Was this the start of an AP?

[Darko]

Ok, I had a strange experience last night, and I thought I'd see if I could figure out what happened.

I was listening to Coast to Coast last night as I was lying in bed, and as you know the discussion was on Astral Projection. I've heard of it before, but I never really looked into it. But I was fascinated, and I quickly became a believer.

So, since I was tired and lying in bed, I thought 'what better time to try it out'. But I knew it wouldn't work, I mean I hadn't tried it before, it couldn't work the first time. So I lied perfectly still, and I tried to imagine my astral body trying to climb a rope that was hanging over me. Nothing happened. Until about 45 seconds in, then I began to feel this weird...sensation throughout my body, this tingling feeling. It started to get stronger and stronger, and soon I had this really weird, almost vibrating sensation going through my entire body, and it felt like it was all building up to something. I immediately opened my eyes because it was starting to freak me out, and everything was back to normal.

So I thought that was odd, but I didn't think it could've been anything related to AP or an OBE, because I mean, how could I have started one within a minute of my first try? But I decided I'd try again. And for about 2 minutes, nothing happened. But then I began to feel that weird sensation again, and that tingling vibration feeling started all over again. I tried to keep with it, but once again, I had to open my eyes, because it just felt...weird. I never felt anything like it before.

So could that have been the start of an AP or OBE, or was it something completely different?

[stephen~]

Sounds like a step in the direction of AP. You get a a varied amount of sensations that feel physical at first but aren't. There are shifting sensations in the astral body, mild vibes and powerfull full on vibes that are unmistakable when you have them.

I don't think it is so unusual that you had a first time result of some kind. You were listening to coast to coast, presumably not by accident but because you are curious. It will have set you in the mood, and did you ever try to get these sensations before? Maybe if you had tried you would have done.

As for actual projecting, well it is a little bit farther down the road from where you were at. But it is a good start nontheless. I'm fond of the rope, it really does put the pressure on your astral body. There are so many methods, I don't want to weigh you down with all the alternatives you could try, I would think if you carry on with your method and see where it leads, and try to be relaxed about it. Don't expect success too soon, or the sensations to happen every time.

After a decent amount of time sticking to the one method (a month, maybe?) if it is not taking you further, you could do worse than delve into some of the methods here - Frank's Phasing to name just one seems to be growing in popularity, but give your own some time too and see where it gets you.

Steve.