Early Morning Technique

One of the best times to induce an out-of-body experience is early in the morning after two or three R.E.M. periods (three to five hours) have passed.

During sleep every ninety to one hundred minutes we enter a dream period commonly called Rapid Eye Movement or R.E.M. Our eye movement during sleep is physical evidence that we are entering a dream or, in some cases, other forms of altered states of awareness. The scientific correlation between R.E.M. periods and out-of-body are yet to be confirmed, however, individual reports linking the two are commonplace.

The following technique is very effective, but it does require a degree of self-discipline. Many have found it worth the additional effort.

 

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Set your alarm for approximately three to four hours of sleep. After you awaken, move to another area of your home such as a recliner or sofa.

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As you become comfortable in your new location, select your favorite out-of-body technique. Completely relax and begin to do your affirmations and/or visualization technique. Repeat your affirmations, first verbally, then silently to yourself.

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As you become more relaxed, focus your complete attention upon your affirmation and away from your physical body. As you drift to sleep, attempt to boost the emotional and intellectual impact of your affirmations as much as possible. With increasing intensity, make your last affirmations before sleep a firm, personal, commitment - to have an immediate out-of-body experience. It's important that your last thought before drifting into sleep be your out-of-body affirmations. As you do this, feel completely open to receive your request immediately.

 

Remember to focus all of your thought and emotions into the affirmations. Your intensity and personal commitment are most important.

This technique is highly effective. Many people report an out-of-body experience immediately after they drift to sleep. If you have the time, this technique can be repeated several times before morning. During the first few attempts, you may just drift to sleep; however, with repeated practice, this technique can provide dramatic results.

If you are having difficulty developing your visualization ability, I would highly recommend this technique as your best alternative. It is one of the most powerful methods available and does not require visualization skills.

I believe the effectiveness of this technique has little to do with the time of day, what's really important is your mental state. After three to four hours of sleep, our body and mind are partially refreshed and also completely relaxed. This mind awake - body relaxed state of awareness is the ideal starting point for any technique used in out-of-body exploration.

The following experience is the result of this technique. After approximately four hours of sleep, I awakened unexpectedly and decided to get up and read. On an impulse I started to write some out-of-body affirmations. After fifteen minutes of writing, I began to feel extremely tired. Selecting two affirmations, I continued to repeat them to myself as I relaxed on the sofa. I continuously repeated these affirmations as I drifted to sleep. "Now, I have a fully conscious out-of-body experience. Now, I'm out of my body!" I focused all my energy into each affirmation, making every effort possible to make the affirmations my last conscious thoughts as I drifted to sleep. The following experience occurred at 3:15 A.M. immediately after my physical body dozed off to sleep.

 

Journal Entry, March 7, 1974

I feel intense waves of energy flowing through me. A sense of movement begins, extreme building movement. Instantly, I am at an oceanfront home. The sound of pounding surf is all I can hear. I am in a large oceanfront house. Everything appears white and fuzzy, so I say aloud, "Clarity now!"

As I look around, forms come into focus. I am standing in front of a huge oblong table, eighteen feet in length. The room is filled with shining people. They seem to radiate light from every pore of their bodies.

Seven men and one woman come forward to greet me. As the woman approaches, I can see her smile. As she looks at me, vivid pictures begin to appear within my mind. The meaning of each picture becomes instantly clear. "It's good to see you again. You have been busy."

I can clearly feel the warmth of her thoughts.

As the group gathers around the table, I know it's time to sit down. As I look around the room, it seems to expand with my vision. I can hear the crashing of ocean waves and I wish to see the ocean. A clear picture appears within my mind, "You will experience the ocean soon enough. Let's begin."

I respond automatically, "The ocean sounds beautiful today."

There is a pause and then another thought appears in my mind, "Yes, the ocean is wonderful. We take it for granted. Our visitors are normally unconscious. We will adapt." There is a brief pause then a continuation of thought energy from the other end of the room. "There is much energy being directed into the dense regions. Those who live in the hard bodies are beginning to respond. There is much to be done. Those who are awakening from their sleep are searching for answers - searching on the outside. No wonder there is so much confusion. We know how tough the physical vehicles can be, we have all been there. The ultimate test is to recognize the truth while surrounded by dense illusions."

Spontaneously I respond with a thought, "There is too much expected and too little guidance provided. Why must it be so hard?"

Another picture appears in my mind. I somehow know it's female. "The school is firm, but fair. Each creates the lessons they need."

I look toward her and my thoughts just seem to flow. "But why so much ignorance and pain?"

Another voice enters my mind, "School is painful for some, enlightening for others. Only experience creates wisdom. The end result is always effective."

I respond, "Even so, too little guidance is provided. Five billion people and all are hoping and praying that what they believe is true. It seems like an ineffective school to me - all these people living in the dark."

Another voice appears, "You don't see the whole picture, my friend. Time is an illusion. There is no rush. All are immortal. The very act of being is experience and experience creates wisdom. Time is not the issue."

As I look around the room, the reality of the experience is overpowering. I can feel the table and see the room with absolute clarity. Distracted by the sound of the waves, I begin to feel an intense tugging sensation. I am being pulled back. In seconds I am within my physical body. As I slowly open my eyes, feelings of numbness, tingling and disorientation quickly fade.