What is an oobe, anyway? This is a pretty common question that we get, and one that you very well may have yourself if you’re reading this article right now, too! The simple truth is that while many of these concepts seem advanced, intimidating or even beyond the pale of possibility for many of us, they really aren’t….and in fact, are available to anyone willing to work at them.
Ok….but what does OOBE even stand for?
Easy! It’s an acronym for out of body experience. It’s often referred to as simply OBE, or even astral projection or astral travel instead. While lots of people try to draw different distinctions between the various types of OOBE phenomena, in my view, they are simply all one thing.
Can anyone have an oobe…..or do you need special training or skills?
Good question! The simple truth is that some people can ( and do) have them spontaneously, and others need to work on them for a lifetime to have even a minor one.
What are the factors that differentiate those of us who can…versus those who simply can’t?
No one really knows. It is said that at least 15% of the world population has had at least one, and usually spontaneously. Those who practice find that using sound technology, or brain entrainment software often helps immediately, in that it "trains the brain" to be in a state conducive to the out of body experience.
Are they dangerous? Can you get hurt in the astral planes?
I say no. Some say yes. It depends on what you believe is happening, and where you really "go" during the phenomena. I believe that astral projection and OBE’s are intrinsically safe, and the only REAL danger are those that you experience while "back" in your body…and not while surfing the wild and wooly waves of the supernatural instead!
