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From: Craig <look@the.end.of.the.message>
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Bart wrote:
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> JRSongBird wrote in message <19990323192034.09596.00000744@ng139.aol.com>...
> >Ok....I know that when you can get to the state where your mind is awake
> but
> >your body is asleep...you can't move it, etc. but how in the world is this
> >accomplished? Every time I try this I keep drifting in and out of
> consciousness
> >(I've learned to pull myself out before I actually fall asleep)
> 
> This is what has come to be known as "skimming the surface".  Become
> familiar with it because it is the starting point.
> 
> What you need to do is learn to "let go" instead of pulling yourself out of
> it.  That is not an easy thing to do.  Just keep trying.  Remember, if you
> are aware enough to recognize that you are about to fall asleep, then you
> are aware enough to hold on to that quantity of consciousness as you allow
> the process to continue.  The actual shift is rather quick - but the wa ay
> ting is the haaaaardest pa art...  (Tom Petty fan)
> 
> I see that you have mentioned awareness of the body - as most people often
> do when questioning the procedure.  If you can bring your understanding to
> the realization that you need to be keeping your attention away from
> physical sensations then you will be a whole lot better off.  You don't want
> to experience paralysis - you want to experience a conscious separation from
> the physical - so stop holding on to the physical.  The key is to passively
> place your attention on something internal.  The simplest way is to watch
> the inner imagery - be it pictures, light, sound, music, or whatever.  Let
> *THOSE* sensations override thoughts of your body as well as the worries of
> the day.  Do this in a detached way so as to maintain your awareness of
> 'self' during the shift in consciousness.
> 
> Bart's little minifaq.  :-)

Well said Bart. I was going to reply until I saw your post, then I
figured you said exactly what I wanted to say ..... only better. ;-)

All the best
Craig
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