Hi all!
New here, so hopefully, this would be the appropriate section, I also hope that this is the right forum for these kind of questions, so here goes.... a bit ago, I had an experience whilst OBE, it was pretty intense for me, and it took me a good month to go out of body again.
I was doing my normal thing, but to cut it really short, I experienced, no time, no space, no form. I watched my astral body dissolve, I panicked and thought I was dying, I started to spin in space, couldn't trace my body, and started to merge with my surroundings. I always felt like I had a poor sense of time, but nothing like this, almost indescribable sensations. Anyway, once my astral body fully dissolved, I calmed down as I'm used to being formless(really preferred state but usually I'm still in space and time, just operating as a single point of consciousness), hey still existing kinda thing.
I noticed there were...something like my frequency was no space, no time, but as I mentally peered around, I noticed a friend was stationary, solid, and there was a sense of time in that bubble. I only merged with the room, after that I didn't/couldn't pick up anything, kinda like the void if you are familiar with that stuff, but without the up and down. I wasn't sure if my body would still be there or not, but decided to try to anchor my consciousness to the other(stationary). I decided to create a form/astral body(as I couldn't touch the other person) in order to interact, ground, then hop back into my body. Did so, really neat experience, BUT...I realized I have this fear of no space, no time, or a feeling of death if I discard my astral body.
I like to hop between say, my physical body, astral/ethric body, and mental body, to loose the sense of the other bodies(physical-ethereal) was tough. I'm not sure if those are the appropriate terminology, not very versed in OBE sub-culture. But I think it would help my fear if I hear of others who've BTDT, as well as those who've experienced fear of death, attachments, and overcame it, how'd ya do it? Also, tips, opinions, jokes, all appreciated.
What you've described is a very high state to achieve.
It can take many years to get to this state of conciousness.
It's your personal space and you shouldn't be scared of anything.
Enjoy it.
Thank you for your reply. :-)
Conceptually, I know I shouldn't be afraid, but on an emotional level, I still feel fear with that different point or reference of being. I'm slowly working it out though. I did have another experience, playing with slipping in and out of no time. It was pretty neat, and oddly physical. I guess it's like putting a toe in a cool pool of water, getting acclimated then dive in and enjoying.
I suppose in general though, we all have fears, that we face, how do you face your fears?(If you feel inclined to answer).:)
ALLOW your "curiosity" to be your driving force. I find that a strong curiosity overpowers all. :wink:
That's simple, by KNOWING nothing can harm you.
For one, reading books and websites on OBEs and realizing how many people have been doing it all their lives and they haven't died.
Also, after experiencing that fear = trouble in my projections, and no fear = no trouble, I've developed a 'relax reflex.' Just 2 nights ago I was flying along in a projection and suddenly I felt like I was dying. For some reason it felt like I had detached completely from my physical body. I can't really explain the feeling, but fear then came over me. I quickly remembered that fear would only make it worse, and used my relax reflex. It worked immediately, and I was out of victim mentality. Everything stabilized and the experience continued with no problems. Guess I didn't die, lol! :)
@Lionheart, very true. I've found OBE's are one of the most effective and efficient ways of satiating my curiosity as well as need for "new" experiences. That good to hold in mind whilist trying to OBE. Thanks!
@Szaxx, Wise words. My fear is very much unfounded. Thinking upon your words, and reflecting on my own experiences, there literally is nothing that can harm me. It gives me some ideas to help me focus, and resolve my issues, thank you!
@Soarin12, Yes, very good. I noticed that when I get caught up in my own fear loop, I just wind myself up, lost focus, I like your term, something I'm going to practice during the day, so that when the time comes, It'll be second nature.
I've been able to pull some time aside, analyze my ball of fear, and noticed it's more of an entanglement of several fears(as well as external points of reference), so now I just need to find the unifying thread, pull it and the whole ball will unravel; as well as anchor all aspects into a more internal state of focus to stabilize my experience on that level.
Thank you for your advice all, it's been really helpful in guiding me to a full resolution.