how long do you halfto do the energy work?

[sinister_steve]

Hi I was wondering if you halfto do the energy work in astral dynamics every day for the rest of youre life to be able to keep astral projecting?or can you quit at some point and still be able to project?for the exersises are high in number and they get a bit overwelming.Thanks.Steve

[Selski]

Hi Steve

No need to do them for the rest of your life if you don't want to.  For some people, NEW is a means to projection, for some it's a form of meditation, for some it's simply energy work which is enjoyable.

It's not a prerequisite to projection.  If you are finding it too much, then only do what you feel you can - be comfortable with yourself and be kind to your body/mind/soul.

There are many other techniques and methods to project - just look at the FAQs and the Permanent Topics - perhaps you'll find one which is more suitable for you, if projection is your ultimate goal.

Good luck!

Sarah

[Krevency]

Hey!

Honestly, the NEW stuff isn't that time-consuming once you get used to it.  I can get my arms, legs, feet hands and spine stimulated in maybe two minutes now.

I'd say that it's good to keep doing new just because it's good for your health.  You get sick less often, and less bad when you raise energy regularly.

A lot of people have had OBEs without using NEW at all, but I think Mr. Bruce's idea was, "I'm going to give them training so that they'll be 100% able to OBE, no matter what!"  Basically breaking down the barriers that would be in the way of people using other methods.

I say stick with it, and it gets quicker and easier before you know it.  Good luck!

[star]

I'm having trouble w/ energy blockages.

I just can't seemto get any energetic feelings in my torso. I have only been able to get it in my arms/hands/feet/legs/forehead(and only in a small spot in my forhead and it is always weak and I can't seem to hold the feeling of pressure in my forehead it is wierd.)

[Cruel Tendencies]

Not being able to feel the movement sensations doesn't necessarily mean there's a blockage.  On the contrary, it generally means (assuming you're doing the exercises correctly) that that particular part of your body has wider pathways, which means there's less resistance.  The resistance is what causes the sensations.  Just keep doing the exercises and you'll eventually know what's going on better.

Your ability to draw large amounts of energy, and therefore cause stronger feelings, depends largely on your ability to focus your attention on one thing.  Whenever you run into problems with NEW or anything else dealing with the subconscious and energy, remember that energy follows awareness.  What's good about this is that you can use NEW to train your mind, via body awareness, to concentrate on what you want it to concentrate on.  After you're efficient with body awareness, you can use the skills you've learned to focus your awareness on other things; prayers, ritual magick, meditations, whatever.  Energy work (especially NEW) adds to and increases spiritual development of all paths.


Paul

[Nostic]

You should keep on doing energy work until you achieve whatever goal it is that you set-out to achieve; or at least until you find some other method that you feel more comfortable with.