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Well, I normally don't check this forum, as I know nothing about healing, but I do hope we may assist Frank and his healing!

Dear Frank, my thoughts and prayers and thanks are with you... just as your phasing teachings are with me!  I'm still doing my best to practice them!  

I look forward to your return to health and to us!  I'm sure it will be very soon!  

Till then, take care of yourself!

What annoys me about a great number of Christians is their belief that Jesus and his followers and their religion really took the whole world by storm!  

Suddenly something happened, something which changed our belief system, behave, tradition and lifestyle.

History just doesn't bear that out.  Christianity had a pretty bloody hard time taking root, and from the very beginning, it was constantly changing, depending on who adopted it.  In fact, if Emperor Constantine hadn't had his vision of the cross, and subsequently used it for his worldly advantage, Christianity most likely would not have been the  success it has been, and might well have died out before the 1st millennium was half over.  And even after it did spread far and wide, it was always changed and adapted by the various peoples who adopted it--not so much the other way around.

He came here for a very Sirius and important Issue

This reminds me of a "You know you've read too much Harry Potter if..." joke.  

Right, then.  Feel free to email me the text files you need edited!  

TVOS,

Perhaps I could assist with editing the written parts, if you'd like!  I do have that BA in English gathering dust...

Oooh, more pics!  Thanks for sharing, guys!  :mrgreen:

Cainam:  That's pretty darn good for taking the picture of yourself! Comic Con, neat!  Er, San Diego looks very very sunny!

wantsumrice:  Lovely photo--you're a very good-looking couple!  

Which reminds me... below is me and my dear Mr. Murphy (I thought I'd post this one, since I've talked so much about him!).  Unfortunately, it's not the greatest, but it's the only pic I have with both of us together.  So it's very special to me!



It was very hot that day, and I think both of us were thinking "Gah!--Hurry up and take the damn picture!"  And that dress makes me look like I was pregnant, but I wasn't (sad to say).

That's a lovely image!  

We already have an astral environment where we all try to meet---have you seen the Astral Pulse Island board?

http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=43&sid=51edaf9a01553b119c667e37564b6954

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I want to see what you people look like!  

Hm... Maybe we should start a new thread, since most of the pics on this one are broken?  It's a shame they don't work any more... I'm so curious!!!

I can agree whole-heartedly about the value of journaling!

I began journaling in earnest last year, after some particularly difficult events in my life and a hellish period of grieving the death of someone very close to me.  As I wrote and re-read my writings, eventually I realized that two very different "voices" had emerged... it was like my journal had been written by two different people!  One was angry, depressed, bitter, envious, and afraid... very reactive, and very bogged down in negative emotions.  The other was peaceful, hopeful, wise, empathic, far-sighted, transcendent... very reflective and full of love and understanding.  

A few months ago, this second voice began taking over the first.  And I recognized at that time that I was becoming more aligned with my "higher self" after many months of being unable or unwilling to tune in to it.  

I might not have realized this so strongly if I hadn't kept that written record of what was going on with me and my life.  The great thing about journaling is that it really makes clear the ways in which you progress, change, and grow.  Every now and then, I feel like I'm still going nowhere.... but all I have to is read my journal entries from 6 months ago to realize that I have come very far!

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What a wonderful story, Andrew, thank you for sharing!

It really made me feel happy, because I also have very dear ones who have gone to spirit (all my grandparents and my fiance), and I know they are always present, no matter how much my mind tries to rationalize those feelings away.  Sometimes you have to go with your deeper knowledge... your emotions, your intuition, your love.

From what I'm told by other people, parents' spirits seem to be especially fond of showing up in photographs with their children, as a way of letting them know they are near.  I've never seen orbs myself, in photos or otherwise, but I definitely feel their presences, visit with them in dreams now and then, and know that whenever I talk to them, they hear me and respond in someway.  

You're right, they always know how we feel... and more than once, for no reason I can discern, I've suddenly felt happiness and comfort when I've been sad... or guidance and direction when I've needed help... or amusement and laughter when I've said or done something silly... courage when I've been afraid... and forgiveness and peace when I've felt guilty or angry.  And always, always love!

I'm happy for you that you still have a great bond with your father!  Trust it and enjoy it!  

I have only ever experienced paralysis upon waking up from a dream, and usually when I wake very abruptly--usually due to being frightened by a nightmare.  It always takes me a moment to realize I've woken from a dream; even though I may be aware of my normal surroundings, I still expect that the dream will continue.  It takes my mind a moment to come back to reality and let my body "wake up."  It's sort of freaky, but not too distressing.

[I was able to confirm that the ID # I remembered in the dream really was my ID # !!!]

Several years ago, I worked as a salesclerk at a department store.  Last night, I had a very lucid dream in which I had started working that job again.  I was sort of thrown back into it, with no training or guidance.  It was very stressful!  

But during the course of the dream, I began to remember and re-learn things... like how to ring transactions at the register, remove or deactivate security tags, direct customers to different areas of the store, etc.  I even remembered my employee ID that I used to log my transactions, and that I haven't used or thought of in over 3 years!

I was able to write down this dream--and the ID #--in my dream journal.  Hehe, I'm getting good at this!  :mrgreen:  And guess what--I was able to confirm that the ID # I remembered in the dream really was my ID # !!!  I was able to dig up an old paystub that had my # on it, and they matched!      

I am just so amazed that I remembered this random tidbit from so long ago!  Has anyone else experienced this?

Gosh, I'm starting to feel that my Catholic upbringing has been atypically lenient.  I've never heard that OBEs are anything evil--I've heard that from other Christians, but not Catholics.  

Of course, I come from an atypical Catholic family; my same relatives and ancestors who were Catholic (my paternal grandfather's side--of Irish and French descent) have also been known for being psychics, mediums, and even an official Church Exorcist.  And I have personal evidence that none of them have landed in Hell.  My grandfather, though dead before I was born, has been an especially great influence, guardian, and guiding light for me and and his other descendents.  A very good, loving, and inspiring force in our lives.  I seriously doubt a soul burning in Hell could pull that off!

As for the faults of the Church... I'll just say that I've learned all religious systems are corrupt and imperfect.  Because religion is just religion--one of many earthly institutions by humans, for humans.  Ideally, religion is humanity's way of discovering and becoming closer to God... but we don't always choose to pursue that purpose.  Even our religious leaders.  It is up to each of us as individuals to determine what meaning and purpose religion has for us.  For myself, after 10 years of searching, I realized that I loved Catholicism, even if I don't always agree with or even like the ways of the Church and its leaders.  As far as religions go, it's the only one for me.  But believe me--there is much more to my spiritual life and my relationship with God than just religion... and I think that's perfectly OK with God--at least, He's never given any indication that it's not!  

But I had to find all this out for myself--other people's results will vary, of course.

Well, my days and nights are pretty routine, even as far as what I eat (hehe, I can't cook well, so my options are pretty limited!).  I've never done anything like energy raising.  But as I've been studying and practicing astral projection, I've gradually over time gotten to where I'm more and more lucid in my dreams, pretty much every night.  

What has changed now is that I am becoming more able to wake up and write them down--as opposed to turning over and going back to sleep.  I think I've simply trained myself to do this through sheer will and desire.

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Well, everything I know about phasing I learned from this post.  I find the noticing exercise especially valuable; if you scroll down that post, the word "noticing" will be highlighted.  Essentially, doing the noticing exercise creates a shift in my awareness and helps me try to "tune in" to other "places."  

Usually, what happens, is I'll eventually (after maybe 30-40 minutes) get such a vivid "sense" of a place that I can immerse myself in it--actually feel myself enter it, and be able to see, feel, hear, and smell it.  So... I guess in that way, I can consciously initiate the phase.

But... getting to that point while remaining fully conscious is still a rarity for me.  I usually drift off to sleep before I get there.  Either that, or if I am able to initiate the phase, I can't sustain it--usually I get so excited that I "snap back" to the here-and-now.  That's where I am right now--trying to get there more often, and trying to sustain the experience for longer.

In the process, however, I have had quite a few other experiences--spontaneous phases (which you can read about at the bottom of this post by another user.
Interestingly, I also had my first ever OBE, which you can read about here.  And, my dreams have also become a lot more lucid!

So... although I still haven't achieved my main phasing goals, the process has been very rewarding!

I hope this helps!  Feel free to let me know if you have any further questions...

For me, it has been a matter of time.  

I've been practicing astral projection (specifically phasing) for about 7 months now.  And it's been fairly recently--like just in the last couple of months--that I've really started noticing changes in myself... greater lucidity in dreams every night, the ability to "hear" and to follow my inner voice/intuition, keener senses, greater "inner peace," greater chakra/energy activity.  

I still have yet to consciously initiate my projections, but I know I'm undergoing some positive changes, and I'm thankful for every one.  I trust that I'll continue to develop.  I'm trying not to rush myself or be too concerned with how long it's taking.  I find that just sets me back.

Keep on being patient and don't get discouraged.  Also don't worry about a timeline... it could be different for different people.  Good luck!

Hey, thanks for noticing!  You know, I made that avatar here--and you wouldn't believe how hard I worked to make it a faithful likeness!  Hehe, I must have been really bored! :mrgreen:

I like your pic too, btw!  You remind me of a friend of mine--and you both have a very pretty smile (even if you were feeling put out at the time)!    Actually, your avatar resembles you as well, I think... only a very different expression.

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I'm a Lavender-With-Sky-Blue-Stripes-And-A-Tinge-Of-Fuschia Child myself.  One day, the neon radiance of my aura shall blind all creation into submission!  The world will be miiiine!  

If it makes you feel better, I'm a practicing Catholic, from a Catholic family, and as such, I do believe in Hell.  But I've never had any reason to feel that practicing astral projection would land me there.  In fact, I've only been benefitted by my studies, in many ways--spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional.  In my opinion, that's a pretty good indication that it can't be a bad thing.

If you can just relax (using the hypnosis, for instance) I think you will be able to work out your fears for yourself, and begin to realize that it is greatly beneficial for you as well!  

Good luck--don't give up--and have fun!

Oooh, I hope to see pix of everyone!  Here's a pretty recent one of moi, with my hair dyed (it's actually got a lot of grey in it, which makes it look much lighter). :mrgreen:



Come on everybody, post pics!!!

Just wanted to make everyone aware!

It's a new year, and I'm new and improved myself! :dancing:

I tried to think of something clever, but in the end decided to just go with something simple (and real).

Kerri, thank you for sharing your story--excellent advice for others!  

Nay, thanks for the info and advice!  I'll let you know how things go! :mrgreen:

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I like Kerri's analogy! :thumbsup:

I can also say that I've noticed quite a lot of times where my life has mirrored the lives of characters in various stories I've written.  As opposed to the other way around!  It's gotten to the point where I can't help but think that I literally write my own story!

So... even if I don't always write happy stories (no story is ever all happy), I always, always write happy endings.  Maybe not fairy-tale happy endings, but happy nonetheless, in one way or another.  :mrgreen:

Have any of you experienced a greater clarity in your physical senses as you become more lucid and in tune with nonphysical reality?

Over the last month or two, I've definitely experienced the latter.  And then last night, when I was driving somewhere at dusk, I realized that everything looked so amazingly vivid and almost hyper-real!  I felt so much more... immersed in the world!

I don't know if maybe it was just atmospheric or optical effects at that moment--weather, lighting, etc.--or just my state of mind/awareness.  It was strange, but very beautiful and felt very good!  Even now, looking around my apartment... it's a different "atmosphere."  My walls and everything are all white, but I now notice subtle shading and coloring from the light outside (I always try to use only natural lighting as much as possible).  I also notice more subtleties in the way things feel and sound.  I don't feel that smell and taste have been affected much, but maybe they will be in time.

I guess it's not so much that my physical senses have changed in some way, as that maybe my nonphysical senses are more active, or my mind is more alert and processes sensory info better...  Maybe?

Does anyone know what I'm talking about?  What do you think?   :confused:

Thanks, Nay!  :thumbsup:

I hear a lot that love and happiness often show up when we least expect them--I am so glad that happened for you!  And that is why I am trying to not have too many expectations.  In reality, though, I am probably too anxious.  So, I probably should relax and just enjoy my "single" life while I still have it, hehe!  

About the nic, it refers to my nearly getting to marry my late fiance, Patrick.

Which reminds me that I could really use a new nic, if that is possible (or would I have to start a new account?)...  At the time, when my loss was so fresh, I felt like I would always, for all my life, identify myself with him, you know?  But that has changed a lot over the months, in ways I never could have imagined!
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I guess I'm looking for inspiration, hehe! You see, I'm beginning to think about dating again and... I feel so clueless!  

I've tried various online dating sites--that is how I originally met Patrick.  It's not nearly as fun or as effective as it was the first time around.  I'm finding it a waste of time and energy.  I did find one guy I saw a few times, and he was a good guy, but we had no chemistry.

So... I think I'll try to meet someone the "old-fashioned" way.  The hard part is making myself get out of my apartment!  Still being relatively new to this area doesn't help.  I don't know where to go or what to do. *sigh*  And then, say I do meet someone who interests me... how do I let him know I'm single, available, interested?  And how do I determine if the same is true for him (aside from whether he's in a woman's company, has a wedding ring, etc.?)

Ugh, I'm so inexperienced!!!    I'm trying to just stay optimistic, give serendipity a chance, be open-minded, not have too many expectations, etc., but... it's not easy.