Pretty much a success!

[Ivanda]

I am trying to induce OOBE for 2 weeks or so and last night I had pretty good development!

OK, here is the story:

I had a nice chat with a new friend and then read an inspirational book, so my state of mind was extremely relaxed and happy. I went to bed and told myself: Im not going to try for OBE, just try to explore the stage where my eyelids seem to be transparent... Well, when I relaxed and achieved that stage--my mind was actually going to sleep, so I had to tell myself: there it is. Guess what, something weird happened. As I was just laying there, I stopped feeling my body, then I kind of became a ball of energy concentrated somewhere in my head, I could swear I had 360 degree vision even though I could not see much. What I saw was like a canvas on which something was changing shapes, like birds flexing their wings (it is very difficult to describe). I was actually moving toward and then thru this canvas. My ears were buzzing--like a constant whooshing of wind. It was so amazing that I got all excited and fearful again (despite my best intentions) and then I did a mistake I started repeating my affirmation: I am out of body now.

What happened was that I thought of my body and of course returned.

I tried this couple more times, but did not get so far. Also the last time I tried I sinked back to my body and felt terrible heaviness, like a ton of bricks or an elephant was crushing me. Also I felt pressure in the region of heart chakra. It was almost painful. Can anybody explain why this happened?

So being a wild beginner I already have too tips for u guys

1. Before practice try to do something positive, something that makes u happy and relaxed. Interaction with other ppl or reading something inspirational really helps.

2. Don`t TRY to induce OBE. Experiment with relaxation techniques or something else but free your mind from OBE obsession. Then it will also let go of fear and feel more safe about what you are trying to do. I did not even do my exercise!

Cheers and good luck!
Ivanda

[Ivanda]

The whole experience is so clear in my mind now.

Wow.. I was so amazed and awed when floated towards the shifting shapes. I just wrote it in my journal and recalled the whole thing more clearly. It is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. No doubt about it. Well, maybe similar in some way to the kind of ecstasy I sometimes feel when I talk to God.  

Cheers,
I.

[coral1]

Hi Ivanda

Congratulations on your successful OBE! It`s funny how alot of people seem to have their first projection when they stop trying so hard. It was certainly true in my case.It`s easy to get too wrapped up in the various techniques and striving to MAKE something happen. Having a strong subconcious intent to project and then relaxing into the borderline sleep state lets the process kick into gear. Try recreating the conditions of your first experience and see how it goes.

The heavy weight and crushing feelings sound a bit like sleep paralysis and is nothing to worry about.You`ll find yourself experiencing many new and strange sensations but they`ll become familiar with some practice.I`m sure you`ll have continued success!


Cheers

[Ivanda]

Coral,

thank you. I guess u are right about the weight--it took me some time to be able to move my limbs. It was funny how when I sank back into my body my hands and feet started tingling and I could finally feel them.

I will let ya all know how it goes from here.

I.

[Leannain]

very nice for only a 2 week try out =)

[Ivanda]

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