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Have You Ever Had an Out-of-Body Experience? |
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Both astral travel and near death experiences are called out-of-body experiences (OBEs). They share the sense that their duplicate body or second self has left the physical body behind and taken off on its own flight. Some subjects report seeing objects positioned in places that they could not have seen from the viewpoint of their physical bodies. |
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OBEs are actually more common than you'd think. Various surveys of how many people have had OBEs show different results, but their estimates range between one person in 10 and one in 20. Although OBEs can happen to anyoneincluding you!most occur when people are resting, sleeping, or dreaming. However, researchers report that an out-of-body experience can happen just about anywhere; they've received reports of it occurring during high-speed motorcycle and airplane rides. |
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Are you wondering whether you've ever had an OBE? Or do you think you were just dreaming? Here are a few questions to help you distinguish between an OBE and a dream: |
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Have you ever had the sense of being outside of your physical body? |
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Have you had the sense of being outside your physical body and observing it? |
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Did you have a tremendous sense of energy? |
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Did you feel vibrations? |
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Did you hear strange or loud noises? |
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Did a sensation of bodily paralysis accompany the experience? |
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Was the experience very vivid, resembling everyday waking experience more than a dream? |
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If you answered ''Yes" to most of these questions, you probably have undergone an OBE. If you're still not sure, be aware that out-of-body experiences usually have an awesome impact on people who experience them. If you haven't experienced one, don't be afraid to keep trying. As we've said before, practice makes perfect. |
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Out-of-body experiences can be both awesome and intriguing, but don't get too carried away with the idea. The important thing to realize is that the point of an OBE, like any psychic experience, is to learn why you're having it and how you can grow from it. If you really want to have this type of experience, your dedication and perseverance will lead you there. But if you start to feel frustrated by your failed attempts, consider that this may not be the path for you. Explore other areas that have a greater pull on your imagination and energy. |
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