Has anyone here experienced OBE (out of body experience)? Or astral projection?
I've recently experienced the "vibration" or beginning stage of an OBE (locked in sleep paralysis, trying to shake loose), but became uncomfortable and frightened and woke up. The experience was nothing that I have had before, and it really felt much more than a dream.
This is a confusing yet fascinating development in my life, and I'd love to hear anyone's advice or experiences.
Peace,
Patrick
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but it's "time" to blow your mind! 
Time is simultaneous. That is, all moments in time are happening at the same time. I know those stuck in the mindset of linear time have a hard 'time' visualizing it, but I think I've found a way ever since I first read about the concept.
Continue to think of Time in a linear manner, or as a line. Now, in plane-geometry, that line is two-dimensional. It sits perfectly on a plane, which is also two-dimensional. Now, if you rotate that plane around a vertical axis, with that up/down line going through the middle of your Time 'line', what do you think happens when the 'end' of it gets directly in front of your eyes? Well, you should be looking straight down the line with no third-dimension to give you perspective. And that means you should be seeing nothing more than a single, one-dimensional point. You are now seeing Time all at the same time as a single point and through all of the same 'single points' all the way down, in whichever direction you wish to view or experience.
Pick a point in Time, and there you are! 
involved AutoCAD layers and I knew no one here would understand that!
I know I heard Wayne Dyer or one of them talking about Simultaneous Time in recent weeks, so I may have to email them that description. He seemed to have a hard time getting the concept across...
However, most people have no clue about how AutoCAD works, or even what it is. So, I use the plane-geometry description to help with visualization. I suppose I could use layers as in PhotoShop, but again don't know the extent of people's software knowledge. Best to keep it as simple as possible 
I'm happy to be able to share useful information around here
The line on the plane must be at eye-level to be perceived as a point at the end of the rotation.
If that's too confusing, just think of looking straight down the line, as if it's exactly in the "line of sight" of one eye. If you keep the other eye closed, then you can't see the sides that way, whether left, right, or top, bottom. All you should see is a point.
Or, forget that analogy all together and try the layers example. If you've ever used Photoshop, then you know a little about layers. AutoCAD layers all all transparent, but you have to make Photoshop layers less opaque to see through them. Each layer is a single moment in time. If you focus on a single layer, then you are in that moment.
I don't mind explaining this further if you need it.
I'll tell you about one. I lived in a condo in CT that was architecturally very interesting--built on many different levels. I fell asleep in my sunken living room. I "flew" up to my kitchen and looked down on my refrigerator top. Then I flew up the other levels. I remember noting that it was a completely different viewing experience from standing on the various levels. I loved it. Felt so free. I wasn't scared, in fact it was exhilarating. I wanted to do it more often.
I didn't look down and see myself, though.
Cher
Hmmm, you're giving me ideas.
Cher
This is new and weird and talking with you and everyone on here has calmed me down.
I would like to state, first, that as far as my definitions of the two terms, OBE and Astral Projection, are concerned, that there's no difference between the two. You're experiencing being out of body and it's all astral. If it wasn't, you wouldn't be out of body 
For me it started when I discovered some books in the library about them (old, turn of the century and earlier accounts of OBE, then only called "Astral Projection" and began having them as if I'd triggered something by reading about them. I probably had more experiences in those first few years than most of the decades later on. But I think I had more profound experiences in my 20s and 30s. I still never got to those places you define as "astral" or the higher "Focus Levels" Robert Monroe describes in his books, yet it was still fun!
The fear that comes with going OBE is pervasive, and for me has only gone away slowly and with age. One technique I learned along the way is that if you are having trouble either getting out of your body or out of your home, that you "ask for help", and you will more than likely get it. It can come in any form, and one time my fear was too much for the "help" to handle. That is, I asked for help, and a 'portal' of golden light appeared in my bedroom ceiling and a hand that looked like the golden tanned hand and arm of Doc Savage reached out to take mine. Had I been able to let the help continue, I'd likely have had a different story to tell now. However, in recent years, I've surmised and had confirmed in personal meditations that the one that had been helping me was one of my spirit-guides. I think I say something about that on my blog, but you'll just have to go and look for it. You might like what you read anyway
Two authors of books on this subject are recommended reading for those wanting to get out or are having trouble with their OBEs. I've mentioned Robert Monroe, and his first is "Journeys Out of Body". It's a rather clinical retelling of his beginning experiences, but it's worth slogging through them all as his writing and storytelling does get better. The other author to look for is Bob Peterson. I can't see my copy of his book from here, but I think it's titled simply "Out of Body Experiences" or something like that. I'm sure it's on Amazon, and he might have more books. Robert Monroe is deceased though he started an institute to study and help people have OBEs among other spiritual talents, and is also worth investigating.
Also, there are several sites out there that are good places to start, such as Astral Dynamics, Astral Pulse (forums), and Near-Death.com. While NDEs are not OBEs, the experiences are similar. Plus that site has some information on OBEs.
It's a lot to take in and experience once you are able to do so. I was sixteen years of age almost 35 years ago, so I've had a while to get used to it all. I have noticed in the few times I went OBE this past year that I had no fear. Still can't seem to go places, or not like Howler. I'd say she's pretty adept at this. You should self-pub an eBook of your experiences, Howler
and "auto-type" by dictation
Because i'm so technical!!!! NOOOOOO! LOL They are either gonna have to come to me or call me on the telephone1
from using a headset/microphone that types what you speak?
We can't get cable here ("landlord vs. cable provider" so I'm stuck with the landline and the cell, when I remember to use my cell at all
The way you tell stories though, well, it would be a fun read, and likely very popular
You'd be able to sell globally, no longer worried of or restricted by a tiny local community. In fact, you could bypass them entirely and they'd never even know you tried again! 
Na I defer to well spoken and articulate Folks such has your talented little self.
I've had quite enough of The "Monkey Shines" LOL! I'd much rather just go on and do what i'n gonna do and not worry about others reactions.
I really cherish my freedom.my family,friends and You Kentauros! what else is there really?
You may yet change your mind. Or have your husband write it
Perhaps the best thing for you to do then is to slow down and stop trying to go OBE. Read books on it, and just become informed first. If you continue to have the beginnings of OBEs, just let them happen and try to calm yourself as it happens. Like I said, the fear eventually goes away, but it takes time. No need to rush it
Good luck with it all!
A long time ago I was working very hard (with the exercises in Robert Monroe's book) to be able to do it consciously. I had a number of successes, which were very very cool, but after a while I had a few experiences that were scary to me and my ability to do it stopped 
In retrospect the fear was probably just part of the process for me that I should have worked through.
Some of my successes were verifiable experiences - I would go visit a friend and describe what they were doing at the time or give them a message (in their dreams) that they would relate the next day.
Let's start with a good book on the subject, sort of an old school how to of sorts : https://www.dmt-nexus.me/Files/Books/General/Journeys%20Out%20Of%20The%20Body-Robert%20Monroe.pdf
It's robert monroe, journeys out of the body
Second, i suggest you first learn how to work with the energy inside your field before venturing out. If you can look up grounding meditations and get bto know your four directions, so you are at home in your own field, body or not...
My friend and I had a summer up here in Tahoe where we worked on OBE's specifically, we'd meditate in front of the fireplace, and sometimes go up the chimney...come back awake at 3 am and realize we forgot to go together...
When we went home from vacation, we had left behind a notebook with a journal of our time there, we were both worried my folks would find it and we'd get busted for hanging out with the guys across the street (lol)...so in the meantime we are going to sleep with the intention of traveling together or meeting up , etc...
One night I woke up (or became aware) about 3-4 feet above my bed, and m,y friend was floating by my window, I was immediately outside next to her above my house and we 'flew' over the sierras back up to Tahoe...Inside the cabin, we tried to pick up the notebook but realized we'd forgotten our bodies! I still have the most vivid memory of flying close to the surface of the Lake, moonlight and starlight visible on the water, and how free it was, joyful...
the next morning as we drove to school, she began to tell me about the 'dream' she had...and described the whole thing, i was crying by the time she finished, it was a real affirmation for me that we are SO much more than this body-suit
lastly - I have heard often that flying dream are our rememberance of being 'out' at night, and that we instinctually do it more often than we realize...the key is to become aware INSIDE the dream and realize you are in another reality... it is a trip!
Fwiw... i think you are on the right track and it's more about the shift INSIDE you than 'getting' out etc... you are experiencing what I think many of us are sensing, that this 3d world isn;t ALL there is to life, and the veil between those possibilities is becoming thinner... if you are grounded and open in your heart, that's all that any of us can hope foir. and that's when we can 'see' the multitude of possibilities and dimensions and guides that are right here, waiting for us to befriend them. ....and it happens when we are wide awake.! that's the coolness of this 'time', we can see the probability even when we are walking down the street!
hugs to you and blessings on your journey of discovery, keep us posted! 
love & light to you too
