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3. Eject the fear. Take a deep breath. As you exhale, visualize the fear being expelled from your body, mind, and emotions. You can mentally repeat to yourself, “My fear is moving away from me,” “My fear is gone,” “I rise above my fear,” or “My fears are washed away.” As vividly as possible, picture the fear moving away from you. Visualize it fading away forever. 4. Replace your fear. Replace the emotional feelings of fear with a positive, productive energy such as exhilaration, concentration, courage, or the thrill of adventure. Use an appropriate affirmation such as “I am safe and secure,” “I enjoy my new adventure,” or “Excitement flows through me.” HOT-AIR-BALLOON VISUALIZATION The following visualization technique may assist you in overcoming fear and other obstacles to a successful out-of-body experience. Take several deep breaths and completely relax. Begin to visualize a majestic, bright orange, hot-air balloon. As you approach the balloon, you can clearly see that it’s ready for lift-off. The familiar smile of your guide welcomes you to another adventure beyond the limits of matter. As you step inside the basket, you look forward to another exciting journey. With absolute joy, you cast off the ropes holding you to the earth. With an upward surge, your balloon begins to rise. An intense feeling of exhilaration builds as you effortlessly rise higher and higher and slowly drift over the treetops. Below, the homes and cars begin to look like toys—small and insignificant. Looking down over the edge of the balloon’s basket, you notice several large canvas bags. The bags look extremely full and heavy. On closer inspection, you recognize that the bags are filled with your fears and limits. Each bag is clearly labeled: fear of the unknown, fear of change, fear of failure, fear of new challenges, fear of death. Whatever fear or limit you currently experience in your life is clearly marked on the bags. Take a moment and recognize your individual fears and limits and see them hanging in the canvas bags. As you drift above the treetops, you realize that you have stopped rising. The weight from the bags of fear and limits is holding you back, holding you down. Peering over the edge of your balloon, you can see that each bag is tied securely to your basket. With overflowing joy, you begin to untie bags of fear and watch each one plummet to earth. As each bag of fear is released, you can feel your balloon surge upward, going higher and higher. With childlike excitement, you can feel each fear drop away. You absolutely know that each fear is gone forever, that each limitation is a thing of the past. Some of the bags of fear are so tightly tied that you need to cut them free. Your guide hands you a pocket-knife, and with delight you begin cutting the tough strands of rope securing the remaining bags. As each rope is cut, you experience your lightness and freedom expanding. You feel the thrill of total liberation flowing through you as you go higher and higher. As you rise to new heights, your fears and limits are gone forever. Control Overview • You possess the exact amount of control that you believe you do, the exact amount that you accept and implement. • The key to prolonging your out-of-body experience is to maintain the focus of your attention away from your physical body. The best way to achieve this is to become completely involved and interested in the non-physical environment you are exploring. As you will soon discover, any thought of your physical body will instantly snap you back into it. • You are the controlling cause of your experience, either consciously or subconsciously. You are the writer, director, and actor in every experience, situation, and encounter. This applies to all levels of the universe. • Your method of movement is completely your decision. You can walk, float, fly, or drift. You can change your selected method of movement at any time to suit the situation encountered. • If your perception is unclear or fuzzy, you can increase the clarity of your vision by firmly demanding an immediate improvement of your perception: “Clarity now!” • Your non-physical energy form is extremely flexible in size, shape, structure, and capabilities. You will probably experience the form that is most comfortable for you. This is generally a duplicate of your physical body. However, beyond the second energy membrane, you have the ability to consciously adapt and change your form to practically any shape necessary. This is achieved by concentrating upon a change in your self-conception. • Feelings of fear are self-generated and are generally the direct result of a lack of information or knowledge when encountering a new situation or environment. Always remember that you are a powerful, non-physical being; at your essence you are pure consciousness. You have nothing to fear, for you are immortal. • As much as possible, attempt to maintain an open, non-judgmental state of mind. Strongly held opinions, beliefs, and conclusions can influence what you experience and perceive, just as they do in the physical world. • Remember to remain calm and centered during any changes or movement of your awareness. • Recognize your ability to control your movement and your experience. Your thoughts are your personal vehicle and creative force. You simply go where your thoughts lead. • Firmly request what you wish to explore, achieve, or perceive and be as specific as possible. • Be prepared for rapid changes and/or inner motion when making requests. • Fully expect to receive your requests—be open to receive. • Ask for clarification if what you observe or experience is unclear. For example, “What does this non-physical energy form represent?” • Exercise your control. Just do it—there is no need for hesitation or second thoughts. Your ability to navigate in a thought-responsive environment will largely depend on your thought control, knowledge, and personal ability to remain calm and focused when encountering rapid change. As in all things, the more prepared you are, the more productive the experience will be. Always remember, you experience the degree of control you demand. Aim high. CHAPTER 8 58