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March 2003 Newsletter
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Dear OBE List
Members,
Two months ago I asked for questions and received a number of excellent
thought provoking comments and questions. This month I am addressing
several questions that are surprisingly related. These questions shed
light on a wide variety of issues that impact our experiences. The answers
touch upon important core issues that are essential to know if you are
serious about the exploration of consciousness.
Questions & Answers
Why do some people have spontaneous OBEs when others don’t have them at
all?
Spontaneous OBEs occur for a reason, they are not just random
events. On some level we are open to them or they would not
occur. Openness is one of the main reasons why children between the ages
of 4-12 have a high incidence of reported out-of-body experiences. OBEs
can occur to anyone no matter your age, occupation or mindset.
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I feel that many people are predisposed and drawn to the experience,
including myself, because of training and experiences we received in
past lives. For example during multiple past life hypnosis sessions
and OBEs I have experienced myself as a Buddhist monk. My current
interest in meditation, altered states of consciousness and
out-of-body experiences may have originated or been enhanced during
these past lives allowing me to be open and receptive to OBEs today.
I am convinced that our past life experiences impact all of us in
countless different ways.
What is the difference between a dream and an OBE?
At its core the major difference between a dream and an OBE is
the percentage or degree of conscious awareness that is present
during the experience. I would recommend testing your experiences
for now on by demanding “Awareness Now” during all dreams and OBEs.
Doing this will increase your awareness within the experience and
provide you more conscious control. Then you can verify the nature
of your experience by a wide variety of methods including visiting
and observing a friend or place. One of the most common methods is
to observe your own home or body from the out-of-body viewpoint.
When doing this kind of verification keep in mind that you are
exploring and perceiving the subtle energy substructure of matter
not matter itself.
In my books I discuss the continuum of consciousness and how
all-nonphysical experiences such as lucid dreams, remote viewing and
OBEs are related but also how they differ from one another by the
degree of consciousness awareness present during the event. Because
of this awareness issue a “low powered or low awareness” OBE will
often be interpreted as a dream state.
What is the essential key to spiritual OBEs?
To truly understand the incredible potential of OBEs you must stop
thinking in three-dimensional concepts. You are an expansive energy
being capable of perceiving and exploring the subtle heart of the
universe. At this moment you dwell on every subtle multidimensional
energy level of the universe. You now exist and are directly
connected with the pure essence of your Soul and even to God
consciousness. It is your focus that limits you to the density of
Earth. To explore effectively you must allow yourself to move
inwardly within yourself. Mentally reject all the old concepts of
lateral motion, density and form-based realities. All of these will
melt away. The single most important key is the focus of your
awareness during your out-of-body experience. It is the one thing
you can adjust, enhance and depend upon. Without your focus you will
slide quickly into unconsciousness, a dream state or back to the
physical body. All inner exploration ability is built upon this
foundation.
Why do I have vision problems during an OBE?
During an OBE you do not possess nor see with your eyes, you
perceive with your mind. In fact, all of your senses are created and
maintained by your mind. Because of this the reality you experience
during an OBE may appear different then the physical location. For
example, the surrounding walls and furniture may appear a different
color or shape.
Also keep in mind our natural nonphysical mode of perception is 360
degrees not the 120 degrees we experience as a physical norm. For
many this enhanced perception capability takes some time to adjust
to. In addition this can create some interesting and unexpected
perception results. For example it’s common during your early OBEs
to experience a physical like representation of your bodies vision.
But as you prolong your explorations and you become more comfortable
and energetically stable you soon realize that your perception
ability is far greater then you can imagine. The result is this; as
you increase your awareness within the OBE your perception ability
and freedom becomes progressively enhanced.
Why do my hands seem to melt when I stare at them?
These questions are directly related. In addition to the visual
issues discussed above another extremely important energy dynamic is
at work; as you increase your awareness you also proportionately
increase your personal vibration rate. This explains why your hands
will melt when you stare at them during an OBE. Your nonphysical
body and hands are only temporary energy representations and
vehicles of perception created by your mind. When you focus upon
your hands you are consciously challenging your mind’s energy
creation. Remember all forms, physical and nonphysical, are but
temporary creations and tools of consciousness.
This also explains why your immediate surrounding will seem to
dissolve away when you demand “Awareness Now”. This focused demand
will initiate an inner shift of consciousness. In reality you are
shifting your awareness inward, within yourself, within the universe
that is you. As your awareness increases your consciousness will
automatically move or shift to a higher or finer vibrational state.
As this occurs your surroundings will appear to change, dissolve and
disappear until a new reality becomes manifest around you. Stay calm
and centered, you have just experienced the wonder of inner
dimensional travel and a great mystery of the universe is unveiled.
How can I observe my own body during an OBE?
For many one of the most fascinating things to do during an OBE is
to observe your own or a loved ones “physical” body. This can be
more challenging then it may appear. First move away from your body
about ten feet and center yourself with an awareness demand such as,
“Clarity Now or Awareness Now.” When attempting this it is important
to remain emotionally centered and unattached to the form you are
observing for there is an inherent tendency to “snap back” to the
body if you identify with it. The key to this kind of observation is
to become a completely dispassionate observer and ask for clarity
when ever your perception is less then ideal.
I am pleased to announce that we have added some
Spanish text pages to this site.
Also both of my websites have been given awards for “top 10 sites of
the web” for the category of astral projection.
Feel free to send this newsletter to a friend.
All my best,
William
Buhlman
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