When we dream, our soul separates from the physical body and enters a higher-frequency dimensional reality while remaining connected to the brain through the silver cord. In a normal dream state, the subconscious mind controls the creation process, shaping experiences meant to help us navigate our physical reality. While dreaming, we see ourselves as we truly are, free from resistance, allowing the subconscious to reveal information that is otherwise blocked by our beliefs.
Many historical figures, like Beethoven, received inspiration from dreams—several of his piano sonatas were formed in dream states and later recalled upon waking. Typically, in a dream, we interact with our own thought forms, but entities with a similar vibration can also enter our dreamscape. If we frequently experience low-vibrational emotions in waking life, the subconscious mind perceives a threat and may create nightmares as a form of preparation.
Lucid Dreams & Sleep Paralysis
A lucid dream is the ability to become conscious while dreaming. Lucidity occurs in altered states of consciousness when we realize that we are dreaming. There are multiple techniques for inducing lucid dreams, but the key is to develop habits that carry over into the dream world. One method is reality checks—asking yourself several times a day, “Is this reality real?” and verifying it. Eventually, this habit seeps into dreams, triggering lucidity.
During sleep, the body shuts down motor functions. If we wake before they reactivate, we experience sleep paralysis, a state where the mind is awake but the body is still asleep. This causes a blend of physical and dream perception, sometimes leading to hallucinations. Historical figures like Einstein, Salvador Dalí, and Nikola Tesla practiced lucid dreaming to enhance creativity and problem-solving.
Out-of-Body Experiences (OBEs) & Astral Projection
An out-of-body experience (OBE) or astral projection occurs when a person perceives reality from outside their physical body. These experiences can be triggered by:
Brain trauma
Sensory deprivation
Near-death experiences (NDEs)
Psychedelics
Sleep deprivation
Electrical brain stimulation
During an OBE, many report hearing a cracking sound or feeling a tingling sensation as the pineal gland activates, right before separation. Some also experience a falling sensation upon re-entering the body. The U.S. Army funded research into astral projection and hypnosis in the early 1980s, acknowledging its potential.
Spiritual & Cultural Perspectives on Astral Travel
Across various cultures and religions, astral travel has been recognized:
Ancient Egypt taught that the subtle body could hover outside the physical body.
Buddhism considers astral projection one of many supernormal abilities reached through deep meditation.
Hinduism teaches that astral journeys undertaken with full consciousness are more meaningful than unconscious ones.
Japanese Mythology describes the Ikiryo, a manifestation of a living person’s soul that can leave the body in times of illness or distress.
Amazonian Shamans use soul flight for healing, divination, and communication with spiritual beings.
Christianity once condemned OBEs as sorcery and witchcraft, with those who spoke of them often persecuted. Even today, many branches of Christianity consider them sinful.
Studies show that 1 in 10 people have experienced at least one astral projection in their lifetime. Despite this, mainstream education rarely discusses dreams, lucid dreams, or OBEs, leaving much of this wisdom forgotten.