the Rope Method

[dharma_talk]

Last night I spent several minutes(probably about 30) visualizing myself climbing this rope and theonyl thing I could really note was having a harder time focusing on the rope, and a "lighter" feeling.  i was just wondering if there is a certain technique for hopping out of your body when you're in the right mind frame and if not what should I do to further my practice?

[Nagual]

http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15625

[Frank]

Hello:

I think people concentrate too much on the actual rope aspect. It's just a figurative thing and is not meant to be taken too literally. It's the tactile awareness aspect that is important and this is what the technique is designed to generate.

Rather than climbing a rope, try giving your brain a rigorous massage with your awareness hands. It's a great sensation. Better still, do it to your partner at the same time and wallow in the joint sensations. It's the tactile awareness, or the sensation of feeling that is the key to making it work.

You are not meant to be lying there merely visualising yourself climbing a rope. You should be engaging your tactile awareness. The rope is just a handy bit of metaphysical imagery that helps you do this. You can think of any kind of imagery you like. But the key to it all is to engage your physical senses.

Yours,
Frank