Astral Travel What if someone attacks me in the physical world
What if in the middle of the night? What if my house is on fire and I’m still travelling the astral realm?
This is a minor issue that has caused some worrying about the safety of one’s home and body during astral projection. But let us review what we have discovered so far about astral projection:
First, only the astral form (or astral vehicle) is projected or dissociated during the actual astral travel.
Second, the astral cord is always there and is ready to bring your astral form back to your physical body.
Third, your earthly consciousness is operating alongside your level of consciousness that is travelling the astral plane.
Many people imagine themselves in a near comatose stage during astral projection. They imagine that their bodies will be completely bereft of sensation or any type of consciousness.
This is simply not true. The part of your consciousness called the ‘gross astral’ remains with your physical body to keep it safe during astral travel.
If something is amiss (e.g. suspicious sounds outside your home, a baby crying, loud rapping on your door, etc.) the gross astral will simply bring your astral form back to your body.
Think of this part of your consciousness as the core of your instincts. Instincts are sharp and are always operational – and there is no way that someone can harm you or your family even if you are projecting your astral form.
How quick can the gross astral pull back your astral form if something is wrong? As quickly as one wakes if one is alarmed – that’s how quickly you can be roused from astral travel.
Inversely, if someone from your family (such as a toddler) tries to wake you up during an astral travel, the gross astral will be well aware that the disturbance is quite harmless.
You will have the choice to go back to the earthly plane or continue travelling. Everything that is happening in the physical plane will be relayed to you during your astral travel; every bit of sound and vibration that your senses can pick up will be relayed to your travelling consciousness. travel Here!
How Many Different Types Of Energy Sources Could There Be?
Of course, we’re all familiar with one of the sources. It’s actually quite ubiquitous, even though people are constantly reminding us that no infinite supply of it exists. I’m referring to petroleum products. Accounting for nearly 39 percent of the energy used in North America, petroleum products include gasoline, propane and heating oil.
Coming in at nearly a quarter of the total energy consumption is another familiar energy source, natural gas. Like petroleum, natural gas is obtained through drilling into the earth. It differs from the petroleum products, in that – true to its name – it takes a gaseous form.
Natural gas burns cleaner than both petroleum products and coal. But there are drawbacks with this energy source as well. Transporting the gas can be difficult and storage of it is also problematic.
Coal is another energy source that is obtained through the ground – it’s mined. It provides a little less than a quarter of all residential and commercial energy consumption in North America.
Right now, nuclear energy provides not even one-tenth of our energy consumption. But it’s very possible this number will increase in the next 10 to 20 years. Despite the lingering controversy still swirling around nuclear energy, this source doesn’t create carbon pollution. And it’s carbon pollution that scientists believe is at the heart of global warming and other environmental problems.
Another type of energy source is hydropower, otherwise known as dams. In this source, a tremendous amount of water pressure is accumulated at the bottom of large dams built on waterways. This pressure is then harnessed to turn turbines, which in turn, generate electricity.
This is an extremely clean energy source but critics are quick to point out that it usually plays havoc with the surrounding ecosystem. Salmon runs – which these fish run upstream to propagate – are ruined in many cases, according to these individuals. Many people also argue that the natural beauty of the river is permanently changed – and not for the better.
Hydropower comprises approximately three percent of energy consumption in North America, the majority of which is found in the American Pacific Northwest.
Biomass
What do cow manure, horse manure, leaves, hay, weeds and corn husks have in common? Each is considered biomass. Firewood is actually the most common form of biomass used for energy production. Despite its wide availability, biomass only accounts for about three percent of energy usage.
You’ve probably heard of geothermal energy. It was talked up several years ago and its popularity never really took off. It accounts for less than one half a percent of the energy North Americans use at this time. Geothermal energy heats and cools by using heat exchange mechanisms that, in effect, move differences in temperature from one location to another. The underlying physics by which this is all carried out is rather complicated and definitely beyond the scope of our current conversation.
Wind
“Oklahoma! Where the wind comes whippin’ down the plains… where… ”
Ok! Enough already! We get the picture. Wind is a traditional energy source. After all who isn’t familiar with the windmills of Belgium?
More and more, especially in the western part of the United States, you’ll see more modern looking wind turbines appearing to help cut the cost of energy consumption.
And if you really want to get technical, wind power is really just another form of solar power (I knew that would get your attention!). It’s true! Wind is caused by differences in thermal temperature among the many regions around the globe. Right now wind power provides only 0.11 percent of the continent’s energy needs.
Why so little? For one thing, it’s a case of NIMBY. Not In My Back Yard. Not only do many individuals find these modern windmills unsightly, but they are extremely loud as well, and many people believe that windmills kill wildlife – especially birds.
Solar
Let’s get this straight right up front. If you could choose one element that lends itself to almost unlimited usage for energy, it would be, without a doubt, the sun.
Consider this for a moment. The sun radiates 37,000 times as much energy as humans use and it’s all lavished on the surface of the earth. Should be a no brainer to harness this expanse of energy, right?
Not quite! Tapping into this source is not as easy as one would think. But there area a few clever ways we’ve been able to capture the sun’s rays and make them work for us.
Still, for such a tremendous energy source, it’s sad that we can only harness it for a mere 0.06 percent of all energy usage.
Now that we know a little more about the types of energy available, let’s jump back to your house. I think we’re just about ready to take that Home Energy Audit I promised you. Solar Saving!
Preparation The Greater Part of Success for Super Abs
Hang on to your hat! What I’m about to tell you just may surprise you. But if you’re planning on being successful in discovering what super perfect abs lie beneath your bags of potato chips and cheese puffs, then we’ve (yep I’m taking a personal interest in this!) got to look through those kitchen cabinets.
You’re absolutely right! You’re about to bare your soul . . . well, at least your eating habits with me. Luckily, I won’t be there is person so the potential for embarrassment is drastically reduced.
But that’s not only place we’re going this chapter. You see, just like the title of this chapter suggestions, preparation really is the greater part of success. So we’re also going to see what type of physical shape you’re in and help you prepare your mind and your heart for this journey as well.
Trust me, we’ve all been there when it has come time to take a serious, healthy look at what we stock in our kitchens. None of us fares very well at first. Even after we’ve thrown things out . . . donated processed macaroni and cheese boxes to the local food drive . . . and any number of other steps to ensure a new, healthy lifestyle, things somehow happen at times.
Just when you think you’ve kicked the last of the processed foods and packaged foods and frozen dinners out of the house they find a way to sneak back in! What the heck?
The Life Of A On-Again,
Off-Again Health Food Addict
I knew a woman who tried as hard as she could to eat healthy. And I mean healthy. One day you’d enter her house and all you could find to eat was spelt bread, yogurt cheese and raw milk. (Actually, the yogurt cheese was delicious)Oh, yes and natural peanut butter, because that was one food her daughter could survive on!
She vowed an entire new way of eating and whether her family was on board or not they were dragged into the adventure.
But then a heavy shopping day would pop up (Yes! We do have our priorities, now don’t we!) And she’d come home — her last stop being the grocery store — tired, hungry and well . . . imagine that loaded down with highly processed food, lots of packaged foods and well . . . you get the idea.
The rest of the evening was spent roaming from food to food. Pizza. Tortilla chips. Potato chips. Admittedly it is really hard to get a handle on consistent healthy eating when you’re see-sawing from one extreme to another.
Some health gurus come through your house and tell you to clear all packaged and processed foods from your shelves. I’m not going to tell you that. Because I don’t want you to end up like my friend the bi-polar meal nazi!
But what I will tell you is to look through your kitchen cabinets. What are the predominant foods in there? Are they all packaged? Are all of your packages of pasta made from refined white flour?
And what about that loaf of bread you won’t show me? Don’t tell me it’s that horrendously tiresome, boring white stuff that has no taste? Are there packaged desserts calling your name?
Don’t be ashamed. Been there, done that. And it’s completely all right if you can’t dump it all right this second and restock with all healthy (not necessarily starting out with spelt bread!) food from your local health food store.
But you do need to reduce your consumption of this type of food. And you need to make up your mind that step will come naturally in your new lifestyle. The Greater Part of Success for Super Abs!
Exploring the Planes Beyond the Physical Realm
Reasons Why Some Attempts Are Unsuccessful
While it is true that astral projection is a natural skill, guided projections take time and effort to perfect. If you have become frustrated because of failed attempts, here is a list of common reasons why projections fail:
I. Fear of astral projection
It’s quite normal for people to be a little afraid of new experiences. But time and time again, fear has been the single biggest cause of failure when it comes to projecting one’s own astral body.
Fear can be managed in a variety of ways, but the easiest way to beat your own fear or fears about astral projection is by jotting down these concerns on paper.
Once you have jotted down these concerns, it usually follows that you will be the boss of these worries (and not the other way around). When you have attained a certain level of confidence and the fear has ebbed away, try the technique that suits you the best.
II. Poor health
Poor health is not a good pressing necessity when you are attempting to consciously project your astral body.
If you think you are in poor health, it’s time to visit your doctor and get treated. The poorer one’s health is, the harder it is for the astral body to dissociate from the mundane shell.
III. Electrical disturbances
Magnetic fields and electrical fields can also cause impede your success in astral travel. If you think a particularly strong electrical field is interfering with your astral projection, the only way to weaken this electrical field is by temporarily switching off your home’s power (at least for the time being). If this doesn’t work, you may have to perform the projection somewhere else.
While many people prefer projecting their astral bodies during their free time, it might help if you can perform the astral travel when the moon is full or at least, when the sun is finally dipping down the horizon.
V. Endless distractions
Mobile phones, traditional telephones and even radios can reduce anyone’s concentration – and guided projections require a certain degree of uninterrupted focus in order to become successful.
If you can’t find an ideal time to project, then it would be best if you postponed your astral projection until you get a week-long or month-long vacation.
The Five Astral Realms
The astral plane is so vast that it would be impossible to give even a ballpark figure of its size. Within this plane are five recognizable realms of existence – these realms of existence are often visited in our sleep – now you can visit them at will, using the techniques outlined in this book.
I. Realm of the Present
This realm is the most commonly visited realm of all. When people dream and project, this is where they usually end up.
The Realm of the Present is in complete congruence with the present, material reality. The only thing that changes is that you can pass through seemingly solid objects at will during a successful astral projection.
II. Realm of Time
The three-fold formulation of time (past, present and future) truly comes to life when you choose to travel to this realm.
You would know that you are in the Realm of Time when your surroundings and the circumstances that you see during your travel changes (pictures fade or become very clear, etc.)
III. Realm of the Cosmos
The Realm of the Cosmos reflects the expanded, physical universe as we know it. If you wish to travel to other planets or go beyond the Milky Way Galaxy, the Realm of the Cosmos can help you discover what you wish to know about the physical universe.
IV. The Realm of Guidance
The Realm of Guidance is a special realm where intellect and wisdom of the ages are developed and passed down to the present time.
This spiritual realm is the place you have to visit if you wish to find answers to life’s most puzzling questions. This place in the astral plane is also called the Teaching Realm.
The Realm of Spirituality is a glorious and happy place where discarnate spirits live. When you reach this place (which has several levels), all fears that you have developed living in the physical plane will vanish.
As one moves upward to the higher levels of the Realm of Spirituality, the realm becomes even more beautiful and wonderful.
The Five Gateways
As we have mentioned at the beginning of this book, astral travel is all about finding the boundaries or gateways to the different realms within the astral plane and beyond.
There are countless gateways in the astral plane and few advanced practitioners have been able to comprehensively record each and every one of these doorways.
Among the numerous gateways in the astral plane (which itself can be viewed as plane of doorways to other realms), five specific gateways might be of interest to a new practitioner of astral travel:
I. Gate of the Present
This gateway leads to the present time. This gateway is usually the one chosen by people who are unconsciously projecting during sleep. All events beyond this gateway are congruent with what is happening in one’s present time, in the physical plane.
II. Gate of Time
Beyond this astral gateway, you will be able to move back to the past or forward, to the present. But as we have discussed earlier, you cannot simply project to the future or the past. Everything in the astral plane begins with the here and now, because that is where you are coming from in the first place.
III. Gate of the Cosmos
The Gate of the Cosmos opens a wider vista of the physical plane to the astral traveler. From this point on, exploration of the different celestial bodies becomes possible.
IV. Gate of the Spiritual Plane
This is where you should pass through if you wish to reach the teaching realms and move up to the advanced realms of spirituality and growth.
V. Gate of the Other Realms
This gateway leads to the higher planes of existence (beyond human reason) and realms that cannot be easily understood by human rationality. Beings and experiences beyond this gateway are not touched by the mundane concerns of the human, physical plane. “>Exploring the Planes Beyond!
