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#61
Welcome to Astral Projection Experiences! / Re: Souly for Retrievals!
Last post by Lumaza - April 15, 2025, 19:08:24I just did another search in our search engine above, and I came across this thread of mine in the past here that talks about the "looping" phenomenon being either a possible precursor to Retrievals or an actual Retrieval itself.
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#62
Welcome to Astral Projection Experiences! / Re: Souly for Retrievals!
Last post by EscapeVelocity - April 15, 2025, 19:06:22Look at just how quickly your Intention has produced results, nicely done!
I would add a few of my insights/ideas to consider into this conversation besides the good points made by Volgerle and Lumaza.
That feeling that this was somehow more than a usual dream is your intuition gaining experience. This feeling is a signal that will grow clearer and more evident. Also, the fact that you noticed the differences in the situation and behaviors of people around you.
A 'do-over', a 'repeater', a 're-set', a 'loop'...these occur in both very personal and important dreams that are sending us a message we need to understand, and also in teaching environments (simulations) such as this retrieval likely was. So, again a very strong signal that this is not a normal dream.
In an experience such as this, the learning environment is purposely designed to be very simple: in this case, an elevator, a child and a waiting area with an apparent parent (guide?). Being an arrangement of energy fields, each component has its unique form and function and the challenge in navigating the NPRs is to be aware of the infinite ways we perceive the form and function of a being or situation we encounter. This is especially important within a retrieval. One function to consider is the elevator and how a child can get lost within it; in a symbolic fashion, I mean.
The other aspect that stood out I think may relate to any concerns you may have had about controlling your emotions in such a rescue environment. This scenario allowed you to notice the lack of emotion with the child, the parent and even yourself. It feels like an invisible curtain or dampening field is placed around you. Early on, I wonder that the Guides may do this for us, but gradually we learn to do it ourselves. You even seemed to have questioned the 'emotional cloaking' by seeking even the slightest emotional response from the 'parent'...again, I wonder that was your intuition at work and another lesson within a lesson.
Excellent experience!
I would add a few of my insights/ideas to consider into this conversation besides the good points made by Volgerle and Lumaza.
That feeling that this was somehow more than a usual dream is your intuition gaining experience. This feeling is a signal that will grow clearer and more evident. Also, the fact that you noticed the differences in the situation and behaviors of people around you.
A 'do-over', a 'repeater', a 're-set', a 'loop'...these occur in both very personal and important dreams that are sending us a message we need to understand, and also in teaching environments (simulations) such as this retrieval likely was. So, again a very strong signal that this is not a normal dream.
In an experience such as this, the learning environment is purposely designed to be very simple: in this case, an elevator, a child and a waiting area with an apparent parent (guide?). Being an arrangement of energy fields, each component has its unique form and function and the challenge in navigating the NPRs is to be aware of the infinite ways we perceive the form and function of a being or situation we encounter. This is especially important within a retrieval. One function to consider is the elevator and how a child can get lost within it; in a symbolic fashion, I mean.
The other aspect that stood out I think may relate to any concerns you may have had about controlling your emotions in such a rescue environment. This scenario allowed you to notice the lack of emotion with the child, the parent and even yourself. It feels like an invisible curtain or dampening field is placed around you. Early on, I wonder that the Guides may do this for us, but gradually we learn to do it ourselves. You even seemed to have questioned the 'emotional cloaking' by seeking even the slightest emotional response from the 'parent'...again, I wonder that was your intuition at work and another lesson within a lesson.
Excellent experience!
#63
Welcome to Astral Projection Experiences! / Re: Souly for Retrievals!
Last post by Lumaza - April 15, 2025, 18:03:16I agree 100% with Volgerle, (as usual)! 
The "do-over" experiences are indeed "training grounds". I went through, and still do today, years of those experiences. I learned so much through them though, even though some of them were extremely intense. I made a thread here years ago on the "do-over" subject. I just searched for it and can't find it. Oh well. It was likely under my former name here on the Pulse, which was "Lionheart".
My first "do-over" experience that I was consciously aware of, had me on a hill overlooking a highway. Just then a incredible accident occurred in front of me. The highway was busy at the time, and it created the most violent, ear crushing chain reaction pileup. My task in this was to find a way to stop the accident before it occurred. Almost everything I did to avoid it failed. I found myself stuck in a "loop". I had to relive this devastating pile-up again and again until I finally found the solution. After I awoke, I found I was tired all day long.
I can fully understand why most people don't have LDs or even any recollection of their dreams. They can be pretty intense and if you haven't yet "acclimated" yourself to the NPRs while consciously aware, they can be a serious shock to your system. It's tough enough to live consciously aware in this reality, without having to be thrust into another!
The "do-over" experiences are indeed "training grounds". I went through, and still do today, years of those experiences. I learned so much through them though, even though some of them were extremely intense. I made a thread here years ago on the "do-over" subject. I just searched for it and can't find it. Oh well. It was likely under my former name here on the Pulse, which was "Lionheart".
My first "do-over" experience that I was consciously aware of, had me on a hill overlooking a highway. Just then a incredible accident occurred in front of me. The highway was busy at the time, and it created the most violent, ear crushing chain reaction pileup. My task in this was to find a way to stop the accident before it occurred. Almost everything I did to avoid it failed. I found myself stuck in a "loop". I had to relive this devastating pile-up again and again until I finally found the solution. After I awoke, I found I was tired all day long.
I can fully understand why most people don't have LDs or even any recollection of their dreams. They can be pretty intense and if you haven't yet "acclimated" yourself to the NPRs while consciously aware, they can be a serious shock to your system. It's tough enough to live consciously aware in this reality, without having to be thrust into another!
#64
Welcome to Astral Projection Experiences! / Re: Souly for Retrievals!
Last post by Yesmar00 - April 15, 2025, 17:58:37Quote from: Volgerle on April 15, 2025, 14:42:21Dreams that contain challenges can be set up by guides as training scenarios. This could have been one. You clearly acted as a helper and even lifesaver for the kid.
So yes, this 'smells' already like retrieval work (preparation / training).
I was thinking about that possiblity for sure. It definitely stuck out compared to my other dreams. I don't usually save people in them so this was fascinating. I have been asking my helpers to get me involved. I have a strong feeling that this was either a test or the real deal. I'm excited. I'm looking forward to seeing what they have prepared for me.
#65
Welcome to Astral Projection Experiences! / Re: Souly for Retrievals!
Last post by Volgerle - April 15, 2025, 14:42:21Quote from: Yesmar00 on April 15, 2025, 07:35:00That's pretty much it. This could have definitely been a normal dream but I thought it would be good to share with you guys to see what you think.Dreams that contain challenges can be set up by guides as training scenarios. This could have been one. You clearly acted as a helper and even lifesaver for the kid.
So yes, this 'smells' already like retrieval work (preparation / training).
#66
Dream and Projection Journals / Re: Notes on Dreams as Guidanc...
Last post by ngordon6678 - April 15, 2025, 14:10:49🌟 Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous reply, and for the warm welcome! 🌙
Yes, I absolutely resonate with what you've shared—especially the idea of a "progression" through lucid dreaming stages. It's almost as if there's a natural unfolding, a kind of spiritual curriculum we each encounter in our own unique way.
"Dream Walker"—what a beautiful term! It's amazing how some family members can share dreamspace and guidance on that level. I've also encountered this in rare and sacred moments.
And yes, continuation dreams! Thank you for adding that—what a powerful example you gave. Over 100 nights in a row—now that is true devotion and depth. I can only imagine the emotional weight and spiritual meaning behind that long journey of Retrieval. There's something timeless about those recurring dream threads that teach, test, and guide us over months or even years.
You're so right too about the emotional aftershocks. Some mornings it feels like you return from an epic life lived in a single night. The residue of that experience really can shape the mood of a whole day—or longer. It's both the blessing and challenge of this work.
Thank you again for sharing your story. It feels like a gentle nudge from Spirit to keep walking the path with eyes open and heart attuned. 💫
In gratitude,
Neil 😉
Yes, I absolutely resonate with what you've shared—especially the idea of a "progression" through lucid dreaming stages. It's almost as if there's a natural unfolding, a kind of spiritual curriculum we each encounter in our own unique way.
"Dream Walker"—what a beautiful term! It's amazing how some family members can share dreamspace and guidance on that level. I've also encountered this in rare and sacred moments.
And yes, continuation dreams! Thank you for adding that—what a powerful example you gave. Over 100 nights in a row—now that is true devotion and depth. I can only imagine the emotional weight and spiritual meaning behind that long journey of Retrieval. There's something timeless about those recurring dream threads that teach, test, and guide us over months or even years.
You're so right too about the emotional aftershocks. Some mornings it feels like you return from an epic life lived in a single night. The residue of that experience really can shape the mood of a whole day—or longer. It's both the blessing and challenge of this work.
Thank you again for sharing your story. It feels like a gentle nudge from Spirit to keep walking the path with eyes open and heart attuned. 💫
In gratitude,
Neil 😉
#67
Dream and Projection Journals / Re: tides2dust
Last post by tides2dust - April 15, 2025, 07:39:52I just woke back up... I couldn't sleep- all of these insights and answers were coming to me... And I finally fell asleep around 5am-ISH.. And I woke up to a woman saying my name. It was so real, another contact experience. She sounded Arabic or Iranian. Except. She was saying my name as it is today, and using a tone my mother in this life would have used to call me as a child. And she had such an accent, like my name was unnatural to her- but she wanted to wake me in a way a mother would a child.
"Edek"
"Edek"
My name is Eric. I woke up thinking my mother, but not my current mother, was calling me from across the hall. I called back out, "Mother" but now... this waking space, feels less real than the space between wake and sleep. There is no woman with black hair calling to me. Instead there are the sound of birds outside my bed. It's 6:30AM.
The AI does not do it justice... But it is a close representation
"Edek"
"Edek"
My name is Eric. I woke up thinking my mother, but not my current mother, was calling me from across the hall. I called back out, "Mother" but now... this waking space, feels less real than the space between wake and sleep. There is no woman with black hair calling to me. Instead there are the sound of birds outside my bed. It's 6:30AM.
The AI does not do it justice... But it is a close representation
#68
Welcome to Astral Projection Experiences! / Re: Souly for Retrievals!
Last post by Yesmar00 - April 15, 2025, 07:35:00Hello everyone I had a strange dream this morning and I am wondering if it was a retreival. The vibe of the dream doesn't fit the trends of my typical dreams so I'm not sure how to categorize it.
I woke up early this morning an hour before work and decided to get more sleep. I appeared in an elevator. This was clearly a dream although it was a decently vivid one. I was waiting on the doors to close when I see this baby (young toddler sized) walk up to the elevator and slip into the gap between the floor and the elevator. He didn't fall all the way through but only halfway. I was curious so I picked him up and took him to his mom who was sitting down in the back right corner of the waiting room for the elevator. She had a black baby stroller next to her. I didn't get any emotions impressions from her which was odd.
The scene reset? This is hard to describe because it felt like the whole scene just started over again which doesn't happen much in my dreams although its not completely uncommon. The way it happened was definitely strange.
I'm in the elevator again and see the little boy slip through the cracks but this time he fell all the way to the bottom. I perceived that we were on the first floor or something like that. I went into the elevator and pressed the button to go to the second floor then hopped out. That was my first thought and the doors closed, the elevator went up and I managed to squeeze in and save the baby from getting crushed by the mechanism. When I picked him up, I noticed that he became a lot younger which was strange but this was a dream so I wasn't shocked.
I handed him to his mom who was just sitting there almost like she was frozen. She had the same reaction in the first scene. I handed her the baby and made a lighthearted comment about how stressful it must be to be a mom. She briefly smiled but I felt a strange emotional distance/disconnection this time around.
That's pretty much it. This could have definitely been a normal dream but I thought it would be good to share with you guys to see what you think.
I woke up early this morning an hour before work and decided to get more sleep. I appeared in an elevator. This was clearly a dream although it was a decently vivid one. I was waiting on the doors to close when I see this baby (young toddler sized) walk up to the elevator and slip into the gap between the floor and the elevator. He didn't fall all the way through but only halfway. I was curious so I picked him up and took him to his mom who was sitting down in the back right corner of the waiting room for the elevator. She had a black baby stroller next to her. I didn't get any emotions impressions from her which was odd.
The scene reset? This is hard to describe because it felt like the whole scene just started over again which doesn't happen much in my dreams although its not completely uncommon. The way it happened was definitely strange.
I'm in the elevator again and see the little boy slip through the cracks but this time he fell all the way to the bottom. I perceived that we were on the first floor or something like that. I went into the elevator and pressed the button to go to the second floor then hopped out. That was my first thought and the doors closed, the elevator went up and I managed to squeeze in and save the baby from getting crushed by the mechanism. When I picked him up, I noticed that he became a lot younger which was strange but this was a dream so I wasn't shocked.
I handed him to his mom who was just sitting there almost like she was frozen. She had the same reaction in the first scene. I handed her the baby and made a lighthearted comment about how stressful it must be to be a mom. She briefly smiled but I felt a strange emotional distance/disconnection this time around.
That's pretty much it. This could have definitely been a normal dream but I thought it would be good to share with you guys to see what you think.
#69
Dream and Projection Journals / Re: tides2dust
Last post by tides2dust - April 15, 2025, 05:02:39Inspired by questfinder, I prayed to God before going to sleep- "What is real?"
..."What is reality?" "What is the nature of reality?"
I didn't have much to recall by way of dream before waking up near 1:30AM to use the restroom.
My mind was distracted with thoughts of strange encounters with new customers from earlier in the day. I was not enjoying these thoughts. It was difficult to fall back asleep. So, I again asked God... "What is real?"
My room is very bright at night, I live in an apartment complex with an artificial light attached to a pillar resting just outside my bedroom window. For this reason I've installed black curtains in my bedroom. The only light that comes through it now is near the top of the curtain rod, it makes all the difference.
As I'm laying there, thinking on my discomfort, my inability to sleep- I see my old friend Joe. He's in my room showing me a mudra with his hand. I don't understand why he is so insistent on showing me, and he proceeds to explain to me some new discovery with his connection to Egypt and it worries him. He is concerned by this jewelry which has attached itself to his left side. Suddenly he shows me the amulet bracelet around his left wrist and on the same hand... what looks like, probably, a ruby red and gold ring on his finger. He is trying to talk with me but I am still laying in bed unable to sleep. I can feel something in our connection.
Suddenly I see, in my amazement, a peacock resting atop the black curtain rod in my room. And like that I hear, "HuwaReiiiiiii" deep form within my core- a completely different voice, singing/chanting this name. "HuwaREIIIIII- HuwaREIIIIIII" each syllable is causing the peacock to rustle its feathers- the procession picks up when suddenly the peacock spreads its tail feathers, completely blocking out the light coming into my room. I don't stop- I chant once more and the bird swoops down off my curtain rod and comes directly towards me onto the bed. Its wings are spread and now I realize I am in between wake and sleep as his feathers and body engulf my minds eye.
I wake up in a state of panic and shortened breath. The bird came so close to me, unafraid. Brazen.
This entire time I thought I was awake, laying there in my bed... Joe, my friend... The peacock angel, my vision- everything was so real...
For this reason, I am awake now recording. It's 4:02AM... This experience ended around 3:30AM...
..."What is reality?" "What is the nature of reality?"
I didn't have much to recall by way of dream before waking up near 1:30AM to use the restroom.
My mind was distracted with thoughts of strange encounters with new customers from earlier in the day. I was not enjoying these thoughts. It was difficult to fall back asleep. So, I again asked God... "What is real?"
My room is very bright at night, I live in an apartment complex with an artificial light attached to a pillar resting just outside my bedroom window. For this reason I've installed black curtains in my bedroom. The only light that comes through it now is near the top of the curtain rod, it makes all the difference.
As I'm laying there, thinking on my discomfort, my inability to sleep- I see my old friend Joe. He's in my room showing me a mudra with his hand. I don't understand why he is so insistent on showing me, and he proceeds to explain to me some new discovery with his connection to Egypt and it worries him. He is concerned by this jewelry which has attached itself to his left side. Suddenly he shows me the amulet bracelet around his left wrist and on the same hand... what looks like, probably, a ruby red and gold ring on his finger. He is trying to talk with me but I am still laying in bed unable to sleep. I can feel something in our connection.
Suddenly I see, in my amazement, a peacock resting atop the black curtain rod in my room. And like that I hear, "HuwaReiiiiiii" deep form within my core- a completely different voice, singing/chanting this name. "HuwaREIIIIII- HuwaREIIIIIII" each syllable is causing the peacock to rustle its feathers- the procession picks up when suddenly the peacock spreads its tail feathers, completely blocking out the light coming into my room. I don't stop- I chant once more and the bird swoops down off my curtain rod and comes directly towards me onto the bed. Its wings are spread and now I realize I am in between wake and sleep as his feathers and body engulf my minds eye.
I wake up in a state of panic and shortened breath. The bird came so close to me, unafraid. Brazen.
This entire time I thought I was awake, laying there in my bed... Joe, my friend... The peacock angel, my vision- everything was so real...
For this reason, I am awake now recording. It's 4:02AM... This experience ended around 3:30AM...
#70
Welcome to Members Introductions! / Re: I used to project and I am...
Last post by omcasey - April 14, 2025, 13:27:10Hello, Questfinder, a warm welcome to the Astral Pulse.
As others have mentioned me, and as you yourself found yourself here at this page and its related query EXACT to my 60th birthday I find it fitting to jump in here with everyone. The others have covered things nicely at this point but I will add (what everyone here already knows) -- our lives and practices wax and wane. They breathe! Everything you and the others have said nicely shows this. It is good to hear that your life is bringing you back to APing, back to expanding your consciousness out beyond the 3D Earth-life frequency. At times we focus more directly within it, and at times we breathe, or otherwise push out beyond its boundaries. It is good to be meeting you at this juncture. I am in California, USA, where we just had an incredibly large earthquake as I sit here typing this. Another sign? ( !!! ). How fun. Whew! That was scary, the aftershocks will be significant, I suspect. Interesting times, to be sure.
Regarding the weekly meditation Eric and Carla have mentioned-- it is currently just once a week on TUESDAYS @ 3PM PST : this is the link : jump in with us anytime. Just to say, it is not guided, this is a silent sitting meditation **though there are no rules, some energy work during the sit, some chant (with microphones on mute), some work on the breath, etc.. On any given day, practice what you will. The idea of the group is to help hold us accountable to the practice, and to enhance our personal practices through the days between when we next meet as a group.
I am a disciplined spiritual student who has been practicing since age 12, and began teaching at age 38. At age 44 I experienced an awakening that involved Kundalini, the OBE, ET contact and activated a dormant spiritual skill within me that I won't go into here but if interested this can be seen on the website I keep as well as my youtube. All of what I have mentioned, at this point remains constant in my experience. And more is gradually working its way into the equation.
I look forward to interacting with you here.
Casey Claar
consciousnessexploration.com
casey claar youtube
As others have mentioned me, and as you yourself found yourself here at this page and its related query EXACT to my 60th birthday I find it fitting to jump in here with everyone. The others have covered things nicely at this point but I will add (what everyone here already knows) -- our lives and practices wax and wane. They breathe! Everything you and the others have said nicely shows this. It is good to hear that your life is bringing you back to APing, back to expanding your consciousness out beyond the 3D Earth-life frequency. At times we focus more directly within it, and at times we breathe, or otherwise push out beyond its boundaries. It is good to be meeting you at this juncture. I am in California, USA, where we just had an incredibly large earthquake as I sit here typing this. Another sign? ( !!! ). How fun. Whew! That was scary, the aftershocks will be significant, I suspect. Interesting times, to be sure.
Regarding the weekly meditation Eric and Carla have mentioned-- it is currently just once a week on TUESDAYS @ 3PM PST : this is the link : jump in with us anytime. Just to say, it is not guided, this is a silent sitting meditation **though there are no rules, some energy work during the sit, some chant (with microphones on mute), some work on the breath, etc.. On any given day, practice what you will. The idea of the group is to help hold us accountable to the practice, and to enhance our personal practices through the days between when we next meet as a group.
I am a disciplined spiritual student who has been practicing since age 12, and began teaching at age 38. At age 44 I experienced an awakening that involved Kundalini, the OBE, ET contact and activated a dormant spiritual skill within me that I won't go into here but if interested this can be seen on the website I keep as well as my youtube. All of what I have mentioned, at this point remains constant in my experience. And more is gradually working its way into the equation.
I look forward to interacting with you here.
Casey Claar
consciousnessexploration.com
casey claar youtube