should i stop trying

[astralrealmer]

I really am getting tired of trying to get to the mind awake,body asleep state.i dont get the paralyis or the vibrations.I lay for long time and all i feel is excitement .Give me a few reasons why i should keep trying please......................

[Stevie.]

lol come on mate...you have to be patient!Astral Projection takes some time!I am trying 2 weeks now i made it only 1 time but i didnt get out in the real life!I got out in my astral pool!But i won't stop trying!You felt imagine when u relaxed,imagine how excitement you will feel when you will fly and pass all the streets of your city!Imagine how great it will be when you get out of your home and make the JUMP and then FLy!It will be great!You should not stop trying...Astral Projection is one of the greatest things:)Think the benefits mate and dont give up!AP FTW!

Stevie.

[MinstruelZ]

I can tell you are getting frustrated and that is what will eventually cause you to fail. Astral projection requires a bunch of things to come together at once. It comes fast for some people, but others really have to work at it. The way to bypass this frustration and actually see success is to "small-chunk" your progress. Start small. If you are going right for OBE success you set yourself up to fail if you don't succeed at first. Try this...

1) Break up the end goal into smaller chunks. Books you want to read. Indicators of success (trance, energy work, lucid dreaming, etc)

2) Come up with goals and a timeline for what you want to achieve

3) Use affirmations to reinforce each goal, as well as the end goal, along the way.

4) Keep a positive attitude. Remember that negativity is going to pull you away from what you want in the first place, so don't give into it in your thoughts, actions, etc.

I recommend Mastering Astral Projection by Robert Bruce because it does a great job of breaking the different components into a  day-by day plan.

[dbmathis]

Give me a few reasons why i should keep trying please

I think YOU may need to give yourself some reasons to keep trying. Everyone will have different reasons for wanting this. Without a reason to be trying you may be able to achieve an OBE but it seems like that lack of motivation may be what's hindering your success.

Here are a few reasons I have started AP:

a) I am searching for spiritual truth.

b) I would like to maybe see passed loved ones

c) I have an old friend who is dieing of cancer. It may be that I can direct some healing energy at her.

d) Raw curiosity

e) I want better understanding of myself and the universe I seem to exist within.

f) I want to learn from more advanced lifeforms.

g) I want to see new worlds.

h) I want to feel the joy of movement without legs and seeing without eyes.

The list goes on and on.

I think you see my point. You will need to figure out why you want to do this, because nobody knows why but you.

Best Regards

David

[MinstruelZ]

I want to add one thing: Show some respect for yourself and the boards by using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. I've read that using a lower case 'i' when referring to yourself indicates a lack of self-esteem. Believe it or not, the way you communicate does reflect your attitude toward yourself and the world around you.

[Stookie]

MinstruelZ had some great advice. One thing that has kept me going through the years is simply taking the time to RELAX. And I don't mean sitting in front of the TV with a beer (although that can be nice too). When I go into meditation I start with deep relaxation, and I get sooooo relaxed it's wonderful to just sit still with no thoughts or desires or expectations and enjoy it. It's worth practice for the relaxation alone, and it's immensely stress relieving. With this, I look forward to my practice. Whether I project or not, I'm getting something out of it.

And when you become a master at relaxing, getting into a trance is MUCH easier.

[astralrealmer]

Thank you all for your advice,I will keep trying and never give up......