Original post: Calamity
I haven't been able to project in awhile now, but last night I came close again as I began losing feeling (the type of feeling I usually feel while trying to project) in my body. However, when I actually tried to leave the body, I couldn't. It was like there was a weight on my chest. Every time I almost left the body I would feel vibrations and they would shake me out of my condition. Any suggestions as to what is causing this?
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Original post: Daemonpryde
There could be several reasons for this.
Have you been in poor health? I find illness to be extremely inhibiting to succesful separation.
Do you have a specific issue in the mundane world which may be weighing particularly heavily on your mind? Stressful situations can be a real concentration breaker.
It may have something to do with methodology. By this, I mean if you are one who evokes/invokes agents (or entities if you prefer) to shield your physical shell while you are "out", there may be something causing these agents to prevent you from getting out, as it may be unsafe to do so at the times you are trying. Or perhaps you evoke a circle or some other shielding imagery, and there may be something nagging at your mind to the effect that the imagery is somehow incomplete?
I know some people believe in guardian angels/spirit guides. It is said that these will prevent you from getting out if it is unsafe to do so (similar to the agent/entity concept I mentioned above). Whilst I have no direct experience of a guardian/guide myself, I don't unequivocably rule this out as a possibility.
Suffice it to say - something is wrong (yeah, go figure I hear you say). I would suggest it may be useful to take a break from trying to consciously project for a little while, and see if you can identify whether there is something in your life/mind/emotions which may be the hitch. As I say, have you been ill, are you in a stressful place, do you have a major unresolved issue(s), are you happy with the protection/shielding arrangements you have in place?
Not sure if that is any help, as we all have our different "ways"
There could be several reasons for this.
Have you been in poor health? I find illness to be extremely inhibiting to succesful separation.
Do you have a specific issue in the mundane world which may be weighing particularly heavily on your mind? Stressful situations can be a real concentration breaker.
It may have something to do with methodology. By this, I mean if you are one who evokes/invokes agents (or entities if you prefer) to shield your physical shell while you are "out", there may be something causing these agents to prevent you from getting out, as it may be unsafe to do so at the times you are trying. Or perhaps you evoke a circle or some other shielding imagery, and there may be something nagging at your mind to the effect that the imagery is somehow incomplete?
I know some people believe in guardian angels/spirit guides. It is said that these will prevent you from getting out if it is unsafe to do so (similar to the agent/entity concept I mentioned above). Whilst I have no direct experience of a guardian/guide myself, I don't unequivocably rule this out as a possibility.
Suffice it to say - something is wrong (yeah, go figure I hear you say). I would suggest it may be useful to take a break from trying to consciously project for a little while, and see if you can identify whether there is something in your life/mind/emotions which may be the hitch. As I say, have you been ill, are you in a stressful place, do you have a major unresolved issue(s), are you happy with the protection/shielding arrangements you have in place?
Not sure if that is any help, as we all have our different "ways"
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Original post: Daemonpryde
There could be several reasons for this.
Have you been in poor health? I find illness to be extremely inhibiting to succesful separation.
Do you have a specific issue in the mundane world which may be weighing particularly heavily on your mind? Stressful situations can be a real concentration breaker.
It may have something to do with methodology. By this, I mean if you are one who evokes/invokes agents (or entities if you prefer) to shield your physical shell while you are "out", there may be something causing these agents to prevent you from getting out, as it may be unsafe to do so at the times you are trying. Or perhaps you evoke a circle or some other shielding imagery, and there may be something nagging at your mind to the effect that the imagery is somehow incomplete?
I know some people believe in guardian angels/spirit guides. It is said that these will prevent you from getting out if it is unsafe to do so (similar to the agent/entity concept I mentioned above). Whilst I have no direct experience of a guardian/guide myself, I don't unequivocably rule this out as a possibility.
Suffice it to say - something is wrong (yeah, go figure I hear you say). I would suggest it may be useful to take a break from trying to consciously project for a little while, and see if you can identify whether there is something in your life/mind/emotions which may be the hitch. As I say, have you been ill, are you in a stressful place, do you have a major unresolved issue(s), are you happy with the protection/shielding arrangements you have in place?
Not sure if that is any help, as we all have our different "ways"
There could be several reasons for this.
Have you been in poor health? I find illness to be extremely inhibiting to succesful separation.
Do you have a specific issue in the mundane world which may be weighing particularly heavily on your mind? Stressful situations can be a real concentration breaker.
It may have something to do with methodology. By this, I mean if you are one who evokes/invokes agents (or entities if you prefer) to shield your physical shell while you are "out", there may be something causing these agents to prevent you from getting out, as it may be unsafe to do so at the times you are trying. Or perhaps you evoke a circle or some other shielding imagery, and there may be something nagging at your mind to the effect that the imagery is somehow incomplete?
I know some people believe in guardian angels/spirit guides. It is said that these will prevent you from getting out if it is unsafe to do so (similar to the agent/entity concept I mentioned above). Whilst I have no direct experience of a guardian/guide myself, I don't unequivocably rule this out as a possibility.
Suffice it to say - something is wrong (yeah, go figure I hear you say). I would suggest it may be useful to take a break from trying to consciously project for a little while, and see if you can identify whether there is something in your life/mind/emotions which may be the hitch. As I say, have you been ill, are you in a stressful place, do you have a major unresolved issue(s), are you happy with the protection/shielding arrangements you have in place?
Not sure if that is any help, as we all have our different "ways"
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Original post: Daemonpryde
Whoops - apologies for double post.
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Whoops - apologies for double post.
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Original post: Calamity
Well, I have been exceptionally stressed out about financial issues. That could be the cause.
As for the spirt guide/guardian angel thing, I've yet to meet one while projecting. So I guess I'll just go with the "too stressed out" expanation.
Well, I have been exceptionally stressed out about financial issues. That could be the cause.
As for the spirt guide/guardian angel thing, I've yet to meet one while projecting. So I guess I'll just go with the "too stressed out" expanation.