Online Course - new start date: Feb. 1/08

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey everyone,

I am working on a structure for learning and practicing how to have successful, memorable OBEs. This involves study of books and programs I have acquired and a daily, weekly, monthly plan. I have a goal in mind and figured that others might have the same sort of goals too.

If you are interested in following a structure and be held accountable via the buddy system, please contact me. An online dictionary describes "buddy system" as:

a procedure in which two people, the buddies, operate together as a single unit so that they are able to monitor and help each other...

If you agree, we would start February 1st, 2008. Mastering Astral Projection and Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming will be the books we will use as structural guides. There will no fee for this course. If more than one person, and myself, show interest, this would turn out to be lots of fun. I plan on using message board technology, Skype voice communication, email and website updates.

We will help each other achieve our goals. This will also involve the cultivation of Lucid Dreams.

Be well,

Don Parker
halloweenfirecracker@hotmail.com
http://www.astralsource.com

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey again,

I've updated the Home page at http://www.astralsource.com and also the out-of-body page and the lucid dreaming page. There is now an excellent outline of my "buddy system" online course. Looking forward to getting a few eager people involved.

Don Parker

[Blazewind]

That certainly sounds interesting.  It is deffinatly something i would be interested in getting more information about.  I might have an interest in join this class.  How can I get ahold of more info about this?

[Blazewind]

I am really sorry.  You seem to have added more information in another post, just as I was trying to submit my post.  I think the link to you site would be where to find all the answers.  Please disregard my last post.

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey Blazewood,

Yes, my website goes into detail about the content of the online course. I've just been updating it today so take another look...

Don

[Blazewind]

great.  I;ve already taken a quick pek on there, but I'll head back over and take a better look, and see the new updates.
Thanks

[OBEvideoguy]

Guess what?

I have my first member signed up for the online course! A few more and we'll have a group. Cool huh?

Don

[catmeow]

Hi Don

Just like to say welcome (back).  I think this is a great idea and I wish you success with it.  The start date of 1st Jan might be a bit optimistic if you wish to get a reasonable group together, you might think of pushing it back 1 month?  Personally I have way too many commitments right now to get involved, but as i say I hope you have success with this.

[OBEvideoguy]

Thanks for your words of encouragement Catmeow.

I want to start with a small group. I've already got two commitments for the lucid dreaming online course. It will only take a few participants to make the out-of-body course and the lucid dream course work. I will have the next courses begin April 1st, 2008 and every 3 months after that. I'm sure enjoying preparing for it. I also plan on offering a Phasing course in time. I'm a perpetual student so I'm having a blast with this project.

I interviewed Robert Bruce, author of Astral Dynamics - and Bob Felix, engineer for Hemi-Sync, about a year ago. I'm just getting around to putting the video clips up on my site. After I interviewed the two of them in North Carolina, during a workshop Robert was presenting, I got home and was plagued by technical issues. Then regular life took over. I just bought some new video editing hardware and software. I'm also using a newer computer with the latest processor, hard drive and video card technology. I've been experimenting with different formats - Quicktime, WindowsMediaFiles, Flash Video. Anyway, when I have things all edited and ready to go, I'll let this community know. I remember being so excited to share these interviews over the net and then got home and hit a series of brick walls. Things are going smoother this time around so I guess it's time, and meant to be.

Don

[OBEvideoguy]

"Take massive action."

Anthony Robbins

[catmeow]

The 3 monthly thing sounds like a good idea.  I'll check out the Robert Bruce interview on your web site.  Good luck with the video editing stuff - I never found any video software I could get on with, would be interested to hear what you use....

[OBEvideoguy]

Catmeow,

I'm leaning toward Flash Video. The compression and streaming capability seems to be pretty good. I end up with reasonably sized files.

I'm considering your advice about putting off the start date. The more I think about it, the more I think you're right. It is holiday season right now and so many people are so busy with things. I'm seriously considering your idea. Thanks.

Don

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey everyone,

I now have 11 people signed up for the lucid dreaming course and 4 for the astral travel course.

I have a quick question for this community:

I am getting feedback on the game I will use to help fascilitate the group learning. I originally picked World of Warcraft but am leaning toward Guild Wars now.

Any input?

Don

Updated Dec. 25/2007

[David Warner]

Don,

Good to see you back and still with OBEs.

Checked out a few videos with Bruce, good job!

Maybe I will make a guest appearance with your group during a OBE
visit..

All the best and success!

Tvos

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey Tvos,

Great to hear from you. You know, you could join my OBE buddy system online group and be an experienced voice; that would be awesome. Please consider it. You don't have to follow the 90 course in the recommended book. You can just hang out in the background and offer support as needed. We would really appreciate your wisdom.

Be well,

Don

[Embodied Words]

I'm actually really interested in all of this, but there is just so much stuff to buy, and so little time.

Maybe if you do this again at some point I'll be able to.

Good luck!

[David Warner]

Don,

I have another friend in mind who is adept at projecting that I will bring on board with
your project.

Send me a prv email at my address so we can discuss this further.

Thank You for the invite,

Tvos

[catmeow]

Hi all

I've had a look at Don's website, and the beginnings of his course material and i have to say it looks like a very interesting and unusual initiative.  Personally (for what it's worth and putting my reputation on the line!) I recommend that anyone who is interested in the subjects of LD and OBE might like to consider taking a look

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey,

So I just checked out Second Life in detail. I really think it's the ticket. For many reasons.

First, Guild Wars or WoW cost $30 minimum. SL if free!

Second, you can fly in SL! Very cool...

Third, there already exists a few small groups of LD and OBE members. So far I have not seen a "space" where people interested in these subjects can meet and chat using their headset/mic while seeing each other's avatars. I spoke to one member of the Astral Projection group and he said he is working on building such a place. I am now beginning to support him in any way I can. Once an actual virtual space is created we could all spread the word via our contacts. The population could grow in a significant way.

I would like some feedback from people reading this thread. Is www.SecondLife.com the answer?

Don

[David Warner]

Don,

Been to second life, its a awesome way to interact with people, but it's a global chat room for singles and dating.

I checked out SL for a few weeks, it was fun to a specific degree but left a mark of a glorified bar dating scene. Its great for people who are single don't get me wrong, but to be serious about this, create a chat room off your board for people to communicate and have scheduled time.

Better yet, why don't you have a conference call in # and schedule date/time to call in.

Not too many people will have the specs, software or the hardware to handle SL. Make it easy and straight forward vs. getting wrapped up into the technology.

Don't want to be the dour person here, but remember focus only one the basic's...

Tvos

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey everyone,

Thanks so much for your input tvos. I really appreciate it. I have decided to offer 3 ways for Live Communication between group members.

1. Teleseminar, conference calling, option via telephone.
2. Guild Wars using headset/mic
3. Second Life using headset/mic

All of these will be optional; one can still complete the OBE or LD course without participating in Live Communication.

There will be a specific hour chosen each week for each of the above methods.

What thinkest thou?

Don

[David Warner]

what about just meeting up in the astral.. wouldn't that be easier..

#1 I choose because of interaction and a lot can be achieved.

tvos

[peachtree]

Don,

May I ask what timeline you're on?

Wrt to comments on SL, yes a lot of it is used by people wanting to meet, but there is another element also developing there which is making this much more technologically viable. I attended a conference a short while ago which was hosted on SL. You have your avatar and all there, the presentation as well as live footage from some of the attendees was streamed over SL. Pretty impressive stuff. The key would be to have the right focus group.

pt

[OBEvideoguy]

My Borg character: OBE Destiny lives on a Space Station in SL. There is a conference meeting room on the station for a group to meet. I will be creating a web page with days/times for meetings and discussions. From there we can travel to an area where another fellow is building an exclusive OBE meeting place. I'll keep you posted here.

Don

[Parapsycho]

I'm definitely interested in this.


One suggestion. I think we should use Skype for the teleconferencing instead of Instant Conference. It looks like you pay either way for Instant Conference. With Skype, calls made over the net are free, and you can do a conference call with up to 10 people. If it gets bigger than that, you can make a "Skypecast", which I think allows for unlimited users and also lets you moderate the discussion.


Looking forward to it!