Being Present In the Astral Realm
Anchoring Yourself in the Astral: Maintaining the State
The key to a successful and extended astral travel experience is staying grounded within the astral plane. Here are some techniques to maintain the state of astral projection:
Engage All Senses: Don't just look! Touch the textures around you, feel the ground beneath your feet, smell the air, and even taste something if you dare. The more senses you engage, the more anchored you become in the experience. Now, be aware that your astral senses might not all activate at once. Some, like sight, might be quite strong from the beginning. Others, like taste or smell, might be more muted at first. That's perfectly normal! Building up these astral senses takes time and practice. The more you engage them, the more vivid and complete your experience will become. Imagine the astral plane as a symphony waiting to be played – the more instruments you pick up (your senses), the richer and more complex the music becomes.
Touch and Go: Reach out and touch objects in the astral plane, but avoid lingering. Imagine your touch as a quick "reality check" that confirms your presence. Move on to explore other aspects of the environment, keeping your interactions brief and focused. Touch and go, and sensory awareness are critical. The more objects you reach out to touch, the more you will ground yourself into the astral realm. You will also notice that the more you do this, the world around you becomes a lot more vivid, and can even greatly surpass what you are able to see in waking life. Remember, we are not seeing with our ordinary eyes, which are limited to a very small spectrum of vibration.
Mindful Movement: Be deliberate with your movements. Float, walk, or fly, but do so with awareness. Avoid erratic motions that might jolt you out of the phase.
Mantra: Silently repeat affirmations or mantras throughout your experience. Something like "I am present here in the astral plane" or "My awareness is strong" can help maintain focus and prevent slipping away.
Mental Challenges: Simple mental math problems or reciting a poem or song in your head can act as a focus anchor. The act of engaging your mind can prevent it from wandering and slipping out of the phase.
Entering and maintaining the astral state takes practice, just like building any new skill. Don't be discouraged if your initial attempts are short-lived. Imagine it like strengthening a muscle – it takes consistent effort for it to grow. Some journeys might end abruptly, pulling you back to your body. This is perfectly normal. See these experiences as stepping stones. With each attempt, your focus and ability to stabilize in the astral realm will strengthen. Embrace the short journeys as valuable training exercises, paving the way for longer, more fulfilling explorations in the future.