It seems I do not have what it takes D:

[GodlySmith]

It seems I do not have what it takes to even become lucid...I have only reached lucidity about 2 times and have only traveled in my spiritual form once...my once and only astral travel was amazing, yet it seems no matter what I read or try I just cannot get it right.

I really want to travel in astral projection for numerous reasons. I wish to meet the alien I had meet when I first was traveling and to explore but unfortunately it seems it is harder then I have perceived it to be....any help would be amazing

[astralee]

try meditation when you learn that  the rest is easy

[carrie.carnahan]

I agree meditation is fantastic! I think for most people this is a life long project. Maybe your a little overly excited. That happens to me and I will not be able to stay lucid for very long :/ just keep working on it with no expectations maybe???

Carrie

[Xanth]

It seems I do not have what it takes to even become lucid...I have only reached lucidity about 2 times and have only traveled in my spiritual form once...my once and only astral travel was amazing, yet it seems no matter what I read or try I just cannot get it right.

I really want to travel in astral projection for numerous reasons. I wish to meet the alien I had meet when I first was traveling and to explore but unfortunately it seems it is harder then I have perceived it to be....any help would be amazing

Stop worrying about it.  That's step #1. 

Step #2 is to take astralee's advice, just work on bettering yourself spiritually... work on meditation.  Through meditation you build your spiritual foundation which you will then project from.  Learn to focus your mind, then learn to hold that focus for extended periods of time.  That's the key.  If you can't hold your focus for more than a minute at this point, then conscious projection is going to be very difficult.

Also, work on increasing the quality of your consciousness.  Or another way to put that is... become a better person, become closer to Love. 
I've all but given up practicing consciously projecting.  I began focusing upon myself and growing spiritual instead and I project now more than I did before, all spontaneously while I sleep. 

I find that most people approach projection from the wrong direction... they try to learn projection first, when the truth is that they should grow spiritually first, then projection comes naturally out of that.  Actually, it becomes so natural that you won't be able to stop it from happening... even if you tried.

[justin35ll]

^^ What Xanth said. ^^
Plus, I've been practicing for 6 years and still have trouble consciously projecting at times. Like said above, it's a life long project haha.

[Xanth]

^^ What Xanth said. ^^
Plus, I've been practicing for 6 years and still have trouble consciously projecting at times. Like said above, it's a life long project haha.

It took me over 10 years of practice before I had my first conscious projection.  It certainly is a life long project.

This isn't something to be taken lightly... if you want to succeed, you have to be willing to put in the time AND effort. 

[Astralzombie]

It seems I do not have what it takes to even become lucid...I have only reached lucidity about 2 times and have only traveled in my spiritual form once...my once and only astral travel was amazing, yet it seems no matter what I read or try I just cannot get it right.

I really want to travel in astral projection for numerous reasons. I wish to meet the alien I had meet when I first was traveling and to explore but unfortunately it seems it is harder then I have perceived it to be....any help would be amazing

I see nothing here that would make me think that you won't achieve your goal. Be grateful for the lucid moments that you do recall and use them as motivation.

Ultimately, you are wanting to have experiences that will most likely make you question your idea of reality. In the meantime, just make sure you understand what that really means. It can have life long implications.

[Who Am I]

first and foremost, you should try your hardest to achieve a Lucid Dream. it is much easier to achieve than an OBE. 2nd, you should practice relaxing your body every night before going to sleep to prepare your body for travel.

I had my first LD THAN an OBE.

and on another note. if you haven't had a sleep paralysis, that could be a reason why you cant have OBEs. you should have a few SPs before you can Astral Travel. just my own experience. and remember, I had a SP a few times which were bonking scary let me tell you. than 1 year later, I had my first LD, then an OBE. so it may take you a while. but keep think about it, visualize it, and send out your thoughts on what it's like to Astral Travel. if you keep sending out wonder and thirst for OBEing, at some point the universe will answer your question and curiosity.

[Lionheart]

if you keep sending out wonder and thirst for OBEing, at some point the universe will answer your question and curiosity.

***** Five Stars awarded to this statement! 

[Szaxx]

and on another note. if you haven't had a sleep paralysis, that could be a reason why you cant have OBEs. you should have a few SPs before you can Astral Travel. just my own experience.

You said it... Just my own experience...

This is why it's important to understand many things read. This is a personal experience and it applies to many people.
There are a few fortunate ones that don't enter sleep paralysis ( bodily locked out) and SP may not apply. It will appear in another form, strange noises for example, by this time you are concious and NOT tied to the physical. That limitation has already been surpassed.
If you experience SP, embrace it, don't fight it. You are at a definite signpost and well on your way to success.
Nicely worded and welcome to the Pulse 'Who am I'.

[Astralsuzy]

and on another note. if you haven't had a sleep paralysis, that could be a reason why you cant have OBEs. you should have a few SPs before you can Astral Travel. just my own experience.

I think there is too much emphasis on sleep paralysis.   It is over rated.  You do not have to get sp to ap.   It will not reduce your chances to ap if you do not get sp.

[Machine1k]

I've been lucky enough to have two conscious exits and have yet to SP.  As a matter of fact my first time out, I had just moved my arm over my head to get more comfortable and then got strong vibrations and then the exit.