Hello Everyone! New member, think I'm getting close...

[Thomaaass]

Hi everyone,

I'm a 16 year old boy and I think I am getting pretty close to Astral Projection but something is holding me back, tell me what you think...

On Friday I experienced sleep paralysis for the first time (well at least I think I did). I woke in the morning to my alarm going off accidentally, it's a school holiday this week so I was planning on sleeping in.

I turned off my alarm and then began to drift back to sleep. Around five minutes later my body started to vibrate! It wasn't furious or uncomfortable, it just felt strange. I was unsure as to what was going on so I tried to stand up and walk downstairs to ask my mother. It was at this point I found I couldn't move. No matter how hard I tried.

Once I regained full control of my body I carried out an internet search and found out it was pretty common and called sleep paralysis. So with informing myself on the subject and learning a little bit about astral projection. I decided to try it again.

I was able to get to the state of sleep paralysis rather easily and pretty fast again. I think it was because I was still pretty tired but once I was at this sate I couldn't go any further. I tried floating above my body, swinging out, everything I could think of.

I then tried to repeat the process on Saturday but I couldn't get to that state again so I just left it for a few days and this morning I tried again. I was successful again, I vibrated etc... But I still couldn't go any further. I have not experienced any of the hallucinations other people seem to get although today I did feel like I was being touched for the first time, I know it's all in my mind though so it didn't scare me. I just want to know what the problem is? What is holding me back?

*Sorry for any spelling/grammar mistakes I wrote this on my phone

[c0sm0nautt]

Sup buddy. Welcome to the Pulse. You were very close. Waking up and then going back to sleep is a good way to initiate the vibrations/relaxed/sleep paralysis state. Sometimes it seems all you need to do is think about getting out-of-body as you fall back asleep. Next time your find yourself with the vibrations, allow them to spread and feel them move throughout your body. After a few moments "roll out" of your body. It will feel like you physically rolled out. Alternatively, you can imagine yourself levitating out and up towards the ceiling. Good luck. 

[Thomaaass]

Hey thanks for your reply, I've set my alarm extra early just so I can try again...   

I'll do as you say and just let the vibrations spread all over my body, hopefully I'll be able to project. 
I'll tell you what the outcome is...

[Greytraveller]

Hallo Thomaaass and welcome.
Yes, you are indeed close to getting out of body. Two bits of advice fer ya.
One, check out the FAQ forum here. There is a Lot of good info there including different methods of deliberately inducing an OBE.
Two, Keep a journal of your efforts. Do include any dreams that you might have. A Personal journal is a Very important tool as it chronicles your spiritual growth.

Good luck & Regards 
Grey

[c0sm0nautt]

Keeping a dream/experience journal is excellent advise. You may want to invest in a digital voice recorder to record your dreams/experiences in the middle of the night.

[Thomaaass]

Thanks guys, I'll definitely take time to read the FAQ section and invest in a digital recorder.
Until I get the recorded I'll be sure to write all my dreams/experiences down.

Thanks again,
Thomas

[NoY]

Welcome to the pulse 


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[Xanth]

Hey there Thomaaass,

Welcome aboard. 

[Thomaaass]

Thank you everyone

[Timandra]

Hello Thomaaass, welcome to the Astral Pulse! 

[Thomaaass]

Thank you Timandra

Everyone here is so lovely and welcoming thank you again!