How many of you have ever had an out-of-body experience? They seem to occur mostly when we are sleeping. They are lucid and feel nothing like a typical dream. In this state, we can often float or fly, independently of our physical bodies, sometimes even with a sense of control over the process, which adds to the mystery and fascination of the experience.
Personally, I have had a few of these experiences. They were pleasant, yet quite intriguing. The last one felt so real that even after waking, I was still convinced that I could somehow fly. It was an extraordinary sensation, as though I had bridged the gap between my physical and etheric self. What impressed me most was that during the process, I could hear someone guiding or instructing me on how to float, as I was briefly confused at the start. When I lifted off, I felt as light as a feather. I remember floating effortlessly above my garden, and the feeling was incredible. Unfortunately, it did not last long, but I certainly enjoyed it.
Some people believe that our souls leave our bodies when we sleep, though not permanently, and return when we awaken. Could an out-of-body experience be the closest we can come, at present, to understanding that process? This belief raises intriguing questions about the nature of consciousness and the soul’s journey during sleep, and my own experiences have certainly led me to ponder these questions.
When I was a child, I underwent several painful and complex operations on my eyes. My eyes were bandaged for long periods to allow them to heal, leaving me without sight for weeks. I vividly remember, after one such operation, finding myself looking down from a height and watching a nurse writing at a table with instruments in front of her. I tried to get her attention, but she seemed oblivious to me, no matter what I said or did. In a split second, it dawned on me that something was extraordinary. How could I be up so high? Was I standing? Why could she not hear me? This lack of response from the nurse, who was usually attentive, was a significant indicator that I was experiencing something beyond the ordinary.Suddenly, I found myself back on the stretcher, and I must have spoken aloud because the nurse immediately came over to assist me.
I have heard of people who can, at will, induce an out-of-body experience, and I find that ability amazing. I have tried but never succeeded, though I will not rule it out. I firmly believe that such experiences are real.
