Hi, everyone. I joined these forums today looking to answer a couple of questions pertaining to Astral Travel that I really haven't found any resources to answer on my own. Also, as this forum seems rather large, I wasn't sure which section this would best be posted under, so please bear with me. Without further ado...
My first question boils down to technique. I've read quite a few different articles on techniques for meditation, simplifying ones own state of thoughts, self-hypnosis, and frankly I'm stuck on this one. I'm not sure whether I've ever projected at all, and so you can imagine my frustration. I realize that not every technique works for everyone, but sometimes it's all a question of "What state should my mind be in right now?" or "What mode of thinking and perceiving do I need to exercise more?".
Secondly, a question of perception. When one Astral Travels, do you literally see the environment around you (like one does with regular sight), or is it more of something you sort of "see" in your mind's eye (like when you imagine something?)
How can one make it easier to project at will?
And finally, my biggest question so far: due to the human mind's own ability to alter its own perception of time, is it possible to alter how long you project based on your own perceptions. (In layman's terms, suppose you need some time to think peacefully to solve a complex problem, and you don't have a lot of time. Could one in theory astrally project in the span of five minutes in earth-relative time, but experience hours of time to think while projecting, with only five earth-based minutes passing by?)
If someone could help point me in the right direction for some of these questions, it would be a really big help for me. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about Astral Projection in order to learn more about life and existence itself.
Hey DSH. Welcome to the board and astral projection in general...
Quote from: DeadSuperHero on January 09, 2011, 18:04:42
Hi, everyone. I joined these forums today looking to answer a couple of questions pertaining to Astral Travel that I really haven't found any resources to answer on my own. Also, as this forum seems rather large, I wasn't sure which section this would best be posted under, so please bear with me. Without further ado...
My first question boils down to technique. I've read quite a few different articles on techniques for meditation, simplifying ones own state of thoughts, self-hypnosis, and frankly I'm stuck on this one. I'm not sure whether I've ever projected at all, and so you can imagine my frustration. I realize that not every technique works for everyone, but sometimes it's all a question of "What state should my mind be in right now?" or "What mode of thinking and perceiving do I need to exercise more?".
Not sure what you're asking here. My rule of thumb is if you can answer yes to the questions: "Was my experience as real as (or more real than) physical life?" and "Was I aware of my physical life?" than you projected. If you have to think hard about the first one you probably just had a lucid dream. The rest of that paragraph is a little too general to address. If you have a specific question on a technique or mental state feel free to ask.
Quote from: DeadSuperHero on January 09, 2011, 18:04:42
Secondly, a question of perception. When one Astral Travels, do you literally see the environment around you (like one does with regular sight), or is it more of something you sort of "see" in your mind's eye (like when you imagine something?)
Yes, you literally see the environment. You can feel, hear, smell, and taste as well.
Quote from: DeadSuperHero on January 09, 2011, 18:04:42
How can one make it easier to project at will?
Meditation works wonders.
Quote from: DeadSuperHero on January 09, 2011, 18:04:42
And finally, my biggest question so far: due to the human mind's own ability to alter its own perception of time, is it possible to alter how long you project based on your own perceptions. (In layman's terms, suppose you need some time to think peacefully to solve a complex problem, and you don't have a lot of time. Could one in theory astrally project in the span of five minutes in earth-relative time, but experience hours of time to think while projecting, with only five earth-based minutes passing by?)
I've heard cases where people live for "years" in the astral and have only spent minutes out of body. I'm also pretty sure Robert Munroe (father of astral projection, basically) did this but don't quote me. So as for your specific question... I suppose in theory. However it takes a lot of practice to get to that point, I'd imagine. Even if you did I doubt you'd waste time thinking of physical matters. That's like saving up for a Benz and then taking the bus to work.
Quote from: DeadSuperHero on January 09, 2011, 18:04:42
If someone could help point me in the right direction for some of these questions, it would be a really big help for me. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about Astral Projection in order to learn more about life and existence itself.
Dive in the forums, there's plenty of great info to be absorbed.
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I've heard cases where people live for "years" in the astral and have only spent minutes out of body. I'm also pretty sure Robert Munroe (father of astral projection, basically) did this but don't quote me. So as for your specific question... I suppose in theory.
Thanks, I was really wondering about that. I'll keep that in mind.
Also, what happens when a person is astral projecting, and their physical body just dies on them. Are they stuck in an astral form?
Quote from: DeadSuperHero on January 09, 2011, 18:47:22
Thanks, I was really wondering about that. I'll keep that in mind.
Also, what happens when a person is astral projecting, and their physical body just dies on them. Are they stuck in an astral form?
no, you are not stuck in the astral. actually you are still with your body, you don't literally leave your body when you project even though it feels that way.
Ah, okay. Thank you for clearing that up. :)
Quote from: DeadSuperHero on January 09, 2011, 18:47:22
Thanks, I was really wondering about that. I'll keep that in mind.
Also, what happens when a person is astral projecting, and their physical body just dies on them. Are they stuck in an astral form?
The astral is the afterlife for most people when they die according to my and consensus belief. Whether their perspective is reintegrated to the physical before experiencing a conventional death or whether the connection just breaks leaving said perspective undisturbed in the astral... well that is far beyond what I know or have enough experience to speculate on.