YmirGF
Bodhisattva in Recovery
Part One *sigh*
This is the second of my short series of articles on subjects that are terribly lacking in any "meaty" discourses to date. The odd thing about out-of-body travels (also known as astral travels) is that every article is big on the possibility of such inner excursions but alas precious few ever tell you the "how to" involved with such endeavors. If there is any interest in this thread I will be happy to give specifics to anyone who asks for details on the "how to" but alas, we need to cover a few things first, lol. Details, details, details...
The reader of this piece must understand that I am not particularly interested in arguing about what is written below. It makes no difference to me in the slightest if you do not believe in the reality of "out-of-body" explorations or have an unusually limited viewpoint of the wisdom of such excursions. On that note, for those of you who believe in naughty, evil spirits or demonic possession, I stress that you are simply not ready for these kinds of endeavors. Such limited viewpoints of reality must be "resolved" before moving any further into the inner landscapes. In reality the only thing holding you back is your own beliefs about how things are and how things ought to be.
Now just to be clear I will point out that there are some rather radical alterations in core beliefs that can occur as a result of such experiences. In effect they can quite possibly alter your beliefs about reality at the most basic fundamental levels and so you are forewarned.
I personally came across the term "astral travel" a few months prior to my first out-of-body experience. First thing, astral travels are out-of-body episodes, as they are one and the same thing taken from slightly different perspectives. I am not especially concerned with the origins of either term save of course for the reality resolved by out-of-body existence in the first place.
As is usual I simply do not care where my ideas diverge from the "accepted" general blather on the subject and where my ideas mesh. I am simply describing this experience from my own first hand viewpoint and not attempting to validate the research or work of anyone else however primitive their endeavors have been.
I giggle at the thought of out-of-body adventures now and can generally "jettison" within 15-30 minutes once I focus my energies outside the physical system. It is an incredibly simple thing to do once you get the hang of it, but let’s cover a few other bases first.
How does the average person achieve an out-of-body experience?
To be honest there are several ways, some of which can be quite pleasant and some of which are due to extreme circumstances in the individual’s local physical reality which cause a temporary break (or disconnect) with the physical body. Instances of the latter are possible during periods of physical torture and are a coping mechanism resulting from the physical trauma. Another form of physical trauma can also cause an out-of-body experience and that is the act of childbirth. Sorry fellahs, obviously this is a ladies only thing. In other ways intense physical activity such as an arduous and prolonged love making session can result in spontaneous out-of-body experiences.
In most cases the result is not expected or consciously sought and the individual is usually quite surprised and highly disoriented. Normally they experiences disorientation simply because they do not believe that such realities actually exist and are somewhat flummoxed when presented with them first hand. After such excursions it is quite understandable how many folks will be inclined to "pretend it all away" as some fanciful and quite bizarre dream and that is a great pity too as they do not understand what they are missing.
Other forms of out-of-body experience are not quite so simple to consciously "write off" and amongst these is what is known as NDE’s or Near-Death Experiences. The traveler will normally have highly symbolic experiences of moving through a tunnel and entering a field of brilliant light. They will often assume this light is "god" as it is so profound by conventional three dimensional thought structures that it may as well BE "god" if you get my drift. Amusingly, it is simply the individual’s larger identity and they have had the extraordinary benefit of connecting with this inherent aspect of being sooner than is normally the case. In normal instances physically based individuals do not access this level of their being while within the physical system.
For those who do, it is a bit mind-blowing and they tend to make it into a highly personal religious experience. Many speak of having a new found sense of purpose or being given a second chance and the experience is literally a life altering event in physical terms once they "get back". In effect they have encountered a version of reality that certainly seems to be more real than anything they have previously known.
Another fascinating aspect is the localized out-of-body experience that is done while in periods of idle daydreaming, meditation or perhaps even in prayer. I have a great amount of experience in this particular area of the spiritual wading pond and this is where one will feel themselves disconnect from their body and may perhaps float around it, oddly looking back in bemused fascination at their physical form. One will often float about the room, through walls – just like a ghost and for example might hover outside one’s bedroom window marveling at the new perspective at that odd angle. Likewise one may be inclined to "stroll" down the hallways of ones house or pop in on a neighbor. Quite frankly the possibilities are endless, especially as one become proficient at this form of entertainment.
But, but, but… why would anyone want to do such a thing?
Admittedly I am hard pressed to think of a reasonable answer but am reminded of the old axiom of why does a human climb a mountain. The answer is simple, it is because they and the mountain are there and they have the ability to carry out the task. The point is that humans embark on endeavors simply because they can, are in a position to do so and have the desire to do something hitherto unexplored to enrich their experiences and by default the collective experience of their fellow human animals.
Inner experience in those terms is perhaps the last "unknown" frontier and we are here and inner experience is at our fingertips. In many respects the two are inexorably drawn to each other. In some respects this is an act of aggression, aggression from inner reality to external or physical reality. Since all is one, these inner surges are given by the inner self to the focus personality and since there are no true divisions within the self then such things to not strike the focus personality (you) as being from "outside" of themselves and are therefore almost never seen as being intrusive.
The first sensation one is therefore "struck" by is that everything is oddly familiar. The voyager is struck by the profound realization that they have "seen" or perceived reality in this manner before. In a sense the personality has only "momentarily" forgotten this aspect of their identity and during as well as resulting from their first hand "new" experience they see this clearly for what seems like the "first" time. "Life" instantly takes on a whole new meaning as one gigglingly realizes that they are outside of their physical body. It is quite often a thrilling and ecstatic experience and that certainly doesn’t hurt making the experience indelible on ones psyche.
You see there is a mock "trinity" within the self, well as far as I see it at least. Like the popular religious Trinity, they are aspects of ONE overall identity but can be considered to be seemingly separate bodies. Each individual is a composite of three bodies if you will, but do not think in purely physical terms. In those terms there may well be only one physical body existing within the nexus of billions probable realities as actualities in waiting.
*curses to the 10,000 character limit on RF*
End of part Uno
Copyright 2007 YmirGF and Satanic Hampsters Unlimited
This is the second of my short series of articles on subjects that are terribly lacking in any "meaty" discourses to date. The odd thing about out-of-body travels (also known as astral travels) is that every article is big on the possibility of such inner excursions but alas precious few ever tell you the "how to" involved with such endeavors. If there is any interest in this thread I will be happy to give specifics to anyone who asks for details on the "how to" but alas, we need to cover a few things first, lol. Details, details, details...
The reader of this piece must understand that I am not particularly interested in arguing about what is written below. It makes no difference to me in the slightest if you do not believe in the reality of "out-of-body" explorations or have an unusually limited viewpoint of the wisdom of such excursions. On that note, for those of you who believe in naughty, evil spirits or demonic possession, I stress that you are simply not ready for these kinds of endeavors. Such limited viewpoints of reality must be "resolved" before moving any further into the inner landscapes. In reality the only thing holding you back is your own beliefs about how things are and how things ought to be.
Now just to be clear I will point out that there are some rather radical alterations in core beliefs that can occur as a result of such experiences. In effect they can quite possibly alter your beliefs about reality at the most basic fundamental levels and so you are forewarned.
I personally came across the term "astral travel" a few months prior to my first out-of-body experience. First thing, astral travels are out-of-body episodes, as they are one and the same thing taken from slightly different perspectives. I am not especially concerned with the origins of either term save of course for the reality resolved by out-of-body existence in the first place.
As is usual I simply do not care where my ideas diverge from the "accepted" general blather on the subject and where my ideas mesh. I am simply describing this experience from my own first hand viewpoint and not attempting to validate the research or work of anyone else however primitive their endeavors have been.
I giggle at the thought of out-of-body adventures now and can generally "jettison" within 15-30 minutes once I focus my energies outside the physical system. It is an incredibly simple thing to do once you get the hang of it, but let’s cover a few other bases first.
How does the average person achieve an out-of-body experience?
To be honest there are several ways, some of which can be quite pleasant and some of which are due to extreme circumstances in the individual’s local physical reality which cause a temporary break (or disconnect) with the physical body. Instances of the latter are possible during periods of physical torture and are a coping mechanism resulting from the physical trauma. Another form of physical trauma can also cause an out-of-body experience and that is the act of childbirth. Sorry fellahs, obviously this is a ladies only thing. In other ways intense physical activity such as an arduous and prolonged love making session can result in spontaneous out-of-body experiences.
In most cases the result is not expected or consciously sought and the individual is usually quite surprised and highly disoriented. Normally they experiences disorientation simply because they do not believe that such realities actually exist and are somewhat flummoxed when presented with them first hand. After such excursions it is quite understandable how many folks will be inclined to "pretend it all away" as some fanciful and quite bizarre dream and that is a great pity too as they do not understand what they are missing.
Other forms of out-of-body experience are not quite so simple to consciously "write off" and amongst these is what is known as NDE’s or Near-Death Experiences. The traveler will normally have highly symbolic experiences of moving through a tunnel and entering a field of brilliant light. They will often assume this light is "god" as it is so profound by conventional three dimensional thought structures that it may as well BE "god" if you get my drift. Amusingly, it is simply the individual’s larger identity and they have had the extraordinary benefit of connecting with this inherent aspect of being sooner than is normally the case. In normal instances physically based individuals do not access this level of their being while within the physical system.
For those who do, it is a bit mind-blowing and they tend to make it into a highly personal religious experience. Many speak of having a new found sense of purpose or being given a second chance and the experience is literally a life altering event in physical terms once they "get back". In effect they have encountered a version of reality that certainly seems to be more real than anything they have previously known.
Another fascinating aspect is the localized out-of-body experience that is done while in periods of idle daydreaming, meditation or perhaps even in prayer. I have a great amount of experience in this particular area of the spiritual wading pond and this is where one will feel themselves disconnect from their body and may perhaps float around it, oddly looking back in bemused fascination at their physical form. One will often float about the room, through walls – just like a ghost and for example might hover outside one’s bedroom window marveling at the new perspective at that odd angle. Likewise one may be inclined to "stroll" down the hallways of ones house or pop in on a neighbor. Quite frankly the possibilities are endless, especially as one become proficient at this form of entertainment.
But, but, but… why would anyone want to do such a thing?
Admittedly I am hard pressed to think of a reasonable answer but am reminded of the old axiom of why does a human climb a mountain. The answer is simple, it is because they and the mountain are there and they have the ability to carry out the task. The point is that humans embark on endeavors simply because they can, are in a position to do so and have the desire to do something hitherto unexplored to enrich their experiences and by default the collective experience of their fellow human animals.
Inner experience in those terms is perhaps the last "unknown" frontier and we are here and inner experience is at our fingertips. In many respects the two are inexorably drawn to each other. In some respects this is an act of aggression, aggression from inner reality to external or physical reality. Since all is one, these inner surges are given by the inner self to the focus personality and since there are no true divisions within the self then such things to not strike the focus personality (you) as being from "outside" of themselves and are therefore almost never seen as being intrusive.
The first sensation one is therefore "struck" by is that everything is oddly familiar. The voyager is struck by the profound realization that they have "seen" or perceived reality in this manner before. In a sense the personality has only "momentarily" forgotten this aspect of their identity and during as well as resulting from their first hand "new" experience they see this clearly for what seems like the "first" time. "Life" instantly takes on a whole new meaning as one gigglingly realizes that they are outside of their physical body. It is quite often a thrilling and ecstatic experience and that certainly doesn’t hurt making the experience indelible on ones psyche.
You see there is a mock "trinity" within the self, well as far as I see it at least. Like the popular religious Trinity, they are aspects of ONE overall identity but can be considered to be seemingly separate bodies. Each individual is a composite of three bodies if you will, but do not think in purely physical terms. In those terms there may well be only one physical body existing within the nexus of billions probable realities as actualities in waiting.
*curses to the 10,000 character limit on RF*
End of part Uno
Copyright 2007 YmirGF and Satanic Hampsters Unlimited
