Astral Travel

Spontaneous Out of Body Experiences

It can be a very terrifying experience for those who leave the body spontaneously, and even for those who do it intentionally. I am learning more and more, as time goes on, and as I experience more. I will add to the page as I learn, and hopefully be of some help to those who are as frightened, confused, or fascinated with what is going on as I have been.

What is Going On Here?

You're lying in bed, on the verge of sleep, when all of the sudden, your whole body becomes paralyzed, allowing you only to think, but not to move a single muscle. A vibrating sensation permeates your body, and you hear a loud sound, such as leaves rustling, or waves crashing on a shore, or like the sound of pavement being swept, or maybe even like a train going by.

What is Going Through Your Mind?

An astounding sensation of fear, mostly, if one does not know what is going on or why: being terrified is usually the first thing that one feels, and the need to force your body to move, obviously. But by the simple want or attempt to move your body, one diminishes the chance to leave the body. For those who don't know why this is happening, not being able to leave the body usually isn't the number one concern. But more than likely, if you are one of those people who've experienced what I've just explained above, that means you were on the verge of an actual out of body experience.

If you did not actually leave your body, you were probably too concerned with how afraid you were, and preoccupied with what was happening to you. There could be other reasons as well, but if you are at this stage, there are other things you need to be concerned about, such as, why is this happening to me? And establishing exactly where you stand on leaving your body, and if it's something you'd like to do.

Or...

An amazingly peaceful feeling of pure bliss. It feels like the wonder drug. The epitome of happiness. Quite possibly heaven. The vibrations are pleasant, and the loud sounds are tolerable. You feel totally relaxed and at peace. You wish you could stay like this forever.

All of the Sudden...

The vibrations come to a stop, the sounds are lower, but you still cannot move. And, like breaking free from a restricting atmosphere, you feel yourself rising above your body. It feels more and more peaceful, the more you come out, and the farther away from your body you get, you're letting it happen and it feels great

Until...

All of the sudden, a fear comes into consciousness, a fear such as, to name a few, I am dieing? Or what if I can't come back to my body? or what if an entity tries to possess my body while I'm not occupying it? And with that powerful fear, back to your body you go, and the experience has ended.

Possible Reasons/Theories

Why is this happening to me? Probably one of the first questions for someone experiencing this spontaneously. And one of the reasons you could be experiencing this spontaneously, is because there is something your soul NEEDS, that your not giving it: whether it be a mere glass of water, a happier life situation, or a person. There are many other possibilities - there may be something about yourself that you need to know, but only your higher self is able to show you. Maybe you are meant to travel on the planes and receive spirit messages (a messenger sounds pretty cool). What ever the reason may be, it is definitely an important one that should not go ignored. I have read that, usually one finds out the main reason of the experiences through their travels in the astral plane.

It May Seem Scary

But it's happening for a reason. So try and bare with it for a while, and find someone to talk to about it that can give you guidance. You'll gain control over it and it will be a wonderful experience for you!

Remember, thoughts are things, so stay in light and in love.

-Marylin.

Related Links:

Astral Traveler - http://www.astraltraveler.com/