Hey, there. New to these forums but have been interested in astral projection for a long while. Decided just recently to try it out. I've had sleep paralysis only once that I can recall, I was about 10yo (19 now) when I woke up in my bed and realized I could not move, not even open my eyes. I freaked out, not knowing at all what was happening, jerked awake and banged my head on my headboard. lol..
With such little experience with sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming or even AP practice is it possible for one to get very close to an OBE?
Here's my experience, happened a couple nights ago:
I turned everything off and got in bed, making sure to get as comfortable as possible. I had read on an AP blog about how clearing the mind and focusing on only the ringing in ones ears can narrow the consciousness just enough to slip into the hypnogogic state while remaining aware. I had attempted it maybe 3 times that night before I realized the images in my head were becoming much more vivid- which I only ever see in dreams. Every time one popped up I just ignored it and focused on the ringing. After awhile I noticed I was getting butterflies in my stomach and my fingers and toes were starting to tingle. I thought to myself "Holy sh*t. This could be it" And attempted to slowly open my eyes. Now, I'm not entirely sure about this next part but I THINK I was opening my eyes in the astral. I could see a couple shapes, though they were what I would describe as fuzzy. Not blurry, but fuzzy. By the time They were 1/4 the way open, My physical eyes started opening, and I woke up.
Is it possible to project with such little experience in the matter?
If this was what I think it was, what did I do wrong?
Absolutely any tips would be greatly appreciated!
With such little experience with sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming or even AP practice is it possible for one to get very close to an OBE?
Here's my experience, happened a couple nights ago:
I turned everything off and got in bed, making sure to get as comfortable as possible. I had read on an AP blog about how clearing the mind and focusing on only the ringing in ones ears can narrow the consciousness just enough to slip into the hypnogogic state while remaining aware. I had attempted it maybe 3 times that night before I realized the images in my head were becoming much more vivid- which I only ever see in dreams. Every time one popped up I just ignored it and focused on the ringing. After awhile I noticed I was getting butterflies in my stomach and my fingers and toes were starting to tingle. I thought to myself "Holy sh*t. This could be it" And attempted to slowly open my eyes. Now, I'm not entirely sure about this next part but I THINK I was opening my eyes in the astral. I could see a couple shapes, though they were what I would describe as fuzzy. Not blurry, but fuzzy. By the time They were 1/4 the way open, My physical eyes started opening, and I woke up.
Is it possible to project with such little experience in the matter?
If this was what I think it was, what did I do wrong?
Absolutely any tips would be greatly appreciated!