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This is one of the first 30 paintings Michael created after his after-death experience. He had never painted before his death experience. His early paintings were also influenced by his severe memory loss yet these paintings represented places unlike anything he had been exposed to prior to his brush with death. As the years passed, it became clear that the pieces were things he was yet to see like a vision of the future for him. This is one of Michael's personal favorites and it remains in his studio next to his desk to this day.

After battling heart problems for over 10 years, in 2003 Michael's heart had finally worn out. It progressively slowed, then stopped, his breathing with it. Several minutes passed as those who loved him took in what they had just witnessed, and said their final prayers and goodbyes. Then he inexplicably took in a deep breath, and his heart began to beat again. The same thing happened again precisely 40 hours later. In each instance Michael had an extensive after-death experience and the accounts gave him full conviction of his purpose in life and a determination to live. Although he survived, the lack of oxygen severely affected his memory and his heart was extremely weak. Sometimes, barely able to move, and on daily oxygen, he...