Oliver J's Experience
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Experience description:
I was
napping about 4 PM after studying. My
roommate was still at his desk. I decided
it was time to go back to studying and sat up. I was astounded to see my
body still lying on the bed!! Curious.
I got up and tried to get my roommate's attention,
but to no avail. I briefly
walked
out of the room, through the closed door,
and down the hallway. I went past
other dorm mates who could not see me. I
walked outside the dorm and observed a large picnic table on the lawn outside.
Seated around the table were about a dozen white-robed men.
One was standing with a chair pulled out, which I guessed was for me.
Being an
agnostic my first thought was 'Damn I'm having a religious experience'.
I was determined to speak to these people but got scared.
What if my roommate tried to wake me?
He'd think I was dead. What if
they moved me and I couldn't find my body to get back in?
Then it came to me that I didn't have to walk from place to place, but
could sort of think myself there. The
girl's dorm was just across the hill and they couldn't see me.
I was too worried. I went back to
my room and tried once more to get my roommates attention. Then I sat
down and laid back in to my body. He hadn't noticed a thing.
I came
to believe that this sort of experience is the basis of all 'religious' insight
and I should have started a new sect and became rich.
This has happened again but not so profoundly.
Any associated medications or
substances with the potential to affect the experience?
No
Was the kind of experience
difficult to express in words?
No
At the time of this experience, was
there an associated life threatening event?
No
What was your level of
consciousness and alertness during the experience?
wide awake
Was the experience dream like in any way?
no
Did you experience a separation of
your consciousness from your body?
Yes My out of body form was identical
to my physical self.
What emotions did you feel during
the experience?
curiosity
Did you hear any unusual sounds or
noises?
no
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Did you recognize any familiar locations or any locations from familiar
religious teachings or encounter any locations inhabited by incredible or
amazing creatures?
No
Did you see a light?
No
Did you meet or see any other
beings?
Yes
Saw other people but did not talk to them
Did you experiment while out of the
body or in another, altered state?
Yes
I tried
to turn pages in my roommates book to get his attention.
I slapped at his head but went right through.
Did you observe or hear anything
regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?
No
Did you notice how your 5 senses
were working, and if so, how were they different?
Uncertain
everything seemed normal
Did you have any sense of altered
space or time?
No
Did you have a sense of knowing,
special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?
No
Did you reach a boundary or
limiting physical structure?
No
Did you become aware of future
events?
No
Were you involved in or aware of a
decision regarding your return to the body?
Yes I got frightened.
Did you have any psychic,
paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have
prior to the experience?
No
Did you have any changes of
attitudes or beliefs following the experience?
Yes I'm not afraid of death.
I think this 'state' is fundamental to religious beliefs.
How has the experience affected
your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?
I may be more empathetic.
Has your life changed specifically
as a result of your experience?
No
Have you shared this experience
with others?
Yes One friend of my wife became a
Psychic Painter.
What emotions did you experience
following your experience?
uncertain
What was the best and worst part of
your experience?
It was as real
as any other event in my life. No
Is there anything else you would
like to add concerning the experience?
not
significantly
Following the experience, have you
had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced
any part of the experience?
Yes sometimes almost achieve
separation but am pulled back.
Did the questions asked and
information you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your
experience?
Yes
Please offer any suggestions you
may have to improve this questionnaire.
I'd like to
know other folks with similar
stories.