| The Astral plane exists here and now simultaneously | | | | consciousness is attached to the densities of emotion, |
| with the physical. Similarly, part of our consciousness is | | | | thought and the physical. The more that we get these |
| connecting to the astral right here and now. | | | | under control, the 'closer' the subtler and higher planes |
| Understanding and experiencing this part of | | | | will be perceived by our consciousness. A full shift |
| consciousness is all about training the mind to be | | | | occurs when we have control over the specific |
| aware of it. Deeper levels of projection simply require | | | | densities, those being emotions, thoughts and |
| training of the mind to shift more energy into the | | | | sensations that would prevent us from moving deeper. |
| aspects of consciousness that are already connected | | | | In could be compared in some ways to an air filled |
| to the astral. | | | | balloon resting on the ground. It may wish to go higher, |
| The ability of projection begins with the development | | | | but it is only when it is filled with a lighter gas such as |
| of awareness. It is like the difference between being | | | | helium or hydrogen that it will. |
| aware of a door or not being aware of a door. | | | | Various temples, monasteries and places of learning |
| Awareness provides the opportunity to move through | | | | exist within the astral and these also can only be |
| while ignorance hides the door completely. | | | | accessed if the right frequency is met. These |
| It is necessary then to train the mind to first become | | | | frequencies cannot be bought or sold. They are simply |
| aware that the astral exists right here and now. This | | | | requirements of consciousness that when met allow |
| must be achieved through experience. The mind must | | | | entry. If the frequency is not met then most likely these |
| be observant to itself, to feeling for and noticing the | | | | places will not even be perceived at all. The same |
| aspects of itself which are tuned into the astral. | | | | requirements exist for meeting certain teachers and |
| These openings are the keys to deeper travel. | | | | masters. |
| Experienced astral projectors no longer require a deep | | | | It is interesting to note that the same energetic shifts in |
| level of relaxation to project. They simply tune into the | | | | consciousness required to project into and within the |
| astral plane and through focus and mind control, enter | | | | astral hold to the same principles required for emotional |
| directly. The higher and subtler planes too, exist here | | | | mastery, psychic communication and manifestation. |
| and now and are accessed by tuning into the aspects | | | | The complexity lies within deciphering the unique laws |
| of mind that are already connected. The subtler and | | | | of each plane and dimension. Just as in the physical |
| higher the planes are, the 'further' or 'fainter' they will | | | | however, we are fortunate that knowledge and |
| seem from our awareness. | | | | teachings are always available - we simply need to be |
| Difficulties shifting into subtler planes or even astral | | | | willing to seek and to ask. |
| projecting in the first place occur because the | | | | |