7 incentives to learn astral projection

Astral Projection is the process by which human consciousness temporarily leaves the physical body and functions independently. Its amazing to realize the power of that invisible silver cord! (It case you didn't know, its what's severed by divine beings at the moment of 'passing over').   Loads of people experience astral and concur its very real. Will you choose to take their word? or, explore it yourself?

Now, astral travel is not unconscious dreaming. Lucid dreaming is a stage when you become aware that you are dreaming. Astral is another step where you also travel after a conscious projection. This is a level of heightened perception. As you explore the astral dimension, your senses can seem sharper and sensations appear more real.

Mark Pritchard, who teaches an Astral course, explains Astral describes the first two planes of the 5th dimension. You may be more familliar with the first three (length, width& height) of the physical world. Time occupies the perceived 4th dimension. The 6th is the electronic dimension. The 7th is the spirit dimension.  A variety of perspectives exist on what inter-dimensional travel feels like. What is yours?

You may ask, why desire to learn Astral anyway? Maybe you're even thinking it could be dangerous? Consider these 7 incentives which motivate astral travellers:

1) Improve clarity and conscious memory. Who doesn't desire a sharper memory? The more lucid your dreams, the more aware you become in a conscious state and the easier is to access memory. Yet, you must raise consciousness to a certain level in waking life before you will recall dreams or grasp your potential in astral.

2) Influence humans in the physical dimension. No, this isn't an opportunity to pretend you're a ghost, though you might view it that way. People may be motivated to learn astral to interact with people in the physical realm without touching them. People in the physical can't see into the higher dimensions without remembering the capacity of polyvision.

3) Connect with angels, sentient beings & your deepest self. You can send out a request for general assistance to expand on your understanding and experience of astral. You may even connect with a specific guide or spirit for other reasons. Its up to you to invoke beings or spirits you wish to sense and contact. Dream guides are available to those who ask.

4) Meet other humans in astral. Humans like contacting others in astral. This heightens sensitivities. Yet, you and another only engage in meaningful astral exchanges and recall them in physical realms if both of you are aware in astral. One person can be conscious and see another without being able to convey a message. You can see the astral light of a physical body far away, as in check on a loved one.

5) Gain new kinds of spiritual knowledge. The astral plane offers a wealth of information on many subjects. Much of this is available in symbols. You can also learn from other travellers and beings who go there. Decipher what you choose.

6) Travel backward & forward in time. Lots of people are intrigued by time travel as a theory and wonder if its possible. Astral allows you to go backward to relive events that have occurred. These details are recorded in Akashic files. You can also sense possible future events, since details permeate down through dimensions. Yet, action in the physical can change events that were originally foreseen.

7) Contact departed loved ones. It is possible to encounter departed loved ones in astral since their spirit abides in higher dimensions. As your astral skills evolve, you will be able sense the presence of the loved one's personality, or whatever was most recognizable to you about them in the physical world. You can evolve to communicate and be recognized by them through your own traits and sensitivities.

Just so you know, everybody explores astral every night. Yet, they don't always remember experience in dream realms. Astral travel requires discipline and will power to develop the skills for consistent projection and to achieve continuity.

My related ebook, Expand Consciousness Now is already available. Look out for my coming Harness the Energy of Your Dreams ebook to be released on this website. Contribute queries about possible content in this coming dream book.  Contact me about coaching options to deepen understanding of dreams and practices.

Accept what you already know

Analysis of the week on dream submitted from by V.K. of Melbourne, Australia:

Dream: A series of three dreams is connected; In the first dream, my now deceased husband was in the driver’s seat of a car. I was in the backseat right behind the empty passenger seat. It seemed like the car lengthened. I felt as if I was drifting further and further away. In the second dream, I dreamed the warm body of my husband was holding onto me as I slept on my side. I awoke to discover my electric blanket had turned itself on during the night. In the third dream, I stood with my daughter at a crosswalk. The circulation light turned from red to green. We waited. My husband was to meet us. Yet, he never came.

Predominant Feelings: grief, distress, separation, disappointment, faith, comfort

Interpretation:

Consider feelings generated by your body: People in your dreams may represent different parts of yourself. Note their memorable traits and interactions with you. Do they mirror how you view yourself and treat yourself? In particular, identify why you may feel aloof, reassuring or "stand by your man." Physical distancing only seems to occur beyond your control. To allow yourself to feel restless or uneasy doesn’t really solve anything. Note how you “stretch” yourself. Perhaps you’re over-extending? To be the backseat is like putting yourself down and allowing others to take over areas of your life. Why ‘sit back’ and let this happen? Retrace events that may help to explain possible low self-esteem or low confidence. You may have reason to give up dependence on someone or some situation.  Choose to stop 'drifting.' 

Consider the spiritual world: Remind yourself that no matter where your husband’s soul travels, you are connected wherever you are. No reason to worry.  As you move ahead in your life, you keep his hope and memory alive. All this relationship represents triggers nostalgia. Spirits have been known to visit this plane, convey messages, and make their presence known. Even if you’re unsure exactly what sensing his dream presence means, embrace a profound purpose behind it. Unforgettable impressions are meant to reassure you of something beyond what your subconscious mind suggests. The blanket symbol draws attention to positive feelings: warmth, love, security and also protection. It’s up to you to determine whether reconnecting with spirit offers clues to your future, reinforces what you already sense deep inside or, why deceased or spirit guides visit you.

In general, intersections are like crossroads. You need to make choices to progress. Light is shed on a once cloudy situation or problem. You have found the truth to a situation or an answer to your prayers. You may decide to alter your personality or end a certain life phase. Jog your memory about how you felt. To wait for someone who never came, might simply reinforce what you already know. Someone isn't coming back to where you are now.  Peace is born inside you. You may aim to distance yourself from a sense of loneliness. That is also created inside by choice.

Never a dull moment

If you decide, in your mind, that your life will never be dull, you may be surprised at the kinds of risks you will be willing to take.  Would you like to evolve so that you no longer feel hindered by self-doubt? Wonder how to muster the courage to do something you've never done before? Stop the waiting game.

A fantastic place to start is to ask yourself who told you something was wrong with you? Who persuaded you that you couldn't do things? Who told you your hopes aren't possible? Even if people exert effort to dissuade you, ultimately, you choose to believe you can do things or not. Yes, that's right! Its you. Learn to jump mental hurdles. You can do what you set your mind to do. The potential is always inside you.

One example in my life was an impulsive move to join a former boyfriend on a trip with his parents. At the time, I was studying in the south of France and had little money. Let’s say, I learned to do more with less. Low and behold, my attention was drawn to a ‘last minute flight deal.’ A close friend thought I was nuts! So much for my hard-earned pennies. I bought a non-refundable ticket and set out for a memorable adventure. I flew to north to Paris (France)-over to London (UK), across the Atlantic to Miami (USA) and caught a connector to the Caribbean.

As it happened, I missed a flight and was re-routed. Little did I know the computer system assumed that since I didn't board one of my scheduled planes, it automatically cancelled my whole return itinerary. Imagine my dismay when I was supposed to be on the same plane as my 'then boyfriend' and his parents back to Florida. Yet, I was told I couldn’t board. We didn’t have the chance to say good bye. My reaction? I got creative. Although all the other flights out that day from the island to Miami were supposedly over-sold, I talked my way onto the next connection. I sat with a stewardess in the rear. Did I relay a story of anticipation! She urged me on.

Once in Miami, I disembarked and ran between terminals. I passed a security check not meant for me in light of my tickets, and scurried past 5 gates to arrive at the gate of interest. This memory reminds me of a frantic scene in the film Broadcast News. I didn't slide under tables or filing cabinets, but I knew haste. You may too?

Much to my chagrin, my boyfriend's plane had already boarded and was preparing to depart. In sheer desperation, I calmly shared my story to the two attendants at the gate. Luckily, the guy and girl were 'sentimental types.' They opted to make an on-board PA announcement for my boyfriend to come off the plane. I have no clue what he or his parents thought when they heard it, except perhaps, “what the???” I sensed their conservative bewilderment grew into pure curiosity and then, absolute awe.

One of those sentimental attendants accompanied me down the tunnel to the plane door. When my boyfriend appeared and saw me, he looked at me in disbelief then, smiled. I hunched my shoulders and said, “I simply wanted to give you a proper goodbye.” What a memorable kiss and embrace! I had imagined the end of a romantic film script. I just decided to make it real.

As the attendant escorted me out of the tunnel, I was grateful for the emotional roller coaster. I think he felt he had done a good deed. It was before 9/11 when security measures were different. The plane shut its door and headed for the runway. I headed for the terminal I was supposed to be in and had a great chat with a former hockey-player turned airline employee. He kindly reworked my flight itineray so that I could get back to school.

After four flights, a long stopover and late connection, I ended up missing my train. Funny, I met up with a friendly foreign student in the same predicament. I intuited it would be safe to hitchhike with him, albeit after midnight. That memorable experience and ride lasted a few hours, but I'll have to leave that for another entry.

Admittedly, it takes courage to live life to the fullest. Adrenalin helps. I sense that certain kinds of risks will be worth it. I believe and then, they are. Young love may compel wild decision-making, even if a relationship isn't meant to last. No matter what the outcome, we can always choose to learn from risk-taking, Is yours worth it?

Telepathic brainwaves jumping your way

When you think of telepathy, you may think of science fiction scenarios like those of Star Trek or the film called The Matrix. Your mind might wander to the unusual life experience of psychic intuitives, energy healers, clairvoyants and indigo children. You may think about people who claim such abilities or even demonstrate clear aptitudes. What would you do with them? Would you transcend your ego?

If you seek to develop telepathic skills, or discover you have some ESP already, what kinds of things would you do with it? Would you seek to help others? Sure, you could read Help Yourself with ESP (Revised Prentice-Hall, 1999) by Al Manning or other books you could find on the subject. Yet, shouldn't intuition be your guide?

Dean Radin has a great new book called Entangled Minds: Extrasensory Experiences in Quantum Reality (Paraview Pocket, 2006). Even New Age physician and writer Deepak Chopra thinks this book reminds us how parapsychology is becoming more of a mainstream science. Many people believe that when scientists pick up on a topic and devote increasing time, energy and finances to research it, then the general public might perceive it with more credibility. What is your view?

Another book of note is The Divine Matrix: bridging time, space miracles and belief by Gregg Braden (Hay House, 2006). It examines how from 1993 -2000, a series of earth-shattering experiments offers dramatic evidence of a web of energy that connects everything in our lives and our world. What if it this Divine Matrix determines whether and if so, how we heal our bodies, discern success in work, create relationships, other pursuits, and nurture inner and/or world peace?

New evidence reveals we each hold the power to speak directly with the mind to the force that links creation. This jumps beyond ideas compiled in Rhonda Byrne's The Secret. Would you like to tap into it? What would it mean to discover you could create more joy, heal suffering, and bring peace lives around you? Foresee it. How might you live if you knew how to focus this energy every moment of every day? How would that redefine meaning for you? even reframe your view of career?

Charged up with ventriliquism fever?

During my childhood, I recall reading ads on bilboards and in the backs of comic books about ventriliquism courses.  Yet, 'the mail order route' didn't strike me as the most effective way to go.   It was one skill I wished to learn, but I didn't know anyone who did this or how to about it.  Now, if you ask just anyone for advice on this subject, he or she may simply say, "learn to stop moving your lips."  Talk with your mind? Become an entertaining puppeteer? Would other options exist?

Many of us are fascinated with the idea of ventriloquism, but how many seek to develop the skill?Where do you go and who do you ask? People become quite excited when they realize that it is possible for them to do this almost magical illusion.  You can too, if you really want to do this.  You can do anything yet set your mind to do. 

Sure, if you explore your local library or bookstore, you may find books like "Ventriliquism for Dummies" and Instructional DVDs. Don't wrongfully believe its a deviant art.  If you're charged up with ventriliquist fever, you might also check out "Otto and George" on David Letterman stored on YouTube.  Be warned, Otto is often considered as one of the most controversial ventriliquists:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlRikiFs5QE /p>

If this performance isn't 'your thing,' look up names like Jay Johnson, 'Opie & Anthony' and Jim Norton on YouTube.  You may suddenly be inspired to develop a new personal talent and take bars and clubs by storm! Consider the endless possibilities for your creative video series, comedy act or travelling show.