Out of body experiences (OOBE)
An out of body experience may also be referred to as astral projection or astral travel. Abbreviated names for out of body experiences are OOBE and OBE.
Some people can self-induce an out of body experience by using visualization and meditation techniques. Other out of body experiences happen involuntarily, often to the amazement of the experiencer. Many people report a sensation of floating near the ceiling or flying, and the ability to see their physical body below them. Out of body experiences are unlike dreams in that they feel very real, happening in the here and now physical world. Experiencers report they remember the event clearly and vividly even years afterwards.
Out of body experiences are distinguished from near death experiences by one important feature. Although a near death experience may have an out of body component, such as looking down on your body before continuing on, an out of body experience does not include the belief or fact of being clinically dead before returning to the body.
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Definition of an out of body experience
An experience of having left the confines of one's physical body and observing the world from a point other than where the physical body is located.How to access the stories
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Origin of the Out of Body Experience
As a result of a very profound OBE I had 20 years ago I have been lead on a journey of discovery which has lead me to write this article. I’m not sure if you’ve heard of the work of Dr. Strassman of New Mexico and his investigation into the pineal gland wormhole, if not, I hope that you will find this article of interest to your many readers.
My Out of Body Flight
The author flew over the town one night, but still can't explain to her husband how the screen was opened or why it seemed she was not in bed during that night.
Two OOB Experiences
This story has several of the classic features of an out of body experience, the electrical buzzing, the pulling from the top of the head, and the feeling of freedom.
Floating
This author gives a general interpretation of her out of body experiences.
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