I've recommitted myself in the past week or so to putting even more effort into my training. I've been practicing close to a hour a day in combination with energy work and its been giving results. I feel like I've contacted the "threshold" or projection reflex as I've read, about two or three times now.
My recent attempt(like a hour ago), I noticed a shift. I watched the darkness and there were definite fluctuations. There were shifting blobs of dark outlined by certain colors which changed to flashing strobe lights accompanying strong visualizations. Then "wham" my heart goes into overdrive, beating like a war drum and worrying the crap out of me. It feels like a paper-weight on my chest alongside the intense heart beat which is extremely uncomfortable. Guess my problem extends from my in-experience, as I really don't know how long I haven't to deal with this sensation.
My inkling is that this may be some sort of fear test for me, but its gonna be some work to get comfortable with it. You guys have any tips like how long it lasts or how to deal with it? I've seen some comments online referring this sensation to my heart chakra, but it certainly feels real.
This site has been invaluable to my journey along this path, and I would like to thank you guys in advance for any help.
It sounds like you are taking a reasonable, balanced approach to your AP attempts. A steady application of several techniques, some energy work (if that seems to help), and taking a break from the whole endeavor every few weeks. Good...it takes time to let some of this stuff sink in, become assimilated on several levels.
The rapid heartbeat symptom is a normal thing to encounter at this time. I also felt it early on. There is no strict consensus on what it exactly is. Is it simply rapid heartbeat from excitement of the subtle body or energy sensations? Is it a side-effect of losing awareness of breathing? Is it the heart chakra firing up? Is it also a fear test or part of a protective survival mechanism?
Whatever it specifically is, it does certainly serve as a necessary stepping-stone and minor fear test to overcome.
You may notice it four, five or six times, but each time you should notice its effect diminishing until finally, it's not a noticeable concern anymore. That's how it occurs for most people, it seems.
When you notice it, just reassure yourself to stay calm and push through. Your heart's not going to explode. :-D
Well done and carry on! The fun is about to begin!
Quote from: EscapeVelocity on July 25, 2014, 03:26:09
It sounds like you are taking a reasonable, balanced approach to your AP attempts. A steady application of several techniques, some energy work (if that seems to help), and taking a break from the whole endeavor every few weeks. Good...it takes time to let some of this stuff sink in, become assimilated on several levels.
The rapid heartbeat symptom is a normal thing to encounter at this time. I also felt it early on. There is no strict consensus on what it exactly is. Is it simply rapid heartbeat from excitement of the subtle body or energy sensations? Is it a side-effect of losing awareness of breathing? Is it the heart chakra firing up? Is it also a fear test or part of a protective survival mechanism?
Whatever it specifically is, it does certainly serve as a necessary stepping-stone and minor fear test to overcome.
You may notice it four, five or six times, but each time you should notice its effect diminishing unanymore. That's how it occurs for most people, it seems.
When you notice it, just reassure yourself to stay calm and push through. Your heart's not going to explode. :-D
Well done and carry on! The fun is about to begin!
Yup, over the past few weeks OOBE has been on the forefront of my mind, but with the change to my regular work schedule it broke the inertia of my first attempts. After doing more research(I've powered through about 3 books so far) I mentally psyched myself up and received pretty quick results. The other night I awoke to some strong vibrations, but was so tired from lack of sleep I couldn't maintain the state. There was some pretty noticeable blue "blob" floating in the air near me as I was going through this state. I've started to notice certain things like movement in the corners of my eyes when there is nothing there, strange air distortions, colors blobs just floating in the air, and transparent borders around people/trees/objects. I have barely the faintest idea of what this stuff means, but I'm not worrying too much about it. Its interesting to look at so I remain curious and observe.
Well that is good to know my heart sensation its so common, and my heart won't explode.:-D I guess its probably just me getting over the jitters of moving from theoretical/conceptual to the realness of the experience. I can definitely see how people get scared off given how visceral these feelings are. I actually really enjoy the relaxing sensations leading up to when it gets intense, where you just get a 'feeling' something is coming. It goes from fantasizing about flying around in some spectral realm, to "HOLY GOD I'M GONNA FLOAT OUT MY BODY!!!" with some convincing sensations to boot.
Thanks again. :wink:
Quote from: Condiments on July 25, 2014, 04:48:23
There was some pretty noticeable blue "blob" floating in the air near me as I was going through this state. I've started to notice certain things like movement in the corners of my eyes when there is nothing there, strange air distortions, colors blobs just floating in the air, and transparent borders around people/trees/objects. I have barely the faintest idea of what this stuff means, but I'm not worrying too much about it. Its interesting to look at so I remain curious and observe.
This is a good telltale sign that you are becoming "consciously aware"! :-)
Just relax and try to focus on going foward in those visuals instead of whats going on in the energy center. Mine used to get pretty hot and I did not like that at all. You may also have some cramping type pain in your back just relax and focus elsewhere it diminishes fast.
Nothing is going to hurt you and don't be afraid to call for help if your scared.