DocM
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Regarding fear and projecting
In my experience Calypso, the vast majority of people could not hurt themselves by attempting to go out of body or staying out of body too long. In fact most sources feel that we do this unconsciously when we dream all the time.
Those who have reported back from NDEs and OOBEs sometimes see a cord connecting us to our bodies. By most reports, as long as we are alive, this cord is unbreakable, and infinitely long. Thus, the idea that we will float away and not come back is hogwash. The bonding of you to your physical form is so strong, that it would be laughable to imagine otherwise. Think about it. Your soul/mind created and grew your physical body all these years, from the tiniest phase.
Anyway, the minor warnings that exist have to do with possession and malevolent spirits. Most cases have involved Ouija board communications, and require us to "invite" the unwanted guess in to use our bodies. This is what a ouija board does, and why its use is highly discouraged by most mystics.
When someone projects, setting good intention for the highest good, is usually enough. Some say a prayer of protection, though again, I think this is unnecessary for 99.999% of the time.
You will find others who disagree with me. Some see evil, everywhere and fancy themselves spiritual warriors fighting off dark side. I remember one description where Robert Bruce from Astral Pulse, described how he interceded in a possession and had invited a spirit to inhabit him instead (this is as per my recall of one of Don's posts). At one point, he had blackouts, and found himself standing by his child's bed with either an axe or some other awful object (I can't remember), and had to work hard to expunge this unwelcome guest from controlling him. The key thing is not to make an invitation via Ouija board or otherwise in the first place.
But Robert writes books on psychic defense and finds intrusions a lot more often than most of us. I have yet to see one case of an intrusion like this or hear about it in any of my acquaintences, friends or patients. So, most people will not encounter these events - ever.
I believe that being alive in the physical world means that you have thousands of times more control over your body than any immaterial spirit ever could. This is why the billions of people who project every night during sleep don't encounter problems and wake up the next day. It is why you should not worry about it.
Some people as I say set intentions for a voyage for the best possible outcome with safety in mind before meditating or, state quite casually while they are relaxing that they will enjoy the experience and be completely safe and protected. This minor prayer with a definite stating of intent may give a person that tiny bit of extra protection, if there are any concerns.
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