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More things manifested that I didn't think would be unlikely to happen. Kinda surprised. I'm doing new manifestations now where I get super popular in photography. So far that's working as well.   

Looking forward to seeing your photos everywhere soon. Keep us up to date.

Continue with that thought. 

I actually ponder the physics of reality and wonder, if the whole world is a projection of our own thoughts/conciousness, as what our eyes depict is only an illusion of bouncing light (we do not totally understand the structure of light either) it would make sense in deep meditation for us to "disapear" as we lose focus on projecting our physical selves into the realm of reality, would also explain why you could see what was behind you. Just a thought lol

Oh, I love that thought too. Basically, I love every outside of the box idea challenging something we normally take for granted. And the more it is taken for granted, the more I like to undermine the concept.Some of you might have noticed. But really, it is such a good feeling of freedom not to be bound by anything.
And this one is really fabulous. It could actually set you free from every law of physics here, you could do anything not by thinking you could do it, but just by using focus. Wow. Gonna try if out. The part where you lose focus might be tricky, though.

What you think of materialises in both physical and dream reality. Did you take it into consideration?

No.  Never.  Burning up the last of my karma in this life.  If I could have known how painful this last one would be...I would have divided it into three, at least.  The worst hasn't even happened yet. 

How could you possibly know all of the above, without being able to look at the whole picture outside of your current life?

[When you have something/someone you care for very much, sometimes your biggest fear of all is that you will lose it.]

When you have something/someone you care for very much, sometimes your biggest fear of all is that you will lose it. And you need to come to terms with the fact that nothing lasts forever (I hope everything stays perfect in your marriage, but if it indeed does, we all must die one day anyway) and accept it. When you are able to do that, which is often very hard, you will be able to take the most out of this pleasant thing (in this case love, which is the best option; the wrong option would be money ) right know when you still have it, while not being constantly afraid of losing it.

So it might be telling you two things: live in the now and don't be overly attached. I know it might sound silly when it comes to someone you love greatly but it doesn't mean you shouldn't love. Quite the opposite. When you are so afraid of losing the love of someone, your love for that person might give way to  egoism and need to receive love and anxiousness. And this might create a situation which causes exactly what you are afraid of. So it might be also telling you to relax a little bit. And obviously not to be egoistic.

Obviously you might think my guess is way off. It may be, of course. But it may also be your subconsciousness projecting in those dreams.

Just my two cents, greatly influenced by Buddhism, which I proudly admit.

BTW: Looking within sometimes also comes in handy

Hello Jack, it is amazing isn't it? I was beside myself when I first found out this was actually real and no esoteric BS.  It also changed my life and its perception completely, in a good way. I was 16 when this happened, so I know how you are feeling. The feeling of isolation is just an illusion, though. The simple fact that you found this site is a proof of that. In a different thread you wrote about the urge to create this little community here. Well, we are already here. We won't mock you or anything, our point of view is similar, so just relax and enjoy the discussion.

As for not being able to meet someone with similar interests in person, well, try to manifest them. I also had a kind of isolated feeling at first, but then I realised those people are already around me, without me knowing it beforehand. And I started meeting some new. Hard to say how many people hold opinions similar to ours,just because it is not comfortable for some to speak up about their personal experiences.

I agree with Drakoreo‘s post. However, I would like to add and stress that all the tools you can use you can do well without them.
Actually, magic is nothing more than manifesting the intent you put certain amount of power behind. It is as simple as that. For you to understand, Jack, let‘s draw a parallel between physical and non physical (NP) worlds. As you certainly know now, while having a LD or OBE, you can place intent for something to happen and it instantly manifests there. Because you know you're dreaming and in control. When you are not aware your thoughts also manifest but randomly, since you are not in control. And that is where you get those crazy dreams from.

But the thing is that the same rules apply to our physical reality. Only it is much more stable and shared with others who also manifest their thoughts and that is why it is harder and takes more time to manifest things on purpose. You see, just like in a dream, you either realise your being in control of the events or you don‘t and your life flows uncontrolled based on your random feelings and thoughts. That being said, a destiny of some sort and your own decisions while dealing with the events set up by it also play a big role in my opinion. But often when you go through a difficult situation, you very likely imposed it upon yourself by negative thinking and vice versa.

And that is the core of it. The more power behind your thought and the more you believe it, the more you can influence the physical world the way you want. But because of the obvious reasons stated above it is hard sometimes and people make it easier by using symbols, spells etc., which are unnecessary but helpful by giving you something you can better focus your willpower on. An enhanced effect can be the result.
But I do not like the term magic, because it smells too much of Harry Potter and stuff like this with the real principle being not obvious. Sure you can wave a magic wand or draw pentagrams if you think it will help, because then it will, but it is unnecessary.

As already mentioned, it can be and will be harmful only if your intent is to harm and/or control others. There is probably some kind of karmic rule in play.

Good luck with your exploration of things you deemed impossible not so long ago. 

What a coincidence, isn't it?

EDIT: BTW this is my post number 66. And what happens when you divide 66 by 2?

I am going to visit Scotland for one week in May/June. I am very intrigued by all the noise around strange places, events and UFO sightings happening there. The Rosslyn chapel in particular has piqued my interest, because it is also said to be associated with strong energies.
Well, I thought it would be an intersting place to explore to see if I can discover and/or feel something. Since many people on this forum are from the UK I was wondering if anyone has any personal experience with this or other interesting places and is willing to give a tip or two as to which to visit and what to look for. People outside of the UK who have something to say are also not forbidden to speak up.

What do you think?

I'm glad someone said that!   

It's more than "just a thought".  What do you think people mean when they say they use their "gut feelings"?

You ARE consciousness... as such, there is no separation between "you" and "consciousness".  You can't NOT tap into consciousness, because everything you are do/are IS consciousness. 
You are directly connected to all that is, because all that is... is you.  This is why you can, through projection, experience something you PERSONALLY have never experienced. 

Make sense?

Would not make sense not so long ago. It makes sense now. Fascinating when I look back at what a huge transition I went through in just very few years. I almost cannot recognise myself, literally. My thinking but also my behavior, which it direcrly translates into, are completely different. And I hope it has been changing for good. I think it is a good thing to realise this, at least for me, because it helps me to be less judgmental of people who this society judges by default, which obviously affects my feeling toward them automatically.
For instance, whenever I see the news and they present let's say a case of a murderer, I try not to judge the person because for all I know I might have been no better in a past life. And I know the person can change even in a few years, just like I did. Even though I was not a criminal or anything of that sort, I completely changed my life values and philosophy (from being a strict materialist into whoever the hell I am now ) and it still counts as a drastic change, I would say. But it is hard not feel hatred towards "that monster", especially when you see all the hateful reactions from people around you . The social programming we all go through is apparently strongly rooted in us. So I still need to try harder. BTW. This is one of the reasons I don't follow any mainstream media news anymore. I just find it to be a bunch of useless and/or fearmongery oriented crap, that leaves people feel desperate, helpless, angry or sad. And people with this emotional load are then easier to be manipulated with (by commercials, establishment...).
Also, I reached a point when I no longer argue with people who are closed to certain ideas (such as AP ). It is a waste of time and effort. And what is more, I know from this personal experience of mine that as close-minded as they might be, they can change their minds dramatically at any point in their lives (and they probably will). So why force it now, let them take their time, whenever they are ready.

But wow. I got hugely out of topic here. Sorry, I just let the ideas flow. Anyway, to get back to what Xanth wrote, me saying just a thought was more of a bonmot. I actually meant just my opinion. Good to hear I am not alone on this one.

A quick example of his predictions is one *I* made in regards to Canadian Federal Politics.  I predicted that Justin Trudeau was going to become the leader of the Liberals three years before it happened... even before the political analysts were talking about it as a possibility.  I followed the news and saw the trends happening.  For the most part, that's what we have here... an individual who follows the news and was able to follow and predict trends.  He's probably a stock broker of some kind.  Or if not, he should be.  

But what if a stock broker uses tapping into consciousness as a way to predict trends? Perhaps without even knowing it. What if you predicted who was going to be the new liberal leader using consciousness, while thinking it was a mere logic. Can we actually distinguish between these two approaches to predict what is going to happen or are they to some extent, or perhaps absolutely, the same thing? How can we know, when it is beyond shadow of doubt that we interact with the consciousness on a regular basis even unknowingly? Just a thought.

You probably won't.  Are you okay with the possibility of not knowing?  ... because that's part of spiritual growth as well. 

Yeah I know that. I am just a curious person. But you are right, coming to terms with not knowing something can be a step forward, too.

[I also am a confirmed christian. I started doubting Christianity and everything I have learnt. I think my thirst for wanting to know what is happening got the better of me and I challenged all of my original beliefs.]

Hi thanks for the reply it's really helpful. Well about a year or so ago my dad introduced to the idea of astral projection and I started to read into it a lot and about the spiritual world, lucid dreaming etc. I have tried AP but I just find I don't have the time to be able to commit at my age with everything going on in my life but I have experienced a lucid dream. I also am a confirmed christian. I started doubting Christianity and everything I have learnt. I think my thirst for wanting to know what is happening got the better of me and I challenged all of my original beliefs. I have also had a girlfriend for the last year, she doesn't believe in any of this but I think our relationship has matured me and may have contributed to me being able to see past the fabrics of our perceived lives as it has been my first proper relationship. I have been a vegetarian for longer than I have realised this spiritual awakening and I don't think I could physically eat meat anymore as I don't really see it to be right to harm any living thing. Just some extra info...

It is good that you have your doubts, keep asking questions rather than going with the flow and don't stick to a view that your surrounding environment imposed on you mindlessly.

When I was a kid, my mum and especially grandparents forced me into christianity: bought me Bibles for children, made me go to church... Even though they had the best intentions in mind,it was kind of a brainwashing. And as a young kid that I was I believed everything. But as I grew older, it started to annoy me that they made me go to church and I also began to see the flaws of the church and I could not stand it any longer. And because I was stubborn, I turned my back on them. But still, I was a child, easy to be influenced so I accepted my father's beliefs of an atheist, because it made sense to me at the time. And my belief stayed the same until after I had my OOBE. First after that, I started to develop my own ideas on what the world is about. And I amsure it was a big step forward.

The point I am making is not that it is bad to be a Christian, but that you should not let others influence your views. If you still find out that the Christianity is right for you, so be it. But you need to make the decision on your own in an unbiased manner, aka you need to know it is right. You see, I have had different beliefs forced upon me by others in the course of my life and both proved to be bad for me.

I hope you will figure it out soon

Had tacos yesteday. Too litle spice on it, though. Were it in astral, I could make the spice appear instantly. Now I get the point of eating tacos in astral.

Still, it would be good to know that the person is doing fine again. Sometimes it makes me wonder how they are doing

Hi.

I know how you are feeling at the moment. Confused is the right word. All the friends around interested in ultra-stupid things and nobody caring about what you are starting to be interested in. Also, you are probably still having some doubts about this whole stuff, if it is real or not. And noone would take you seriously: "I can't hear you, would you please turn the TV up for me, please?"  And it irritates you. Is it right? That is how things worked for me a few years ago, anyway.

Then it all started to settle down onto its place, suddenly people with the same interest started popping up in my life. And quite some amazing things started happening. So I would say chill out, don't take it too seriously, give it some time and see how things will click into its place. Keep your interest, for sure, but don't be too bothered about your environment's ignorance. Respect your friends for who they are, maybe try to nudge them away from TV screens onto a more sensible path, but be subtle and do not force it. One day, they will figure it out, too. And absolutely do not feel anxious. Be glad that you are different. Cherish it. It is horrible to conform. But you are probably beginning to see that now.

I am still unable to understand what the turning point in your life was. Was it just reading about astral projection? I would rather say it was something else, was it not? Try to think about it, maybe you will come up with sth. It just seem weird how AP could have changed your life so dramatically, without you ever experiencing it.

Also, be sure your diet is balanced! There are lot of important vitamins in meat. So be sure you get them from somewhere else. Not pills, though, if you do not have to. And realise you don't have to quit eating meat just because your goal is spiritual enlightment. Be sure you really feel like it dee down.

Good luck.

[as the basis of morality and decision making]

Well, like I said, I'm not a theist. (You should notice I didn't write : I'm an atheist.) Meaning I still do not believe and probably never will, in everything religion has to offer. But, I do still believe in something. And that is the life philosophy Secular humanism offers. "Secular Humanism posits that human beings are capable of being ethical and moral without religion or a god." That is the main thing. Yes, science also has lots of bullsh*t in it, but rejecting religious dogma, supernaturalism, pseudoscience, and superstition as the basis of morality and decision making is what every human should do. Or at least, that's how I see it.

With that being said, I'm not necessarily rejecting existance of supernaturalism or religion. If this right now is all that this world has to offer, would suck really hard wouldn't it? Yet again, there is nothing to prove otherwise. You can't prove existance or, non-existance. I know for myself, I will not go down the religious path. Because religion sees "God" on completely wrong level. "God is The One, Universe, World, Nature, Truth and You. We are part of everything as everything is part of us. God is not merciful, God is cruel." Because God is not a damn man in the skies who dropped 10 commandments for people to follow. You can sugar-coat the previous definition of God, doesn't matter, fact is, such thing does not exist. And by those means I do not believe. I can be seen as an atheist from that side. For me, God is not a single being, saying Nature or Universe is like saying God in my dictionary. And from that side, as I can see Nature and "feel" it, I believe in it. Meaning I can say I believe in God. But perception of God for me is just Nature.

It is really hard to see it from that point because that means everything else religions holds; heaven, deceased, after life, goes right down the toilet.

Oh, that is a very good stance, actually. Good luck with it!

Sorry for the misconception, I googled secular humanism and took a very quick look at its definition. That is where I drew my conclusion from. I know I shouldn't have done that, but I was in kind of a hurry.

I'm not a theist even with everything happening. My life philosophy stays firm with Secular humanism.

First off, let's not generalise. The skeptic's statement leads to the premise that OOBEs are an illusion created by people's religious beliefs and after having an OOBE their belief is strengthened and so they get other OOBEs and so on.
This is simply not true. We both have the same atheist background, yet we have had an OOBE. It is true that some people, ie you, dismiss it as the product of over-imaginative mind. But then, this was my case as well. For quite some time after I had the OOBE I remained veeeeery skeptical. Yet, now I can see that this single event triggered a sieries of other events which eventually led me to know (notice that I don't use the word believe) there is something more than physical. I actually think the OOBE happened on purpose to set me (or rather violently kick me ) on a specific path.
It might be that what is now happening to you now is also on purpose.

By the way, secular humanism makes quite a few good points. But note that its picture is incomplete. For instance, while religion creates dogmas (I am strongly against these, and also I am not a member of any church nor intend to join any, as they usually strive for people's money and do not care about "divine" at all), it is also true that science creates dogmas of its own. And I am saying it as someone who is involved in science and who believes it to be a great way to look at the world, when stripped off of all its dogmatic beliefs (and there are quite a few).

here is the excerpt from the article i read some time ago

" Myth 9: Astral Projection changes a person's religious beliefs.

Truth: An in-depth study of 350 participants was conducted and published by Dr. Melvin Morse in 1992. According to that study, out-of-body experiences did not seem to alter one's religious beliefs. In fact, most people reported that their religious beliefs were confirmed and strengthened by their out-of-body experiences."

Love and Peace.

False. It changed mine. You cannot say majority equals everyone

Well, I was just curious what would happen if we are to fight Fight doesn't necessarily has to be a bad thing or stop your self-development. Just like everything, fight also has 2 sides; good and bad one. Unfortunately, people always connect fighting with bad things and harm. Fight can, rather than stopping, boost your growth, even if it brings you pain. Well, I don't plan on going rambo mode anywhere, don't get me wrong, just thinking and considering the opposite side of everything.

In that case you can certainly do it. It might fun like a videogame but much more intense (don't do gaming myself so I don't really see a point in this but you might ). Or you can do it the eastern martial arts way. Developing your spirit through non-violent fighting (many people in western world do not understand karate, judo etc. are not only violence-free but also peaceful in their own unique way and lead to personal development; just for fun: judo translates into soft path ). I do judo myself so that would definitely be cool. 

Anyway, there is no limit as far as I can tell.

Because in the end, you are everything and everything is you... so violently lashing out at something, is ultimately only lashing out against yourself.
You're here to learn to Love... not fight.

Just a thought: While both our answers seem to give a different perspective, aren't they telling the exact same thing? I think there is a strong link between these two statements.

Hello!

I'm Marina and I'm 19 years old. I live in Europe, Croatia! I'm studying economics; I love math and hate history . I love playing games and watching anime. I'm new to the whole AP experiences, just trying to get rid of sleep paralysis that have been pretty much haunting me in last couple of weeks. Don't judge me, I had no idea what was happening until last few days.

Greetings from Croatia!

Marina is a nice name. Somehow I thought you were male. I am 19 and from Europe, too. So...What are you doing Friday evening? Just kidding... Or am I?

BTW: Keep us updated on how you are conquering your fears!

I once projected. I became scared. Then I started researching what AP actually was. All the negativity around scared me even worse. Then I found Pulse where people seemed to be very reasonable. Helped calm me down a bit. I used to be very nervous about this. And that is why I visit pulse and not other forums. This one has a lot of quality and a lot of knowledgeable people. No other forum I have visited can compare. In all honesty.

YWhat happens if we attack it? Create yourself huge badass sword and swing for it. Did anyone try it?
What I want to know is, if we drop fear, can we harm "them"? 

People tried it. As far as I know, they were always succesful unless they ran into an entity they did bot create themselves. LOL. I definitely would not try to set up an experience involving a fight with an actual independent and malevolent entity. It is not worth the risk, assuming there are such out there.

Why am I the one being hurt? I'm just curious

Like creates likes. If you hurt others, you get hurt.
And because you are probably fighting just your own thoughtform (non-existing entity) you are not hurting anyone else just yourself. The form of being hurt in this case would "only" be a stagnation of self-development. Try to react with a different attitude than being aggresive (that is, the complete opposite), then apply it into your everyday life and see what happens. Enjoy.

some midi*cough**cough* bastards. lol
I love this law, i just wonder if they meditate everyday in their Jedi training to keep it going 

Yeah, midichlorians ruined the whole saga.

I'd rather say they meditate a lot. Perhaps, one day after a long meditation a thought will pop in my head on how to make a real lightsaber. LOL