Field actively promoted the book through interviews on YouTube and extensive marketing on Discord, which resulted in widespread exposure. His YouTube channel, 'Paranormal Spirituality,' covers a range of topics including ESP, aliens, and astral projection, infused with an element of mystery.
The same vibe permeates the book as well. If you are not interested in reading about alien abductions, this book may not be suitable for you. Approximately 80-90% of the shared experiences revolve around UFOs and aliens. Personally, I would have suggested a title like "Astral Experiences with ETs" to better reflect the content.
Honestly, the book doesn't feel like a comprehensive astral projection guide as the title suggests. Instead, it reads more like a personal journal where the author reflects on his experiences. While this approach is not inherently negative, some readers might find the title misleading. The book does contain techniques here and there, such as the way-back-to-bed method, rope climbing, and various visualizations. However, the author often fails to credit the projectors who originally developed these techniques. At times, it feels like he is merely expressing his thoughts without delving deeper:
"After reading a technique to enter this deep trance state, I immediately gave it a try."
"I had learned from several sources that right before an out-of-body experience occurs (...)"
"I had read that in order to meet someone out of body (...)"
Each chapter begins with a narrative, followed by the author's reflections. Initially, he approaches the experiences with an open mind, leaving room for uncertainty. For example, he ponders whether he encountered his mother or his guide, without asserting a definite conclusion. This attitude is commendable since astral levels remain largely unexplored, and certainty is elusive. However, as the book progresses, the author's certainty grows, presenting experiences as indisputable evidence of the existence of UFOs, aliens, guides, entities, and even Jesus:
"The encounter with my deceased great-grandmother seemed to prove these concepts to be valid, as would future experiences as well."
"This entity had undoubtedly come into contact with my energy body with malevolent intent."
"This correlates with the findings of other out-of-body explorers who have discovered that planets may actually be highly evolved conscious entities."
"Although I didn't retain the details of the entire dialogue, I did leave the experience with the direct knowledge that Jesus Christ does exist and that he is a being of incredible power and love."
It is worth noting that research has been conducted on sleep paralysis, indicating that hallucinations can be influenced by cultural background. (resource) In the United States, for instance, aliens are more commonly reported due to their prevalence in the culture. The same principle might apply to astral projection and dream experiences. The author acknowledges this, demonstrating his deep self-awareness:
"Ever since I was a child, the image of the stereotypical grey alien with large, black, slanted eyes has generated deep fear within me."
"Perhaps this relates to my lifelong interest and conviction in the existence of extraterrestrials and the subtle but lingering presence that they have in my mind."
However, later in the book, the author seems to overlook his own insights:
"Perhaps these beings desired to contact me but had no luck in the out-of-body state due to my fearful reaction, so they visited me in my dream state, as I seemed to be more willing to communicate with them in dreams."
And lastly, he concludes the book with the statement:
"Because of these dangers, I do not recommend the practice of out-of-body experiences, although that's not to say that one cannot benefit from them if approached wisely and carefully."
This conclusion left me somewhat speechless. It seems contradictory, especially considering that he continues to share YouTube videos on how to learn astral projection, even linking to his book. The extensive effort put into marketing the book contrasts with the message that astral projections are actually not recommended. It leaves me questioning the author's intentions.
It may be evident that psychology is one of my major passions as well, and this book review almost feels like an analysis. I wanted to highlight how deeply fear can permeate astral projections. While I do believe in the existence of extraterrestrials, I don't adhere to the classic depictions of aliens, such as the Greys, or how they are portrayed in movies. Therefore, I have never encountered a 'classic' alien, be it in sleep paralysis, dreams, or astral projections. I have encountered other lifeforms, but I have never felt endangered. However, I acknowledge that fear can manifest strongly in other realms, and individuals struggling with fear should approach such experiences with caution.
Nevertheless, the book is not solely focused on conquering fear. Lucid dreaming is also a subject extensively covered. The author presents a theory distinguishing lucid dreaming from astral projection:
"According to this line of thought, these dream experiences take place within the mental body, which is a more refined energy body of a higher vibration than the astral body."
I generally agree that dreams occur within the mental body, or as some would say, "projecting to the inside," while astral projection involves "projecting to the outside." However, the notion of the mental body being more refined and of higher vibration is debatable. Most dreams revolve around processing daily experiences, and nightmares, for instance, possess a different vibrational quality than astral projections. However, I wouldn't necessarily categorize them as higher or lower in vibration.
"(...) During an astral projection, there is usually no break in consciousness when transitioning from physical reality to the out-of-body state, whereas in a lucid dream, a person typically falls asleep and then regains awareness while already immersed in a nonphysical environment, essentially 'waking up' inside the dream."
The transition from physical reality to another level of awareness, whether through astral projection or lucid dreaming, is known as WILD (Wake-Induced Lucid Dreaming). Mastering WILD is considered a challenging task, and while some succeed in projecting into the astral realm, others use it to enter a dream. A fortunate few experience spontaneous lucid dreams and astral projections, "waking up" directly into the ongoing experience.
In conclusion, would I recommend this book? If you are fascinated by ET experiences, it is a must-read. However, even if you are not, the author's reflections on his experiences might inspire you to reflect on your own. Sometimes, reading about other people's experiences helps us realize the importance of maintaining an open mind and conducting personal research to discover our own truths. While we may not yet find a universal truth for all astral projection experiences, we can uncover answers specific to our own journeys, which is a valuable aspect of personal development.
Lastly, I would like to share my favorite sentence from the book:
"We are multidimensional beings of consciousness simultaneously existing in a multitude of dimensions but having a temporarily limited focus of awareness in the physical realm due to the nature, mechanics, and purpose of this corporeal existence."
★★★☆☆
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