Greetings all!
I'm new to the forum and figured I'd introduce myself and share a couple of experiences I've had at attempting an OBE. I'm 29 and have had a strong sense of curiosity about alot of topics which I devour tons of information on after work. I had a surreal experience in the Marines during combat in Afghanistan, the details aren't important but it started me on my Journey to learn about the afterlife. Needless to say standard references in theology left me unsatisfied, but soon after I came across astral projection. Something hit home and I've been reading all about it ever since.
I've recently just begun to try inducing an OBE, and have crossed some milestones. My very first attempt I distinctly remember relaxing my body and after 30 minutes my heart began pounding, my body was sweating and I felt a strong rising sensation. The only thing I was doing was concentrating on relaxing. The rush upwards feels like when you drive too fast and your core kinda feels that pleasant tickle. It became too much for me to handle, my heart beating violently and the sensation growing. I came back to consciousness feeling like I was just riding a roller coaster.
My second attempt the sensations died down at it's peak, my body felt light, noticed my heart rate pickup but became bearable. I also noticed what the darkness was doing at the switch. I noticed my vision in the darkness became lifelike...that's the only way I know how to put it. The very moment I felt the conscious switch was like I zoomed a camera in...like I pulled my dark background around myself. At this point in time id get slight colorful shapes in my sight. Sometime while I was experiencing this I heard a male voice say my name. That became too exciting and I snapped back to consciousness.
My next attempts for a full week were all pretty dull. I can easily reach that void state of consciousness but nothing further. I did get the lead blanket feeling and it felt like tiny hands were pushing into my face...but almost through it. It almost feels like what I'd imagine bubble wrap would feel when popped, if that makes sense.
I have noticed on most of my experiences my right eye tends to want to open. I notice it most right as my lifting sensations begin sometime after the void state is achieved. Doing Abit of contemplating I noticed I'm paying too much attention to the signs and not focusing on my technique itself. This break in attention back to my body is holding me back and I think my eye problem is my fear of not seeing what I'm experiencing. This happens with or without a blindfold.
Pros:. Can easily achieve a "void state"
Peak of experience/sensations right at 30 minutes
Repeatable back to back same night, which I believe is attributed to focus.
Cons: Right eye block, most likely fear of not seeing experience.
I lose focus during certain sensations.
I will try to forget my experiences and go back at it with a fresh mind/beginner mind. It says something that my extreme lifting sensation happened my first time without reference. If I can get there and calmly ride the sensation. I think I will get much further.
Sorry for the book everyone, but this is my thought process so far. Any comments or advice is appreciated.
I'm new to the forum and figured I'd introduce myself and share a couple of experiences I've had at attempting an OBE. I'm 29 and have had a strong sense of curiosity about alot of topics which I devour tons of information on after work. I had a surreal experience in the Marines during combat in Afghanistan, the details aren't important but it started me on my Journey to learn about the afterlife. Needless to say standard references in theology left me unsatisfied, but soon after I came across astral projection. Something hit home and I've been reading all about it ever since.
I've recently just begun to try inducing an OBE, and have crossed some milestones. My very first attempt I distinctly remember relaxing my body and after 30 minutes my heart began pounding, my body was sweating and I felt a strong rising sensation. The only thing I was doing was concentrating on relaxing. The rush upwards feels like when you drive too fast and your core kinda feels that pleasant tickle. It became too much for me to handle, my heart beating violently and the sensation growing. I came back to consciousness feeling like I was just riding a roller coaster.
My second attempt the sensations died down at it's peak, my body felt light, noticed my heart rate pickup but became bearable. I also noticed what the darkness was doing at the switch. I noticed my vision in the darkness became lifelike...that's the only way I know how to put it. The very moment I felt the conscious switch was like I zoomed a camera in...like I pulled my dark background around myself. At this point in time id get slight colorful shapes in my sight. Sometime while I was experiencing this I heard a male voice say my name. That became too exciting and I snapped back to consciousness.
My next attempts for a full week were all pretty dull. I can easily reach that void state of consciousness but nothing further. I did get the lead blanket feeling and it felt like tiny hands were pushing into my face...but almost through it. It almost feels like what I'd imagine bubble wrap would feel when popped, if that makes sense.
I have noticed on most of my experiences my right eye tends to want to open. I notice it most right as my lifting sensations begin sometime after the void state is achieved. Doing Abit of contemplating I noticed I'm paying too much attention to the signs and not focusing on my technique itself. This break in attention back to my body is holding me back and I think my eye problem is my fear of not seeing what I'm experiencing. This happens with or without a blindfold.
Pros:. Can easily achieve a "void state"
Peak of experience/sensations right at 30 minutes
Repeatable back to back same night, which I believe is attributed to focus.
Cons: Right eye block, most likely fear of not seeing experience.
I lose focus during certain sensations.
I will try to forget my experiences and go back at it with a fresh mind/beginner mind. It says something that my extreme lifting sensation happened my first time without reference. If I can get there and calmly ride the sensation. I think I will get much further.
Sorry for the book everyone, but this is my thought process so far. Any comments or advice is appreciated.