> On Oct 3, 5:16 pm, "brian fletcher" bigpond.net.au> wrote:
>> Projecting from one state of consciousness to another is one thing (there
>> are a number of such levels), expanding ones consciousness is another.
>>
>> The latter involves "now"ness.
>>
>> An analogy is that of pointing a beam of light from a torch (which is why
>> the focus technique is used),and then pointing it somewhere else,
>> compared
>> with the expanding of the light, seamlessly.
>>
>> Another would be that of moving up a mountain and acclimatizing on the
>> way,
>> as opposed to being dropped off at the top via a plane.
>>
>> Drug trips are` also a form of projection, sometimes to the etheric plane
>> (beyond` astral), and can result in horrific experiences.The etheric
>> being
>> the source of primal energy.Just look at the daily news to see such
>> examples.
>>
>> Even the mountain example can result in hallucination and physiological
>> trauma, and that is relatively known territory.
>>
>> To progress in any meaningful, healthy, enjoyable way in any aspect of
>> life,
>> requires dedication and self discipline. The two tenets of the process of
>> self realization.Any other way has a 'hell' of a price...
>>
>> Bon voyage :-)
>>
>> BOfL
>>
>> "Zeus"
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>>
>> news:1191425945.001747.253030@o80g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>>> In the early 1980's I ran across a book that most people would
>>> classify as witchcraft. There was no mention of witchcraft but only
>>> what I could do and learn from the book. In the book there was
>>> chapters on astral projection, putting a third eye on people,
>>> channeling, and the like.
>>
>>> I would like to get my hands on this book again and it was sold in the
>>> Parade section of newspapers across the country (USA). Anyway, I
>>> perfected astral projection and channeling and can hear some people
>>> talk to me without moving their lips.
>>
>>> Astral projection is the key to successful channeling and if you have
>>> never done it, I hope I can help. The main idea is focus, focus,
>>> focus. Also, one of the immense benefits of astral projection is that
>>> your dreams can become lucid; meaning that you actually are aware of
>>> your surroundings, can control what you dream, and know that you are
>>> dreaming.
>>
>>> For example, last night I had a dream that I was the Egyptian pharaoh
>>> King Tutankamun. I was entering with several beautiful women a small
>>> pyramid in which they were boiling gold out of the sand. I spent what
>>> seemed like 10 hours in this pyramid talking to various workers about
>>> the process and how much gold we would have by the end of the day.
>>> But the odd part is this: I was and they were speaking in Egyptian.
>>
>>> In my dream, I knew I was speaking Egyptian and tried to learn it so
>>> that when I woke up I would retain some of it, but all of a sudden the
>>> same thing happened, I was tumbling down a bright blue wormhole and
>>> then I woke up.
>>
>>> This is what happens every time I fall asleep while projecting. I
>>> have very vivid dreams and then tumble down a wormhole and crash back
>>> into my body.
>>
>>> When you astral project, there is a bright silver cord that connects
>>> you to your soul and allows you to cruise around and then come back
>>> into your body. When I began astral projecting, there was no cord.
>>> One night I felt a sharp tug in my solar plexus and then I was sailing
>>> through space. Several days later, I woke up in the middle of the
>>> night and my soul which looked like white satin was slowly drifting
>>> down towards my body.
>>
>>> I now work for X01 and we are very interested in finding channelers.
>>> The applications are tremendous. So if you are reading this and would
>>> like to give it a try, the following is a step by step guide to astral
>>> projecting. If you can successfully do this, we will contact you.
>>
>>> 1. Keep it extremely quiet: The quieter your surroundings the
>>> better. No tv's or radios on at night. Remember it has to be quiet
>>> so you can focus properly.
>>
>>> 2. Go in the buff: Many people believe that it is a lot easier to
>>> astral project if they do so naked.
>>
>>> 3. Eat a small snack 1/2 hour before going to bed: It is extremely
>>> difficult to focus on your breathing if your stomach is growling and
>>> you are hungry.
>>
>>> 4. Put something on your ceiling to focus on, preferably something
>>> that glows in the dark like a little star or moon.
>>
>>> 5. Devote 45 minutes to an hour for each session: This means lying
>>> down and doing it way before you fall asleep.
>>
>>> Once you have done the above, you are ready to start. So here goes
>>> and I will see you on the plane.
>>
>>> Lie down on your bed and relax, or project outside on a nice starry
>>> night but only focus on one star.
>>
>>> Start very deep breathing and focus on it. Say a mantra, over and
>>> over. I like using , "Ohm mahne padme ohm" but others that help you
>>> calm down and relax work just as well.
>>
>>> Focus your eyes on your object on the ceiling. After about 15 minutes
>>> or so of deep breathing and calming down, your extremities should
>>> begin to tingle somewhat. When this occurs, you are ready to project.
>>
>>> While still focusing on your object, say to yourself (and say it
>>> slightly aloud), "I now project my soul to go up and outward into the
>>> mystic realms of time and space." Keep repeating this until you feel
>>> a sharp tug in your solar plexus. When you feel this tug, close your
>>> eyes, you may experience that your bedroom is flashing but that is
>>> normal. At this point, you have completed your first session and
>>> after this projecting becomes easier and easier.
>>
>>> Why am I telling you this and how else can you benefit? We have found
>>> that astral projectors can become clairvoyant and we have to find
>>> others that are also clairvoyant. Many people simply cannot astral
>>> project. But for those that can, you will be amazed every single
>>> night. For some reason, women are a little better than men at astral
>>> projecting but many men do have the potential. In the near future, I
>>> will be starting a newsgroup alt. astral projectors or something very
>>> similar. If you can do it or are interested in it, please visit this
>>> group. Have a good night and good luck!
>>
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>
> Seriously, I do not understand the use of drugs for hallucinations.
> Aren't they then just trips from the drug and no more real then a
> dream?
They can activate you faculties, artificially. The reality of dreams?
Nightmares are dreams also. Not restricted to sleep times.
>
> I suppose it may be that I have astraled and shapeshifted since the
> fourth grade when Merlin taught me. It has become so commonplace I
> could be in the Scottish Highlands as I type this.
I appreciate and undertsand that.
>
> I do not even see a cord anymore. In fact sometimes I am tempted to
> just cut it and stay. It is the same with magick and me.
Just as well you cant see it then :-).
That would be not unlike suicide.
>
> I do tend to fall asleep and lose recall, but that is more a
> scheduling problem with younger kids. In time I remember, it just
> takes the time I do not have as much of to focus on the recall.
Discovering the true nature of "being" requires less and less recall.
Moment-us. :-)
>
> Then again, sometimes behaving as a lower self persona on the forums
> and posting helps recall for me in ways others do not quite get~ ;)
Par for the course. Pass on what you know and have experienced. Just learn
to do it discreetly where necessary, and with detatchment.
BOfL
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