding his accident, he leaned over the stone. What he saw was extraordinary: a cascade of stars resembling Niagara Falls, sparkling in a cosmic display. This sight opened his perception to a vast universe, and he felt an exhilarating connection to it.

As the healing energy intensified, he was drawn to a brilliant tunnel of white light, encircled by flames. This light emanated from the being near his feet, resonating with the essence of creation itself. Overwhelmed with joy, David laid back, laughing, before feeling himself pulled back into his body.

Upon awakening, the harsh lights and cacophony of the emergency room flooded his senses. The pain from his injuries returned, but the medical team managed to stabilize him despite significant blood loss.

Once he regained strength, David requested a drawing pad. His sister provided one, and he began sketching the visions from his experience, determined to capture every detail. After his hospital stay, a friend offered him attic space in her yoga studio to continue creating.

As he painted, he felt as though he was channeling a seasoned artist. People attending yoga sessions were captivated by his work, and he began sharing the stories behind his art. This newfound expression allowed him to reveal his authentic self, which felt liberating. Word spread about his paintings, leading to a series of remarkable developments in his life, including composing music for orchestras.

“I came back with a feeling of love. It made me feel love for myself. And once I got that self-love, then I found self-worth. I stopped acting. I just allowed myself to be me for the first time in my life.” — David Ditchfield

Reflections on Healing and Self-Acceptance

I wanted to delve deeper than the surface lesson of healing. Healing often carries a stigma; few want to admit, “I am healing.” Instead, we yearn for adventure and achievement. Yet, David’s experience suggests that healing is foundational to our existence.

The two female beings symbolized the release from guilt and shame, common barriers to self-acceptance. Many would embrace a quick fix for self-doubt or fear if it existed in pharmacies.

David’s journey taught him that discovering love for oneself transformed his life, allowing creativity to flourish. This resonates with themes found in Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, where profound awareness can lead to inner harmony.

In Neville Goddard's At Your Command, the concept of pure awareness is presented as the abode of divine peace. This state of being transcends identity and thought, offering an experience of existence that is profoundly liberating.

Through the lens of David's story, we see that true peace is accessible to all, not just through extraordinary circumstances, but by recognizing the inherent love within us.

Thank you for engaging with this exploration of David Ditchfield’s transformative experience.