Question: 
     Why is it that when people talk of ecstasy or nirvana,
     they actually feel the feelings you describe (joy, peace, etc.)? 
 
 
  God’s answer:
   There are three reasons that God gave:
 
 
 
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  The rate of ascent:  The “elevated feelings” come about during
         a slow ascent.  In my case, as God explained:
     
      
         Split second
         You don’t have time to relish the experience       
       
      
    
   
   
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    How high a person goes: 
      
      
         Simultaneous reaction
         They are on a much shorter leash.  They don’t go far. 
         They stay aloft but they never get beyond the clouds.
       
      
      
    
   
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 Ecstasy and rapture are treated as one and the same experience.
         They are not. What rapture is will be explained later.
      
    
 
 
 
 
  Question: 
     What is the difference between ecstasy and being in a trance?
     In both cases, one feels sleepy or falls asleep? 
 
 
  God’s answer:
 
      
         Trance
         You are not dreaming. You are wide awake.
      
   
   
         Ecstasy
Your mind is gone.
      
   
   Meaning:
 In a state of trance, you have no thoughts but your sense of physical
consciousness is intact – you are still aware of your self – your mind is just