OBE article by William Buhlman

[Guest guest]

This is a cross post from the OBE group. Even though it isnt about

Kundalini per se, once again I remind you of the connection to

Kundalini that those who have consistant OBE phenomena have. Here is

the article:

 

 

Dear OBE Members,

 

This month I moved from an outer area of Shanghai to a new apartment

in the heart of the city. This will be my fourth year living in China

and I have enjoyed the high energy of the city. I currently live in

the 27th floor overlooking People's Park and next to Times Square. At

night my reality is a 360-degree panorama of vibrant colorful city

lights. One of the many advantages of living in a different culture

and society is that you can observe the dramatic effects of

socialization on the population; you can clearly see how we are

influenced and manipulated in countless subtle and overt ways. Of

course every society and culture creates extensive conditioning and

indoctrination systems. We are not the free thinkers we would like to

believe. Ask yourself, how many truly original ideas or conclusions

have you created? The answer may be shocking. This question leads us

to the topic of this newsletter.

 

Overcoming the distortions of the mind

 

There are many issues that impact our ability to initiate and

comprehend our out-of-body experiences. During our out-of-body

experiences, we confront many diverse challenges, these include

thought forms, both self-made and external creations, the

manifestation of self-created fears and limits, vibrational state

fears, astral inhabitants and countless other issues. However, the

core element that dramatically affects all of us is often

overlooked -

the single most pervasive issue we experience is our own preset

mindset and state of consciousness. Our perception of reality is

distorted by a collection of falsehoods and complicated even further

by our inaccurate self-image. Our vision of reality is seriously

distorted by our own conscious and subconscious mind.

 

It's important to be aware that every philosophy, belief and religion

carries with it a double-edged sword – each person frames their

reality around a massive collection of unsubstantiated beliefs, ideas

and viewpoints. The conclusions you accept act to color your

perceptions of reality. Every belief system and group whether they

are the occultists, the Gnostics, the shaman, the Eckists, the

pagans, all religions and new age concepts present a man-made and

slanted perception of reality. With every idea and belief we accept,

we are coloring and distorting our vision of reality. This issue is

far more serious than most people even begin to comprehend. The same

process distorts every idea and sentence written since the beginning

of civilization. This silent insidious process affects our biblical

texts, our written history, every book and every author. This is why

the holy books of so many religions can be interpreted in such

diverse ways. Every writer is unknowingly at the mercy of his or her

distorted mindset. Many forget that the first step to self-knowledge

and self-empowering experiences is to clean the lens of our mind. A

disciple of the great Chinese Tao master Lao Tse said it best, " The

perfect man employs his mind as a mirror. It grasps nothing: it

refuses nothing. It receives, but doesn't keep. Thus it can triumph

over matter. "

 

The primary underlying energy behind all OBE problems, fears, blocks

and issues is our mental self-contamination. The most insidious

barrier we confront in both initiating and understanding our OBEs is

our own mental garbage. Our internal cleansing is far more important

than the currently recognized. Instead of acquiring more mental crap,

I propose a different path; it is far more productive to purge the

immense mounds of trash we have collected within the memory banks of

our mind. Only when we cleanse the lens of our mind from distortions

will we be able to experience and see the true inner reality in its

blazing light. The evidence of this is self-evident: we currently

dwell within the highest levels of the universe and it is only our

self-made mental crud that blocks the light of this reality from

entering our current state of consciousness. In the last thirty-five

years I have made one consistent observation, the more I clean up my

internal mental act, the more productive, meaningful and profound my

OBEs become.

 

I think all of you would agree that our most precious tool and gift

is our perception. If we distort our vision with preset ideas, what

is the chance of truly experiencing and comprehending the truth of

our existence? How can we accurately interpret the true meaning of

our experiences when we are contaminating our own perception? During

every OBE we carry with us our countless personal fears, limits,

beliefs and our distorted perception of reality. This is why there

exists so much confusion and fear swirling around the entire subject

of OBEs and all mystical experiences.

 

In addition to self-distortions, many inner explorers operate under a

series of false assumptions; some assume that the three-dimensional

forms they encounter are always an objective reality. This assumption

is a serious error for all form-based structures are but the humble

vehicle, tool and creation of consciousness. The blind acceptance of

form as a valid reality adds another layer to our self-deception. To

become effective inner explorers we must become discerning and

recognize that we are always interacting with the temporary energy

vehicles of conscious. Every life form, structure and drama in every

dimension is a tool and expression of consciousness. I always

question and authenticate the life forms and realities I encounter.

 

Every year I receive many questions and I am sometimes unable to

respond. I thought the following may be helpful. I don't claim to

have all the answers but I do know a few things from trial and error.

The following perceptions are the result of my out-of body

experiences and they have greatly assisted me in my personal

explorations. I question everything and assume nothing. I have found

that all assumptions, all three dimensional and linear concepts and

our own form-based self-concepts are serious anchors to our progress.

The following are my personal reality precepts - please accept or

reject as you feel fit.

 

1) I am pure consciousness. I possess no form or three-dimensional

structure. I have the ability to manifest and use countless different

energy forms for my expression and education. I realize I am not

humanoid or any other crude form-based concept. My self-concept is

formless, however, I can manifest any outer vehicle of form that I

focus upon.

 

2) I am immortal, creative and powerful; nothing seen or unseen can

harm me or block my path.

 

3) I shape, mold and interpret all realities. I create my reality

both in and out of body. I accept complete personal responsibility

for my energy creations.

 

4) I am the creative writer, director and actor in every reality.

Consciousness uses form like a master puppeteer.

 

5) I possess no eyes and perceive with my mind. The form-based

realities I encounter are interpreted by my mind. I actively color,

shape and mold my perceptions of reality. My consciousness is highly

interactive with all energies and my natural perception is 360

degrees.

 

6) I can only truly know something based upon my personal experience.

The key to self-knowledge is to expand my experiences, not my

beliefs.

 

7) I possess no limits; I can move, expand and express my conscious

awareness without limit. I realize that I create the limits or blocks

that I experience, so I have the power to confront and dissolve them

now.

 

8) I allow, encourage and expect accelerated spiritual growth and

inner cleansing. I am completely open to extreme and intense inner

experiences. There are no limits. To the best of my ability I remain

open to experience radical, rapid change and growth. Mental

stagnation, beliefs and rigid thought are not an option.

 

9) I demand to experience my Higher Self whenever possible. I expect

immediate results and clear answers now! As much as possible I

surrender to my Higher Self, my inner guidance. I trust my Higher

Self for I am my guide.

 

10) I experience and navigate the entire multidimensional universe

within myself. External motion and forms are unnecessary. The

expressway to self-knowledge and self-realization is within me.

 

11) To the best of my ability I remain detached and neutral to all

the energies I encounter, mold and create. I remain an objective,

dispassionate observer of the unfolding imagery, concepts, forms and

dramas that I experience.

 

12) All of my perception and mobility issues, challenges and blocks

are self-created. I am the creative force in all my experiences and I

enhance/upgrade my state of consciousness regularly and

often; " Awareness Now! " is my inner mantra.

 

13) I have found all man-made beliefs to be seriously flawed and

distorted. I reject them all. I either know something or I don't, I

have no need for more mental baggage. I guard the gates of my mind

with extreme care.

 

14) All form-based realities are temporary energy structures. Form is

created and shaped by consciousness and act as vehicles, tools and

expressions of consciousness. I look within and past the outer shell

of form for answers. All form is a shell game of consciousness.

 

15) OBEs are natural and essential for my spiritual growth. My

conscious OBEs dramatically accelerate my personal spiritual growth.

I expect spiritual, mind-expanding OBEs!

 

16) I accept and encourage all inner cleansing experiences no matter

what the energy manifestation or interpretation; water, fire, heat,

light, vacuum, incineration.

 

17) I remain open and flexible between conscious mental control and

my inner spiritual autopilot. I surrender to the guidance of my

Higher Self when I know it is right for me.

 

18) I seek the answers deep inside myself and not within the external

astral and physical worlds or any form-based façade of reality.

 

19) The key to initiating conscious OBEs is my daily persistent

focused positive intention. I am open and expect new and enlightening

experiences both in and out of body. I expect fully conscious and

insightful OBEs now.

 

20) Attempting to comprehend and navigate the multidimensional

universe using any man-made conclusion, belief system, book or

assumption as a guide leads only to extreme self-delusion, blocks and

deception.

 

21) True reality and answers exist beyond the existence of crude

three dimensional energy forms. I seek the truth - not the dense

reflection of it. To uncover the truth of my existence beyond the

facade of form, I must enter the higher realities deep within me.

 

22) The key to accurate perception and answers is to clean my lens/

my mind so it is free and clean from distorted belief induced imagery

and self-deception.

 

23) The answers are always present; it is I that creates and

maintains my blocks. I take full responsibility for my life and my

experiences both in and out of my body.

 

24) I accept, embrace and enjoy the vibrational state and all the

associated OBE related energy phenomena. I court it; I allow it to

expand through every layer of my being. I love it.

 

25) The external worlds both in and out of body provide dramas

designed for my education. I always dig for the reason and purpose

behind my experience.

 

26) The lighter I am, the faster and farther I travel. I realize that

I create and maintain the blocks I experience. I jettison everything,

all unconfirmed ideas, beliefs and conclusions. I refuse to be a

mental slave to others people's crap.

 

27) I demand " Awareness Now! " or " Clarity Now! " often and I expect

immediate results. I consciously magnify and intensify my intentions.

I know I possess unlimited creative power and expect instant results

and clear answers. Every request and demand I make is focused in the

now.

 

28) I can easily avoid disruptive issues, entities or any

manifestation of energy by moving inward within myself, " Inward Now! "

I am the inner highway for my consciousness.

 

29) Now is the focal point of all creation. My access to immense

creative power dwells within me now. I focus on the now for I create

and manipulate my reality in the present conscious moment. I have the

ability to navigate, explore and observe the entire timeline;

however, the present moment is the only valid reality.

 

30) I confront and confirm the authenticity of all life forms and all

realities I encounter; I assume nothing and question everything.

 

31) I realize I must jettison all my mental judgments; this includes

all the human concepts I take for granted including good and evil,

ugly and beautiful, right and wrong. True reality contains no

opposites, no judgments.

 

32) I aggressively examine and purge all non-confirmed conclusions,

concepts, ideas, and beliefs from my mind. I have deleted every

belief I used to embrace.

 

33) I recognize the importance of transcending all external modes and

methods of perception and this includes the powerful perception tool

of my mind. This is essential in order to truly experience objective

reality and my Higher Self.

 

34) I have found it helpful to maintain a detailed OBE and dream

journal. It helps to condition and open my mind to accept and

experience multiple realities.

 

35) I accept and embrace non-form-based realities. I accept

consciousness/spirit without form as reality.

 

36) Confronting and dissolving the energy manifestations of my own

fears, limits and blocks is an essential element of my spiritual

growth. There are no bad or negative out-of-body experiences, only

energy manifestations I don't currently comprehend.

 

37) I do not waste my energy or time promoting my perceptions of

reality. I change the world when I change me. My perceptions of

reality will change with my state of consciousness. I realize that

only those of us that know from personal experience will see and

understand.

 

These basic perceptions have served me well for decades. In fact it

took me two decades to even begin to comprehend the staggering

creative power we possess. Each of us has an important choice; we can

internalize a host of man-made crap and play the great form-based

shell game or we can decide to move inward and experience reality. I

have found the countless worlds of form to be an immense multi-

layered maze of deception, if you truly desire answers it is

essential to go beyond the form-based realities. The interaction with

and interpretation of form-based projections is an interesting game

that has held our attention for countless lifetimes. Ultimately this

fascinating shell game becomes old and we are drawn inward beyond the

dense facade for the answers. I know there is many that believe they

can solve the great reality puzzle with the power of their mind. I

used to believe this as well. Now I feel that charting and analyzing

the astral world is akin to charting the three dimensions of moving

water; thought responsive realities are always in a state of flux. I

have moved on.

 

I would encourage everyone to make his or her own reality exploration

list. The very process of writing your own list can be mind

expanding.

 

 

P.S. I would like to acknowledge the great work being done every day

within the various OBE forums and groups. There are some extremely

talented and insightful writers assisting their fellow explorers.

Every day there are many thoughtful and dedicated individuals making

wonderful contributions on the web. I would like to especially point

out the great work done by the various group moderators. I know from

experience that this is often a thankless task and it is far more

difficult and demanding than they make it appear. All the moderators

on all the sites deserve a collective " thank you " from us for their

untiring efforts. Maybe we need to create a " hug your moderator day " .

I feel the current quality level and content has reached new heights

and I would encourage everyone to check out all the OBE groups for

yourself. Each web group offers a different flavor and all provide an

open sharing environment that can be helpful in our search for

insights and information. Many people remain unaware that some of the

OBE forums are very active and conduct some interesting group

experiments and meditations. Check it out.

 

All my best,

William Buhlman