Travels of a Dreamwalker - Karen659

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I'm sharing here the latest OBE that I had upon returning from a fabulous weekend with Robert Moss (www.mossdreams.com) and learning new ways of dream work.  This post is on my blog, but I also want to be sure to tell everyone that the post just before this one (#160) describes my adventures during this 'dreaming weekend' as well.  Here's the link to that one if you wish to read that as well:  http://karen659.blogspot.com/2011/11/160-dream-work-with-robert-moss-at-gore.html

161) Life Enhancement;  Cell death

My first recollection is of being with a woman as we walked together in some fields.   The conversation was about my friend George and his desire to go visit (?) Egypt, but the woman told me he felt he didn't want to go alone.  Then somehow I remember  it was 'Gilligaland' we were going to (I even spelled this upon first waking as I was sure of its name as it reminded me of an old TV show, Gilligan's Island).  There was some mention about 'life enhancement' and we were going to go there and take George with us.

I grabbed her hand and said, 'come on then, let's go get him and go there!' and we then attempted to take off flying.  It was difficult to do so facing forward and so I suggested, 'let's go backward like we used to!' remembering how many times I would travel out of body in a backward type of motion.

Feeling myself flying with this backward pull gave me the awareness that I was now in vibrations, with a sensation of floating, and able to easily roll out of body.  I was in my bedroom standing, feeling heavy and difficult to move, but affirmed, 'to the door!' to get away from my body.

As this was not a 'planned' journey, I was not in my usual 'traveling couch' area, but also in a different bedroom in my house than I was accustomed to.  It is interesting to note that I was even able remember while out of body the reasons why I was not in my usual bedroom or routine with the life changes that I'm experiencing right now.

Having just finished a weekend seminar with Robert Moss (www.mossdreams.com), a teacher of dream work, I also had had the opportunity to listen to audio recordings of William Buhlman as he described his various techniques on the long drive home.  His use of the affirmation, "Awareness Now!" was prominent in my mind, and with this experience having such heaviness and unclear vision at first exit, I used it emphatically at this time with great success!

Standing in the hallway, I could now see clearly as I made my way to the living room.  I see a shadow of someone move quickly past me and I shout out, 'who are you?'  This shadow disappeared out the front door and I was surprised to see standing there now a young boy of about 10-12 with sandy colored hair coming toward me.

He didn't say anything at all, but took my hand and pulled me urgently toward the front door.  I said to him, "OK, let's go! Show me what you want me to see!"  Holding hands together, we passed directly through the front door and starting moving up this hill (that is not really there).   I remember thinking as I moved up the hill that I felt a concern there could be something 'terrible' I would find.

At the top of the hill was a wooden structure, like a cabin or shed built on stilts with an open area below the floor.  We did not enter the building, but moved to the side where the young boy stands and points at something under the building.

Going closer, I see it appears to be a large piece of cardboard with writing on it.  It appears to be some sort of UPC code with the words "In the event of cell death....return to <parents>."  (Note:  the word parents is the best description of what I felt the word to mean).   My first feeling was this cell reference was to a cell phone, but yet the boy was quite upset thinking this is something that is just not right.  He was upset, telling me, "it shouldn't say that" and I was about to ask him what he meant when I felt that familiar tug of returning to body.

What was interesting was that while in that 'in between state' before full consciousness, I saw and heard Robert Moss say to me, "Come into my room...you've just had an adventure and I want to hear all about it!"

I can see that this OBE had quite a number of recent 'real life' experiences melded into it and I'm not sure what to make of it.  It wasn't one of the longest or best OBEs I've had but I'm thankful to know that they are returning to end the 'dry spell' that has occurred due to many new life changes for me.

I would be interested in hearing from others as to what you may feel the cryptic message the boy was trying to tell me.  Comment or email me if you have any ideas!

[karen659]

162)  Country Carnival; Tracy and Tattoo

Dec. 1, 2011

Due to major changes in my life over the past few months, I have not had the ability to truly focus on my OOB experiences as I used to.  However, I am thankful that I still have memories of exiting my body a few times, but mostly with very limited recall of exactly what I did after exiting.

The last two exits I over the past week were rather uneventful, but I will share what I can recall.  The first exit I remember having great control and keen awareness of my being out of body, however, once again, with another false awakening that had me thinking I was fumbling with my recorder, I was distracted enough so that once I fully woke, I lost many of the details.

I remember easily rolling out of body and being very aware of my clear thinking process.  I was riding in a boat and marveling at the beauty of the surroundings and the amazing blue sky.  The water below this unusual boat was shallow water, with the feeling more of flooding than a river.  I somehow knew I was 'in the future' but I am not sure how I knew this. 

I actually remember thinking this boat wasn't moving fast enough for me, so to get where I wanted to be instantly, I just affirmed, 'take me to where I need to learn!'  Immediately I found myself listening to the sounds of a country carnival on a hillside.

My vision was poor and it was dark, and I had enough awareness to remember to say 'clarity now!' and then 'clear vision now!' which immediately helped me to see the people milling around me.  One person in particular made eye contact but no communication.  I noticed a small building nearby that reminded me of a concession stand, and I had the feeling I was supposed to be working there. 

Looking inside I see people tending to plants of some kind and I remember thinking how clear everything was!  I know I went inside and there was more I did, but here's where my memory fades after the false awakening took much of my focus with the transition back to full wakefulness.  It is just so frustrating when this happens so often in my experiences. 

The next exit was a few days later, after listening to some binaural beats, when I became aware of being within a familiar black tunnel with the backward sensation of movement.  I was being pulled backward for a very, very long time, feeling my body moving in different postures at times but realizing that I should just 'let go' and see what happens next.  It seems like it took forever for the tunnel backward pulling sensation to end!

My next recollection was of floating above the bed I was in but again, not have any clear vision.  This time I did not have the awareness to do 'clarity now', likely because my next realization was that there was something VERY tight grasping my body as I lie on the bed!!  A tight constricting feeling was encircling my waist, and I became a bit concerned.

Trying to loosen the grip, I starting swatting at whatever it was, only to realize it was an arm!! Someone was holding me tightly around my waist!

I immediately asked, 'who's there?' and 'what's your name?' for which she replied, "Tracy" and mumbled something about "?four years?".  It's odd, but because I had had ear buds in listening to an induction routine prior to this experience, I was fully aware that my ears were 'plugged' and asked her to please repeat what she said as I had these things in my ears!

I then asked, 'what can I do for you?' and remember she starting telling me her story and it involved something about a tattoo....only to lose her completely when I was suddenly startled awake by a very loud sound in the house!  Full wakefulness, and no idea what just happened! 

I could still 'see' her face...thin, drawn, with short lighter hair...and a sad expression.  I have no idea what she wanted or how I could have helped, and am frustrated once again to have had such an incomplete experience.

Hopefully, with some stability starting to come back into my life at this time, my experiences will once again be enough that I can share with everyone on a regular basis.  Thanks to all my astral friends for their patience and support over the past few weeks in the form of emails and facebook messages.  Friends truly are the 'family' we choose for ourselves...and I'm thankful for every one of you!

[c0sm0nautt]

Just stumbled across your blog again Karen. I hope you don't mind, I liked your blog from my blog as a "recommended link.' Keep up the good work, I enjoy following your experiences.

[karen659]

Just stumbled across your blog again Karen. I hope you don't mind, I liked your blog from my blog as a "recommended link.' Keep up the good work, I enjoy following your experiences.

Thank YOU so much for sharing my experiences...and the kind words of praise.  I so enjoy learning so much about this 'life' we live..and the more people who can become aware of all it has to offer, the better! 

Karen
www.karen659.blogspot.com

[c0sm0nautt]

Agreed. 

[karen659]

2011_12_26     163)Year of Changes; Learning to Let Go; Cindy

It's been a long time since I've had one of my astral adventures where I can share long stories of where I go and what I do.  It seems for the past few months I've been 'restricted' to short little excursions with very limited recall, likely due to my changing life events and limited time for focus and intention.  I will share another short OBE I had this morning, but first, a few words of gratitude and appreciation for all that has happened in my life to date.

It's been a whirlwind year, full of unexpected changes, some more difficult than others, but always able to be endured and overcome due to my knowing that all obstacles are only lessons for more learning.  Keeping a positive focus that "all is happening for a reason" was an important part of this learning, especially those more difficult times when the 'reason' is unclear and unknown.  (But I will say, for most of it, the reason eventually showed itself and I am amazed how the Universe always knows what is best, despite our initial objections!)

So, with the closing of this year I send my thanks for all that I have been shown and have learned and now face the New Year with excitement and an even more positive focus that I AM where I need to be and doing what I need to be doing at this time.

I intend to devote more time to MY desires and needs, which includes more astral travel and all its lessons, as well as real life travel to seek out those who share my ambition and determination in this learning adventure.  By sharing what we know with others, we all become stronger in our energies and efforts, and with that, much more successful and knowledgeable about our own lives and Universe around us.   It is so true that that which you put forth, returns to you twofold!

I want to thank all my friends here on this wonderful 'intangible dimension' that connects us all, called the internet, that offer me support and encouragement with all my travels and learning.  I am blessed to have such wonderful friends and am now looking forward to hopefully meeting many of you in person somehow and hearing from so many more! 

With that, I'll share my short adventure this morning.  I became aware of vibrations while in my bed and was excited to think that finally I will get out again!  (Of course, I was careful not to become too excited, as you know that will stop any further progress.)  I remembered my intention was to 'go where I needed to learn' and allowed the Universe to decide that which would be best for me at this time.

As the vibrations lifted, I was aware I was still in my bed, but now there was someone lying in the bed next to me.   Knowing I am usually alone, I turned to see who it was and was a bit shocked to see it was my ex-husband!  Somehow I knew there was something here I needed to 'let go' of, and asked him what he wanted. 

Without a lot of details, I know we had a good conversation about how things changed with us, and what we both needed to do to move on.  It's a conversation that I know could not happen in real life, as he is still too bitter to talk with me.  But I felt I achieved a sense of accomplishment with our discussion and was content.

As our conversation completed, I became aware of another person near the bottom of the bed, and called out, 'who's there?'  I distinctly heard a female answer "Cindy" and she proceeded to tell me about these two males with her, aged 23 and 12, who wanted to talk with me.

For some reason, there was SO much noise going on around me, almost like a room full of people, that I was having difficult focusing on her voice and hearing what she wanted to tell me!  I asked a few times for her to repeat herself, but eventually, all of them just faded away without any further information.

I also realized I was having difficulty speaking, and it seemed that every time I attempted to talk, so much saliva and drooling (yuck!) was happening that I eventually just gave up trying to clear it (as I felt it was going to wake me up) and tried to talk with it, not worrying about how it appeared!!  Lol

The next I realize I'm once again with my ex-husband who is upset that his father isn't doing well in the hospital, and I had the impression that he was about to pass over due to 'heart trouble'.   At the time I didn't remember that his father had already passed from a heart attack a few years ago, and can remember thinking during the experience that this may be a sign that something may happen in the near future for him.

I was surprised now to find myself rolling off the bed, caught up once again in the sheets and all tangled!  I see my kitten from a few years ago on the side of the bed, and I play with her.   In hindsight, this was the beginning of another 'false awakening', as I then heard my mother coming up the stairs to my bedroom! 

Not wanting her to find me in bed, I quickly rolled back into the bed and pulled the covers off to get up.  Asking what she's doing here she responds she's looking for a toy that my granddaughter Samara lost.  Mom proceeds to put some clothing on the bed, as I pull off a sleep mask that I knew I had on.  At this point I feel I'm fully awake, and need to get some recording done, but cannot do so with company in the bedroom! Lol

I feel a gentle change in energy, and now realize that I'm NOT fully awake, so I force myself to full awareness.  That little seed of doubt about my reality is always a clue that I'm not fully back to awareness, and I use it to either move into another experience or to full wakefulness so that the experience I just had is able to be remembered and recorded.

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2011_12_31  164) Daniel and Dog; Retrieval to Save a Life

I'm so excited to share this latest experience, as it has left me with wonderful glowing feelings of such satisfaction and happiness!  Not only did I get to have my flying fun and freedom again, which I have missed for the past few months, but also a sense of completion and satisfaction for possibly helping at least one person, if not more, continue on with life.

Waking about 3:30am, I decided since it was now the last day of 2011 that I'd like to have an OBE experience where I could again help someone, but also desired to experience for myself the joy of flying free again!

I had read an book before bed about Robert Monroe's beginning with astral travel, and remember finding it amusing that he'd roll out similar to what I do, but then knew he was out of body when he found he didn't end up with a 'plunk' on the floor!!  This memory was retained with this experience, after I used an astral induction tape and within a short time found myself floating and ready to roll out. 

I rolled off to the left, remembering, like Monroe, that if I didn't fall to the floor, I was out!! Lol  (Amazing how these memories are retained!)  I was ecstatic and floated gently to the ceiling, now also remembering how Monroe would use just his mind (not my usual affirmations) to move.  I found that, like him, if I 'thought' about moving down I did and then just thinking up, I did that!!  I've done it many times before, but because I had just read this before sleep, I remembered reading about it and doing it.

Eventually, I had enough of the slow playtime and decided I wanted some real fun!  I zoomed quickly straight up through the ceiling and roof and into the starry sky above!!! I was free again!!!   Zooming so fast, flying and flipping, I was in sheer heaven with my flying....swooping and diving, elated that I was able to do so again after such a long dry spell!!

After a time, I found myself back in my bed, but still with vibrations.  I realized someone was next to me again!  I put out my arm to feel who was there as I asked, 'who's there?'   I felt an arm, emaciated, thin and very weak and then heard someone answering me.

Because the induction tape was still going on, I felt I had 'plugs' in my ears and was unable to hear him above the sounds.  I repeated my question, now realizing it was an older very thin, frail male on my left who said his name was 'Daniel'.

I remember we spoke for a bit, but don't recall the conversation, but suddenly heard a sound coming from the doorway!  A spry rambunctious dog, medium-sized with curly white hair all over, jumped with his front paws on the bottom of the bed to my right!  He was so cute, and I turned from Daniel to pet him and make friends.  I could actually feel his paws on my arm!

I didn't realize that I was losing a 'connection' with Daniel, and when turning back, heard a change in the induction tape (hate that when it happens!) that signaled more awareness and possible waking.  I willed myself to continue on, calling for Daniel, and was thrilled to find he returned when I looked back to my left.

Talking more, I asked how I could help him.  He responded that he was very much afraid of the 'big dog' downstairs.  I felt I needed to get him to move on, and so asked if I could bring him safely somewhere.  He was reluctant, feeling like I couldn't do it myself, so I remembered that I could ask for a guide to assist me. 

I told Daniel I had a 'friend' who was well trained with dogs and could assist us in getting there.  I looked around the room, hoping to see someone who was going to help us, but no one showed!!  I felt a bit concerned that no one was showing, but Daniel thought it was rather funny, and so he said, "Well, I guess I'll just have to let you take me!"

I took him by the hand, walked across the bedroom, out into the hall and down the stairs.  I remember feeling a very slight tingle of fear as to what I might find as I entered the living room.   However, I continued on and found there was nothing unusual in my living room. 

Without stopping, we walked hand in hand to my front door, now wondering if he knew we could just pass through or if I should stop to try to open it!   As we got nearer to the door, I decided I'd just continue on and we both passed easily through the door to the cool outdoors.

I was surprised to find myself no longer in my front yard, but somewhere outside near a road in front of us.  I didn't know what I was supposed to do with Daniel!  I asked him, "Do you see anyone looking for you?" thinking someone had to be here for him!  He didn't see anyone, and all I saw was a small private plane and helicopter flying overhead to my right.

Suddenly, Daniel takes off to the road in front of me.  I just stand in amazement and watch the events unfold.  I see a SUV type vehicle on the road in front of me facing to the left, with the driver's door open facing me.  I see two men inside, the driver struggling to get free of the seatbelt and the passenger lying unconscious across the bench seat.  There are flames shooting up from under the dash engulfing them!

Daniel is now on top of the unconscious passenger, frantically extinguishing the flames all around him with his hands.  He frees the driver's seatbelt so he can exit the vehicle.    I watch Daniel still inside, on top of the passenger, now with all the flames extinguished and beaming a huge satisfied smile back at me!  Daniel is no longer a thin emaciated old man, but a robust and young healthy young man! I can feel his happiness and joy with successfully saving this passenger's life. 

Looking around, there are people milling about watching this happen with me.  A female silently walks by me and a man standing nearby looks at me and says, "I've always said this was a hazard that should have been taken care of", which I felt to mean something dangerous about the area or the vehicle.

The entire scene faded soon thereafter, but I can still recall with such joy the satisfaction and pride that I saw on Daniel's face.  I truly don't know what this all meant, but the glow I am left with tells me something was a big success!

Thanks for reading!
Karen
www.karen659.blogspot.com
Facebook:  Karen SixFiveNine

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2012_01_08    165) Cats and Puzzles

I thought I'd share a quick experience I had a few mornings ago.  It began with a visit from some feline friends, with becoming aware of a huge cat climbing up onto my chest! Sitting there purring to get my attention, I then found myself in a room a with three other cats.  I could not actually 'see' these animals but sensed their energies and presence. 

While bending to pet each one, I could 'feel' their tingly vibrational energy and 'hear' them make a deep meowing sound.  In real life, there are no cats currently in my house and these all felt to be 'new' to me, not past cats I have had, nor any that have visited me before while OOB. 

After the 'cat' experience, I was in and out of different 'phases' a few times that night, remembering watching hoards of people marching into a castle while I flew to the rafters.  Feeling unpleasant energies here, I tried to zoom to the moon, but with much difficulty in moving then decided I'd affirm, "to my higher self!" to see where I'd go.

What happened is, I found myself aware of lying on my bed and seeing my astral arms lifted above me. I felt too heavy to move out, but then had the rare occurrence of 'astral vision' where I know I'm in a deep state on the bed with my eyes closed, but able to see and sense clearing what is in front of me.

What I see initially is a BEAUTIFUL puzzle of glorious colors with intricate pieces being put together in a stunning display of beauty that then comes to life once complete in a spectacular display of harmony and communication.

My next vision is a more 'basic' puzzle, not nearly as intricate, with black and white cartoon characters on it (I remember Foghorn Leghorn and Chip & Dale! lol).  In the upper left corner are some missing pieces and even a few pieces that are jammed in wrong but made to fit.

The words, "Karen's first puzzle" are there, and I remember feeling total elation as I realize the puzzle is now complete enough for the cartoon characters to come to life, which they did similar to the more elaborate puzzle display I saw just previously!

My feelings with this experience are that the basic cartoon puzzle may be my beginner's (childlike) attempt to put the pieces together with the many facets of life experiences and knowledge I am creating. Despite my early attempts in life to 'force fit' some puzzle pieces and still with a few missing ones, I AM perhaps successful in gaining enough 'form' (knowledge) to make it all work (come to life)!

Thanks for reading!
Karen
www.karen659.blogspot.com
Facebook:  Karen Sixfivenine

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January 22, 2012   166) Learning Control Again with Awareness Now

I am learning a lot about myself over the past few weeks, including the fact that I need to learn to 'let go' of many things that no longer serve me.  Now on my own in life and feeling the freedom and joy of learning who I truly am, I find I am being given many new opportunities for growth and spiritual development.

This OBE this morning was not much to write about, however, it impressed me in that I learned a few things about how I look at my experiences.    The very first time I woke after a few hours' sleep, I remember dreaming I was driving my car (as usual!) and found myself in an area that I had no recollection of how I got there!  I remember thinking, 'uh oh, this isn't good, to have driven this far and have no memory of how I got here!'...which should have been my signal for a reality check, but I totally lost the opportunity and woke completely.

In waking, I realized this lost opportunity and was determined to get back into the right mindset to get OOB.  It took a long time, and much effort before I finally heard in my head to 'just let go'.  Figuring this meant I wasn't going to get OOB tonight, I rolled over and went to sleep.

Very soon thereafter (I think!), I became aware of a 'lighter sensation' and that 'knowing' that this is it!! I tempered my excitement knowing I was getting ready, and then felt the slight 'tingles' that I now get in place of full vibrations.  I remember thinking again, 'finally! Yes! It's happening!'

I was fully alert, yet knew all I had to do was raise my astral arms for confirmation, which I did.  Wasting no time, I rolled out off the bed to my left, and affirmed, 'to the door!'  Moving along, I realized I was still 'fuzzy', with vision that kept fading, so affirmed 'Awareness now!' multiple times as I moved into the hallway and down the stairs.  I was amazed how that simple statement could clear up any fog in my thinking and vision.

Now at the bottom of the stairs, it opens into a large room, not my house.  I see offices off to the side, and hear radio/music playing.  Moving into the larger room that felt to be a 'gathering place', I'm looking around at all the various objects within it (not that I can remember what they are now!).

As I get across the room, I figure there has to be someone here, so mentally holler, "Is anyone here?"  Right away, I hear a male voice excitedly yell back, 'Yes! We're over here!'

In the far corner, I see two elderly men in wheelchairs.  I get the feeling of a 'nursing home' or sorts we are in, and they are old time veterans who live here.  As I approach, I start talking to them about who they are and why they are here.  I don't recollect any specific conversation, because I am focused on the fact that my vision and awareness keeps fading.

Determined to see who these men are, I demanded emphatically, "AWARENESS NOW!!" and I was excited to see my vision came back clear and crisp immediately!  The one gentleman was of solid build, with very short white hair, and a friendly smile that told me he was thrilled to see me.  The other gentleman was smaller, with longer dark hair and perhaps a Hispanic background.

Now, I really am sorry I don't remember much of our conversation as I was doing more thinking about me and my 'status' at the time! While talking, I thought maybe I should be doing something else, like affirming 'to my Higher Self' which would help me more. 

With that, I remember saying "to my Higher Self' but I could FEEL and hear it spoken with my physical body!  My physical lips moved with that affirmation and it totally threw my consciousness into full physical reality.   I was back in body and unable to re-enter this experience.

I can still picture these two gentlemen, however, as the clarity of my vision was amazing.  I only wish I had taken some time to remember what we discussed!

www.karen659.blogspot.com

[c0sm0nautt]

Hey Karen, I read a lot about "retrievals" and helping the dead who think they are still alive. Could this have been the case with the two old folks?

[karen659]

Hey Karen, I read a lot about "retrievals" and helping the dead who think they are still alive. Could this have been the case with the two old folks?

Hi again! yes, it is possible this was supposed to be one, or even could have been one (as I'm unaware of the actual discussions we had)...it was my feeling these gentlemen were very happy to have someone to talk to so likely were 'stuck' in a reality of their own creation for what ever reason.

I've had a few retrievals over the past few years and they are SO rewarding...the best one was with Stephanie and to this day, is still impressed upon my memory.  (http://karen659.blogspot.com/2008/04/52-i-did-it-used-false-awakening-for.html)  Actually, my first post on my blog is another one, with the autistic individual....http://karen659.blogspot.com/2007/06/learning-to-dream-walk.html

Thanks for posting...always happy to hear from you!

[karen659]

January 26, 2012

I thought I'd share a quick experience this morning, one that I wasn't going to post, until my friends at the Astral Projectors group in Facebook said I should!  So here goes...

Since I didn't have to get up early today, I was trying a different technique for lucid dreaming, one where you set a timer to go off at intervals to help with awareness (great site: http://www.lucidology.com/blog/91/lucid-dream-timer-method/)

During the night I can remember having LOTs of dreams which was an improvement already, but one in particular was quite memorable. I was helping someone with 'negative spirits' that were bothering him, and was showing him how you just needed to have no fear when they started 'taking control'.

I don't have specific details, but remember myself having that slight tinge of fear when one would come, but then emphatically stating, 'stop!' or 'release now' to get them to comply. One 'spirit' that was insistent took my astral arm and was shaking it violently which concerned me, but again, I somehow got the courage to say "stop!" and send love which dissipated it.

As I moved in my bedroom toward my body, I looked up to see my grandmother (who passed many years ago) enter the room! I was astonished, as I've not seen any family members ever in spirit. Actually, she looked so different than she did (much younger look and I never recall her looking like that) but somehow I knew it was her. We were sitting together and my only memory was excitedly telling her all about what I was doing and how I had "figured out how the nervous system worked"! (?)

It was a very short talk and I was pulled back quickly to body (as I think I was so close to my 'self' in bed) but ultimately was thrilled to awaken and know I met with her! My first time meeting someone in my family that has passed on!

[c0sm0nautt]

Interesting technique! I'm going to give it a shot. I met my dead Grandfathers in a few lucid dreams. They are so cool. In a recent one my Grandpa looked a lot younger too! 

[karen659]

Interesting technique! I'm going to give it a shot. I met my dead Grandfathers in a few lucid dreams. They are so cool. In a recent one my Grandpa looked a lot younger too! 

Yes, the timer method does work well for dream recall at least, and if you can remember to stay perfectly still upon hearing it go off, you will have a better chance of  quickly staying in the "mind awake body asleep' mode for getting OOB!  I use affirmations a lot, like "NOW I am out of body!" and "Vibrations NOW!" done with emotion (silently in my mind) as I'm in that mode...

Actually for this experience, I used an Android app for my phone that let me set a dream timer to go off every 45 mins from 2 am to 5am....and I had tons of dream recall with this method, and apparently this one OOB!

Thanks for the post...and I wish you much success!
-Karen

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168) Wine Effects, Sending Energy Attempt

I have to start this experience with some background so as you can understand maybe why things happened as they did.

I had not expected to get OOB this morning, so had no focus or intention set as to what exactly I would do if I did.  That is a key point in maintaining a degree of control when you start your induction, although I have to add, that I also had had a few glasses of wine prior to bed and think that my 'consciousness' was also not fully 'awake' to maintain the control either!! Lol

I remember waking about 4am and needing something to drink, having already dreamed I had downed an entire bottle with gusto! Lol  I felt awake enough to think about possibly attempting to get OOB, but knew that many times alcohol impacts your ability to do so, so didn't focus too much on trying.

Getting back to sleep, I remember starting to feel a 'swaying' motion...actually thinking, 'oh dear! I did have too much to drink'!! lol  But then knew that this rocking motion could easily be amplified and turned into an OBE, so worked on doing that.

I felt my upper torso swaying back and forth, and then focused on moving even a hand or foot astrally.  It was enough that I soon became aware of BOTH my legs being held straight upright off the bed!!! At first I wasn't sure I was even asleep, that maybe I really HAD raised my legs this high!

Knowing this wasn't likely, I just assumed it was my astral body, and tried to roll out.  It was a bit difficult to separate, but eventually I did find myself standing in my bedroom facing to door to leave.  Realizing I was out, I was thrilled, and found myself starting to float up and through the bedroom ceiling.

However, just before exiting the room, I remembered what Jaime in the Astral Projectors group on Facebook did once.  He was able to send him own sleeping body healing energy while he was out, and I wanted to do that too!

I turned around and easily saw my body lying on the bed under the covers.  For some reason, my face was covered or not clearly visible.  (Again, as you may know from previous posts, I believe it is my own preference NOT to see my face as it is possible my 'mind' may not be able to process the actual fact that I am in two places at once without return to body). 

I move closer to the bed, with the intention of sending energy to my body, but was shocked to feel that the closer I got to my body on the bed, the less ability I had to 'see' it clearly, as it appeared to emit some sort of wavy distorted energy or vibrations that did not feel good.

I knew enough to not press this attempt, as you know with any type of 'negative' response you are likely to return to body, so I turned back around and continued to float up and out of the bedroom ceiling.

Now, I was not in control of where I was going, whether lack of intent or too much wine, but I found myself outside the house in the dark above my front yard.  I could see a ray of light with what looked like rain coming down in the lit area, and moved closer to see what it was. 

Entering the light, I could see it was a 'spotlight' of sorts off to the side of the yard, and I could feel the 'tingles' of what I thought was rain.  (In real life, it was not raining at that time, so I have no idea what it was)

Flying through the trees that line my property, I hear children walking along the road behind my house and moved to go see what was going on with them.  I thought, because it was early morning, that perhaps they were on their way to the school bus stop.  I thought it was sad that they had to walk to the bus stop in such darkness.

It was at that time I was totally taken into a lucid dream that I have very little recall of once awake.  In hindsight, I do think that perhaps my 'woozy' body was emitting those peculiar energy waves due to its destabilized state, and the lack of control and my memories of the LD were also affected.

However, I am happy that at least I remembered to try to send energy to my body when out, so that means maybe next time with an improved physical body and mind, I'll succeed!

[trippyrod12]

make a youtube account and make videos about your experinces

[karen659]

make a youtube account and make videos about your experinces

Oh dear! I fear that is just out of my expertise...besides, I love to write!  I am trying to get out more in person as well and talk about my experiences for those who want to learn...so if you're anywhere near Maine, that's my next 'appearance' end of April!   Thanks for the comment! -K

[karen659]

February 20, 2012  169) Emotionally Intense OBE; Helping a Child

I woke as I sometimes do about 3 am and had difficulty falling back asleep.  Figuring it was a good time to try for another OBE, I affirmed my intention to help others if I could as I always like to do.

Just as I was falling back to sleep, in that in-between state of asleep and awake, I thought I heard someone calling 'mom' or 'ma'.....a little voice crying out, and when I heard it again, I said "I'm here!" with my thoughts.  What I did feel was that this was NOT my child, but one that needed someone.

I then came into awareness of being in my bed in my bedroom, and sensing the movement of an intense energy in the form of a small child coming into my bedroom from the doorway.

My heart was pounding, trying to stay calm, as I could feel something different about this energy and somehow knew it was going to be a 'difficult' experience for me.

I realized it was a small child, a boy about age 3 or 4, very upset, crying and very much in turmoil. He moved to the empty side of my bed and climbed up next to me.

Immediately I 'felt' and saw his life, the abuse, the sadness, the extreme depth of emotion he had as he sobbed uncontrollably next to me.

I had him lie on the pillow, on his belly and his face was away from me so I could not see his appearance.  He was small in frame, and all I could do was pat his back and rub him gently, trying to sooth his sobs.  I remember doing this for what I felt to be a long time.

I reached for his head, to rub his hair and stroke his cheek after he was quiet for a bit.  He turned over to face me, and curled up tightly against my shoulder and neck, cuddling me, and with a tiny bit of a sob to his voice, asks, "Am I home now?"

I was so emotionally overwhelmed with the unexpected question that I didn't know what to do.  I think my emotions did not allow me to continue on energetically effectively, as I was desperate to help.  I remember actually speaking out loud, 'do you see anyone?' trying to get him to see those who I knew were there for him.

With the audible words, I was immediately awake...and alone.  I have no idea if I was of any help, but am so hoping that just the idea that I was able to get him to stop running and crying and to settle down,  enabled him to move on to where he needed to go.

This was so emotionally draining for me.  I woke crying with emotional release at his depth of sadness and the turmoil that he experienced in his short life.  I desperately hope he's in a better place now....

[NoY]

Heart breaking 

:NoY:

[Lionheart]

 I once had a retrieval of a child. I thought at first that it was Japan, but now have the gut feeling it was the Island of Tonga. It was weird though because all she did was look at me with her big beautiful eyes. She was totally alone, but didn't seem to show any feelings. When I reached out to her, she reached out back. The strangest thing of the whole thing is I think she was there to retrieve me. Think about that one, I pondered that thought for the longest time. She made me feel so good inside. Once we arrived at zone with other people, it was really hard to say goodbye to her. I still see her once in awhile while traveling. The worst retrieval I had was a war scenario and the young soldier had a look of fright on his face that I never want to experience. It all ended up well in the end, but that facial expression was haunting. So were some of drugged out zombies that I worked with in a different area of the Astral.

[karen659]

Thank you NoY and Lionheart for your posts...yes, it IS heartbreaking, but I have to go on with the hope that everything happens for a reason, and in some small way I was able to make a difference in that child's experience.

Lionheart, yes, it is an honor, IMO, to be able to help those who have passed move on with their learning.  There is SO much we do not know about what we do, but have to respect the fact that as long as it is done with pure heart and love, it cannot be wrong.

I can still recall my most favorite retrieval with a young girl named Stephanie...it was an awesome experience with a beautiful ending...not like this one that rather left me questioning....here's the link if you want to read about it...
http://karen659.blogspot.com/2008/04/52-i-did-it-used-false-awakening-for.html

Thanks again for the comments! -K

[AJDIN]

Hey Karen - bit random but might be some use too you

I remember being very sick one morning from the night before from having drunk too much and took some energy supplement, anyway i was vomitting and my body felt like death - i was still able too project though and i had such a vivid experience even when my body was that ill and all over the place

I'm thinking alcohol doesn't impact it at all

[karen659]

Hey Karen - bit random but might be some use too you

I remember being very sick one morning from the night before from having drunk too much and took some energy supplement, anyway i was vomitting and my body felt like death - i was still able too project though and i had such a vivid experience even when my body was that ill and all over the place

I'm thinking alcohol doesn't impact it at all

It is possible I suppose, but sometimes depending on what type of 'experience' you are striving for, I think it might impact the 'depth' of experience, even if it is just the memory of it.  I thought it was funny though how I used that 'swaying' motion, associated with the wine, to loosen the astral body and move out!!  lol

Thanks for the post!
Karen

[karen659]

February 20, 2012  169) Emotionally Intense OBE; Helping a Child

I woke as I sometimes do about 3 am and had difficulty falling back asleep.  Figuring it was a good time to try for another OBE, I affirmed my intention to help others if I could as I always like to do.

Just as I was falling back to sleep, in that in-between state of asleep and awake, I thought I heard someone calling 'mom' or 'ma'.....a little voice crying out, and when I heard it again, I said "I'm here!" with my thoughts.  What I did feel was that this was NOT my child, but one that needed someone.

I then came into awareness of being in my bed in my bedroom, and sensing the movement of an intense energy in the form of a small child coming into my bedroom from the doorway.

My heart was pounding, trying to stay calm, as I could feel something different about this energy and somehow knew it was going to be a 'difficult' experience for me.

I realized it was a small child, a boy about age 3 or 4, very upset, crying and very much in turmoil. He moved to the empty side of my bed and climbed up next to me.

Immediately I 'felt' and saw his life, the abuse, the sadness, the extreme depth of emotion he had as he sobbed uncontrollably next to me.

I had him lie on the pillow, on his belly and his face was away from me so I could not see his appearance.  He was small in frame, and all I could do was pat his back and rub him gently, trying to sooth his sobs.  I remember doing this for what I felt to be a long time.

I reached for his head, to rub his hair and stroke his cheek after he was quiet for a bit.  He turned over to face me, and curled up tightly against my shoulder and neck, cuddling me, and with a tiny bit of a sob to his voice, asks, "Am I home now?"

I was so emotionally overwhelmed with the unexpected question that I didn't know what to do.  I think my emotions did not allow me to continue on energetically effectively, as I was desperate to help.  I remember actually speaking out loud, 'do you see anyone?' trying to get him to see those who I knew were there for him.

With the audible words, I was immediately awake...and alone.  I have no idea if I was of any help, but am so hoping that just the idea that I was able to get him to stop running and crying and to settle down,  enabled him to move on to where he needed to go.

This was so emotionally draining for me.  I woke crying with emotional release at his depth of sadness and the turmoil that he experienced in his short life.  I desperately hope he's in a better place now....

Through a discussion with other members of the Astral Projectors group on Facebook (which anyone is welcome to join, just ask!), it seems that this experience may have been much more than 'just' a retrieval as I originally thought.  

It seems that a psychic friend felt that there was a 'Carrie' great grandmother who helped this child to 'move on'....and it just so happens that THIS is the name of MY grandmother, the one whom I just saw during the OBE two weeks ago!! (http://karen659.blogspot.com/2012/01/167-sleep-timer-use-meeting-my.html)  AND....that SAME day I had this experience, my son informs me that he and his wife are expecting a new child this summer!!

I almost now feel that perhaps this could be another premonition of my grandchild to be...similar to the one I had before my FIRST grandchild!! (http://karen659.blogspot.com/2012/01/167-sleep-timer-use-meeting-my.html   ...including the comment!) Since I'll not know for sure until it happens, if this newest grandchild is a boy....then I'll be almost certain this was the case!

....it's just amazing to think that no matter how you 'think' you might have figured things out, the Universe will always show you that all is not always as it seems!! lol

Thanks...
Karen

[DaVinci]

This is off-topic to your post, but Karen, can you give me the link to the Facebook group you speak of.  I would like to join it.  Thank you.