Twenty five years ago our group worked on many different techniques for psychic experiences but one of the favorites was the one for OBE's. (Out of Body Experience) As often as we could, we would practice - with varying results.

     The only memorable experience I had was when I left my body and started on a journey through the solar system. Everything was so clear. Rising slowly at first from my body, then above the earth and outwards. The background stars were as real as anything in my life. Within minutes I was passing within what might be called in cosmic terms - spitting distance - of Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. And the view was growing larger as if the field of view was changing to one of a complete overview of the cosmos.

     The speed and beauty of the journey was beyond all imagination, and I have a great imagination. Before I could reach the outer planets the realization occurred that if I didn't stop right then, I would never come back. At that instant there was a reversal of direction and an extremely funny thump as I reentered my body.

     Although I have thought many times about trying again to achieve the same experience, feeling that I might be able to control what's happening, there is a deep restraint keeping it from happening. I may not have gone anywhere. I may have gone out into a small portion of the universe. I may have died for a short time. Whatever it was, it was moving and wonderful and one of those few experiences of our lives that we never forget, knowing that we may never walk that way again.

     If you or anyone you know have had an experience like this please write to us with permission to post it here in the reading area if you wish to share with others.