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a new home for themselves, then they share their ideas with others. Next an architect is called upon to put the imagined ideas on paper. Then a builder imagines the construction of the home. Slowly, the collaboration of several imaginations and thoughts comes together to form an idea, a plan, a structure, and, finally, a physical home. Of course, we take this for granted, seeing only the physical results of these busy thoughts around us. When we explore the non-physical interior of the universe, however, an amazing thing occurs: we begin to recognize that our imagination and thoughts have a dramatic impact upon the finer energy frequencies of the inner dimensions. We begin to understand that our imagination is a powerful creative force that shapes the unseen energy around us. When we are out-of-body, our thoughts and imagination are forming our immediate energy environment with incredible speed and precision. In a very real sense, our thoughts are building the unseen energy substructure of our external physical existence. While living in the physical world we see only a tiny fraction of reality. We observe only the dense results of our thoughts and deeds. The pure power of our imagination and thoughts is often not recognized as we focus upon daily survival and the acquisition of physical objects. For many people, the time span between the imagined idea and the physical results is a long, hard road. They seldom see or understand that they have formed the subtle energy molds and structures that have eventually manifested within their physical environment. Whether we realize it or not, our imagination is molding the subtle energy around us. With every thought, we are building our future. This is why creative visualization and positive thinking work so effectively. The greater the focus of our imagination, the faster the results we experience. I cannot emphasize enough how important this creative process is to our existence. It is not some hypothetical belief or theory but an absolute, observable energy reaction constantly occurring around us. We can personally verify this by practicing the techniques presented in this book. This creative energy reaction is constantly at work shaping the subtle energy around us. For example, an accurate psychic reading is nothing more than the psychic being sensitive to the unseen energy forms around another person. This process is not some strange or mystical event, as some believe, but a simple recognition of the subtle energy forms close to a person. In fact, the entire phenomenon of extrasensory perception is actually the natural process of people being sensitive to non-physical thoughtenergy and forms. As we evolve, our recognition of this energy reaction becomes more important. Our innate ability to structure our energy environment and our life carries us beyond the animal instincts into new realms of personal creativity and responsibility. The end result is that each of us becomes the creative artist of his or her life. Each focused thought and mental image becomes the creative mold of our personal reality. At this point we can begin to consciously build the reality we wish to experience by the thought forms we visualize and hold in our mind. Instead of being the powerless result of our environment, we begin to take charge of our life and our destiny. Finally, we come to recognize that our ability to create is limited only by our ability to imagine. One of the advantages of the visualization method is the variety of possibilities it generates. There are no limitations, so feel free to develop and use your own technique. Generally, whatever holds your interest and attention away from your physical body can be effective. For many people, visualizing their favorite friend, lover, or physical location as they fall asleep produces impressive results. For example, I know a housepainter who induces out-of-body experiences by visualizing himself climbing a ladder and painting his home. The key, he states, is to picture himself at a specific physical location as he drifts off to sleep. In as much detail as possible, he actually feels the hand-over-hand of climbing up a ladder to the roof. He feels the grip and texture of the ladder with his hands and can even feel the ladder slightly shake with each step. He then imagines himself painting his house with as much vivid detail as possible. As with all visualizations, his technique is most effective when he surrounds himself in the sensations and sounds associated with the activity. VISUALIZATION MADE EASY The key to out-of-body exploration is to focus and maintain your complete attention outside your physical body as you fall to sleep. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to focus your complete attention upon a person, place, or object located some distance from you. This can be a loved one from whom you are separated, your favorite vacation spot, or a gift that holds special meaning for you. Whatever you select, it should be an actual physical object you know, not an imaginary place or person. Select the object or place that is easiest to visualize and holds the most interest for you. For many, visualizing a loved one is effective. Just picture the person you wish to be with as vividly as possible. It helps to be emotionally involved, so select a person you would love to be with. Choose someone you know, not a fantasy relationship. Become completely absorbed in that person’s presence and actually feel yourself with him or her. If you like, role-play some kind of interaction to keep you involved. Continue your visualization of this person for as long as possible as you allow your physical body to completely relax and fall to sleep. It’s important to maintain a detailed picture of the person and your interaction as you go to sleep. As you doze off, attempt to boost your emotional and visual connection with this person as much as possible. This method is an excellent bedtime visualization. Keep in mind, the more emotionally involved you are, the more effective this technique is. Have fun with it and let your imagination go wild. THE TARGET TECHNIQUE Your ability to focus and maintain your awareness away from your physical body is enhanced if you direct your full attention to a specific object or place. The target technique is an excellent exercise to help you develop this ability. Select three targets in your home. All three targets should be physical items that you can visualize with relative ease. Your targets should not be in the room that you normally use for your out-of-body techniques. For example, you could select your favorite chair for your first target. For your second, select a gift that holds a special meaning for you. Third, select the most visually stimulating object available, such as your favorite painting, sculpture, or crystal. All three targets should be in the same room. 44