There is no difference. You cannot be harmed. Fears are within, and this is why you must work to release yourself from fears on the earth plane, because you will carry these same fears over to the next dimension. Hanging around the living Some people may want to hang around their old surroundings on earth rather than go on to discover for themselves the beauty and wisdom which is offered to them on the other side. This may take a long time, but they are coaxed along slowly.
Nothing is forced on a soul, neither attitudes nor understandings.
This is why we are always counseled here on earth never to force our beliefs on another person until one is ready to hear them. The free choice of every individual should be acknowledged. Seeing loved ones and teachers When you die you are greeted by loved ones first so that you may understand what has happened. There is a big celebration, like a birthday party, heralding your arrival. Family and friends who have gone on before you are there to celebrate your arrival.