In 2014, while suffering from a severe lung disease, Johnny had a near-death experience (NDE). When his heart stopped, he felt himself drawn into a radiant, vivid landscape filled with an overwhelming sense of "home." There, he encountered a loving figure of light who guided him through a life review, showing his life from both his and others’ perspectives. Despite feeling the weight of his mistakes, he was reassured that everything, including his flaws, was part of learning about love.
The light figure revealed that love is the purpose of existence and that everything ultimately aligns with love’s unfolding. Johnny returned to life with a lasting sense of peace, feeling as though a part of him remained connected to that place. Now, he tries to live by asking himself if his actions are driven by love, a guiding principle he believes leads to understanding the true essence of existence