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January 2005 – Page 8

Soaring Out of Body
by Joann

For as far back as I can remember, I have had strange and frightening experiences, which I now understand to be sleep paralysis. It has taken different forms, but always I am lying in my bed (or other place of rest), either when I am falling asleep or awakening. Suddenly, a strange and familiar feeling sweeps over me. It doesn't feel like I am sleeping. Many times there is music and/or smells. Most often, there is the feeling of an ominous presence, creating an impending feeling of terror inside of me.

Once I awoke to see my double right next to me. I remained in a state of paralysis until I finally was able to touch it it; then it disappeared next to me. (I was definitely fully awake at this point.) I have had a couple of experiences waking up and seeing my double. These episodes have always been marked by feelings of terror, then paralysis.

Last year, I found out that other people also have similar experiences to mine, and I was absolutely elated. I have tried to talk about this with my family, boyfriend and friends, and have never really been taken seriously. I have been told that I am just dreaming, but I have always known deep inside it was something more.

When I found this out, a change began to take place. Now when I slip into this state, I seldom am afraid. I can leave my body and soar to wonderful heights full of abundant energy. Many times it is like I am speeding through a tunnel. It is like I am rising, falling and spinning in different directions, all at the same time. I will usually begin by rising upwards, then rise right through my ceiling, or downward, right through my floor, but It is essentially the same thing either way. I want to master this ability and be in full control. Now I feel lucky and blessed every time these wonderful opportunities arise, and it is just the beginning of my journeys. I feel like I am in the gateway to something spectacular, but I am also sad because I can't discuss it with anyone.

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