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 Great job. I would say that you were so focused on what you were doing that the shift was occurring. Once you became aware of the mild vibrations and the brief images, you indirectly stopped the flow.
It is time to just passively observe when the signposts/symptoms of a approaching shift occurs. Once the scene become vivid, then you can join it. You will find that at first the imagery comes in waves. A brief image and then it's gone. Another one that stays longer, until finally a whole scene plays out.

I try to look beyond the first waves of imagery. That seems to almost instantly bring me deeper. I used to use a simple image of a flowing river. I first concentrated on just the flow of the water. Then slowly I became opening my awareness and peripheral vision, to more of the scene around the water, like maybe the shore or the landscape. The more I did that, the more a whole new world started to appear. Once that new world was vivid, I would look for anything that stood out and allow the curiosity of that object to take me even deeper. Each step of the way, you are grounding yourself further and further into this new scenario.

I found a good strong focus on Robert Bruce's NEW to be a excellent way of achieving the "shift". It's also a great way to alleviate pain. 

Carry on! 

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I am learning how to get to point consciousness and hold that... Then after I get good at it I can start using my intent to drive me to places and do what I wanna go do. I'm working on mastering my thoughts now though because it'll pay off big time!!

That's the kind of mindset you want to have. It will lead you to deeper and deeper experiences! Learning how to hold a "point consciousness" point of view will help you exponentially in navigating your NP surroundings.

Urshebear - I am not sure even after all my experiences what this point consciousness state feels like except a couple of times. For me it felt like the space in front of me gets really big... and one time it felt like my mind was expanding beyond belief and this got so strong I had to abort! Then another time the space got really big in front of me and I had this spinning feeling like crazy... I loved it and was so relaxing. I've had some pre mature kundalini stuff happen to me in the past and ruined good 3 years of my life... but for some reason I really felt the need to post this.

Mars, that is exactly why many people fail in the process of Phasing. They lose control of the situation and we all know how much people do not relinquishing control, even for short duration. At times it gets so overwhelming that it feels like your head is going to explode. It has a way of "overloading" our conscious minds. I think this is why the "click out" occurs. I talk often about passively observing everything with a "air of curiosity". This is just another one of those things we need to learn how to move past. Sometimes it can come on quite quickly too. Other times, you don't experience it at all and you just find yourself "there". Why, I have no idea? That's why we always say "leave your expectations at the door"! 

I believe we all project 'through' the Void state all the time to reach other planes / realities / dimensions, whatever. It's like a net or grid that permeates all of reality.

Yes and to confuse it even more, there are different depths/levels, per se, to the void. The further you go into it, the further away your focus on the physical is. At first it seems like a "wall" of sorts. That changes soon into more of a "cloud" once you enter it. At any time though, you can just create a intent and be there or you can just float in the "ether" of the void and just "be" period. This is where I normally work on new Art designs. Once in awhile though my intent will be to SEE what I NEED to SEE and LEARN what I NEED to LEARN. {I capitalized those words because I visualize each letter of them while making my mental intent). I then "trust"!  

Volgerle here did a fantastic job of explaining the "Void" in full detail here. It is the most informative and comprehensive write-up on the Void that I have ever seen! A must read for those serious about this practice.
https://astral-blog.weebly.com/blog/the-void

We had a thread once (don't know if here) about Blue Cheese aiding in lucid dreams and similar. Tried it but did not work for me, but who knows for whom it might work.

I guess you could go under the mindset that if you "believe" it will, it will, kind of like a "placebo effect". But I know that sleeping with a full, (after a late heavy meal), or even totally empty stomach will leave me in a lighter slumber. One makes my stomach upset, the other makes it "grumble". Both of them are hard to ignore.

After I finish my work at about 3-4 am, I have to have a light snack before bedtime otherwise my sleep will be restless.

Thanks, heaps Lumaza!

The penny has dropped! I think I had over complicated my ideas about what the void state was. I'm excited to actually spend some time there and play instead of trying to get out as fast as I can.

I enjoy experimenting in this area.  Here is one such experiment I did back in 2012. At that time my name here was "Lionheart".
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_astral_consciousness/anchored_in_the_astral-t37323.0.html

It came so fast! She appeared and the image was "still" she had no movement etc.... and it just kept sliding to the left it probably lasted 4 seconds... didn't have time to think of my cookies! lol. It was more vivid than usual though 1-10 being 10 being "real" it was probably a 7 and a half

I thought the "4 seconds" that you mentioned above was how long it took until she showed up period, as shown in this quote by you here " Last night I woke up from a dream (wasn't a bad one... that i remember) and like 4 seconds later I saw something in the "blackness in front of" start to form."
I didn't realize it was a short duration experience. That's about how much time a "sneak peek" takes! 

haha, Nemeless!

Yes, actually there are scientists that are starting to dare to explore. I like Michio Kaku. He has very interesting series posted on YouTube I think from the science channel.

Dr. Kaku has achieved a great deal of respect in the Science community. When he states something, it does catch the attention of his peers. I heard a interview a few months ago where he talked about his belief of this current physical reality being a 11th dimensional reality in the past. Not only was that his conclusion, it was also the conclusion of his late great friend Steven Hawking's as well.

I was surprised to see how Michio has contributed so much to this season's Ancient Aliens as well. I guess he got noticed years ago when he started speaking in seminars about the different levels of civilizations. This is still one of my favorite videos by him today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=6GooNhOIMY0&feature=emb_logo

 Mars, you are underestimating all the "help" that you have already and are still receiving yet today. Just look at how much you have progressed in the years. You now can become Lucid in your Dreams. You can discern a "fear test" while still being active in the scenario that created it. You can "trance out" in 5 minutes. All of this shows tremendous control and progress. Yet, you underestimate it and still cry out for more. 

I have found that you can't "rush" things in regards to NP teachings. You are shown or taught what you need to know or see when you are ready for it.

The one thing you need to do though when you see one of these beings is to open up some dialogue with them. Ask them what their purpose for being there is. You joked in the other thread about giving out "peanut butter chocolate chip cookies" in the Astral. Well it seems you missed your opportunity twice that night! 

Hey guys is it possible to experience the void state straight away after you exit?

Yes. I find that the void is basically like a invisible wall or barrier between "here" and "there". I guess you could call it a "neutral zone" of sorts!

You can access it quite suddenly. I think many people kind of miss that point. They expect that it takes a long time to access it. Sometimes, if the time/mood/conditions are right,  by just closing your eyes and noticing you can find that you are already in that 3D darkness. I find that happens when you "prime the pump" beforehand. Binaural Beats and Isochronic Tones are a great way to do just that.

Hey guys, I had an interesting experience the other night and need a little clarification from any of you who were visiting the EIC before it closed down. Did any of you save the posts related to the one experiment we did visiting the Island?

I actually did save those but then my computer took a total nose dive so I lost them.

Since the EIC Forum went down, I have a new computer too.

I had many individual links saved in my favorites, but that was on the old computer! 

Was it the thread called "The Barbecue"? The one that Bee started? If so, I remember it well.

Peanut butter chocolate chip astral cookies for everyone

I'll be there. That's my favorite! 

Do you think it's just as easy to access the database or source when listening to music? Or is pure silence better?

Either or. Whatever is more comfortable for you. I love using Music like this as a "primer", just to set stage, per se!   It's easy to get "lost" in it.

I know Tom Campbell said to learn to meditate standing, sitting, music, no music, etc which makes perfect sense! But for now that music I hope helps me on my path. Thanks so much for sharing that with me!

Tom is a smart man!   He said that so that you didn't get stuck in a rut whereas you had to keep doing the same thing otherwise you couldn't achieve you goals. I find that you basically "have to" switch it up from time to time. I guess that shows that some kind of "evolving" is going on.

Aye we will see tonight... no team in the nhl is safe anymore!! I thought  the avalanche were gonna go downhill with all the injuries... but mackinnon has just gone full spirit world Hahahah. And kadri, donskoi, and burakovsky are lightning it up too so lots of depth. I don't miss a single game and I follow nhl network religiously lol. I went to pepsi center in Denver to watch the Avs play Columbus it was AWESOME. Wild are def looking better and all it takes a few key pieces and boom.... also I will check out that music!oh and believe me Don't worry about the language I listen to allllllllll kinda of stuff!

Your Avalanche was strong last night, but the Wild prevailed!  :-)I've always liked watching Colorado play. They have some serious speed and make most games exciting. Last night was a great game as well. Mackinnon is in the same "league", per se. as Connor McDavid, where you know that sooner of later he is going to be a major factor in the game!  
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I'm glad to hear that you liked Paul's Playlist. The songs "Taken up in the Sky" (#45) and "Facing the Unknown" (#46) are a few of my favorites. He also has some good Binaural Beat tracks and just today while doing a YouTube search, I see that he has a new 2019 playlist. That "Defragmenting the Mind" has a very unique sound though.

Lumaza,

I am definitely going to remember to add cookies to my arsenal!  

I hear they prefer Chocolate Chip!  

Thank you so much!! man, it sounds like we have quite a lot in common and as far as hockey goes I am an avalanche guy.... lol foreigner is great... i had their CD's but now that I have youtube premium I just use that for music.

My Minnesota Wild will likely get their butts handed to them at the hands of your Colorado Avalanche tomorrow, lol.  But you never know, we have been showing improvement lately.
I was amazed how good the new vocalist for Foreigner was. Normally a new vocalist in a band is easy to tell. I had to check the date of the concert to see if it wasn't the actual original Foreigner band.

and I totally understand why and honestly I just want it to get better so I can make some progress but I know I will get there. It's hard to stop music.... i do a lot of rapping and making music so that's gonna be impossible. I had a good meditation session today after listening to lots of music so maybe it's just some days are worse than others. The avalanche announcers are prob the most biased in the NHL it's hilarious!! Boston is pretty bad too but jack edwards is so funny lol. I will check out the link thank so you much Lum - )

Have you ever listened to any music by Paul Collier? It's all instrumental, so no lyrics, no "ear worms". But it is very relaxing. I love listening to it as a "primer" for my Phase sessions or when I finish my nightly creations and wish to turn my thoughts off.
He has a playlist here that has over 100 songs. I find the one track "Defragmenting your mind" to be excellent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5ox2GzWnJw&list=PL48627FA5F1896833&index=4

For concerts, I love exploring Solo careers of already known musicians. I bet not many people would know how talented the lead vocalist from Slip Knot really is. Here is some of his work. Another fantastic vocalist that I have found sounds like Chris Cornell, the deceased member of Soundgarden. The first link is to Corey Taylor live in live full show. The second link is to Richie Kotzen, also live. Both are fantastic concerts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uetFO7y8WPA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkKBcEV75WE
Edit: That Corey Taylor live has some offensive language in it. Just a warning! It's all in fun though!

 Hey Cody, I feel for you!  

While creating my Crystal Amplifiers almost nightly, my wireless headphones have become my best friend. I normally will go to youtube or a Radio talk show to find something that interests me and "co ordinates" with the theme of what I am currently creating. Other times I will go to the Radio talk shows to see what their topic for the night is and if I find it interesting or once again it's theme co-ordinates with my current creation, I will listen to it.

For youtube, it's normally a full concert from the past that gets my attention. I love Music. Last night I listened to a Foreigner concert that was recently made. I was amazed to see the new singer sounded just like, if not better than the original vocalist of that band. After that, I listened to a Radio talk show interview on the subject Perception. Today, I have been contemplating what I heard last night from that discussion on perception, while once in awhile humming to one of Foreigner's songs.

I have had many times when a tune I recently heard gets stuck in my head. When that happens I either "mentally" change the tune or go and listen to it again. That usually ends it then and there. I never allow it to become a "obsession". There is so many more positive thoughts that you can replace it with, like your "Happy Place" for instance.

I too love Hockey and watch it often. I live in Minnesota, so that is pretty par for the course here. It's in our blood, lol. Usually I will mute the sound period, even for the game. The only time I will listen to the broadcast is when it is on the NHL channel with the "neutral" broadcasters. Our local broadcasters are a bit too "biased" for my liking. Besides that I only watch the History, Science, Discovery and Travel Channels. I love "Mysteries at the Museum" and any shows that Josh Gates narrates.

I love contemplating what I heard the previous night on YouTube or one of the 4 Radio talk show networks that I frequent. A song that stays around doesn't bother me either. I just input another thought into my mind when the song becomes too repetitive.

A few weeks ago I made a new thread in the "Welcome to Dream" sub forum here about how to use a "earworm" to your advantage in LDs. They make great "Dream triggers".
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_dreams/musical_dream_triggers-t47790.0.html

I don't have OCD or anxiety issues so I don't understand that side of things. I am also not a Licensed Therapist of any kind, so I am not going to offer you any other suggestions besides what I already have said above. Basically, I wouldn't even know where to start. I don't think anyone on this Forum would either. I'm sure you have read the AUP in the past. So you can understand why.

 Thank You for the "feel good" share Lightbeam. It's nice to have a thread like this once in awhile on the Astral Pulse Forums.  

It's not just "Primates".

Lately I have been having staring contests with our little 6 month old puppy here. It has gone past just the staring though. It seems we have been opening up a new channel of communication. I have to throw a "grunt" in here and there though just to keep his attention. After all, he is just a puppy, lol!  

Excellent replies all to a very deep thought provoking question!

So that begs the question; what state of mind will you be in when you die or as you are dying? I think that is the golden question. And how can you ensure yourself of being where you want to be once you are kicked out of your physical body? I think as EV pointed out that might be the whole point of this forum. Practice!

All I can add to this is that William Buhlman's workshops today are based on this entire topic. He teaches people how to be "aware" at the time of their transition, so they can don't get lost in the shuffle, per se.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS3ZVoK8oAQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy1-0wbRJpY
...and there are many other videos to be found on YouTube where William is talking about this very subject.

As stated above by others here, no one is going to know what happens for sure until we have transitioned over fully ourselves. All we have to go on is what we have been shown via our own NP I like EV's suggestion to "practice". It never hurts to be prepared!  

[Do you meditate or practice any at silencing your mind? Are you good at visualizing in your "mind's eye"? Do you easily get lost in daydreams?How is your sleep? Do you fall asleep fairly easily and quickly and can you observe yourself/the process as you fall asleep?Do you remember your dreams? Do you keep a dream journal? Have you had lucid dreams? Have you experienced Sleep Paralysis?In the early morning, are you ever able to hover at the edge of sleep and observe the last of your dreams or any of the hypnopompic imagery that floats through your mind? Do you get odd kinesthetic sensations during the night like floating/falling or spinning? Do you hear odd noises like pops and bangs, voices, machinery, hurricane-like roaring or helicopters, etc.?Your answers can help us understand whether you are inclined towards meditative visualization techniques or sleeping techniques or dream activation techniques. You may have more of a tendency towards one method so you might as well exploit it if you can.]

 EV's entire post above was excellent!  

I have to apologize. This thread wasn't created to direct you to other links. The purpose of this thread was to give people direct help to the best of our abilities. It wasn't to send you off to read page after page of information, even though there is nothing wrong with that either. Because of that I am going to put EV's questions in bold letters here so that anyone that comes to this thread can make sure they see them. By answering them, we can not only see where you are at (as in how much progress if any you have with this practice), we also can see how to help you to the best of our own knowledge and experience.

"Do you meditate or practice any at silencing your mind?
Are you good at visualizing in your "mind's eye"? Do you easily get lost in daydreams?
How is your sleep? Do you fall asleep fairly easily and quickly and can you observe yourself/the process as you fall asleep?
Do you remember your dreams? Do you keep a dream journal? Have you had lucid dreams? Have you experienced Sleep Paralysis?
In the early morning, are you ever able to hover at the edge of sleep and observe the last of your dreams or any of the hypnopompic imagery that floats through your mind? Do you get odd kinesthetic sensations during the night like floating/falling or spinning? Do you hear odd noises like pops and bangs, voices, machinery,  hurricane-like roaring or helicopters, etc.?

Your answers can help us understand whether you are inclined towards meditative visualization techniques or sleeping techniques or dream activation techniques. You may have more of a tendency towards one method so you might as well exploit it if you can. "

[There are a number of great techniques to be found in these Stickies here. Have a look. Find one that you think will work for you and have at it! http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_astral_consciousness-b30.0/]

I have been seriously interested in AP for about 6 months now. I think that I might have overloaded my brain with too much information, as I have been reading so many different books. Robert Monroe's 3 x books, 2 of William Buhlman's books, My Big Toe, Toth tablets decoded, Astral Codex, Frank K Practical Guide book, Astral Dynamics. I've also watched countless Youtube videos & have researched on a lot of websites too. I guess I'm just too confused about which techniques to use. I was wondering if someone could give me some hints on what I need to focus on to have my first OBE.

Hello and Welcome to the Astral Pulse!  

It sounds like you have done your research. Each one of those Authors has great techniques in those books to aid you in your first OBE experience. Use them as "blueprints", but not something set in stone, per se. You can tweak them to your own liking or comfort level. I can't say I have been really impressed by YouTube videos though, unless they are seminars or talks by the famous Authors of AP. Many people there haven't quite handled their own "fear tests" and because of that they seem to share some bad info.

Your first experience will likely be a very brief "sneak peek". Normally this is just enough to "wet your appetite".

 A few posts above I replied to another new member with this link to help them find something that they would be comfortable with. so, once again I will post it here for you too. This time I will put in bold letters so it is definitely noticed by anyone else searching for actual techniques to aid them in their NP (non physical) explorations.
There are a number of great techniques to be found in these Stickies here. Have a look. Find one that you think will work for you and have at it!  
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_astral_consciousness-b30.0/

Another great thread to read is this one here. You won't necessarily experience all or even any of the many signposts or symptoms of a approaching OBE. If you do experience one, "passively observe" it with a air of curiosity and see it through.
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_out_of_body_experiences/exit_symptomssignposts-t46206.0.html

Good Luck and Safe Travels!  

A cookie? What do you mean? I don't know if that would work. Any other ideas (besides facing him head on with no violence)? I would prefer if there was no violence involved with any other idea.

The "Otherwhere" or NPR (non physical realms), as it has been called is a "thought responsive" zone. Meaning, thought = action immediately. So give this being the actual cookie that is already in your hand. That's about as "non violent' as you can get! 
This is why when people awaken in sleep paralysis they experience/see "Demons" and the like. When you awaken in SP you are unable to move. That inability to move kicks in your fear, so "what's holding me down" is your first thought. Enter "Freddy" from Nightmare of Elm Street or any other scary creature your mind can muster up. To bypass that, you need to confront that fear and "understand" why it is occurring. Once you do, you will find the Otherwhere a extraordinary place to be. You MUST learn to control your fear and emotions to be able to move on in this practice.

Another thing you could do is to immediately go to your "Happy Place". This is a place that you created that is your "Safe zone". Just close your eyes anytime and imagine it, visualize it, build it. It is place of ultimate beauty, where you "know" no harm could ever come to you. It's a place that makes you "happy". Hence the title "Happy Place". Mine is a beautiful tropical Island paradise. Many times I use it as my "launch pad".

I agree that every technique/method wears off after a while or does hardly work at all. This is why I am always somehow a 'beginner' again trying other and new methods that hold up for me at least for a while. So far have not found the 'perfect' one but maybe it does not even exist at all (for me).

When in doubt go back to the drawing board. Return to what initially got you "there". I find a good way to have a Etheric projection is to place a chair in the middle of your room. Before you sit in it, memorize everything around you. Be aware of how far the walls are away from you, where the Mantles are (if any are there), doors, stairs, etc, Now sit down, close your eyes and recreate everything around you in your mind. Next, take a few deep breathes. Now on the inhale feel you feel your Etheric body expanding towards your walls. On your exhale you feel your Etheric body shrinking back into your chair. Do this for about 20 minutes and you will all of a sudden be able to "see" your room like you could with your eyes open. A blindfold of some type will aid you in knowing that what you are seeing is a NP vision. Now, you can will yourself to your door, window, touch your walls, move up or down your stairs, etc.
I used that technique when I was new to this practice and had some great experiences with it. Another good technique is to simulate the tactile feeling of a moon walk, as in walking in 0 gravity. That's a fun one.  

However, I don't see Wake-Back-To-Bed as a technique. I also was not aware of former Pulse member Bedekin posting it as 'Pre-nap' but rather referred it to Albert Taylor's book "Soul Traveler" because he coined that very name iirc. I suppose Bedekin also got it from him somehow.

I heard Albert talk about that in one of his video interviews as well. I enjoy Albert's interviews. He has so much passion for this practice!   Albert said he got that technique from William Buhlman.
Here is a link to Bedeekin's write up. I like it because in it he dispels many of the Astral projection "falsehoods":
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_astral_consciousness/fantastic_obe_technique_bedeekins_method-t31819.0.html

I see WBTB as a strategy especially suitable for beginners, that is why I always recommend it to them and as said: to myself when I reboot my 'AP career' after a long dry period because it really is the one that seems promising to get your 'first' OBE despite the fact that it all wears off again later on. And honestly, so far it seems the only thing working for me after all.  

WBTB is thus not a technique for me but more of a done preset / priming / preparation strategy regarding the timing of when you do it. (Lumaza, that's a bit similar to your strategy of 'soak sessions' when you let in the water for the bathtub). Techniques is what follows then for induction and 'exit' when you lay down again (which in your case would e.g. be energy work and/or your Doorway phasing method combined).

I see WBTB more of a Lucid Dreaming 101. That's basically what it entails. Very rarely do you experience exit signs or signposts. The challenge seems to be in "grounding" yourself in the scenario you are experiencing. That and keeping your anxiety level at a minimum.

But okay, hey, I'm a nitpicking nerd, I guess you know that already.
 

LOL  

So, which personality/mental/psychological conditions don´t allow astral projections?

Perhaps you should read the AUP here. It seems to me that your repeated questions here and the "overtone" of them might be a sign of "anxiety issues". It's nothing personal, but we have seen this over and over again here and it usually is the case. Forgive me if I am wrong. But the AUP is important for everyone that posts here to read anyways. So no harm, no foul!  
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_out_of_body_experiences/aup_addendum_must_read-t44677.0.html

  
   I am at a loss. I don't know what to do next. How can I protect myself from negative spirits (and preferably just avoid them to begin with)? How do I get this creature to leave me alone (hopefully in a peaceful manner)? How do I astral project if I can solve this issue? If I do astral project, how do I avoid bad luck from negative spirits and how do I stop them from even entering my home?

Try giving them a cookie. That always worked for me and others I have helped with problems akin to yours. A peace offering will open up positive dialogue. It's obvious that "it" is trying desperately to get your attention. Now it's time for "you" to find out why!

 Hello Max and Welcome to the Astral Pulse!  

Reading your post here, I can see that you are getting stuck in the "release" and "let go" of the process. I see this often here. People say they are ready to experience "everything", but when something begins to occur, they shut it down. Tom Campbell says you need to go into this with an attitude that if you don't return, so be it. How many people do you know that are willing to "risk" that?
When they do finally "get out", thought equals action immediately occurs and they scare themselves or over anxiety themselves back "in".
For further info on "possible" symptoms and signposts check out this thread here:
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_out_of_body_experiences/exit_symptomssignposts-t46206.0.html
This thread that was made in the past here will show you that you are not alone with your difficulties:
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_out_of_body_experiences/you_have_to_give_everything_on_your_first_attempt-t11722.0.html

Now to the techniques. Bedeekin's "pre nap" technique that Volgerle spoke about above works very good. But only for a few times. After a few times, your system gets used to it and for some reason it doesn't work anymore. I find that many times techniques you do will only work for so long before you are forced to find another way or another focus target. Other people here on this Forum have found that to be true as well.

My first actual conscious OBE occurred during a "Candle staring" session I had and it led to a RTZ (real time zone), otherwise known as "Etheric" experience. I did what the video on youtube said and stared at the flame of a candle for about 20 minutes. I then blew the candle out, closed my eyes and focused on the "visual imprint" that was left behind. Soon I heard a sound that sounded like Helicopter blades overtop of my home. I was also experiencing vibrations. The sound became deafening and the vibrations felt like I was in earthquake (living in Minnesota I knew better though). I was hooked. It was the most extraordinary thing I have consciously experienced.

I have awoken in full SP (sleep paralysis) many times as well. I still do today. One time, I became aware of the Astral winds and vibrations then just "passively observed" it and saw it through. The next thing I knew, I was being raised up by my ankles, turned upside down and spun through my ceiling. I could only hold my conscious awareness for so long before it overloaded me and I clicked out.

There are a number of great techniques to be found in these Stickies here. Have a look. Find one that you think will work for you and have at it!  
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_astral_consciousness-b30.0/