Is dual awareness a problem?

[recoverer]

Last night I did a conscious astral projection, and as I did the last time I projected I flew through space very quickly. I say quickly because stars and star clusters were whizzing by me very rapidly.

I tried to travel to where I live in-between physical incarnations, but had no success.  The last time I flew through space I tried to reach my higher self, but no success.

One thing I've noticed is that even though I'm flying through space, I'm still conscious of my physical body. Partly because I have it mind to not move it in any way (I'm afraid that movement might end my experience), and partly because I want to be able to look out for it.

IS IT OKAY TO MAINTAIN AN AWARENESS OF ONE'S PHYSICAL BODY WHILE PROJECTING? WILL MAINTAINING SUCH AN AWARENESS LIMIT ONE'S EXPERIENCE?

[abyss328]

Personally I prefer to forget about my physical body completely. The few OBEs I've had I haven't thought about my physical body at all, probably because, with all I've read, I'm generally concerned that thinking about it would most likely bring me back to it. Also, I like to be as focused as possible when away from my body so I can be as fully immersed and aware during the experience, and recall as much of it as possible. "Looking out for" my body isn't something I worry about. It sounds like a fear to me, and fears can always add some resistance to OBEs, if not prevent them completely.

Maybe find a way to trust that your body will be fine? After all (if you follow this line of thinking), you leave your body all the time when you sleep - even if you don't remember doing so - and nothing ever happens to your body. You always wake up none-the-wiser .

There can't be that much to worry about can there?

Having said that, if you can deal with dual-consciousness during your OBEs without being sucked back into your body, and it causes no problems for you that you can notice then hey, don't worry about it.  

[recoverer]

Thank you for the reminder about us leaving our bodies during dreams. I sort of forgot about that. I believe that I might have more control of my experiences if I don't try to be in two places at the same time.

[abyss328]

Glad to be of service my Astral friend.

I agree with you. I would think you would more likely have more control if not focusing on two different planes of existence at once lol. Sorry, that sounds funny... I'm such a child.

See ya around!