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Originally posted by NarcolepticBuddha
By the way, I an avid and frequent experiencer of sleep paralysis (aka hypnagogic/hypnapompic sleep). And I tend to agree with the poster who I'm replying to. Sleep paralysis is not a "sleep glitch"! It is a normal function for those who are cultivating spirit. I believe it is something similar to the weighing of the heart and the feather--for what is in our hearts and minds enters into the sleep paralysis state. We have nowhere to hide from the wickedness within us during sleep paralysis; it is best to conquer our demons and lighten our hearts if we hope to pass the test. Once fear is conquered in the paralysis state--astral projection is the end-product.
But then again, what do I know about it? I'm just a simple country chicken who doesn't have a professional degree in psychology or neurology.edit on 4-8-2012 by NarcolepticBuddha because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Scribe611
Originally posted by NarcolepticBuddha
WOW! What an interesting thought on the reaction to being caught in sleep paralysis! So far I've never experienced it, unless you can consider being awake enough to hear myself snore and not being able to wake up enough to quit! I don't think that quite qualifies... but anyhow, it does shed light on why some are terrified and some go right on and leap out of their bodies to go traveling. Maybe if you experience fear you have another wall or two to climb over, or another burden or two to cast off before we are ready for it. I'm climbing my own spiritual ladder, but sometimes I feel like somebody has greased the rungs... I climb up two and slide back three! My recent absence from ATS is connected to sliding down the ladder a bit. I found myself mired in my own painful past, forgetting to forgive myself and move past some things. I kind of had an epiphany of sorts tonight, so hopefully my lightheartedness has returned. At least the emotional storms have subsided to a steady gentle rain.
I'm climbing my own spiritual ladder, but sometimes I feel like somebody has greased the rungs... I climb up two and slide back three!
Originally posted by OneCrazyCanuck
Well I was gonna wait to get some posts and make a thread but it seems I read more then post lol.
Back almost a decade agio when I was a teen in mainland BC in a ice age era snow pack wasteland of Prince George I saw a shadowman on a winter's night. I was about 16 or so and was sneaking out the back door to smoke (dang ive been smoking too long)! As I puffed it down I looked across the back yard then felt tingly. Was minus cold enough to freeze your damned skin off but it was not that kind of tingle. I looked hard across the yard and a 6 and a half? ft being with no features save a vaugly grey alienish head but not so pronounced or large and quite proportioned to the rest of the frame. It walked four steps or so stopped and just stared for what might have been a century. After my soul stiopped screaming I dropped the smoke and went downstairs and felt the worst fear of my life all night. Till this day I swear once a year I see one in the corner of my eyes.
The only other ones I've seen although debatible is here in my portion of Vancouver Island you see the strangest stuff in the sky. two years ago in a snowstorm a blue pulsing light bobed around the Comox Valley for four hours and a lot of my co workers and friends were abuzz texting about it. I saw it over my neighbourhood at the top of a hill heading over powerlines in a bouncing kind of floating motion. Which is one of many strange objects that gets talked about here.
Originally posted by NarcolepticBuddha
I'm climbing my own spiritual ladder, but sometimes I feel like somebody has greased the rungs... I climb up two and slide back three!
Do not despair. This is the nature of these "spiritual ladders." After all, if it were simple and easy..it would not be worth pursuing and attaining the topmost view would not be satisfying.
The biggest reason why it feels so difficult and staggering is because part of you is fighting back against the enlightenment process (whether we want it or not--something is fighting back.) There is an inner struggle where both Spirit and Ego have a legitimate claim to rule your body. We must plunge ourselves in the middle of this family feud and decide on a victor. It isn't easy!
However, the process can be discouraging--this is to weed out those who pursue Spirit for the sake of Ego. In other words, many seek enlightenment because they think it will give them an easier life, a happier marriage, more money, a better career etc. Once you realize WHY you ought to be pursuing enlightenment, the rungs will become un-greased and the real climbing can begin. It is still a very long climb; but every step counts.
Remember, the greasing of the rungs is necessary to spiritual aspirants. It seems unfair. But it will condition us to keep trudging along while others are quick to abandon their endeavors. It is sort of a test to eliminate the non-believers and the weak-willed. Only those who keep climbing while sliding down are worthy. Don't give up! Keep climbing! Doubt will stick with us every step of the way always trying to get us to give up. Tell "Doubt" to step off! Stake your claim and achieve it. It is everyone's birthright.
[There you go, Sled. I guess you got me to share my lecture after all!]
Originally posted by sled735
Alfred!!!!!! It is sooooooo good to see you back here! I was afraid you had an OBE and decided not to return!
It has been awhile since I wanted to ask certain questions, I am having trouble remembering what I wanted to discuss. One thing I remember was this: I saw a show on TBN about a prophet, Kim Clement, that had a vision during one of his shows. During his vision he said an "angel" (he didn't know what to call it) approached him and told him many things about to happen. One thing he shared was the "angel" said there was going to be an awakening this October for the human race. He said there was more that he needed to contemplate on before sharing it with us, and some he couldn't share just yet.
I was wondering if your guide has any information on what will happen... exactly?
Originally posted by sled735
I just received a PM from DarkBlade71! He is okay!