Astral Locale

[LJ57]

I posted a question about this in another thread not realizing someone had already thought of it. Great idea. I'm definitely interested in taking part.

[Lucid Traveller]

cool idea.....if a final idea is arrived at i would gladly put it on canvas for all to see (i usually do unusual locations in my art already) i have no online examples to share yet, but i rarely dissappoint

[clandestino]

I would suggest that if this is to work, we would need more than an image to focus on. Most accounts of pre-arranged meetings in the Astral, or travels to meet at a common location, have one thing in common : The participants have some kind of emotional link.

Obviously we are missing this.....The closest thing we have is this bulletin board.

I suggest that any graphic showing the "astral locale" would have to include something/object that is unique to this bulletin board. This might act as a poor cousin to the emotional bond.

[Adrian]

Greetings everyone,

Thanks to everyone who has contributed with comments, ideas, suggestions, and offers of artisic work so far. I would like to let the topic continue for a while in this creative mode to see what else transpires.

I would just like to comment on clandestino's comments regarding emotional links. I do not believe this is necessary for an Astrale locale. The Astral locale imagery is the common link, and its continued visualisation and use will provide it with energy that participants can become a part of. The more people participate, the more energy will surround the locale, and all who make use of it.

Thanks again - we really have something here, and I am delighted that we have so many artists in our midsts []

With best regards,

Adrian.

[lucid dancer]

wants and needs
I think we should come up with more ideas about this place. We could list all of our ideas about comfort and desirable atmospheres. What we also need to focus on is objects or symbols that have to be there. So far I understand that there should be one or more doorways.
There must be other things that NEED to be there, right?

It might be cool to have a statue centerpeice. Something with character might be easy to focus on. It could have something catchy that is easy to visualize and everyone recognizes it (for example: a rubber ducky)...that example might be inapropriate, but you know what I mean.

[goingslow]

I think whomever should just design it and people should spend most of their energy on trying to get there.

I've seen things like this get talked to death and then people never do it because there's no consensus of even where to start.  One or two people drawing it then put it up fast, that way the idea doesn't just disappear.

Thats my opinion mostly based on my experience.

[LJ57]

I agree that spending too much time in the planning stage could be detrimental. However, it would probably be unwise as well to just throw something sloppy together. I am excited about the idea and I feel like it's just the thing I need to keep my motivation high.

[lucid dancer]

I just want to let you guys know that as one of the artists, I won't be able to start anything for a while. I won't have a day off for about a week and a half. I'll probably come up with some thumbnail sketches to post. So, during this time get your requests in!

[Serenity1]

Hi Adrian and other interested adventurers.

Being a Novice Pilot [:I]here I don’t want to be presumptious but feel strongly toward getting involved in your project Adrian. So here goes.

I am not yet actively phasing as yet but definitely moving in that direction with the results of my exercises thus far with Wave1. (Some uncontrolled Phases).
I am very much interested in this project of the formation the Astral Local.
Agree with the one who says it can be talked out of existence by not doing just talking and debating [|)]- or something to that effect.
I was reading some of Franks posts on Energy Exchanges and the buildings (with their portals and the purposes they served)  which he described in that locale (world) has stirred my curiosity. I’ve yet to read  Bruce Moens’ book (my first book to yet read on the Astral)  Journey to the Unknown.
 Reading the accounts on this and the afterlife forums of those courageous folk involved in retrievals has presented me which positive challenges, and others whose posts say they are involved in other??? work makes me wonder at the vastness of opportunities.

I am excited with what the future hold in store for me as I allow the  expansion of my horizons and look forward to meeting many of you at this (currently incubating) Locale when it is birthed.[][8D]

Suggestions On PORTALS[?]
Portal  Symbols (need)  be universal language i.e. perhaps ancient Runes etc.
Portals - 12 (why? ) - Could be any number I gess, but to start somewhere12 seems to be very prominent number in the universal language.ie 12 months, 12 inches, 12 Zodiac, constellations etc etc....
As to the type of structure that has the portals

I’m open to have the suggestions I put forward challenged and disregarded but I am motivated by this interesting challenge to be a part of something that can be very powerful and creative. That is what brainstorming is all about - get the ideas out into
he open and build with that - brick by brick!!! Bad brick? Give it the flick!!.[^]
Next please?

Bring it on! Whos got the next brick? perhaps a better brick?LOL...or am I on the wrong planet altogether???[:I]

Cheers[]

[clandestino]

Hi folks !

I reckon that we need to get something up and running here .... If the artists amongst us could possibly come up with a few different scenarios, then maybe we could choose our favourite and make it the "astral locale"??

regards,
Mark

[Parmenion]

Greetings to all,

A little idea here based on the thought that people often find it easier to realise what they don't like, rather than what they do.
Would it be possible for the artists among us to come up with several different scenarios as Clandestino suggested? Instead of picking a favourite though, having these preliminary designs would allow us to see what we definately don't like. We can eliminate what we don't see fitting, and combine elements of the designs that we do like to give us a blueprint for the perfect locale.

My own idea's for the locale can be summed up in two words ~  "Magnificantly simplistic"

Take care

Parmenion

[goingslow]

Maybe it would be helpful if everyone interested puts one feature they really really want and limit it to one?  That way its not overly complex?

Personally I think having a fountain or even better a pond would be great.  There's something about water, especially in the astral that is really interesting to me.

[Ash]

I think it is more important that there is something there than that there is everything there that everyone agrees on. I like the idea of symbols, and the idea of a central statue. I would suggest that someone invent a unique symbol, one that is fairly simple and easy to visualize, but that you won't find anywhere else. this can be the symbol of the locale. This would then be made into a statue at the centre of the locale. it gives people something to focus on, and then other things can be added surrounding it. Think of it as a work in progress. it doesn't have to be finished BEFORE people start meeting there.

ash

[Person]

I vaguely remember reading a description of a meeting place.  The idea was to read this big descriptive paragraph about the location, then try to go there.  I wish I still had it, it created a powerful vivid image in my mind that I still remember.  The details are lost, but basically:
It incorporates three types of landmasses, like a pie graph.  Imagine one third being ocean, one third plains, and one third mountainous.  The ridge between the two lands merge softly, not sharply.  At the very center are some small cliffs, 12 ft at most, and a waterfall cascades down into a small pool in the rocks.  This pool drains out to the ocean.  The pool is about the size of a regular inground pool, with ledges for sitting, etc.  Plants and flowers wrap around the edges.  
The area far from the pool really isnt important, it just gives a sense of depth.  I guess I like the feeling of seclusion it gives, like a private meeting place near the ocean among friends instead of an empty open field.  
Whatever we pick, a 3d computer image of it would be great.  The computer isnt quite photo-realistic and not cartoony either.  The main advantage over paintings would be the ability to have multiple perspectives of the place, to give it a sense of depth.  We wouldnt need to actually see it in 3d, just have maybe 3 different angles.
Also, adding senses other than just sight might help.  Like the sound of the waterfall or a certain smell of flowers.
That's my 2 cents

[Adrian]

Greetings everyone,

Thanks very much to each and every one of you for your comments, observations and offers of contributions so far. I am considering everything in order that we can all discuss the best way forward soon.

For those that wish to participate, I would suggest that you might like to take some time to practice enhancing your imagination/visualisation abilities. High abilities in these are not at all vital to success in this project, because participation alone will provide ongoing practice, but imagination is one of the most powerful Spirtual forces, and well worth the time spent in enhancing your abilities in this area. Incidentally, imagination and visualisation are almost identical, with the latter usually, but not necessarily focussed on the visual aspect of the senses.

Thanks again everyone - this is looking extremely promising []

With best regards,

Adrian.