Have you ever felt smarter for no apparent reason? Many believe that our brain harnesses a special way of approaching life’s uncertainty—perhaps having a “sixth sense” about things we can’t quite explain.
Some people believe that this final, pre-death physiological state has a psychosomatic component. Many people close to death experienced a sense of inner peace and clarity—almost like the mind is quietly letting go of the stresses and the practicalities of a tragic event. This type of intuition may reflect the deep emotional bond that connects us to others.